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Government Publishing Office Director: New Appointment Term

This new law establishes a fixed 10-year term for the Director of the Government Publishing Office. This change aims to ensure stability and continuity in the management of a key institution responsible for government publications, indirectly affecting citizens' access to public information.
Key points
The Director of the Government Publishing Office will be appointed for a fixed 10-year term.
The current Director's term will also be subject to these new rules, starting from their original appointment date.
This change seeks to enhance stability and predictability in the operations of the office, which provides official documents and information to citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4791
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Process start date: 2022-09-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend section 301 of title 44, United States Code, to establish a term for the appointment of the Director of the Government Publishing Office.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4791.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Director of the Government Publishing Office will be appointed for a fixed 10-year term.
  • The current Director's term will also be subject to these new rules, starting from their original appointment date.
  • This change seeks to enhance stability and predictability in the operations of the office, which provides official documents and information to citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-213.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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