PAST Act of 2023

This bill requires the preservation of Presidential records, particularly those created on non-official electronic messaging platforms, and establishes procedures for their proper management during presidential transitions. It amends the Presidential Records Act to clarify what constitutes a Presidential record, including metadata and content from digital communications. The bill mandates that the Archivist of the United States monitor compliance with record preservation requirements, report on transition activities to Congress, and withhold retirement benefits from former Presidents who fail to comply with record preservation standards. It directly affects current and former Presidents, their staff, and agencies responsible for managing presidential records.