Library / Laws / 117th / hr / H.R. 1929 / Introduced in House
I
117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1929
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 16, 2021Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York 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.