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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.
10/4/2024, 8:07 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7592
The bill titled "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" was introduced in the 118th Congress on March 8, 2024. The bill aims to increase the accessibility and efficiency of the Annotated Constitution and its supplements by transitioning from hardbound copies to digital versions. Key provisions include promoting cost-effectiveness and wider availability of these resources.
Congressional Summary of HR 7592
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 2023 and all subsequent editions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7592
Bill HR 7592 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 10, 2024. Bill HR 7592 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2024. Bill HR 7592's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of September 10, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7592
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7592
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Books and print media
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Digital media
- Government information and archives
- Library of Congress
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7592
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7592
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