118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1791Classified Documents Accountability Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide civil penalties for unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material, to amend chapter 22 of title 44, to include a certification process for Presidential records, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Mar 24, 2023
Last action Mar 24, 2023
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Mar 24, 2023
Oversight · Judiciary
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Committee
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides for civil penalties for the unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material and establishes a certification process for presidential records. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to bring a civil action in U.S. district court and provides for a civil penalty of up to $500,000 per violation for the unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material. An officer or employee from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) must be present in the Executive Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President to ensure proper logging and handling of presidential and vice-presidential records....

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Mar 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.