H.R. 292
112th Congress
House
Stop the OverPrinting (STOP) Act
Official title: To amend title 44, United States Code, to eliminate the mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for the use of offices of Members of Congress.
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Became law
Jan 25, 2011
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jan 18, 2011
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 18, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 18, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H207)
Jan 18, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H231-232)
Jan 18, 2011
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 18, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 292.
Jan 18, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H207-209)
Jan 18, 2011
Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 12, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2011 | House · vote #12 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 399–0 | See who voted → |
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Plain-English summary
Requires the Public Printer to make bills and resolutions available for the use of offices of Members of Congress only in an electronic format accessible through the Internet.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 292: To amend title 44, United States Code, to eliminate the mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for the use of offices of Members of Congress.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-292/
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