National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Modernization Act

5/11/2023, 3:46 PM

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Modernization Act

This bill removes gendered pronouns from the United States Code pertaining to the responsibilities of the Archivist and other senior officials at NARA.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Modernization Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8665, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at updating and improving the operations of the National Archives and Records Administration. The bill seeks to modernize NARA's technology infrastructure, improve access to records for the public, and enhance the preservation of important historical documents.

Some key provisions of the NARA Modernization Act include:

1. Updating NARA's technology systems to improve the management and preservation of electronic records. 2. Enhancing public access to records through digitization and online platforms. 3. Improving the security and protection of sensitive government records. 4. Strengthening NARA's ability to respond to records requests in a timely manner. 5. Promoting collaboration and partnerships with other government agencies, institutions, and organizations to further the mission of NARA. Overall, the NARA Modernization Act aims to bring the National Archives and Records Administration into the digital age, ensuring that important historical documents are preserved and accessible to the public for generations to come.
Congress
117
Number
HR - 8665
Introduced on
2022-08-05
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/15/2022
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Modernization Act

This bill removes gendered pronouns from the United States Code pertaining to the responsibilities of the Archivist and other senior officials at NARA.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Modernization Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8665, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at updating and improving the operations of the National Archives and Records Administration. The bill seeks to modernize NARA's technology infrastructure, improve access to records for the public, and enhance the preservation of important historical documents.

Some key provisions of the NARA Modernization Act include:

1. Updating NARA's technology systems to improve the management and preservation of electronic records. 2. Enhancing public access to records through digitization and online platforms. 3. Improving the security and protection of sensitive government records. 4. Strengthening NARA's ability to respond to records requests in a timely manner. 5. Promoting collaboration and partnerships with other government agencies, institutions, and organizations to further the mission of NARA. Overall, the NARA Modernization Act aims to bring the National Archives and Records Administration into the digital age, ensuring that important historical documents are preserved and accessible to the public for generations to come.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 44, United States Code, to remove pronouns from such title that reference the Archivist, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Government information and archives•
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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Committee:  Oversight and Accountability

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/21/2022

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Modernization Act

This bill removes gendered pronouns from the United States Code pertaining to the responsibilities of the Archivist and other senior officials at NARA.<...

Latest Action12/15/2022
Received in the Senate.