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Abolishing Advisory Committee on Congressional Records; New Management System Established.

This Act eliminates the existing Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, which oversaw historical legislative documents. It replaces the committee with a mandatory annual reporting and review system involving key officials, including the Archivist and the Secretaries of the Senate and House. This change aims to streamline the process of preserving important historical government records, indirectly affecting government transparency.
Key points
The Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress will be abolished (sunset) 60 days after the law is enacted.
A new mandatory system is established: annual reports on Congressional records management and regular review meetings by top legislative and archival officials.
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Print number: 118_HR_9489
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Process start date: 2024-09-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9489.

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 2024-09-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress will be abolished (sunset) 60 days after the law is enacted.
  • A new mandatory system is established: annual reports on Congressional records management and regular review meetings by top legislative and archival officials.
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. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7153)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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