HR 5356 · 102th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

National Archives and Records Administration Authorization Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-06-09· Sponsored by Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice and Agriculture.(1992-06-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Archives and Records Administration Authorization Act of 1992 - Amends Federal law to authorize appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Declares that any rule affecting public access to records in the custody of the Archivist of the United States may be adopted or amended only after notice and comment as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act. Revises the definition of "records" with specific reference to computerized and electronic information. Establishes procedures for the review of former agency head records proposed for removal. Restricts removal to unclassified, extra copies of records maintained only for convenience of reference. Provides for Government reimbursement for record duplication and delivery costs. Authorizes the Archivist to establish standards for interpreting the definition of "records." Provides increased authority with respect to inspection of agency records and for carrying out other existing responsibilities pertaining to records and records management. Restructures operations of the National Archives Trust Fund (the Fund). Requires the Nationa…

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1 Democrat