CHE 400/500: Policy brief background research, Rees, fall 2023: Government/Primary Sources

Provides an overall view of some of the most sought-after and controversial legal topics in the United States as covered in state laws, and facilitates state-by-state comparisons. Includes the current edition with interim updates, and all previous editions back to the first (1993).

Comprised of fully searchable PDFs of full-text publications generated in the course of congressional lawmaking. These include the full text of the Public Law itself, all versions of related bills, law-specific Congressional Record excerpts, committee hearings, reports, and prints. Also included are Presidential signing statements, CRS reports, and miscellaneous congressional publications that provide background material to aid in the understanding of issues related to the making of the law. Part A which covers 1929-2012, and Part B (when completed) will cover: 1789-1960; 2013 and 2014.

Historical Congressional information and publications on many topics including scientific undertakings, historical events, social welfare, economic conditions, and communication policies. Includes: Bills and Laws 1789-Present, Committee Prints & Misc. Publications 1817-Present, Congressional Record Bound Edition & Predecessors 1998-Present, CRS Reports 1916-Present, Hearings 1824-Present, House and Senate Documents 1817-2014, House and Senate Reports 1817-2014, Serial Set 1789-Present, Serial Set Maps 1789-Present, and Executive Branch Documents 1789-1939.