To amend title 44, United States Code, to eliminate the mandatory printing of bills and resolutions by the Government Printing Office for the use of the House of Representatives and Senate.

H.R. 4640 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 22, 2010, sponsored by Christopher Lee with 41 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Feb 22, 2010
Co-sponsors: 41
Policy area: Congress

What it does

Eliminates the mandatory printing of bills and resolutions by the Government Printing Office (GPO) for the use of Congress. Requires the Public Printer to make bills and resolutions available for the use of Congress only in an electronic format accessible through the Internet.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Christopher Lee (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 32 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 22, 2010
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to House Rules (Feb 22, 2010)

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Committees

Rules Committee
Committee on House Administration

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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