Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

44 U.S.C. § 512

Approval of paper contracts; time for performance; bonds

A contract for furnishing paper is not valid until approved by the Joint Committee on Printing. The award of a contract for furnishing paper shall designate a reasonable time for its performance. The contractor shall give bond in an amount fixed and approved by the Committee.

Pub. L. 90–62082 Stat. 1244(, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 628 Stat. 602Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 163, § 639 Stat. 1121Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 8 (, ; , ).