For complete listing of government resources, refer to the Government Information Library Guide
The official website for U.S. federal legislative information provides access to complete legislative information presented by the Library of Congress; using data from the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, the Government Publishing Office, Congressional Budget Office, and the LOC’s Congressional Research Service.
Free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government, including full text of U.S. federal bills, public laws, regulations, and other government reports.
Full text and citation searching of journal articles, dissertations, and book reviews on all aspects of North American history, including the United States and Canada. Covers publications from 1954 to present.
A comprehensive resource designed for congressional and legislative research. Key features include access to U.S. Congressional publications, hearings, bills, laws, legislative histories as well as executive orders and presidential proclamations (1789-present). Other collections include the U.S. Serial Set, the Code of Federal Regulations, CRS reports, and many more.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Documents
Most federal agencies have Freedom of Information offices that administer the provision of internal documents requested through the Freedom of Information Act. Generally there are links to FOIA Web sites from the respective agency home pages. Their contents vary, but among those that provide full text are:
Organized alphabetically by organization, this collection covers a wide range of viewpoints on political, social, cultural, and economic issues. Includes full text of FBI files documenting internal organization, personnel, and activities of prominent American radical groups.