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44 U.S.C. 705: Duplicate orders to printText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 44-PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTSCHAPTER 7-CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING
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§705. Duplicate orders to print

The Director of the Government Publishing Office shall examine the orders of the Senate and House of Representatives for printing, and in case of duplication shall print under the first order received.

( Pub. L. 90–620 , Oct. 22, 1968 , 82 Stat. 1248 ; Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(c)(1) , Dec. 16, 2014 , 128 Stat. 2537 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 135 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 53, 28 Stat. 608).

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Amendments

2014⁠—Pub. L. 113–235 substituted “Director of the Government Publishing Office” for “Public Printer”.