SB5632: National Archives Protection Act

What the bill says

To amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:

A BILL To amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Archives Protection Act . SECTION 2. Prohibiting the closure of Federal records centers Section 2907 of title 44, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking The and inserting the and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Prohibition The Archivist may not-- (1) close or impose unreasonable restrictions on public access to any record center or archive facility established before the date of enactment of this subsection; or (2) reconstruct, convert, or rehabilitate any such center or facility if doing so would require the relocation of records for more than 180 days. .

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Sponsors

• Durbin, Richard (D) · primary sponsor
• Duckworth, Tammy (D)
• Padilla, Alex (D, SD-CA)
• Schiff, Adam B. (D)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264)
2. September 30, 2026: Introduced in Senate

Common questions

What is SB5632?

SB5632 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): National Archives Protection Act.

What does SB5632 do?

In its own words: To amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB5632?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264) (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SB5632?

Durbin, Richard (D), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB5632?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5632