Archived Documents related to Kamala Harris' tenure as Vice President
Kamala Harris: A Look Back at Her Vice Presidency (2021-2025)
Kamala Harris, the 49th Vice President of the United States, served in the role from 2021 to 2025. Before her vice presidency, Harris held various significant positions, including Attorney General of California from 2011 to 2017, and Senator from California from 2017 until 2021.
During her tenure as Vice President, Harris focused on several key policy initiatives, addressing pressing national and international challenges.
Key Policy Initiatives
One of Harris' primary focuses was addressing migration from Latin America. She led efforts to address the root causes of increased migration, advocating for a collaborative, regional approach that included expanding lawful pathways for migrants and increasing enforcement actions to deter irregular migration.
Harris was also instrumental in promoting national legislation to protect voting rights, particularly in the face of growing restrictions across several states.
As a strong advocate for reproductive rights, Harris worked to preserve women’s access to abortion, especially after the 2022 Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Accomplishments
Harris made history by casting the most tie-breaking votes in U.S. history, shattering a nearly 200-year-old record in her role as President of the Senate.
Her efforts in international cooperation, particularly with nations like Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico, helped reduce irregular migration flows by enhancing enforcement and lawful pathways.
Harris continued to advocate for critical issues beyond her vice presidency, including speaking out against economic and social policies during the Trump administration.
The Harris Vice Presidential records, publicly available resources, do not include any records from Harris' personal life or earlier political career, nor from the transition period between the election and the inauguration, the Biden-Harris presidential campaign, or Harris' tenure as Senator, Attorney General, or District Attorney.
The records can be accessed through the National Archives Catalog - Records of the Harris Office of the Vice President, 2021-2025. The collection includes email, electronic records, audiovisual materials, and textual records.
Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science and economics from Howard University in 1986 and a Juris Doctor from University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1989. Harris served as a deputy district attorney from 1990 to 1998 in Oakland, California, and was elected to serve as the District Attorney of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
Harris wrote three books: "The Truths We Hold", published in 2019, "Superheroes Are Everywhere", also published in 2019, and "Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor's Plan to Make Us Safer", published in 2009. However, the Harris Vice Presidential records do not include any records from Harris' book writings.
The Harris Vice Presidential records are not subject to public access requests, including FOIA requests, until January 20, 2030.
- Kamala Harris, as the Vice President, actively engaged in policy-and-legislation, spearheading efforts to protect voting rights, address the root causes of increased migration, and preserve women's reproductive rights.
- During her time in politics, including her Vice Presidency, Senatorial tenure, and role as Attorney General, Kamala Harris has been a significant figure in general-news, advocating for a range of policies and issues.
