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NARA - 1064 - Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress - Statutory (Congress Created)
Hide Section - GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee NameAdvisory Committee on the Records of CongressAgency NameNational Archives and Records Administration
Fiscal Year2021Committee Number1064
Original Establishment Date11/5/1990Committee StatusChartered
Actual Termination Date Committee URLhttp://www.archives.gov/legislative/cla/advisor...
New Committee This FYNoPresidential Appointments*No
Terminated This FYNoMax Number of Members*11
Current Charter Date4/13/2020Designated Fed Officer Position Title*Director, Center for Legislative Archives
Date Of Renewal Charter4/13/2022Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Projected Termination Date Designated Federal Officer First Name*Richard
Exempt From Renewal*NoDesignated Federal Officer Middle Name
Specific Termination AuthorityDesignated Federal Officer Last Name*Hunt
Establishment Authority*Statutory (Congress Created)Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Establishment Authority*44 U.S.C. 2701Designated Federal Officer Phone*(202) 357-5350
Effective Date Of Authority*11/5/1990Designated Federal Officer Fax*202-219-2176
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary CmteNot ApplicableDesignated Federal Officer Email*richard.hunt@nara.gov
Committee Type*Continuing
Presidential*No
Committee Function*Non Scientific Program Advisory Board
Hide Section - RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*Continue
Legislation to Terminate RequiredNo
Legislation StatusNot Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*The Committee advises Congress on the preservation and administration of its official records. The December 1991, Report; the Second Report, December 31, 1995; the Third Report, December 31, 2000; the Fourth Report, December 31, 2006; the Fifth Report, December 2012; and the Sixth Report, December 2018 provide the basis for its recommendations. Committee recommendations are implemented by the Center for Legislative Archives, the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, Standing Congressional Committees and Legislative Agencies, and special task forces.
How is membership balanced?*The Advisory Committee is comprised of the officials in Congress responsible for its records (Secretary of the Senate, Clerk of the House, Senate Historian, the Archivist who administers the records (the Archivist of the United States) and the scholars who utilize the records (noted historians and political scientists). Each group brings its unique perspective and expertise, but the committee functions collectively.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*The Committee meets twice a year as required by law. The Committee, which is mandated by Act of Congress, continues to work actively to promote a more complete documentation of the legislative process.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*The Committee's uniqueness is the deliberative element of the three groups described in 20b. There is no other forum for the dynamic interaction of these components.
Why close or partially close meetings?The meetings have never been closed or partially closed.
Recommendation RemarksN/A
Hide Section - PERFORMANCE MEASURES

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*NoAction Reorganize Priorities*Yes
Outcome Trust In GovernmentYesAction Reallocate ResourcesYes
Outcome Major Policy ChangesNoAction Issued New RegulationsNo
Outcome Advance In Scientific ResearchNoAction Proposed LegislationYes
Outcome Effective Grant MakingNoAction Approved Grants Or Other PaymentsYes
Outcome Improved Service DeliveryNoAction OtherNo
Outcome Increased Customer SatisfactionYesAction CommentNA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg RequirementsYesGrants Review*No
Outcome OtherNoNumber Of Grants Reviewed0
Outcome CommentNANumber Of Grants Recommended0
Cost Savings*Unable to DetermineDollar Value Of Grants Recommended$0.00
Cost Savings CommentNAGrants Review CommentNA
Number Of Recommendations*50Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*Yes
Number Of Recommendations CommentAfter a thorough review of meeting minutes and associated documents from the establishment of the advisory committee, NARA determined that there had been 49 recommendations completed and fully implemented.Access Agency WebsiteYes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*99.00%Access Committee WebsiteNo
% of Recs Fully Implemented CommentThe National Archives has implemented all recommendations provided by the committee through the life of the committee until this current fiscal year. The recommendation that came out of the committee last year is currently a work in progress.Access GSA FACA WebsiteYes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*1.00%Access PublicationsYes
% of Recs Partially Implemented CommentThe National Archives continues working towards implementing the committee's latest recommendation.Access OtherNo
Agency Feedback*YesAccess CommentN/A
Agency Feedback Comment*The National Archives and Records Administration provides the committee with feedback through the DFO.Narrative Description*The Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress advises Congress and the Archivist of the United States on the preservation and management of the official records of Congress. As required by statute, the committee has published reports on December 1991 (First Report), December 1995 (Second Report), December 2000 (Third Report), December 2006 (Fourth Report) and December 2012 (Fifth Report.)
Hide Section - COSTS

COSTS

Payments to Non-Federal Members* Est Payments to Non-Fed Members Next FY* 
Payments to Federal Members* Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY* 
Payments to Federal Staff* Estimated Payments to Federal Staff* 
Payments to Consultants* Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY* 
Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Members* Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Members nextFY* 
Travel Reimb. For Federal Members* Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members* 
Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff* Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staff Next FY* 
Travel Reimb. For Consultants* Est Travel Reimb to Consultants Next FY* 
Other Costs Est. Other Costs Next FY* 
Total Costs$0.00Est. Total Next FY*$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified Federal Staff Support (FTE)* 
Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY* Cost Remarks
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Interest Areas

Category
Area
Government
Federal Government
Legislation
Legislation
Rulemaking
Hide Section - MEMBERS,MEETINGS AND ADVISORY REPORTS

MEMBERS,MEETINGS AND ADVISORY REPORTS

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Hide Section - CHARTERS AND RELATED DOCS

CHARTERS AND RELATED DOCS

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Hide Section - DATA FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

DATA FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

Committee

Data from Previous Years

 
ActionCommittee System IDCommittee NameFiscal Year
 COM-037043Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2020
 COM-035480Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2019
 COM-033733Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2018
 COM-001675Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2017
 COM-002654Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2016
 COM-004197Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2015
 COM-004709Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2014
 COM-006281Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2013
 COM-006465Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2012
 COM-008446Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2011
 COM-008974Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2010
 COM-010451Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2009
 COM-010588Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2008
 COM-012300Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2007
 COM-012765Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2006
 COM-014164Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2005
 COM-014379Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2004
 COM-016083Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2003
 COM-016271Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2002
 COM-017720Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2001
 COM-018290Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress2000
 COM-020035Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress1999
 COM-020161Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress1998
 COM-021939Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress1997