Introductory Statement on S. 5632

On 2026-09-30, Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) delivered a floor speech titled "Introductory Statement On S. 5632" in the Senate.

Introductory Statement on S. 5632

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5264] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Padilla, and Mr. Schiff): S. 5632. A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 5632 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Archives Protection Act''. SEC. 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 following: ``(a) In General.--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.''. ______

Referenced legislation: S5632