A bill to amend section 308 of title 44, United States Code, relating to the disbursing officer, deputy disbursing officer, and certifying officers and employees of the Government Printing Office.
Public Law 93-459 · S. 1794 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Oct 20, 1974 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Sen. Howard Cannon (D-NV)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Public Printer to appoint from time to time a disbursing officer of the Government Printing Office who shall be under the direction of the Public Printer.
Directs the disbursing officer to: (1) disburse moneys of GPO only upon and in accordance with vouchers certified by the Public Printer or by an officer authorized by him; and (2) to hold himself accountable for the duties to be performed by him under this Act.
Outlines that procedure to be followed upon death, resignation or separation from office of the disbursing officer.
Authorizes the Public Printer to designate in writing officers and employees of GPO to certify voucher for payment from appropriations and funds. Outlines the responsibilities of such officers and employees.
Authorizes the Comptroller General to relieve such certifying officers of liability in certain circumstances. Permits such officers to apply for and obtain a decision by the Comptroller General on any questions of law involved in a payment or any vouchers presented to them for certification.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Oct 20, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-459.
- Oct 9, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 7, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Aug 23, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Jun 29, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Jun 28, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Jun 27, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Rules and Administration Committee
- May 14, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Rules and Administration Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.