What does HR10131 do?

The National Archives Protection Act is a targeted legislative measure designed to safeguard public access to federal records centers and archive facilities by placing statutory constraints on the Archivist of the United States. The bill responds to concerns that federal records infrastructure could be closed, restricted, or disrupted through administrative action, thereby limiting the public's ability to access government records. By amending existing federal records law, the bill establishes a permanent prohibition on the closure of established federal records facilities and imposes strict limits on any reconstruction or rehabilitation activities that would require the temporary displacement of records. The bill's scope is narrow but consequential, directly constraining the discretionary authority of the Archivist and affirming Congress's intent that public access to government records is a protected interest that cannot be curtailed through executive branch administrative decisions.

Who sponsored HR10131?

Kevin Mullin, Judy Chu, Jesus Garcia, Pramila Jayapal, Doris Matsui, Ro Khanna

What is the status of HR10131?

Introduced as of August 20, 2026.

What does HR10131 do?

The National Archives Protection Act is a targeted legislative measure designed to safeguard public access to federal records centers and archive facilities by placing statutory constraints on the Archivist of the United States. The bill responds to concerns that federal records infrastructure could be closed, restricted, or disrupted through administrative action, thereby limiting the public's ability to access government records. By amending existing federal records law, the bill establishes a permanent prohibition on the closure of established federal records facilities and imposes strict limits on any reconstruction or rehabilitation activities that would require the temporary displacement of records. The bill's scope is narrow but consequential, directly constraining the discretionary authority of the Archivist and affirming Congress's intent that public access to government records is a protected interest that cannot be curtailed through executive branch administrative decisions.

Who sponsored HR10131?

Kevin Mullin, Judy Chu, Jesus Garcia, Pramila Jayapal, Doris Matsui, Ro Khanna

What is the status of HR10131?

Introduced as of August 20, 2026.

HR10131 U.S. House: National Archives Protection Act

Introduced

Introduced in House · August 22, 2026

August 20, 2026

Mr. Mullin (for himself, Ms. Chu, Mr. García of Illinois, Ms. Jayapal, Ms. Matsui, and Mr. Khanna) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A BILL

To amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “National Archives Protection Act”.

Introduced

Introduced in House · August 22, 2026

August 20, 2026

A BILL

To amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “National Archives Protection Act”.

Introduced

Introduced in House · August 22, 2026

August 20, 2026

A BILL

To amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “National Archives Protection Act”.

Introduced

Introduced in House · August 22, 2026

August 20, 2026

A BILL

To amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “National Archives Protection Act”.

H.R.10131

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