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H.R. 1234Passed House
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.
Introduced: Feb 12, 2025
Latest action date: Apr 1, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Bill Summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
IntroReferralSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
FloorLibrary of CongressOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1345-1346)
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1234.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1345
FloorHouse floor actionsMrs. Bice moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FloorHouse floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
IntroReferralHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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