S-1195 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-05-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2017-05-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Government Publishing Office (GPO)
  • Government information and archives
  • Members of Congress

Related Bills

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