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S. 2852 (96th)

National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1980

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Introduced

19 June 1980

Last action

19 June 1980 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]

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Summary

National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1980 - 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. Directs the Archivist to appoint a Deputy Archivist. Sets forth the administrative duties and authority of the 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; (9) records management by Federal agencies; and (10) 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 from GSA.

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Timeline

  1. 19 June 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 June 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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