HR1653-118

Introduced

To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, to ensure Presidential records are preserved, duly created when non-official electronic messaging accounts are used, and made available to the public and the next administration in a timely fashion to advance national security and accountability, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 17, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires sense of Congress The sense of Congress is the following: The preservation of Presidential records (as defined in section 2201 of title 44, United States Code) is a legal obligation for every Presidential, provides management and custody of Presidential records Section 2203 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively, and requires restrictions on access to Presidential records Section 2204 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (b)(3), by striking shall not be subject to judicial review, except as provided. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, reporting requirements, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Defense, Civil Rights, and Transportation.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires sense of Congress The sense of Congress is the following: The preservation of Presidential records (as defined in section 2201 of title 44, United States Code) is a legal obligation for every Presidential...
  • Provides management and custody of Presidential records Section 2203 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively.
  • Requires restrictions on access to Presidential records Section 2204 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (b)(3), by striking shall not be subject to judicial review, except as provided...
  • Provides regulations Section 2206 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— by inserting (a) before The Archivist.
  • Requires disclosure requirement for official business conducted using non-official electronic messaging accounts Section 2209(a) of title 44, United States Code, is amended— in the matter preceding paragraph (1)...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires sense of Congress The sense of Congress is the following: The preservation of Presidential records (as defined in section 2201 of title 44, United States Code) is a legal obligation for every Presidential, provides management and custody of Presidential records Section 2203 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively, and requires restrictions on access to Presidential records Section 2204 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (b)(3), by striking shall not be subject to judicial review, except as provided.

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Defense, Civil Rights, Transportation

Primary Purpose

The bill requires sense of Congress The sense of Congress is the following: The preservation of Presidential records (as defined in section 2201 of title 44, United States Code) is a legal obligation for every Presidential, provides management and custody of Presidential records Section 2203 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively, and requires restrictions on access to Presidential records Section 2204 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (b)(3), by striking shall not be subject to judicial review, except as provided.

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Defense Civil Rights Transportation

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 17, 2023

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Domains
Native American Tribes Defense Civil Rights Transportation

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