National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1982

Summary

National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1982 - Establishes the National Archives and Records Administration as an independent establishment in the executive branch. Requires the Administration to be directed by the Archivist of the United States who shall be appointed by the President for a ten-year term. Sets forth the administrative duties and authority of the Archivist. Directs the Archivist to appoint a Deputy Archivist. Requires the Archivist to submit to Congress an annual report concerning the administration of functions of the Archivist and the Administration. Transfers to the Administration and the Archivist the functions, duties, and authority of the General Services Administration (GSA) and its Administrator, respectively, concerning: (1) congressional printing and binding; (2) the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations; (3) the distribution and sale of public documents; (4) archival administration; (5) presidential records; (6) the National Archives Trust Fund Board; (7) the National Historical Publications Commission; (8) records management; and (9) the disposal of records. Transfers to the Archivist all functions of the person holding the office of Archivist of the United States before enactment of this Act. Transfers the National Archives and Records Service (presently within GSA) to the Administration.

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Timeline

1. 29 July 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 July 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 July 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 August 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

   Source: Committee

5. 6 August 1982

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from OMB, GSA, GAO,, Natl Archives & Rcds Service.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 July 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsgo00 · Standing

Related records

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