Hein Online Law LibraryThis link opens in a new windowSearch for debates of Congress and Congressional Hearings
US Statutes at LargeLegal and permanent evidence of all the laws enacted during a session of Congress (1 U.S.C. 112). Including concurrent resolutions, reorganization plans, proposed and ratified amendments to the Constitution, and proclamations by the President.
State Policy Resources
Constitutions, Statutes, and CodesWe are a small not-for-profit group that believes everyone should be able to read and understand the laws that govern them, without cost.
State Policy NetworkA national nonprofit organization creating lasting change at the state and local level.
Research reports and policy papers
Reading policy papers can help you understand the policy you are analyzing. The history of past and present policies can help you put the issue into perspective.
Congressional Research Service (CRS)The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves as shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. CRS experts assist at every stage of the legislative process — from the early considerations that precede bill drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities. CRS approaches complex topics from a variety of perspectives and examines all sides of an issue. Staff members analyze current policies and present the impact of proposed policy alternatives.
Rand CorporationA research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous.
Pew Center on the StatesBy researching emerging topics and developing 50-state comparisons, Pew identifies innovative approaches states are using to help solve complex challenges.
Congressional PublicationsThis link opens in a new windowFull range of legislative and public policy resources. Includes the Congressional Serial Set. 1789 - present.
CQ Researcher & ArchivesThis link opens in a new windowEach single-themed report is researched and written by a seasoned journalist, footnoted and professionally fact checked. The consistent, reader-friendly organization provides researchers with an introductory overview, which poses and addresses relevant questions; a background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; a pro/con debate by representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.
Military & Government CollectionThis link opens in a new windowCurrent news pertaining to all branches of the military, trade publications, and news weeklies.
Opposing Viewpoints in ContextThis link opens in a new windowOpposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues.
SIRS Issues ResearcherThis link opens in a new windowResearch the pros and cons of current issues and enduring social issues through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents and reference materials.