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What are Federal Documents?


Any publication published by the U.S. Federal Government, which includes but is not limited to hearings, reports, statutes, treaties, periodicals, and statistics.


Basic Collections


Assistance Listings

Provides detailed, public descriptions of Federal assistance listings available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and individuals.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
GS 1.52/2: 0559-J-21(EL) Online Only

Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

Presents educational content for the public on the workings of the U.S. Government and U.S. history, with a focus on civics.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
GP 3.39: 00556-C-15(EL) Online Only

Budget of the United Staes Government

Contains the budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications issued throughout the fiscal year.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
PREX 2.8: 0853(P)
0853-C-01(EL)
Print and Online

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications

A finding tool for publications from all three branches of the U.S. government. Updated daily, it contains descriptive records for current and historical publications and provides direct links to those online.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
GP 3.8/8-9 0557-F(EL) Online Only

Code of Federal Regulations

The annual edition of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
AE 2.106/3: 0572-B-01(EL)
0572(P)
Online, Print, and Microfiche

Compilation of Presidential Documents

The official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
AE 2.109/2: 0577-A-03 Online Only

Congressional Record

(Note: This is the daily, not bound edition)

The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress, published daily when Congress is in session.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
X 1.1/A: 0994-B(P)
0994-C(MF)
0994-B-01(EL)
Online, Print, and Microfiche

The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation

Also known as the Constitution Annotated, includes the U.S. Constitution and analysis and interpretation, with in-text annotations of cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
Y 1.1/3 1004-E-01(P)
1004-E-02(EL)
Print and Online

Economic Indicators

Published monthly by the Council of Economic Advisors for the Joint Economic Committee, provides economic information on GDP, income, employment, production, business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, Federal finance, and international statistics.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
Y 4.EC 7:EC 7/ 0997-A (EL)
0997(P)
Print and Online

The Economic Report of the President to the Congress

An annual report from the President, providing on overview of economic progress, with extensive data appendices.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
PR 45.9: (current class number, changes with data appendices) 0848-F-03(EL)
0848-F-02(P)
Print and Online

Explore Census Data

(also known as data.census.gov)

A source for population, economic, housing, and geographic information and data about the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
C 3.300/2: 0154-B-64 Online

Federal Register

The daily publication of the rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, along with executive orders.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
AE 2.106: 0573-F(EL)
0573-C(P)
0573-D(MF)
Online, Print, and Microfiche

govinfo

A database providing authenticated access to official publications from all three branches of the U.S. Government.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
GP 3.43/2: 0556-C-18(EL) Online Only

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

A resource for occupational and career information, providing profiles on a majority of jobs in the United States. Profiles describe the work environment, education and training needed, a ten year outlook, and median pay for workers.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
L 2.3/4: 0768-D-02(EL) Online Only

Official Congressional Directory

(Note: This is entitled Congressional Directory in govinfo).

Includes biographical and directory information about members of the House and Senate, committee memberships, terms of service, and related content.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
Y 4.P 93/1:1/ 0992(P)
0992-A-01(EL)
Print and Online

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States

Official publication of the President’s addresses, writings, and remarks.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
AE 2.114: 0574-A-02(EL)
0574-A(P)
Print and Online

Social Security Handbook

Resource for the most common questions about Social Security.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
SSA 1.28/3: 0516-C-03(EL) Online Only

United States Code

The codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States, divided by broad subjects into 53 titles.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
Y 1.2/5: 0991-A-01(EL)
0991-A(P)
Print and Online

The United States Government Manual

The official handbook of the U.S. Government, providing information on the agencies from all three branches, quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
AE 2.108/2: 0577-A-01(EL) Online Only

United States Reports

Contains the final version of the opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
JU 6.8: 0741-A(EL)
0741(P)
Print and Online

United States Statutes at Large

Contains the permanent laws enacted during each session of Congress.

SuDocs Number Item Number Formats Available
AE 2.111: 0576-A(EL)
0576(P)
Print and Online