A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5632, introduced by Senator Richard Durbin, aims to prevent the closure of Federal records centers. The specific details of how this prohibition would be implemented and what "other purposes" it may cover are not yet publicly available, as the full text of the bill has not been published.
The bill, if enacted, would directly impact the operations of Federal records centers, which are facilities responsible for managing and preserving government documents. Its provisions would apply to federal agencies that utilize these centers for their record-keeping needs.
Currently, S. 5632 has been introduced in the 119th Congress and has not moved beyond that initial stage. The next step in the legislative process would involve the bill being referred to a committee for review and consideration.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5632 do?
- This bill, S. 5632, introduced by Senator Richard Durbin, aims to prevent the closure of Federal records centers. The specific details of how this prohibition would be implemented and what "other purposes" it may cover are not yet publicly available, as the full text of the bill has not been published. The bill, if enacted, would directly impact the operations of Federal records centers, which are facilities responsible for managing and preserving government documents. Its provisions would apply to federal agencies that utilize these centers for their record-keeping needs. Currently, S. 5632 has been introduced in the 119th Congress and has not moved beyond that initial stage. The next step in the legislative process would involve the bill being referred to a committee for review and consideration.
- Has S. 5632 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5632 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5632?
- S. 5632 was sponsored by Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] (Democrat-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5632?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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