Whitaker Library: Government Information: US Legislative Branch

Find information about Congress

Find Congressional Legislation
Find laws passed by congress.
Formally known as THOMAS Catalog of legislation
GovTrack.us: Tracking the U.S. Congress
This website is run by a non-profit organization that does exhaustive research on bills that are in congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Official Website of the US House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Official website of the US Senate
Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
A place to get both current and historical information about the United States Congress.
United States Code
The United States Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.
Congressional Record: 1995- Present
The Congressional Record is the official record of the activities that take place in the U.S. Congress.
A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation
U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1873 from the Library of Congress. Historic copies of the proceedings of congress.
Congressional Biographical Directory
A guide to different members of congress from 1774- present.
Search for Congressional Research Service Reports
This group is responsible for writing research reports for congress on all topics. It is a good place to get information.