Creates a new National Archives collection for federal records about missing service members and related civilian personnel dating from World War II to the law’s enactment.
Requires federal offices to search for these records, certify under penalty of perjury that they searched, and send copies to the National Archives on set deadlines.
Sets a strong default that records should be made public, with only narrow reasons to delay release (like national security, personal privacy, or protecting sources).
Creates an independent review board to settle fights over what can be withheld, and it can order agencies to provide records, summaries, and testimony.
Says most postponed records must become public within 10 years unless Trump personally signs a written certification that keeping them secret is still necessary.
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Nov 19, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
