Bill · H.R. 10131· House(119-HR-10131)
National Archives Protection Act
- Introduced
- 8/20/2026
- Last activity
- 8/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Mullin
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "National Archives Protection Act," proposes amendments to title 44 of the United States Code. Its primary purpose is to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers. Additionally, it prevents the Archivist from imposing unreasonable restrictions on public access to existing facilities. The bill also restricts the reconstruction or relocation of records for extended periods.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill enhances transparency and public access to historical and government records.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Maintains Public Access: The bill prevents the Archivist from imposing unreasonable restrictions on public access to any record center or archive facility established before the date of enactment (Section 2).
-
Protects Record Stability: The bill prohibits the reconstruction, conversion, or rehabilitation of centers if the process requires moving records for more than 180 days (Section 2).
-
Prevents Facility Closures: The bill explicitly prohibits the Archivist from closing any record center or archive facility established before the date of the enactment of this subsection (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 8/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Nancy PelosiDemocrat · California
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California