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Legislative and Policy Research

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Welcome to your Legislative and Policy Research Guide!

Hi all!

I'm glad you have found this research guide. My hope is that you will utilize it to aid you in legislative research needed for this course or any additional assistance you find you need along the way! Included are lists of databases and other resources I recommend you consider using, along with some general library resources.

Please be sure to watch this quick video prior to utilizing library resources off-campus!

I am available to you this semester for virtual research consultations as well. Feel free to call me at 812-855-8155 or email alfordem@indiana.edu to set up an appointment.

Good luck this semester, and remember to reach out if you find yourself needing some extra guidance!

Emily Alford

Government Information Librarian

Open Access Government Resources

How a Bill Becomes a Law

govinfo
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U.S. Federal Government website, mandated by law, to assure secure access to information produced by federal agencies. Formerly FDSYS (Federal Digital System), and prior to that, GPOACCESS.
A service of the U.S. Government Printing Office, govinfo provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and the information retrieved can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted. This free service is funded by the Federal Depository Library Program and has grown out of Public Law 103-40, known as the Government Printing Office Electronic Information Enhancement Act of 1993.

IUB has served as a U.S. Federal Depository Library since 1881. Most of the resources available have historically been available in print. Consult reference staff in East Tower 2, Wells Library (Government Information, Maps and Microform Services).

CONGRESS.GOV
Provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public. Usually updated the morning after a session adjourns.
Congressional Calendars & Schedules

Indiana Courts: Public Portal
Links to live court hearings, oral arguments, case search and more.
Indiana Supreme Court Law Library

Resources Available Through IU Libraries

ProQuest Congressional
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Provides easy access to congressional publications since 1789 and some full-text of reports, bills, resolutions, and laws to the present.
ProQuest Congressional provides indexing and full-text access to various publications of the U.S. Congress. It provides easy search access to congressional publications and includes full-text of reports, bills and resolutions, and laws.

Use Advanced Search to select specific series included:
-Congressional Research Digital Collection
-Congressional Hearings Digital Collection
-House and Senate Unpublished Digital Collection
-ProQuest Congressional Record Permanent Digital Collection
-ProQuest Congressional Serial Set Maps Digital Collection
-ProQuest Statutes at Large
-ProQuest U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection
-Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations
-U.S Bills and Resolutions

Most publications are owned by IUB, either in print, on microfiche or electronically. IUB has been a Federal Depository Library since 1881. For specific assistance or to ask questions about using congressional publications, contact Government Information, Maps and Microform Services, located on the 2nd floor of the Herman B Wells Library. Email libpgd@indiana.edu or telephone 812-855-6924

Guide to Expert Research Help from IU Libraries
Guide to Federal Legislative History Research from Jerome Hall Law Library
Business/SPEA Information Commons
Services and resources available specifically tailored to IU Business and/or SPEA scholars.
Guide to Citing Government Publications

Legislative and Policy Research

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Legislative and Policy Research

Introduction

Welcome to your Legislative and Policy Research Guide!

Open Access Government Resources

Open Access Government Resources

Resources Available Through IU Libraries

Resources Available Through IU Libraries

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