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Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024
1/3/2025, 8:58 PM
Summary of Bill S 5093
Bill 118 s 5093, also known as the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish an advisory committee that will oversee and make recommendations regarding the preservation and accessibility of the records of Congress.
The bill outlines the composition of the advisory committee, which will consist of 9 members appointed by the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leader of the House, the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the policies and procedures related to the preservation and management of congressional records, as well as making recommendations for improvements.
Additionally, the bill sets a sunset date of December 31, 2024, for the advisory committee, meaning that it will automatically dissolve on that date unless Congress takes action to extend its existence. This sunset provision is intended to ensure that the committee remains focused and effective in its mission. Overall, the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024 aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of congressional records, ultimately benefiting the American public by ensuring the preservation of important historical documents for future generations.
The bill outlines the composition of the advisory committee, which will consist of 9 members appointed by the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leader of the House, the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the policies and procedures related to the preservation and management of congressional records, as well as making recommendations for improvements.
Additionally, the bill sets a sunset date of December 31, 2024, for the advisory committee, meaning that it will automatically dissolve on that date unless Congress takes action to extend its existence. This sunset provision is intended to ensure that the committee remains focused and effective in its mission. Overall, the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024 aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of congressional records, ultimately benefiting the American public by ensuring the preservation of important historical documents for future generations.
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Current Status of Bill S 5093
Bill S 5093 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2024. Bill S 5093 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2024. Bill S 5093's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668. as of December 5, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5093
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
8Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5093
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Congressional operations and organization
- Government information and archives
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5093
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024
A bill to sunset the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, and for other purposes.
Comments

Rey Alston
1,124
1 year ago
This bill, it's like, so bad. It's called United States S Bill 5093 Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024. It's gonna like, make things worse for everyone. I can't believe they're even considering this. It's gonna mess everything up. I can't even deal with it. This is just not okay.

Jerry Hansen
1,047
1 year ago
I think this bill is a good idea. It seems like it could help with keeping track of important records. Does anyone know how long this committee will be in place for?

Sutton Waller
1,114
1 year ago
This bill is a joke! Why do we need another committee wasting taxpayer money? How will this affect me in the short term?

Greta Garcia
876
1 year ago
This bill is a disaster! How will it impact our access to important congressional records?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5093
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