S 2852 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-06-19· Sponsored by Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.(1980-06-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1980 - Establishes the National Archives and Records Administration as an independent establishment in the executive branch. Requires the Administration to be directed by the Archivist of the United States who shall be appointed by the President for a ten-year term. Directs the Archivist to appoint a Deputy Archivist. Sets forth the administrative duties and authority of the Archivist. Requires the Archivist to submit to Congress an annual report concerning the administration of functions of the Archivist and the Administration. Transfers to the Administration and the Archivist the functions, duties, and authority of the General Services Administration (GSA) and its Administrator, respectively, concerning: (1) congressional printing and binding; (2) the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations; (3) the distribution and sale of public documents; (4) archival administration; (5) presidential records; (6) the National Archives Trust Fund Board; (7) the National Historical Publications Commission; (8) records management; (9) records management by Federal agencies; and (10) the disposal of records. Transfers to the Archivis…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans