44 U.S.C. § 2209 — Disclosure requirement for official business conducted using non-official electronic messaging accounts

(a) In general. The President, Vice President, or a covered employee may not create or send a Presidential or Vice Presidential record using a non-official electronic messaging account unless that person either (1) copies the person’s official electronic messaging account when creating or sending the record, or (2) sends a complete copy to that official account no later than 20 days after creating or sending the record. (b) Adverse actions. If the appropriate supervisor finds that a covered employee intentionally violated subsection (a), including its rules, regulations, or guidelines, the violation is grounds for discipline under the applicable part of subchapter I, II, or V of chapter 75 of title 5. (c) Definitions. (1) “Covered employee” means—(A) the President’s immediate staff; (B) the Vice President’s immediate staff; (C) an Executive Office of the President unit or person whose job is to advise and help the President; and (D) an Office of the Vice President unit or person whose job is to advise and help the Vice President. (2) “Electronic messages” means email and other electronic messaging systems used to communicate between people. (3) “Electronic messaging account” means any account that sends electronic messages.