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H.R. 4768 (97th)

Limitation on Government Recordkeeping Requirements and Actions Act of 1981

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Introduced

15 October 1981

Last action

19 October 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Government Information and Individual Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

29 August 2025

Summary

Limitation on Government Recordkeeping Requirements and Actions Act of 1981 - Prohibits any Federal agency from: (1) requiring any person to maintain, prepare, or produce records (other than records relating to a dangerous material) of an event more than four years after the event has occurred; and (2) commencing an action against a person for a violation of a regulation more than four years after such violation has occurred, except as otherwise provided by the Internal Revenue Code.

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Timeline

  1. 15 October 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 October 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Government Information and Individual Rights.

    Source: Committee

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