HR1791-118

Introduced

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide civil penalties for unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material, to amend chapter 22 of title 44, to include a certification process for Presidential records, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 24, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides civil penalties for unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material Section 1924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)The Attorney General, provides certification requirement Chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 2210.Certification of Presidential records(a)Requirement for Archives, and provides certification of Presidential records There shall be an officer or employee from the National Archives and Records Administration present in the Executive Office of the President and the Office of the Vice. It relies on appropriations, compliance mandates, definition changes, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Law Enforcement, Finance, Housing, and Transportation.

Who Benefits and How

Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Provides civil penalties for unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material Section 1924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)The Attorney General...
  • Provides certification requirement Chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 2210.Certification of Presidential records(a)Requirement for Archives...
  • Provides certification of Presidential records There shall be an officer or employee from the National Archives and Records Administration present in the Executive Office of the President and the Office of the Vice...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides civil penalties for unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material Section 1924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)The Attorney General, provides certification requirement Chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 2210.Certification of Presidential records(a)Requirement for Archives, and provides certification of Presidential records There shall be an officer or employee from the National Archives and Records Administration present in the Executive Office of the President and the Office of the Vice.

Key Policy Areas

Law Enforcement, Finance, Housing, Transportation

Primary Purpose

The bill provides civil penalties for unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material Section 1924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)The Attorney General, provides certification requirement Chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 2210.Certification of Presidential records(a)Requirement for Archives, and provides certification of Presidential records There shall be an officer or employee from the National Archives and Records Administration present in the Executive Office of the President and the Office of the Vice.

Policy Domains

Law Enforcement Finance Housing Transportation

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
  • Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill: ,
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill: ,
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill: ,
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities:
Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill: ,
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 24, 2023

Mr. Quigley (for himself and Mr. LaHood) introduced the following …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Law Enforcement
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities

3/5
sections analyzed
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Law Enforcement Finance Housing Transportation

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