United States 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 United States Government Printing Office was established in 1861 to provide printing and binding services for the federal government.
- The United States Government Printing Office is responsible for producing and distributing a wide range of official government documents, including laws, regulations, and reports.
- The agency operates under the legislative branch of the federal government and is headed by the Public Printer of the United States.
- The United States Government Printing Office employs thousands of people and operates facilities in Washington, D.C. and around the country.
- The United States Government Printing Office also provides services to the public, including online access to government documents and publications.