Library Guides: Activism and Lawmaking in the United States: Bills & Regulations

Intro

This section highlights key resources for locating legislative texts at the state and federal levels.

Congress.gov
Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the general public. It is developed and maintained by the Library of Congress.
Federal Register
The Federal Register is the official journal of the federal government of the United States that contains government agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices. It is published every weekday, except on federal holidays.

ProQuest Congressional This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive resource of historic and current congressional information, including bills & laws, hearings, CRS reports, committee prints, reports, member biographies, committee assignments, voting records and financial data, the text of the Congressional Record, and the full text of key regulatory and statutory resources. Tulane has access to content through 2024.

For bills and regulations at the state and local levels, try searching official government entities' sites.