Government Printing Office (Noun)
Meaning
An agency of the legislative branch that provides printing and binding services for Congress and the departments and establishments of the federal government.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Government Printing Office was established in 1861 to provide printing and binding services for the federal government.
- The agency is responsible for producing and distributing a wide range of documents, including congressional reports and federal regulations, through the Government Printing Office.
- In addition to its printing services, the Government Printing Office also offers binding and preservation services for historic documents.
- The Government Printing Office has been providing essential services to Congress and the federal government for over 150 years.
- The Government Printing Office operates under the authority of the Joint Committee on Printing, which oversees its activities and sets its policies.