HHS dad joke submissions
Tracking # |
24-F-0127 2024-00393-FOIA-OS |
Submitted | Jan. 1, 2024 |
Due | Jan. 30, 2024 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Cody Winchester
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A current, complete copy of the database populated by submissions to the "dad jokes" form hosted on the website of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. The submission form can be found on this page -- https://www.fatherhood.gov/for-dads/dad-jokes#webform-submission-dad-joke-node-8081-add-form -- and is labeled "DO YOU HAVE A CRINGE-WORTHY JOKE?" The form has two input fields that presumably map to fields in the database I am requesting; they are labeled "Your Dad Joke (Opener)" and "Your Dad Joke (Punch line)". I don't know what additional fields exist in this database, but I am requesting a complete copy, which means that all fields should be included in your response. ("Current," for the purposes of this request, means current at the time this request is fulfilled, not when this request was made.)
If helpful in locating these records, it appears that form submissions are sent to this API endpoint: https://www.fatherhood.gov/for-dads/dad-jokes?ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax
In keeping with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(3)(B), which stipulates that an agency "shall provide the record in any form or format requested by the person if the record is readily reproducible by the agency in that form or format," and Title II of Public Law 115-435, which further reiterates federal agencies' obligation to provide data in a a"machine-readable" format ("the term 'machine-readable', when used with respect to data, means data in a format that can be easily processed by a computer without human intervention while ensuring no semantic meaning is lost," see P.L. 115-435, Title II (The "Open Government Act"), 202(a)(3))), I request that these records be provided in an electronic format that can be imported into standard database software. Examples include an Excel .xlsx file, a text-based delimited file (.csv, .txt., .tsv., etc.), a .json file, a .dbf file or an SQL dump. This would NOT include PDFs or other non-machine-readable formats. The records I request are collected via web form on what appears to be a Drupal website, so there is no question that the records I seek already exist as machine-readable data.
In the event that my request is denied in whole or part, please justify any deletions by referencing specific exemptions of the FOIA. I expect you to release all "reasonably segregable portion(s)" of otherwise exempt material, as stipulated in 5 U.S.C. § 552(b).
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Cody Winchester
From: Department of Health and Human Services
DearCody Winchester:
This acknowledges receipt of your January 3, 2024 Freedom of InformationAct (FOIA) request submitted to the Department of Health and Human ServicesFOI/Privacy Acts Division concerning:
“A current, complete copy of the database populated by submissions to the "dad jokes" form hosted on the website of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. The submission form can be found on this page -- https://www.fatherhood.gov/for-dads/dad-jokes#webform-submission-dad-joke-node-8081-add-form -- and is labeled "DO YOU HAVE A CRINGE-WORTHY JOKE?" The form has two input fields that presumably map to fields in the database I am requesting; they are labeled "Your Dad Joke (Opener)" and "Your Dad Joke (Punch line)". I don't know what additional fields exist in this database, but I am requesting a complete copy, which means that all fields should be included in your response. ("Current," for the purposes of this request, means current at the time this request is fulfilled, not when this request was made.)” . We received your request on and are referring it tothe Administration for Children and Families (ACF)) for direct response toyou. Because HHS FOIA administration is decentralized, your request will be closed in this office. Upon receipt, ACF will log your request and provide you with a new tracking number for your reference. You may check the status of your request with ACFat 1-888-747-1861 or foia@acf.hhs.gov . January 5, 2024
Sincerely,Jennifer Canady
Government Information Specialist
Main Office Line: 202-690-7453
From: Department of Health and Human Services
Case No: 24-F-0127
January 17, 2024
Cody Winchester
Muckrock News
Dear Cody Winchester:
This will acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request referred to this office. Your request has been assigned a case number based on the time it was received in this office and is being processed as expeditiously as possible. The actual processing time will depend on the complexity of your request and whether sensitive records, voluminous records, extensive search, and/or consultation with other HHS components or other executive branch agencies are involved. There may be a charge for these records and, in some cases, the charges may be substantial.
If you have any questions, please email FOIA@acf.hhs.gov or call 1-888-747-1861, or write to us at: (mailto:FOIA@acf.hhs.gov)
Freedom of Information Act Office
Administration for Children and Families
4th Floor
Mary E. Switzer Building
330 C Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Please use the case tracking number at the top of the page when discussing your request.
Sincerely,
Celeste Smith
FOIA Officer
Administration for Children and Families
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-F-0127.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-F-0127.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-F-0127.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-F-0127.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-F-0127.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-F-0127.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Health and Human Services
Good day,
We regret the tardiness in our response to your email. The FOIA office is collaborating with the ACF program office to locate the records you have requested.
Thank you,
ACF FOIA
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