Government Research Guide: Resources - Federal

The ABA was founded in 1878 on a commitment to set the legal and ethical foundation for the American nation. Today, it exists as a membership organization and stands committed to its mission of defending liberty and pursuing justice.

Legal analysis and interpretation of the United States Constitution, based primarily on Supreme Court case law.

The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the hard work of more than 260,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, and our goal is clear - keeping America safe.

Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) is a database maintained by the Research division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis that has more than 816,000 economic time series from various sources. It covers banking, business/fiscal, consumer price indexes, employment and population, exchange rates, gross domestic product, interest rates, monetary aggregates, producer price indexes, reserves and monetary base, U.S. trade and international transactions, and U.S. financial data.

Govinfo is a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and it provides free, public access to official publications from all three branches of the federal government.

Easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the US government works.

The IRS is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury that helps taxpayers meet their tax responsibilities and enforces tax law.

Includes historical reference information on the countries with which the United States has had diplomatic relations. An asterisk indicates former countries, previously recognized by the United States, that have been dissolved or superseded by other states.

Access to Presidential writings, addresses, and remarks.

Searches for U.S. Supreme Court decisions since 1893. Browsable by year and U.S. Reports volume number. Also searchable by citation, case title, and full text.

SCOTUS is the highest court in the U.S. and the final stop for people seeking justice in the court system. Their decisions influence laws and their enforcement.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues.

The U.S. Department of Commerce oversees ocean and coastal navigation, helps negotiate bilateral trade agreements, promotes job creation and economic growth.

The Department of Defense is responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our country. The major elements of these forces are the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

The U.S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for the energy, environmental, and nuclear security of the United States.

HHS is responsible for regulating food products and new pharmaceutical drugs (Food and Drug Administration), implementing the nation's biggest health care programs (Medicare and Medicaid), preventing the outbreak and spread of diseases (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention).

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is the Federal agency responsible for national policy and programs that address America's housing needs, that improve and develop the Nation's communities, and enforce fair housing laws. HUD's business is helping create a decent home and suitable living environment for all Americans, and it has given America's communities a strong national voice at the Cabinet level. HUD plays a major role in supporting home ownership by underwriting home ownership for lower- and moderate-income families through its mortgage insurance programs.

The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

The U.S. Department of State's mission is to protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values and shape an international environment in which all Americans can thrive.

The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated Island Communities.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's mission is to maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system, and manage the U.S. Government’s finances and resources effectively.

To deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through the safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable movement of people and goods.

Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.

Published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives, the United States Code is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. Provides access to the 1994-2010 editions of the United States Code plus annual supplements.

The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public.

The House is one of Congress's two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate). It makes and passes federal laws.

The Senate is one of Congress’s two chambers (the other is the U.S. House of Representatives). It votes on bills,
resolutions, amendments, motions, and nominations.

Online guide to locate federal government information and services.

The official site of The White House. It is the location where the President of the United States (POTUS) resides.

The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.