United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5627 — PRINT Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Printing Responsibly in New Typesets Act or the PRINT Act - Directs the Public Printer of the Government Printing Office (GPO) to: (1) adjust the font used to print GPO documents if the Public Printer determines that adjusting such font will reduce printing costs and be cost-effective and appropriate; and (2) enter into to an agreement with any person outside GPO who prints documents for the federal government to similarly adjust fonts used for printing documents. Prohibits delivery of printed copies of any version of the Congressional Record to the office of a Senator or Member of the House of Representatives, effective 30 days after the enactment of this Act. Redesignates GPO as the Government Publishing Office.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5627 do?
Printing Responsibly in New Typesets Act or the PRINT Act - Directs the Public Printer of the Government Printing Office (GPO) to: (1) adjust the font used to print GPO documents if the Public Printer determines that adjusting such font will reduce printing costs and be cost-effective and appropriate; and (2) enter into to an agreement with any person outside GPO who prints documents for the federal government to similarly adjust fonts used for printing documents. Prohibits delivery of printed copies of any version of the Congressional Record to the office of a Senator or Member of the House of Representatives, effective 30 days after the enactment of this Act. Redesignates GPO as the Government Publishing Office.
Who sponsors HR 5627?
HR 5627 is sponsored by Daniel Maffei (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 5627?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5627?
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