AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 11, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill eliminates the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress 60 days after enactment.
- The Center for Legislative Archives of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) must provide annual reports on Congress's records management and preservation to NARA, the Senate, and the House.
- The Archivist, Secretary of the Senate, and Clerk of the House of Representatives are required to meet regularly to review Congress's records management and preservation.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress will cease to exist 60 days after the bill becomes law.
- Congressional records management oversight responsibility shifts from the Committee to regular meetings among three officials and annual reporting requirements.
- No other effects are documented in the official summary.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill passed the House on September 14, 2026, by voice vote under suspension of the rules.
- The Senate received the bill on September 15, 2026, and referred it to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- The bill was previously reported as amended by the House Committee on Administration on September 10, 2026.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 15, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5545)
- Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5545-5546)
- Sep 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9360.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules.