Legislative Branch

Activities and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch in the U.S. Federal Government. This includes the Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Sub-headings:

Senate

U.S. Legislative body with two elected officials per state.

Senate Committees

Standing and other committes of the United States Senate.

Congressional Agencies

Agencies that provide support services for Congress

Legislation

Formally introduced bills and laws of the United States.

House Committees

Standing and other committees of the United States House of Representatives.

House of Representatives

A group of 435 elected officials, each representing an area of a state.

Resources in this category:

Congressional Quarterly
http://www.cq.com/

" It provides news, analysis and information on government and politics. "

Federal Courts Law Review
http://www.fclr.org/

"The Federal Courts Law Review (FCLR) is an electronic law review dedicated to legal scholarship relating to federal courts. Articles are from scholars, judges and distinguished practitioners. The editorial board, composed primarily of United States Magistrate Judges and law school professors, uniquely combines the insight of the federal judiciary with the perspective of law school academics. The FCLR, founded in July 1997, is a publication of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association (FMJA)."

The Hill
http://www.hillnews.com/

"The Hill is a weekly newspaper covering the people and politics of the U.S. Congress. With the largest circulation of any publication on Capitol Hill, it digs into matters of ethics and campaign finance, and explores the legislative branch's relationship with the White House, the lobbying community and the media."