FOIAXpress allows users to electronically file, monitor and appeal FOIA requests.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 26, 2020) — The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) launched the new FOIAXpress software today to process and track Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and appeals.

FOIA provides individuals the right to access federal government records.  While FMCS posts many agency documents as an information resource in the public online reading room, individuals can submit a FOIA request for other records that may be available. The FOIAXpress tracking and management software replaces the agency’s previous in-house FOIA tracking system.

As part of FMCS’s commitment to transparency, public participation, and accountability, FOIAXpress will speed up the processing of FOIA requests by allowing FMCS staff and FOIA requesters the ability to electronically exchange pertinent documents. FOIAXpress requesters will be able to monitor their requests and appeals online in real-time via the public access link (PAL).

For those unable to file FOIA requests electronically, the FMCS Office of General Counsel will also still receive FOIA requests via mail and fax.

FOIAxpress is available to requesters directly at https://palfmcs.efoia-host.com/ or via the FMCS website at https://www.fmcs.gov/foia/