Electronic Message Preservation Act

Bill 111 HR 1387, also known as the Electronic Message Preservation Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of preserving electronic messages sent and received by government officials.

The bill requires that all electronic messages, including emails and text messages, sent or received by government officials be preserved in a manner that is consistent with the Federal Records Act. This means that these messages must be stored in a way that ensures they are accessible and can be retrieved for future reference.

Additionally, the bill mandates that government agencies establish policies and procedures for the preservation of electronic messages. These policies must include guidelines for determining which messages should be preserved, how long they should be retained, and how they should be archived. The Electronic Message Preservation Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in government by ensuring that important communications are properly documented and preserved. By requiring the preservation of electronic messages, the bill seeks to prevent the loss or destruction of valuable information that could be relevant to government operations or investigations. Overall, the Electronic Message Preservation Act is a bipartisan effort to modernize record-keeping practices in government and ensure that electronic communications are treated with the same level of care and attention as traditional paper documents.