Statutes are codified laws passed by legislatures. Federal statutes are found in the U.S. Code and are passed by Congress. State laws are found in state codes and are passed by state legislatures.
Westlaw provides access to federal statutes, including the United States Code Annotated (USCA), the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence. Click on "Statutes and Court Rules" to search this content.
ProQuest Congressional allows you to explore Congress in action with the most comprehensive online resource available for congressional publications and legislative research. You can perform in-depth research in public policy, historical, and legal areas of interest.
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The official website for U.S. federal legislative information. It provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information, presented by the Library of Congress (LOC).
Congress.gov is usually updated the morning after a session adjourns. Consult Coverage Dates for Legislative Information for the specific update schedules and start date for each collection.
The United States Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. It is prepared by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the United States House of Representatives.
Free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. Search and browse for government documents and publications.
Westlaw provides access to state statutes and constitutions from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, plus annotations and editorial enhancements. Click on "Statutes and Court Rules" to search this content. Coverage dates vary from state to state.
New York City's charter forms the legal basis for the operation of the city. The charter establishes the form of government, and sets up the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the city government.
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