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Information about and from the United States Congress

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I. Search our catalog:

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:

Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-1989, U. S. Congress, Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1989.
Call # R923.2 U5—Reference, Level 3

Congressional Quarterly Almanac, 1945-, Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1948-.
Call #R328.73 C7492a—Reference, Level 3

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

Congressional Yellow Book, Washington, DC: Washington Monitor (Current year)
Call #R328.73 W319—Reference, 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: subject listing and title listing

A.Congressional Universe, 1970-
Reports, hearings, debates, regulations, laws, member information; some is full-text. Includes Historical Indexes 1789-1980. Keyword searching.

B.CQ Weekly
Congressional news and analysis. Keyword and bill number searching


 

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, 1995 to present. Beginning with the 1997-98 edition, ongoing online revisions and updates are available.  See also Congressional Pictorial Directory.
Congressional Gold Medals
Listing of 288 Gold Medal recipients and illustrations of the medals from March 25, 1776 to the present day.
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Congressional Record
Official record of the proceedings and debates of Congress, 1994 to present.
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
The primary publisher and distributor of  government information products.  Through GPO ACCESS  provides access to federal web sites and  government information products.
Legislative Branch Internet Resources
Includes legislative branch websites and information sources for legislative slic_menu.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.

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
Selection of reports on international issues from the Department of State.
Congressional Research Service Reports at the National Library for the Environment (NLE)
Selection provided by the National Council for Science and the Environment with a focus on natural resources and the environment.
CRS Reports on the Judicial Process
Selected reports on impeachment, patents, and immigration.
CRS Reports (FAS)
Reports from the Federation of American Scientists indexed under various headings.
CRS Memoryhole Report
Over 300 CRS reports pulled from the web.
Pennyhill Press
Most comprehensive subject index for CRS reports; but full-text is available only for a fee.

 
   
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