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H.R. 9592Became Law

Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 4, 2025)

Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024

This act revises provisions regarding the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations, including to replace requirements that the documents be printed with requirements that the documents be published.

The act also

  • eliminates the requirement for federal agencies to provide duplicate originals or certified copies of agency documents submitted for publication in the Federal Register;

  • specifies that a designee of the President may fulfill certain functions, such as approving regulations related to the publication of the Federal Register prescribed by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register; and

  • provides that in a continuity of operations event in which the Government Publishing Office (GPO) does not fulfill its publication requirements, the Office of the Federal Register may establish an alternative method to publish the Federal Register until such time that GPO resumes publication.

What just happenedJan 4, 2025

Became Public Law No: 118-267.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3](R-LA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jan 4, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 118-267.

  2. Jan 4, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-267.

  3. Jan 4, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 4, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 27, 2024FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 27, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 19, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223)

  9. Dec 19, 2024Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 17, 2024Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 714.

  11. Dec 17, 2024Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-308.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. Dec 17, 2024Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-308.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 20, 2024Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  14. Nov 13, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  15. Nov 12, 2024FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. Nov 12, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  17. Nov 12, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  18. Nov 12, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9592.

  19. Nov 12, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  20. Nov 12, 2024FloorH30300

    Mr. Higgins (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. Sep 18, 2024CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  22. Sep 18, 2024CommitteeH15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  23. Sep 16, 2024IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  24. Sep 16, 2024IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Sep 16, 2024IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 4, 202549

Federal Register Modernization Act of 2024

This act revises provisions regarding the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations, including to replace requirements that the documents be printed with requirements that the documents be published.

The act also

  • eliminates the requirement for federal agencies to provide duplicate originals or certified copies of agency documents submitted for publication in the Federal Register;

  • specifies that a designee of the President may fulfill certain functions, such as approving regulations related to the publication of the Federal Register prescribed by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register; and

  • provides that in a continuity of operations event in which the Government Publishing Office (GPO) does not fulfill its publication requirements, the Office of the Federal Register may establish an alternative method to publish the Federal Register until such time that GPO resumes publication.

Introduced in HouseSep 16, 202400

Federal Register Modernization Act

This bill revises provisions regarding the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations, including to replace requirements that the documents be printed with requirements that the documents be published.

The bill also

  • eliminates the requirement for federal agencies to provide duplicate originals or certified copies of agency documents submitted for publication in the Federal Register;

  • specifies that a designee of the President may fulfill certain functions, such as approving regulations related to the publication of the Federal Register prescribed by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register; and

  • provides that in a continuity of operations event in which the Government Publishing Office (GPO) does not fulfill its publication requirements, the Office of the Federal Register may establish an alternative method to publish the Federal Register until such time that GPO resumes publication.