The GPO Modernization Act of 2024 aims to update the United States Government Publishing Office's operations. It includes a comprehensive table of contents detailing three main titles covering the sale of government documents, public information programs, and various administrative provisions, each focusing on improving access to government publications, supporting depository libraries, and streamlining internal processes.

The section amends various parts of Title 44, U.S. Code, related to the sales of government documents. It gives the Superintendent of Documents the authority to decide on pricing, conditions for resale by book dealers, and the disposal of unneeded documents, while removing the need for departmental approval for sales.

The section outlines that the Superintendent of Documents sets the sale price for extra copies of Government publications, which includes their production cost and a premium for sales and delivery expenses, with potential discounts. It also grants the authority to manage terms for reselling these publications through book dealers and designates government officers as sales agents under agreed regulations.

The proposed section aims to ensure free and easy access to government information for the public. It establishes several programs under the Superintendent of Documents to achieve this goal, including library programs, online access systems, and preservation efforts, while also supporting libraries in serving their communities.

The section outlines the purpose of the public information programs led by the Superintendent of Documents, aimed at giving people free and easy access to government information. It sets up programs to manage and preserve this information, support libraries, and includes various initiatives like the Federal Depository Library Program and online access systems.

The text defines several key terms related to government public information, including what counts as "access services," "Government public information," "Government publication," and "information." It also explains concepts like "information lifecycle management," "permanent public access," "preservation," and "unreported public information."

The section provides definitions for terms related to government public information management. It explains key concepts like access services, government publications, information lifecycle management, permanent public access, and preservation to ensure public access to government information both now and in the future.

The section outlines that the Superintendent of Documents must ensure government publications are available to libraries. Government entities must report any publications issued, whether in print or digital form, and work together to keep them permanently accessible, although exceptions exist for confidential or classified information.

The section explains that the Superintendent of Documents is responsible for making government publications available to libraries. It specifies that each government part must inform the Superintendent about any public information they've created, ensure digital access is permanent, and provide physical copies if they weren't printed by the Government Publishing Office, except for information that is confidential or classified.

The amendment to Section 1904 outlines that the Superintendent of Documents is responsible for informing depository libraries about the government public information products available for them to select for their collections, regardless of the format of these products.

The Superintendent of Documents is required to inform depository libraries about the government public information products that they can choose from to add to their collections, regardless of the format of these products.

The amended Section 1905 of title 44 outlines which libraries can be designated to receive government public information. It specifies who, including Members of Congress, governors, and the Mayor of D.C., can designate libraries, and sets rules for digital-only depository libraries, requiring them to be open to the public and meet certain standards.

In this section, the rules for designating depository libraries to receive government public information are outlined. It details how members of Congress, the Mayor of Washington D.C., and certain Governors can designate libraries, including digital-only ones, and the requirements for these libraries to ensure they can effectively serve the public.

The amendment to Section 1907 of title 44, United States Code, changes the terminology by replacing "Government publications" with "Government public information" and updates the institutions mentioned from the "Library of Congress and the Archivist of the United States" to the "Superintendent of Documents".

The updated requirements for depository libraries state that only libraries that can take care of and provide access to both physical materials and online content—and are located where they can best serve the public—can be designated as depository libraries. These libraries must report on their condition every two years. If a library isn't properly maintained or stops being accessible, it can be removed from the list of depository libraries unless it fixes the issues in a given time, and another library can be chosen to replace it.

The section outlines the criteria and responsibilities for a library to be designated as a depository library, which must provide public access to materials and report their condition every two years. It also describes the Superintendent of Documents' role in assessing these libraries, providing training and support, and the process for removing or replacing a library that no longer meets the necessary standards.

The proposed amendment to Section 1911 of title 44, United States Code, requires depository libraries to provide free access to government information for the public. It also allows these libraries to replace physical publications with digital ones and to get rid of unwanted or outdated government materials, following specific guidelines.

Depository libraries must provide government information to the public for free and can replace physical publications with digital ones based on policy guidelines. They can also dispose of physical copies after five years if linked to a regional library, or if not, they must follow specific policies for disposal.

The section updates rules for regional depository libraries, stating that each state and Puerto Rico can have up to two libraries designated to receive government publications. These libraries must keep copies of the publications and can work together across states to share responsibilities. The Superintendent of Documents oversees these processes and ensures that government information is accessible and preserved.

The section outlines that each State and Puerto Rico can have up to two libraries designated as regional depositories, which will receive all new government publications and provide leadership to other depository libraries. These libraries must keep at least one copy of each publication or digital version, and they can share duties with libraries in other states. The publications remain property of the U.S. Government, and the Superintendent of Documents helps manage and coordinate these resources across all depository libraries.

The new section added to Chapter 19 of title 44, United States Code, outlines that the Superintendent of Documents will create and maintain a catalog of government public information using library standards, making it easily accessible to the public for free. This includes managing and sharing records with libraries and other entities, and collecting digital information from public websites to preserve and make it accessible through the catalog.

The section mandates the Superintendent of Documents to catalog government public information using industry standards, enhance public access and awareness, and maintain an online catalog. This catalog should be comprehensive, accessible for free, and include both historical and current information, and the Superintendent may also acquire and include digital government information.

The bill establishes a National Collection of United States Government Public Information to ensure free and easy access to government information for the public. It assigns roles to the Superintendent of Documents and the Director of the Government Publishing Office to manage, preserve, and provide digital access to these resources, ensuring multiple copies are geographically distributed and collaborating with various stakeholders for the collection's comprehensiveness and accessibility.

The National Collection of United States Public Information is established to ensure public access to government information. It will be managed by the Superintendent of Documents, who will guarantee its accessibility and preservation, while the Director of the Government Publishing Office will oversee its digital system to provide free online access to this information.

The section amends the United States Code to say that the Joint Committee on Printing is responsible for preparing a Congressional Directory to be printed or published during the first session of each Congress, and a supplement during the second session. The Committee will also manage how many copies are made and where they are distributed.

The Congressional Directory is created under the guidance of the Joint Committee on Printing and must be issued early in the first session of each Congress, with a supplement released during the second session. The committee manages how many are made and how they are handed out.

The section modifies the law to include "publishing" alongside "binding," so that any reference to binding in the specified section will now also refer to publishing.

The section outlines amendments to allow the Government Publishing Office to accept gifts and donations, including money and property, to support its work. These gifts must be used as intended by the donor, deposited into a Revolving Fund, and are considered gifts to the U.S. for tax purposes.

The section updates the law to allow the Government Publishing Office to make purchases or contracts without advertising for competitive bids when impractical, changes the terminology from "small purchase" to "simplified acquisition," and increases the maximum contract amount that can be negotiated this way from $100,000 to $250,000.

The section modifies the laws in Title 44 of the United States Code, changing references from specific materials like "Inks, glues, and other supplies" to the broader term "Supplies or services." It also specifies that these supplies or services are related to "publishing" activities.

Section 305 of the bill changes a part of the United States Code by revising Section 316 of Title 44. It removes the words “and binding” and replaces them with the words “, binding, and publishing”, to expand the scope of the section to include publishing.

The section allows the Director of the Government Publishing Office to hire up to four people for important, confidential, or decision-making jobs without going through the usual hiring process. These individuals can be paid up to the highest salary allowed for top government executives, and they work at the Director's discretion.

The adjustment to Section 6304(f)(1) of title 5, United States Code, allows certain senior-level employees at the Government Publishing Office to carry over unused leave. This amendment modifies subparagraphs in the law to include these positions.