arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Enhanced Transparency and Security for Presidential Records

This act aims to ensure that all presidential records, including those created on non-official electronic accounts, are properly preserved and made available. This is intended to increase government accountability and protect national security, indirectly impacting public trust in government and access to public information.
Key points
All presidential records, including messages from non-official accounts, must be preserved and made publicly available.
The President must issue guidelines prohibiting the use of non-official accounts for official business if they cannot be easily copied to an official account.
The Archivist of the United States will have increased authority to monitor and enforce record-keeping regulations.
Withholding of benefits for former presidents in cases of non-compliance with record-keeping requirements.
Easier public access to presidential records through the ability to seek judicial review for their release.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1653
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Process start date: 2023-03-17
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PAST Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1653.

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 2023-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All presidential records, including messages from non-official accounts, must be preserved and made publicly available.
  • The President must issue guidelines prohibiting the use of non-official accounts for official business if they cannot be easily copied to an official account.
  • The Archivist of the United States will have increased authority to monitor and enforce record-keeping regulations.
  • Withholding of benefits for former presidents in cases of non-compliance with record-keeping requirements.
  • Easier public access to presidential records through the ability to seek judicial review for their release.
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. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security