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44 U.S.C. 1118: Documents beyond scope of ordinary departmental businessText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 44-PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTSCHAPTER 11-EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIARY PRINTING AND BINDING
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§1118. Documents beyond scope of ordinary departmental business

A book or document not having to do with the ordinary business transactions of the executive departments may not be printed on the requisition of a department unless expressly authorized by Congress.

( Pub. L. 90–620 , Oct. 22, 1968 , 82 Stat. 1264 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 219a (Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1484, § 1, 33 Stat. 1249).