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Technical corrections only. v4 streamlines the instructions for amending Title 44 in Section 2(a) by removing a redundant clause related to striking the table of sections. Additionally, v4 includes updated legislative status information, reflecting its passage by the House and referral to the Senate, but no substantive policy changes were made to the bill's provisions.

Skipping v2 (REPORTED IN HOUSE) and v3 (ENGROSSED IN HOUSE). Those versions changed too little to need their own analysis, so they reuse INTRODUCED IN HOUSE's. Changes are measured from the most recent version analyzed on its own.

H.R. 9360119th CongressIntroduced Jun 18, 2026

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act

Passed HouseGovernment Operations and PoliticsSubstantive

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Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Committees: Committee on House Administration (primary)
Last action: Sep 15, 2026

This analysis was written for v1 (INTRODUCED IN HOUSE, Jun 18, 2026). REFERRED IN SENATE changed too little to need its own, so it reuses that one rather than a rewrite. The differences between the two are summarized above. View v1

Bottom line

The bill abolishes a specific advisory committee on congressional records while implementing new reporting and review mechanisms to ensure continued oversight of records management.

What it actually does

This bill sunsets the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress by repealing its authorizing chapter in Title 44 of the U.S. Code, effective 60 days after enactment. Concurrently, it establishes new requirements for the Director of the Center for Legislative Archives to submit annual reports on congressional records management to key officials and committees. It also mandates regular review meetings among the Archivist of the United States, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House to discuss records preservation.

Proponents argue

Supporters argue that the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress may have become redundant or inefficient, and that its functions can be more effectively integrated into existing governmental structures. They contend that the new reporting and review requirements will ensure continued, perhaps even enhanced, accountability and oversight of congressional records management without the overhead of a separate committee, leading to streamlined operations and potential cost savings.

Opponents contend

Opponents might argue that abolishing the Advisory Committee removes a valuable independent body that provides specialized expertise and an external perspective on the complex challenges of preserving congressional records. They could contend that while new reporting and review mechanisms are useful, they do not fully replace the strategic guidance and dedicated focus that an independent advisory committee offers, potentially leading to a diminished quality of advice or oversight.

The bill is exceptionally short and clear, making it very accessible for a quick and thorough understanding of its provisions and implications.

Section 2(a)

Sunset of Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress

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This provision eliminates the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress by striking Chapter 27 from Title 44 of the United States Code. This action will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted into law, meaning the committee will cease to exist and its statutory authority will be removed from federal law.

GroupImpactMechanismScale

GroupAdvisory Committee MembersImpactLoss of advisory roles and committee's existenceMechanismStatutory repeal of the committee's enabling legislationScaleSpecific to individuals appointed to the committee

GroupNational Archives and Records Administration (NARA)ImpactStreamlining of advisory structure for congressional recordsMechanismRemoval of a formal external advisory bodyScaleInstitutional change in how NARA receives advice

Supporters argue

Supporters argue that the committee may have become redundant, inefficient, or that its functions can be better integrated into existing governmental structures, leading to cost savings and streamlined operations without compromising records preservation.

Critics contend

Critics might argue that the committee provides valuable independent expertise and a dedicated forum for discussing the unique challenges of preserving congressional records, and its abolition could lead to a loss of specialized, external guidance.

Tradeoffs

The tradeoff is between maintaining a dedicated, potentially independent advisory body with specialized expertise versus achieving administrative efficiency and relying on internal agency expertise and new reporting mechanisms for records oversight.

Section 2(b)

Annual Report on Records Management

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This provision mandates that the Director of the Center for Legislative Archives of the National Archives submit an annual report on the management and preservation of congressional records. This report is to be delivered to the Archivist of the United States, the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House, and relevant committees in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Section 2(c)

Mandated Review Meetings on Records Management

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This provision requires the Archivist of the United States, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House to meet periodically to review the management and preservation of congressional records. These meetings are mandated to occur within 60 days after the Director submits an annual report, and also within 180 days after a new individual assumes the duties of Archivist, Secretary, or Clerk.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with INTRODUCED IN HOUSE (Jun 18, 2026)

H.R. 9360119th CongressIntroduced Jun 18, 2026

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act

Passed HouseGovernment Operations and PoliticsSubstantive

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Committees: Committee on House Administration (primary)
Last action: Sep 15, 2026

Bottom line

The bill abolishes a specific advisory committee on congressional records while implementing new reporting and review mechanisms to ensure continued oversight of records management.

What it actually does

Proponents argue

Opponents contend

The bill is exceptionally short and clear, making it very accessible for a quick and thorough understanding of its provisions and implications.

Section 2(a)

Sunset of Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress

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GroupImpactMechanismScale

Supporters argue

Critics contend

Tradeoffs

Section 2(b)

Annual Report on Records Management

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Section 2(c)

Mandated Review Meetings on Records Management

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