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H.R.1234

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.

Chamber Passed·4/1/25

Directs the Librarian of Congress to replace hardbound versions of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements with digital versions.

The bill mandates the Librarian of Congress to transition from hardbound to digital versions of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements. It repeals the requirement for the Congressional Research Service to prepare these documents in hardbound form and mandates digital availability after the October 2025 term of the Supreme Court. The Librarian is tasked with ensuring these digital documents remain accessible to Congress and the public.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 1, 2025
Current
Rules And Administration Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Mar 31, 2025

House

Mrs. Bice moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 31, 2025

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1345