(a) If the Clerk of the House of Representatives is required under any law, rule, or regulation to make available for public inspection a report, statement, or other document filed with the Office of the Clerk, the Clerk shall preserve the report, statement, or document
(1) for a period of 6 years from the date on which the document is filed; or
(2) if the law, rule, or regulation so provides, the period required under such law, rule, or regulation.
