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H.R. 6542 (116th): Presidential Records Preservation Act

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The text of the bill below is as of Apr 17, 2020 (Introduced). The bill was not enacted into law.

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116th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6542

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 17, 2020

introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform

A BILL

To amend title 44, United States Code, to require the President make and preserve records, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Presidential Records Preservation Act.

2.

Requirement to make and preserve records

Section 2203(a) of title 44, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

by striking Through the implementation of records management controls and other necessary actions, the and inserting The;

(2)

by striking take all such steps as may be necessary to assure that and inserting make and preserve records containing adequate and proper documentation of;

(3)

by striking are adequately documented;

(4)

by inserting shall take all steps necessary to ensure before that such records; and

(5)

by inserting , including establishing records management controls to capture, manage, and preserve electronic messages and ensure that electronic messages are readily accessible for retrieval through electronic searches after law.