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Budget Cuts for National Archives Unless Backlogs Resolved

This bill proposes to reduce funding for the National Archives and Records Administration if it fails to resolve a backlog of 600,000 personnel records requests by October 1, 2022. This could impact citizens' access to important documents, particularly those related to military service or employment history.
Key points
Funding for the National Archives will be cut if backlogs are not cleared.
Deadline to resolve 600,000 personnel records requests is October 1, 2022.
Potential delays in citizens' access to personnel records if backlogs persist.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7616
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]
Process start date: 2022-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To reduce the amount made available to the National Archives and Records Administration unless certain backlogs of the Administration are resolved, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7616.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for the National Archives will be cut if backlogs are not cleared.
  • Deadline to resolve 600,000 personnel records requests is October 1, 2022.
  • Potential delays in citizens' access to personnel records if backlogs persist.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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