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Congressional Branch

Information about and from the United States Congress

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I. Search our catalog

Access our catalog here with the following suggested subject keywords:

Congress biography
Congress directories
Congressional research service
Legislators
United States Congress

When searching our catalog for NewJersey-related materials, use the New Jersey subject keyword index.

II. Helpful Print Resources

Congressional Digest, 1922- , Washington, DC: Congressional Digest, Inc., 1922-
Call #: Periodicals, Level 2

Congressional Quarterly Almanac, 1945-, Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1948-.
Call #R328.73 C7492a—Reference, Level 4

Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report, 1956-, Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1956-.
Call # Law Periodicals LP C, Level 3

Congressional Record: proceedings and debates of the congress, 1874-, U. S. Congress, Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1874-.
Call #USS Law—Level 3

Medal of Honor Recipients, 1863-1978, U.S. Senate, Committee for Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1979.
Call #Y4.V64/4:M46/3/863-978—US Documents Reference, Level 4

Official Congressional Directory, 1909-, U. S. Congress, Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1888-.
Call #Y4.P93/1:1—US Documents Reference, Level 4

III. Electronic Databases

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GalleryWatch CRS Reports

Contains the largest and most up-to-date collection of Congressional Research Service reports available online. Content spans 1993-present and covers a wide array of subject areas

FDsys

The Government Printing Office's Federal Digital System, FDsys, provides public access to government information submitted by Congress and Federal agencies.

A Century of U.S. Lawmaking

Congressional documents and debates, 1774-1875. Contains the largest and most up-to-date collection of Congressional Research Service reports available online. Content spans 1993-present and covers a wide array of subject areas

ProQuest Congressional, 1970-

Reports, hearings,debates, regulations, laws, member information; some; are full-text.; Includes Historical Indexes 1789-1980. Keyword searching, remote access for authorized users

CQ Weekly

Congressional news and analysis. Keyword and bill number searching,remote access for authorized users

HeinOnline
Provides access to the U.S. Statutes at Large from 1789 to 2007, the official source for the laws and resolutions passed by Congress; and to the U.S. Federal Legislative History Library which includes comprehensive histories for major laws, with bills, reports, hearings and other full text documents.

IV. Web sites

Congressional Budget Office: Provides Congress with analyses needed for economic and budget decisions. Site includes current and historical budget data and economic projections. Subject arrangement with key word search.
Congressional Directory: Searchable and browsable directory of congressmen, congressional committees, and congressional agencies, also includes executive agencies, 1997 to present. See also Congressional Pictorial Directory.
Congressional Gold Medals: From the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives; Congressional Gold Medal Recipients, 1776 to Present.
Congressional Record: Official record of the proceedings and debates of Congress, 1994 to present.
Federal Legislative Branch: USA.gov: Official information and services from the U.S. government's legislative branch.
Government Accountability Office (GAO): Performs audits, surveys, investigations, and evaluations of federal programs. GAO Reports and Testimony are available by title and subject from GAO or by key word search access via GPO from1995 to present.
Government Printing Office (GPO): The primary publisher and distributor of government information products. Through FDsys and the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications provides access to federal web sites and government information products.
Legislative Branch Internet Resources: Includes legislative branch websites and information sources for legislative main.inc.phpluding unofficial agencies and resources.
Library of Congress: The premier government library and collector of government information for the nation. Includes American Memory providing digital access to selected collections. Check out their online Catalog of over 12 million items.
THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet: Congressional Database. Good for legislative histories. Provides roll call votes and bill status tracking. Includes Committee directories, biographical information, and some hearings.