Robert F. Kennedy Library | Government Documents

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These titles are vital sources of information that support the public's right to know about the workings and essential activities of the federal government. This list is subject to change.

    • Assistance Listings
      Provides detailed, public descriptions of Federal assistance listings available to State and local
      governments (including the District of Columbia); Federally recognized Indian tribal
      governments, Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public,
      and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and
      individuals.

    • Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
      Presents educational content for the public on the workings of the U.S. Government and U.S.
      history, with a focus on civics.

    • Budget of the United States Government
      Contains the budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications issued throughout the fiscal year.

    • Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
      A finding tool for publications from all three branches of the U.S. government. Updated daily, it
      contains descriptive records for current and historical publications and provides direct links to
      those online.

    • Code of Federal Regulations
      The annual edition of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by
      departments and agencies of the U.S. Government.


    • Congress.gov
      Provides information about legislative activities, publications, and other related materials for
      members of Congress and the public.

    • Congressional Record (daily)
      The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress, published daily when Congress is in session.


    • Economic Indicators
      Published monthly by the Council of Economic Advisors for the Joint Economic Committee,
      provides economic information on GDP, income, employment, production, business activity,
      prices, money, credit, security markets, Federal finance, and international statistics.



    • Federal Register
      The daily publication of the rules, proposed rules, and notices of the Federal agencies and organizations along with executive orders.

    • GovInfo
      The daily publication of the rules, proposed rules, and notices of the Federal agencies and organizations along with executive orders.

    • Occupational Outlook Handbook
      A resource for occupational and career information, providing profiles on a majority of jobs in
      the United States. Profiles describe the work environment, education and training needed, a ten year outlook, and median pay for workers.




    • United States Code
      The codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States,
      divided by broad subjects into 53 titles.

    • United States Government Manual
      The official handbook of the U.S. Government, providing information on the agencies from all
      three branches, quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States
      participates, boards, commissions, and committees.

    • United States Reports
      Contains the final version of the opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States.

    • United States Statutes at Large
      The United States Statutes at Large containing the permanent laws – public and private – that were enacted during each session of Congress.
    • USA.gov
      The United States Statutes at Large containing the permanent laws – public and private – that were enacted during each session of Congress.