Entities Subject to FOIA

FOIA applies to "agencies" within the executive branch of the federal government. It does not apply to Congress, the courts, or state or local entities.

Statutory definition
"Agency", is defined in 5 U.S.C. 552(f)(1): "(1) “agency” as defined in section 551(1) of this title includes any executive department, military department, Government corporation, Government controlled corporation, or other establishment in the executive branch of the Government (including the Executive Office of the President), or any independent regulatory agency;"