The Presidential Records Act : Background and Recent Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Executive orders.

Executive privilege (Government information).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (17 pages)) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2014.

System Details:

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text file

PDF

Summary:

Examines P.L. 95-591, the Presidential Records Act, which governs collection and preservation of, and access to, records of former Presidents; and reviews how its implementation has varied in different Presidential Administrations through executive orders. Outlines debates about preservation of all Presidential records, including those created electronically. Addresses related legislation and additional policy considerations to clarify responsibilities and improve electronic records collection, retention, and access.

Notes:

CRS Report.

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Feb. 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: United States. General Accounting Office. General Government Division. Presidential Records Act

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.