This list of core sources of U.S. federal government information was developed by the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). In addition to current information online, Vassar has earlier years of some of these documents in our print Government Documents collection.
Available print 1873-1976 J11 .R5; microfilm 253 (83rd Congress, 2nd session, 1954) - (90th Congress, 1st session, 1967); microfiche (95th Congress) - (111th Congress)
Descriptions of Federal assistance listings available to State and local governments; Indian tribal governments, Territories (and possessions) of the United States; private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and individuals.
Educational content for the public on the workings of the U.S. Government and U.S. history, with a focus on civics.
Most recent online; earlier years (print and microfiche documents) in PREX 2.8.
Finding tool for publications from all three branches of the U.S. government; updated daily.
Annually published edition of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by departments and agencies of the U.S. Government.
Official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
Information about legislative activities, publications, and other related materials for members of Congress and the public.
Official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.
Known as the Constitution Annotated, includes the U.S. Constitution and analysis and interpretation, with in-text annotations of cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.
Economic information on GDP, income, employment, production, business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, Federal finance, and international statistics.
An annual report, issued by the Executive Office of the President and the Council of Economic Advisors, providing on overview of economic progress, with extensive data appendices.
Rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, along with executive orders.
Portal for searching all Federal government publications. Formerly the Federal Digital System (FDsys).
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.
Official publication of the President’s addresses, writings, and remarks.
Resource for the most common questions about Social Security.
Codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States, divided by broad subjects into 53 titles. Available print Y 1.2/5 vols. 1-36 w/supplements (2006); 1-41 w/supplements (2012).
Final version of the opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Permanent laws enacted during each session of Congress.
