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HR 73 — Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2017

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires each presidential library fundraising organization to submit quarterly reports to the National Archives and Records Administration (National Archives) on every contributor who gave the organization a contribution or contributions (whether monetary or in-kind) totaling $200 or more for the quarterly period. The Archivist of the United States shall publish such information on the website of the National Archives within 30 days after each quarterly filing. It shall be unlawful for contributors or fundraising organizations knowingly and willfully to submit false information or omit material information. Prescribes criminal penalties for violation of this prohibition. (Sec. 3) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this Act's requirements. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

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The text indicates that the bill HR 73 was referred to the Senate on January 5, 2017, after having been read twice and sent to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The reference to its engrossed version in the House has been removed. This change likely reflects the legislative process as the bill moves to the Senate for consideration.

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73 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
73 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
73 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations, and for other purposes.
73 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 5, 2017 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
R.
73 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations, and for other purposes.
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National archives and records administration · 44 U.S.C. ch. 21 1 section
  • § 2112 Presidential archival depository Amends

    44 U.S.C. § 2112

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    (a) (1) When the Archivist considers it to be in the public interest, the Archivist may— (A) (i) accept, for and in the name of the United States, land, a facility, and equipment offered as a gift to the United States for the purpose of creating a Presidential archival depository; (ii) take title to the land, facility, and equipment on behalf of the United States; and (iii) maintain, operate, and protect the land, facility, and equipment as a Presidential archival depository and as part of the national archives system; (B) (i) make agreements, upon terms and conditions the Archivist considers proper, with a State, political subdivision, university, institution of higher learning, institute, or foundation to use as a Presidential archival depository land, a facility, and equipment of the State, subdivision, university, or other organization, to be made available by it without transfer of title to the United States; and (ii) maintain, operate, and protect the depository as a part of the national archives system; and (C) accept, for and in the name of the United States, gifts offered for the purpose of making any physical or material change or addition to a Presidential archival depository. (2) The Archivist shall promulgate architectural and design standards applicable to Presidential archival depositories in order to ensure that such depositories (A) preserve Presidential records subject to chapter 22 of this title and papers and other historical materials accepted for deposit under section 2111 of this title and (B) contain adequate research facilities. (3) Prior to accepting and taking title to any land, facility, or equipment under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), or prior to entering into any agreement under subparagraph (B) of such paragraph or any other agreement to accept or establish a Presidential archival depository, the Archivist shall submit a written report on the proposed Presidential archival depository to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report shall include— (A) a description of the land, facility, and equipment offered as a gift or to be made available without transfer of title; (B) a statement specifying the estimated total cost of the proposed depository and the amount of the endowment for the depository required pursuant to subsection (g) of this section; (C) a statement of the terms of the proposed agreement, if any; (D) a general description of the types of papers, documents, or other historical materials proposed to be deposited in the depository to be created, and of the terms of the proposed deposit; (E) a statement of any additional improvements and equipment associated with the development and operation of the depository, an estimate of the costs of such improvements and equipment, and a statement as to the extent to which such costs will be incurred by any Federal or State government agency; (F) an estimate of the total annual cost to the United States of maintaining, operating, and protecting the depository; and (G) a certification that such facility and equipment (whether offered as a gift or made available without transfer of title) comply with standards promulgated by the Archivist pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. (4) Prior to accepting any gift under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) for the purpose of making any physical or material change or addition to a Presidential archival depository, or prior to implementing any provision of law requiring the making of such a change or addition, the Archivist shall submit a report in writing on the proposed change or addition to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report shall include— (A) a description of such gift; (B) a statement specifying the estimated total cost of the proposed physical or material change or addition and the amount of the deposit in an endowment for the depository required pursuant to subsection (g) of this section in orde...

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Also cites: 2 U.S.C. § 437g, 2 U.S.C. § 441b, 18 U.S.C. § 1001

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The bill establishes new reporting requirements for Presidential library fundraising organizations regarding contributions.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (h) Presidential Library Fundraising Organization Reporting Requirement.--

    This adds a new subsection that mandates reporting for contributions to Presidential library fundraising organizations.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (1) Reporting requirement.--Not later than 15 days after the end of a calendar quarter and until the end of the requirement period described in paragraph (2), each Presidential library fundraising organization shall submit to the Archivist information for that quarter in an electronic searchable and sortable format with respect to every contributor who gave the organization a contribution or contributions (whether monetary or in-kind) totaling $200 or more for the quarterly period.

    This requires fundraising organizations to report contributor information on a quarterly basis.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (2) Duration of reporting requirement.--The requirement to submit information under paragraph (1) shall continue until the later of the following occurs: (A) The Archivist has accepted, taken title to, or entered into an agreement to use any land or facility for the Presidential archival depository for the President for whom the Presidential library fundraising organization was established. (B) The President whose archives are contained in the deposit no longer holds the Office of President.

    This specifies the duration of the reporting requirement for fundraising organizations.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (3) Information required to be published.--The Archivist shall publish on the website of the National Archives and Records Administration, within 30 days after each quarterly filing, any information that is submitted under paragraph (1), without a fee or other access charge in a downloadable database.

    This mandates the public disclosure of contribution information on the National Archives website.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (4) Submission of false material information prohibited.--(A) Individual.--(i) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for any person who makes a contribution described in paragraph (1) to knowingly and willfully submit false material information or omit material information with respect to the contribution to an organization described in such paragraph. (ii) Penalty.--The penalties described in section 1001 of title 18, United States Code, shall apply with respect to a violation of clause (i) in the same manner as a violation described in such section.

    This establishes penalties for individuals who submit false information regarding contributions.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (5) Prohibition on contribution.--(A) In general.--It shall be unlawful for a person to knowingly and willfully--(i) make a contribution described in paragraph (1) in the name of another person; (ii) permit his or her name to be used to effect a contribution described in paragraph (1); or (iii) accept a contribution described in paragraph (1) that is made by one person in the name of another person.

    This prohibits deceptive practices in contribution funding.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (6) Regulations required.--The Archivist shall promulgate regulations for the purpose of carrying out this subsection.

    This requires the Archivist to create regulations necessary to implement the new reporting requirements.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (7) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Information.--The term `information' means the following: (i) The amount or value of each contribution made by a contributor referred to in paragraph (1) in the quarter covered by the submission. (ii) The source of each such contribution, and the address of the entity or individual that is the source of the contribution. (iii) If the source of such a contribution is an individual, the occupation of the individual. (iv) The date of each such contribution.

    This section provides clarity on the definitions related to the reporting requirements.

  • 44 U.S.C. § 2112

    (B) Presidential library fundraising organization.--The term `Presidential library fundraising organization' means an organization that is established for the purpose of raising funds for creating, maintaining, expanding, or conducting activities at--(i) a Presidential archival depository; or (ii) any facilities relating to a Presidential archival depository.

    This defines the term 'Presidential library fundraising organization' for the purposes of the reporting requirements.

Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H65-67)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 73.

  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H65)

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H65)

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 73 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires each presidential library fundraising organization to submit quarterly reports to the National Archives and Records Administration (National Archives) on every contributor who gave the organization a contribution or contributions (whether monetary or in-kind) totaling $200 or more for the quarterly period. The Archivist of the United States shall publish such information on the website of the National Archives within 30 days after each quarterly filing. It shall be unlawful for contributors or fundraising organizations knowingly and willfully to submit false information or omit material information. Prescribes criminal penalties for violation of this prohibition. (Sec. 3) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this Act's requirements. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.
Who sponsors HR 73?
HR 73 is sponsored by Cummings, Elijah E. (Democratic) and Duncan, John J., Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 73?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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