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HOUSE 1234119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.

Last Action
4/1/2025

Actions

  • 2025-04-01Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • 2025-03-31Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-03-31On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1345-1346)
  • 2025-03-31Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2025-03-31DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1234.
  • 2025-03-31Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1345
  • 2025-03-31Mrs. Bice moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-02-12Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • 2025-02-12Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-12Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-02-12 (00)

This bill replaces the requirement for the Library of Congress to prepare hardbound versions of the Constitution Annotated and supplements with a requirement for the Library to instead prepare digital versions and publish them online.

The new requirement applies to the supplement after the Supreme Court term beginning October 2025 and all subsequent editions.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Joseph Morelle (D-NY)
  • Mike Carey (R-OH)
  • Norma Torres (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Books and print media
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Digital media
  • Government information and archives
  • Library of Congress
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