Title 44 — Public Printing and DocumentsRelease 119-73not60
§1703 Superintendent of Documents: Assistants, Blanks, Printing and Binding
Title 44 › Chapter 17— DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS › § 1703
Summary
When the Superintendent of Documents asks, the Director of the Government Publishing Office must hire needed assistants, provide blank forms, and handle the printing and binding the Superintendent's office needs. The Director must also give the Superintendent suitable office space, storage areas, and rooms for distributing publications.
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Title 44, §1703
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The Director of the Government Publishing Office, upon the requisition of the Superintendent of Documents, shall appoint necessary assistants, furnish blanks, and do the printing and binding required by his office. The Director of the Government Publishing Office shall provide convenient office, storage, and distributing rooms for the use of the Superintendent of Documents.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 74 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 66, 28 Stat. 611).
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2014—Pub. L. 113–235 substituted “Director of the Government Publishing Office” for “Public Printer” in two places. 1990—Pub. L. 101–520 struck out before period at end of first sentence “, the cost to be charged against the appropriation for printing and binding for Congress”.
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Citation
44 U.S.C. § 1703
Title 44 — Public Printing and Documents
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60