H.R. 1234: 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.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-12 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-01 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-12):
This bill replaces the requirement for the Library of Congress to prepare hardbound versions of the Constitution Annotated and supplements with a requirement for the Library to instead prepare digital versions and publish them online.
The new requirement applies to the supplement after the Supreme Court term beginning October 2025 and all subsequent editions.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Joseph D. Morelle | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Mike Carey | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Norma J. Torres | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1234?
H.R. 1234 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1234 are available on congress.gov.
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