S. 3477 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act of 2008
S. 3477 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 11, 2008, sponsored by John Warner with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 11, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-404
What it does
Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Archivist of the United States, with the recommendation of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, to make grants to eligible entities on a competitive basis to promote the historical preservation of, and public access to, historical records and documents relating to any President who does not have a presidential archival depository…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Warner (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 11, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
- Became lawOct 13, 2008
Latest action: By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 110-525. (Nov 19, 2008)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
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