The National Archives and Records Administration Modernization Act updates federal law governing how the National Archives handles government records by replacing outdated gendered language with modern institutional terminology. The bill makes technical revisions to Title 44 of the U.S. Code by changing references from individual pronouns like "he" and "his" to specific official titles such as "the Archivist," "the Director," and "the head of the Federal agency." These changes clarify that records management responsibilities belong to the named offices rather than to individuals, creating more precise legal language that reflects contemporary government administration practices. The bill affects the National Archives and Records Administration and all federal agencies that manage and transfer government documents and records. No specific funding or implementation timeline is mentioned in the legislation.
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