Government Documents

Overview of the agencies and departments of all three branches of the federal government.

General and permanent laws of the United States

Permanent laws – public and private – that were enacted during each session of Congress.

Online database of current legislation, committee reports, and the Congressional Record. Includes transcripts of all legislation since 1973. Replaces the THOMAS database.

Official directory of the United States Congress that includes members of the Senate and House, committee members, and room and telephone numbers.

Daily official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.

Provides analyses of budgetary and economic issues for Congress.

Watchdog agency that investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.

Maintains the cultural heritage of the United States. Includes the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office.

Maintains the registry of copyrighted works in the United States.