H.R. 10131: National Archives Protection Act

This bill would change federal law to restrict the National Archives and Records Administration from closing certain existing records centers and archive facilities.

What it would do

• It would rename the cited law section and add a new rule stating that the Archivist of the United States may not close any records center or archive facility that was already established before the bill becomes law.
• It would also bar the Archivist from placing unreasonable restrictions on public access to those existing facilities.
• In addition, it would prevent the Archivist from reconstructing, converting, or rehabilitating one of these centers if that work would require moving the records for more than 180 days.

Practical effect

In plain terms, the bill would make it harder for the National Archives to shut down or significantly alter older records centers and archive facilities. It would also limit how long records could be moved out of place during major building work. The goal appears to be keeping these facilities open and accessible to the public.

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