PAST Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T16:33:52Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4140 PAST Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 4:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4140

Promoting Accountability and Security in Transitions Act of 2022 or the PAST Act of 2022

This bill revises requirements for preservation of presidential records and requires that information be made available to the next administration in a timely fashion.

Specifically, the bill (1) requires the President to receive written guidance from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) before destroying any records, (2) prohibits White House staff from using nonofficial electronic messaging accounts that cannot be easily copied or forwarded to official accounts, (3) establishes consequences for former Presidents who destroy presidential records, (4) requires former Presidents to cover the cost of digitizing records for display in a presidential library, and (5) requires NARA to ensure that newly inaugurated Presidents are granted easy access to national security information.

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Current Status of Bill S 4140

Bill S 4140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2022. Bill S 4140 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 2022. Bill S 4140's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of May 4, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4140

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4140

PAST Act of 2022

Promoting Accountability and Security in Transitions Act of 2022

A bill to amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, to ensure Presidential records are preserved, duly created when non-official electronic messaging accounts are used, and made available to the public and the next administration in a timely fashion to advance national security and accountability, and for other purposes.