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Electronic Message Preservation Act

USA116th CongressHR-1582| House 
| Updated: 3/13/2019
Elijah E. Cummings

Elijah E. Cummings

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Van Taylor (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Electronic Message Preservation Act This bill requires the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to regulate federal agency preservation of electronic messages that are federal records. NARA's regulations must (1) require the electronic capture, management, and preservation of such records in accordance with the Federal Records Act; (2) require such records to be retrievable through electronic searches; (3) include timelines for federal agency implementation of the regulations that ensure compliance as expeditiously as practicable; (4) establish functional requirements for electronic records management systems and a process to ensure that such systems meet the functional requirements; and (5) include requirements for the capture, management, and preservation of other electronic records. Agencies must publicly report on their compliance with the regulations. NARA must (1) establish standards for the management of electronic presidential records during a President's term of office, (2) certify annually whether a President's electronic records management controls meet the requirements of the Presidential Records Act, and (3) report after the conclusion of a President's term of office regarding electronic records deposited into the presidential archival depository and whether electronic records management controls met specified requirements.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1376
Electronic Message Preservation Act of 2017
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 12, 2019
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 12, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2665-2667)
Mar 12, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1582.
Mar 12, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2666)
Mar 12, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2666)
Mar 12, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 13, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1376
    Electronic Message Preservation Act of 2017


  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 12, 2019
    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 12, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2665-2667)


  • March 12, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1582.


  • March 12, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2666)


  • March 12, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2666)


  • March 12, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 13, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment information and archivesNational Archives and Records AdministrationPresidential administrations

Electronic Message Preservation Act

USA116th CongressHR-1582| House 
| Updated: 3/13/2019
Electronic Message Preservation Act This bill requires the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to regulate federal agency preservation of electronic messages that are federal records. NARA's regulations must (1) require the electronic capture, management, and preservation of such records in accordance with the Federal Records Act; (2) require such records to be retrievable through electronic searches; (3) include timelines for federal agency implementation of the regulations that ensure compliance as expeditiously as practicable; (4) establish functional requirements for electronic records management systems and a process to ensure that such systems meet the functional requirements; and (5) include requirements for the capture, management, and preservation of other electronic records. Agencies must publicly report on their compliance with the regulations. NARA must (1) establish standards for the management of electronic presidential records during a President's term of office, (2) certify annually whether a President's electronic records management controls meet the requirements of the Presidential Records Act, and (3) report after the conclusion of a President's term of office regarding electronic records deposited into the presidential archival depository and whether electronic records management controls met specified requirements.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1376
Electronic Message Preservation Act of 2017
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 12, 2019
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 12, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2665-2667)
Mar 12, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1582.
Mar 12, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2666)
Mar 12, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2666)
Mar 12, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 13, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1376
    Electronic Message Preservation Act of 2017


  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 12, 2019
    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 12, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2665-2667)


  • March 12, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1582.


  • March 12, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2666)


  • March 12, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2666)


  • March 12, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 13, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Elijah E. Cummings

Elijah E. Cummings

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Van Taylor (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Budget Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment information and archivesNational Archives and Records AdministrationPresidential administrations