I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6542 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2020 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 44, United States Code, to require the President make and preserve records, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Presidential Records Preservation Act . 2. Requirement to make and preserve records Section 2203(a) of title 44, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Through the implementation of records management controls and other necessary actions, the and inserting The ; (2) by striking take all such steps as may be necessary to assure that and inserting make and preserve records containing adequate and proper documentation of ; (3) by striking are adequately documented ; (4) by inserting shall take all steps necessary to ensure before that such records ; and (5) by inserting , including establishing records management controls to capture, manage, and preserve electronic messages and ensure that electronic messages are readily accessible for retrieval through electronic searches after law .