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06/01/2026
As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, we’re shining a spotlight on our teammates across GPO who help inform America every day. First up: our teammates at our Secure Production Facility in Mississippi. Happy 250th Birthday, America!
05/31/2026
Check out these stunning nighttime photos of our American flags being installed at GPO headquarters. The patriotic display joins our America 250 and Passport 100 banners as part of a milestone year for the Agency and the Nation.
05/30/2026
The U.S. District Court Western District of New York recently made its opinions publicly available on GPO’s GovInfo, with more than 9,800 opinions already added to the collection.
On behalf of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, GPO provides access to opinions from 167 federal appellate, bankruptcy, district, and national courts. The United States Courts Opinions collection reached 38.2 million retrievals in May 2026 alone.
The marbling demonstration for CBS News. GPO is one of the few places in the world that practices this craft! Enjoy!
05/28/2026
GPO's Superintendent of Documents Scott Matheson visits Illinois State University’s Milner Library and meets with Depository Coordinator and Depository Library Council Chair, Angela Bonnell. This library has been part of the FDLP since 1877!
Milner Library - Illinois State University
05/28/2026
GPO Director Hugh Halpern and GPO Superintendent of Documents Scott Matheson take part in a fireside chat at the Indiana State Library’s Government Information Day event.
Enter the machine-readable code in 1980! This innovation automated parts of passport issuance and made identity checks faster and more secure. One more layer of protection for travelers worldwide.
U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs
05/26/2026
When CBS News’ Kaia Hubbard stopped by GPO to learn how we produce the Congressional Record, she also received a demonstration in the ancient art of marbling. A video clip coming…
05/26/2026
Congratulations to Northwestern University Libraries on 150 years in GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program! Thank you for helping GPO deliver on its vision of an America Informed!