S. 2813 (102nd): GPO Gateway to Government Act of 1992

Introduced:
Jun 04, 1992 (102nd Congress, 1991–1992)
Sponsor:
Sen. Albert Gore Jr. [D-TN]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 4, 1992, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 04, 1992
Referred to Committee Jun 04, 1992
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (6D, 2R) (show)
Committees

Senate Rules and Administration

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Full Title

A bill to establish in the Government Printing Office an electronic gateway to provide public access to a wide range of Federal databases containing public information stored electronically.

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6/4/1992--Introduced.
GPO Gateway to Government Act of 1992 - Requires the Superintendant of Documents, under the direction of the Public Printer, to establish a Government Printing Office program to provide the public with online access to electronic public information of the Federal Government. Sets forth guidelines for determining fees for accessing such information. Permits depository libraries to access information through such program without charge. Authorizes appropriations.

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