HR 3987 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

Introduced 1983-09-27· Sponsored by Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9]· House

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Latest: House Incorporated this Measure (Amended) in S.905 as an Amendment.(1984-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1983 - Title I: Establishment of An Independent National Archives and Records Administration - Establishes the National Archives and Records Administration as an independent establishment in the executive branch to be directed by the Archivist of the United States. Requires the Archivist to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. 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 and Records Commission; (8) records manag…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans