H.R.1234 directs the Library of Congress to replace printed versions of the Constitution Annotated with digital ones. Affects researchers, students, and lawyers by boosting access and cutting costs.
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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. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Latest action on H.R. 1234: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Who this affects: The bill impacts various groups by making the Constitution Annotated more accessible and reducing costs. It primarily benefits those who need quick access to constitutional analysis.
Why this matters: This bill is important because it modernizes how people access the Constitution Annotated. By going digital, it saves taxpayer money and makes it easier for everyone to stay informed about Supreme Court decisions. The move reflects a broader trend toward digital government resources, which can be accessed by anyone with internet access.
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Officially: 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.
H.R.1234 directs the Library of Congress to replace printed versions of the Constitution Annotated with digital ones. Affects researchers, students, and lawyers by boosting access and cutting costs.
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House Floor Vote
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Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (4/1/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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