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.

H.R. 1234 would change how the Library of Congress distributes the Annotated Constitution and its supplements. Currently, the Library produces physical hardbound copies of these documents. Under this bill, the Library would instead create and publish digital versions online, making them available to the public through the internet.

The bill would apply to supplements issued after the Supreme Court term beginning in October 2025 and all future editions. By shifting from print to digital, the legislation aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and expand access to these important constitutional documents. Citizens would be able to access the Annotated Constitution and its updates online rather than relying on physical library copies or purchasing printed versions.

The bill passed the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. If enacted, this change would modernize how a foundational government document is distributed to the public, potentially making constitutional information more accessible to citizens while reducing printing and distribution expenses for the federal government.