U.S. Government Publishing Office Employee Directory
Government Relations ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The U.S. Government Publishing Office functions as the federal government’s official publisher and steward of its information products, handling tasks such as producing, procuring, cataloging, indexing, authenticating, disseminating, and preserving official materials in digital and print formats. It serves all three branches, producing publications for Congress, the White House, and other federal agencies, and it also administers materials related to U.S. passports for the Department of State. Founded by an Act of Congress in 1860 and opening in 1861, the agency is based in Washington, DC, and acts as a central hub for government information. It provides permanent public access at no charge through govinfo.gov, partners with libraries through the Federal Depository Library Program, and operates an online bookstore. The organization occupies a role within the government relations services space, focusing on the production and distribution of official government information for federal agencies and the public, and facilitating nationwide access to government information. A recent development in April 2026 saw GPO launching a resource to share ideas and inspiration across its community network.