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US S1195

US S1195
Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017


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Introduced
05/22/2017
In Committee
05/22/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017 This bill bars the Government Publishing Office from furnishing a printed copy of the Federal Register without charge to any Member of Congress or any other office of the United States during a year unless: the Member or office requests a printed copy of a specific issue of the Federal Register; or during that year or the previous year, the Member or office requested a subscription to printed copies of the Federal Register for that year.

AI Summary

This bill, the Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017, bars the Government Publishing Office from providing free printed copies of the Federal Register to members of Congress or other federal offices, unless the member or office specifically requests a printed copy or had previously requested a subscription to the printed Federal Register. The bill amends the existing law to limit the distribution of free printed copies, with the goal of reducing printing costs. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/22/2017)

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