National Archives Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the National Archives Protection Act, aims to prevent the closure of federal records centers and limit restrictions on public access to archived materials. It specifically prohibits the Archivist of the United States from closing any existing records center or imposing limitations that hinder public access. The bill also restricts the reconstruction or conversion of these centers to a point where records must be moved for more than 180 days.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the closure of federal records centers.
- Prevents unreasonable restrictions on public access to records centers.
- Limits reconstruction or conversion of centers to prevent significant record relocation.
Who is affected
- The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
- Federal agencies that operate records centers
- The public, as it affects access to government records
Notable changes
- Establishes a clear prohibition against the closure of existing records centers.
- Sets a limit of 180 days for record relocation during reconstruction or conversion projects.
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