Recommended databases
Here are a few good places to start your research-
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govinfo This link opens in a new window
Provides free online full text access to official and final versions of U.S. Federal Government publications from the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, the Congressional Record, Federal Register, United States Code (USCS) and more. 1793 to present.
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Westlaw Edge This link opens in a new window
Access toWestlaw Academicwill end September 30, 2025.Comprehensive legal research platform including case law, statutes, regulations, legal encyclopedias, forms, and secondary sources. Continuously updated. To request access, click here. -
Legislative & Executive Reports This link opens in a new windowReports, documents, and maps either produced or ordered by Congress, as well as presidential communications and treaty materials. 1789 to present.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports on a wide range of topics, with overviews, background and timeline of a topic, assessment of the current situation, tables and maps, pro/con statements from opposing positions. 1923 to present.
