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Congress
U.S. House of Representatives - The official House site that includes membership and committee information. Also contains information on the current sessions.
U.S. Senate - The official Senate site that includes biographical information on Senators. Also includes background and historical information on the Senate. Worth stopping by.
Congressional Support Agencies
Architect of the Capitol (AOC) - Responsible for the care and maintenance of the U.S. Capitol and nearby buildings and grounds.
Congressional Budget Office - Provides the Congress with objective, timely, nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budget decisions and with the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process.
General Accounting Office (GAO) - The investigative arm of the Congress, charged with examining all matters relating to the receipt and disbursement of public funds.
Government Printing Office (GPO) - Produces, procures, and disseminates printed and electronic publications of the federal government.
Library of Congress - The national library of the United States, offering diverse materials for research including extensive collections in many areas such as American history, music, and law.
United States Botanic Garden - An institution of public education dedicated to demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic, and ecological importance of plants to the well-being of humankind.
Reference & Information Sources
United States Government Manual - Detailed information on the structure and authority of the United States Congress.
House v/s Senate - Project Vote Smart's introduction to the U.S. Congress. Details the major differences of the two Houses of Congress.
U.S. Congress Session Dates, 1789-1997
Directories & Biographical Information - Current Congress
California's Congressional Delegation - Project Vote-Smart's page on California's representatives. Includes district number, www address, and contact information.
Official Congressional Directory - Search or browse for members of the Congress from 1995-present via GPO Gate. Includes brief biographies and committee assignments. Also available in paper.
Congressional Information Center - C-SPAN's congressional portal website.
Clerk of the House - Site includes current Congressional profiles, committee lists & documents, and member lists & documents Also includes historical data on the Congress and elections.
Directories & Biographical Information - Historical
Party Leaders in Congress, 1789-1997: Vital Statistics - CRS publication that presents tables that provide historical data, including membership, service dates, party affiliation, and other information. This information is current through the initial leadership elections and appointments made for the 105th Congress.
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Congressional Committee Directories - Current Congress
Official Congressional Directory - Search or browse for members of the Congress from 1995-present via GPO Gate. Includes brief biographies and committee assignments. Also available in paper.
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