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1L Success Guide Legal Research: Federal Government Sites

FDsys

The official site of the U.S. Government Printing Office.  Browse, retrieve by citation, or run a search for what you need.  Retrieve documents in text or PDF, or download bulk data with metadata.  Some newer documetns are authenticated.

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 public.

Law Revision Counsel

The Office of the Law Revision Counsel prepares and publishes the United States Code, which is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.

Federal Courts