Research Guides: Cite-Checking Guide for Journal Members: Locating Primary Law

Cases

U.S. Supreme Court Cases

Federal reported cases and regional reporters

United States Code

HeinOnline United States Code This link opens in a new window
Complete coverage of the United States Code dating back to its inception in 1925-1926

U.S. Statutes at Large

State Codes

Library Catalog
The library maintains current statutes for Connecticut and several other states. Check the catalog for availability.

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Superseded statutes for all 50 states.

State Session Laws

Proquest Congressional This link opens in a new window
Source for legislative histories, many with links to pdf documents. Includes bills, laws, committee reports, hearing transcripts, the Congressional Record, and the US Serial Set.

Govinfo.gov
Authenticated government documents related to the legislative process, including, bills, Congressional hearings, Congressional Reports, and the Congressional Record. Contains documents from the mid-1990s to the present
Congress.gov
Contains documents related to the federal legislative process. Particularly good for bill tracking.
Federal Legislative History Research Guide
A research guide with detailed information about compiling a federal legislative history.