Freedom of Information Act

The FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552, provides individuals with a right to access to records in the possession of the Federal government. The government may withhold information pursuant to the nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the Act.

For more Information about the types of information you can request through FOIA, visit the National Institutes of Health FOIA Page.

The NCI FOIA Office is located at:

Building 31, Room 10A48
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
Telephone: 240-781-3340
Fax number: 240-541-4519

The NIH FOIA Office is located at:

Building 31, Room 5B35
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
Telephone: 301-496-5633
Fax number: 301-402-4541

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2021