Research Guides: Federal Government Information: Legislative Branch

Legislative Resources

Thomas
Thomas is a resource provided by the Library of Congress. With it you can search the legislative history of bills from 1973 to the present. You can also read the Congressional Record and easily view voting records.
govinfo
govinfo is a service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), which is a Federal agency in the legislative branch.
The House
The official site of the House of Representatives has a great deal of useful information including and ability to easily determine individual representatives, obtain information on individual committees and their schedules, as well as view current and archived footage of the House floor.
The Senate
This corresponding site for the Senate has many of the same features of the House site. Additionally it has information of some important Senate only functions of our government such as treaties and confirmation hearings.
U.S. Code
Courtesy of Cornell University this site allows you to both search and browse the current U.S. Code. It also has a helpful feature to assist in locating pieces of legislation based on their popular names.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) is a currently updated version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

HeinOnline
Content in political science and law. Contains the Congressional Record, U.S. Reports back to 1754, constitutions for every country in the world, classic books from the 18th & 19th centuries, all U.S. Treaties, the Federal Register, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and more.
HeinOnline Tutorials.
Political Science Database
Access to leading political science and international relations journals. Also includes recent full-text doctoral dissertations on political science, working papers, conference proceedings, country profiles, political news & other sources.

Congressional News

The Hill
A top US political website, read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site -- vital for policy, politics and election campaigns.
National Journal
National Journal is an American digital media company based in Washington, D.C., that covers the current political environment and emerging political and policy trends.
Roll Call
Roll Call - providing Capitol Hill and Washington, DC news, objective facts and analysis along with coverage political campaigns and elections.

Federal Policy Analysis

Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The Congressional Research Service, a component of the Library of Congress, conducts research and analysis for Congress on a broad range of national policy issues.
CRS Reports
This collection provides the public with access to research products produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) for the United States Congress.
Every CRS Report
A bipartisan coalition founded by Demand Progress and the R Street Institute to promote open legislative information.
U.S. Government Accountability Office(GAO)
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress.
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
CBO is strictly nonpartisan; conducts objective, impartial analysis; and hires its employees solely on the basis of professional competence without regard to political affiliation.
govinfo Tutorials
This tutorial series offers users introductory guidance in navigating GPO’s govinfo, performing various types of searches, narrowing search results, browsing, and Help features.
Congressional Dish
Congressional Dish is a twice-monthly podcast that aims to draw attention to where the American people truly have power: Congress.
CRS-Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
This page contains a listing of recently published research products, divided into eight general subject areas, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has prepared for Congress related to COVID-19.

Additional Resources

Legislation, Regulations, and Policies

Heinonline Blog-Global Pandemics: An Exploration of Coronavirus and Past Outbreaks
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, coronaviruses are a collection of viruses found in people and various animal species
govinfo-COVID-19
Legislative, Presidential, and Regulatory documents
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Deals with a range of health and safety topics, and oversees the National Center for Health Statistics.
Health Information
National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR)
National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR) at the National Library of Medicine to improve "..the collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of information on health services research, clinical practice guidelines, and on health care technology, including the assessment of such technology."
CDC-Legislation
is the codification of general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by executive departments and agencies of the federal government. The CFR is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to federal regulation and each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year and is issued on a quarterly basis.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
It is the mission of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans. We fulfill that mission by providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.
Open Secrets
OpenSecrets.org, which is the most comprehensive resource for federal campaign contributions, lobbying data and analysis available anywhere.
GovTrak.us
Tracks legislation and votes in the United States Congress< the status of federal legislation, information about your representative and senators in Congress including voting records, and original research on bills and votes.
New Jersey State Health Assessment Data
The New Jersey Department of Health's State Health Assessment Data (NJSHAD) System provides access to public health datasets, statistics, and information on the health status of New Jerseyans.
Regulations.gov
Regulations.gov is your source for information on the development of Federal regulations and other related documents issued by the U.S. government. Through this site, you can find, read, and comment on regulatory issues that are important to you.
NJ Health
The State of New Jersey Department of Health
Center for State Health Policy
Rutgers Center for State Health Policy informs, supports, and stimulates sound and creative state health policy in New Jersey and around the nation.