ProQuest Congressional Publications (1789 - present)

Full text and indexing of historic and current congressional publications: finding aids, a bill tracking service, full text of public laws and other research materials. Since Congress is interested in all public policy, social, and economic issues, the database is an effective source for general research in many academic disciplines, in addition to research related to specific legislative proposals and laws.

Access Locations: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL)

Subjects: Government and Law; Law; United States History; Political Science; Statistics
(Bolded items are subjects for which this is a recommended resource)

Notes: Collection Overview
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Dates of Coverage: 1789-present

Update Frequency: N/A

Print Equivalent: A print edition of Congressional Index is available in the Science Industry and Business Library with the call number *R-SIBL KF49.C6 Latest ed. Earlier editions are available in the Science Industry and Business Library with the call number JBL 93-201 7

Provider: ProQuest

Format: Web

Output Type: Print, Email, Download