Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act

119th Congress Introduced by Mary Miller

The bill would sunset the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, terminating its authority and reshaping how congressional records are managed and overseen.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Overview

HR 9360, introduced in the 119th Congress, would sunset the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress and make related changes. The bill is authored to terminate the Advisory Committee’s existence and to address administrative or procedural matters tied to its sunset. It has at least one sponsor (co-sponsor Mary Miller) and was referred to the House Committee on House Administration on June 18, 2026.

Purpose and intent

Primary aim: Eliminate the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress by setting a sunset date or otherwise terminating the committee.

Rationale (as implied by sunset language): streamline or modify management of congressional records and related processes by ending the committee’s formal role.

Key provisions and changes

Sunset of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress:

Establishes a formal end to the committee’s existence, removing its statutory authority and responsibilities.

Related housekeeping or administrative provisions:

The bill may include provisions to wind down committee activities, transfer any ongoing duties, or adjust related record-keeping or oversight mechanisms in light of the sunset.
Possible directives to federal agencies, archives, or congressional offices to handle records and procedures after the committee’s termination (the exact text would specify who assumes continuing responsibilities, if any).

Oversight and implementation:

Likely includes a timeline or effective date for the sunset and any necessary transitional steps.

Who/what is affected

The primary affected entity is the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, whose statutory existence would be terminated.

Congressional offices, the Architect of the Capitol, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and other entities involved in the management, preservation, or oversight of congressional records may be impacted by procedural changes resulting from the sunset.

Members and staff of the committee, and individuals or offices relying on committee processes or recommendations, would see changes in governance or guidance related to records.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced: June 18, 2026.

Referral: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration on June 18, 2026.

Next steps: The committee would review, potentially amend, and consider reporting the bill to the full House. If enacted, the sunset date or termination provisions would take effect according to the bill’s text, with any required transitional arrangements implemented.

Potential impact and considerations

Administrative impact: Depending on the bill’s precise language, the sunset could affect how congressional records are managed, preserved, and accessed, and whether advisory input from the former committee is still available post-sunset.

Access and transparency: Changes to oversight or guidance on records could influence how researchers and the public access records in the future.

Transition planning: Effective sunset would require clear directives on handling ongoing projects, archival responsibilities, and any funding or personnel implications.

Note: This summary is based on the bill’s title and basic action history. For a complete understanding, the full text of HR 9360 should be consulted to confirm the exact sunset mechanism, transitional provisions, and any related changes.