Entity: Environmental Protection Agency

FOIA to EPA for Updated Political Appointee Resumes and Job Titles

November 28, 2017
Updated FOIA request to EPA seeking resumes and job titles for political appointees hired by President Trump after March 15, 2017. This FOIA updates a previous request submitted by American Oversight seeking this information.

American Oversight Statement on Carl Icahn Investigation

November 8, 2017
American Oversight released the following statement after reports that Trump administration advisor Carl Icahn had been subpoenaed by the U.S Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York regarding his role in influencing biofuel policy.

FOIA to EPA Seeking Additional Pruitt and Senior Staff Calendars

October 20, 2017
FOIA seeking additional calendars from EPA including Administrator Pruitt's calendars and other upper-level EPA employees.

FOIA In Action: Helping Journalists Hold the Government Accountable

October 17, 2017
American Oversight has been investigating Trump's political appointees. Our FOIAs have helped journalists report on the fact that many of those who Trump appointed to high-level positions are unqualified and well connected to the Trump family.

New Documents Weekly Round Up

October 16, 2017
American Oversight's investigations into the Trump administration turn up new documents weekly. These are recently posted records, including documents regarding net neutrality, DOJ's affirmative action investigation, and Trump Organization guidance.

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s Calendars Show Deep Industry Connections

October 3, 2017
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's calendars from February through May 2017 show extensive meetings with energy and chemical industry executives and lobbyists, and provide a deeper look at how Pruitt has been spending his time at the head of the nation's environmental regulator. 

No Records Response from EPA Regarding Ethics Waivers Provided to Political Appointees

September 14, 2017
No records response to our FOIA request for ethics waivers provided to political appointees at the EPA.