United StatesArchivist could not close existing federal records facilities
The Archivist could not close federal records facilities established before enactment, unreasonably restrict public access, or renovate them if records must move for over 180 days.
What it does
The Archivist could not close federal record centers or archive facilities established before enactment, or place unreasonable limits on public access to them.
The Archivist could not rebuild, convert, or renovate a federal record center or archive facility established before enactment if records must move for over 180 days.
Argument forKeeping older archive facilities open and limiting long relocations could make public records easier to reach during building work.
Argument againstThe relocation limit might block major renovations that require records to stay elsewhere for more than 180 days.
More detail
The Archivist could not close covered facilities or place unreasonable limits on public access. The rule would cover federal record centers and archive facilities. Only facilities established before this provision is enacted would be covered.
The Archivist could not rebuild, convert, or renovate covered facilities. The rule would cover federal record centers and archive facilities established before enactment. The ban would apply only when the planned work would require records to be relocated for more than 180 days.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Sep 30Introduced in SenateLatest
- Sep 30Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264)Introduced
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