Legislative Branch Agency Management and Copyright Office Independence
The Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act was sent to three different House committees on September 1, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains in the early stages of the legislative process. These committees must review the bill before it can move forward, though most bills do not receive a committee vote.
This bill tries to take power away from the executive branch and give it to Congress, which usually leads to a veto. It would need a lot of support from both parties to become law.
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The bill lets the Government Publishing Office print and publish for the Executive Office of the President and the Judiciary in addition to Congress and executive agencies, which could shift some printing and publishing work away from private sector vendors, though the practical effect on any single business is likely small.
“The Government Publishing Office may perform printing, binding, blank-book work, and publishing services for Congress, the Executive Office of the President, the Judiciary, and every executive department, independent office, and establishment of the Government.”
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act
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