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.
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Summary
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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.
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This bill directs the Library of Congress to replace hardbound editions of the Annotated Constitution with digital versions. • The shift to digital formats could improve access to legal documents for residents and institutions in the district. • Local libraries and educational institutions may need to adapt their resources and services to accommodate the change in format. • There may be questions about the reliability and accessibility of digital documents compared to traditional hardbound editions. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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