Law: U.S. Federal Law

Statutes are laws enacted by legislatures, like the U.S. Congress and the Washington State Legislature. This is a guide on how to conduct research of a statute.

This guide explains the differences, similarities, and interactions between the federal and state court systems.

This tutorial provides you with an explanation of the legislative process, tracking the various stages a bill goes through to become law.

"Legislative history" refers to the progress of a bill through the legislative process and to the documents that are created during that process. It is often used a means of understanding why Congress enacted a particular law or to aid in the interpretation of a law. This resource will help you learn to compile legislative history.

This is a free legal resource that allows you to find cases, statutes, and information by legal topic.

This website allows you to access the full text of legislation from the 101st Congress (1989) to date. The Bill Summary & Status includes information from the 93rd Congress (1973 - 1974) to date.

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles arranged by subject. Each volume of the CFR is updated annually and is issued on a quarterly basis.

The U.S. Code (U.S.C.) is a compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal law of the United States. It is comprised of 50 titles arranged by subject. The U.S. Code is published every six years by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the House of Representatives.

Includes links to judicial opinions from both federal and state courts.