Bill 118 hr 9489, also known as the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to establish an advisory committee to oversee the management and preservation of the re...
cords of Congress. The bill sets a sunset date of December 31, 2024, for the committee, meaning that it will automatically terminate on that date unless further action is taken to extend its existence.
The advisory committee will be composed of nine members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate. The committee will be responsible for advising Congress on the preservation and accessibility of congressional records, as well as making recommendations for improvements to the management of these records.
The bill also requires the Archivist of the United States to consult with the advisory committee on matters related to the preservation of congressional records. Additionally, the committee will be required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing its activities and recommendations.
Overall, the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024 seeks to ensure that the records of Congress are properly managed and preserved for future generations. It establishes a temporary advisory committee to provide guidance and recommendations on this important issue until the sunset date of December 31, 2024.