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Federal Internet Research



There are many federal government sources available, including courts, laws, codes, and regulations. 


It is helpful to check the coverage and date of a webpage. Many sources will only go back a few years. The older the information, the less likely it is to be on the Internet. 


When searching the Internet using a word or phrase, it may be helpful to use a thesaurus or legal dictionary to locate additional search terms if needed.


 The number of Internet sites is rapidly growing and sites can leave the Internet as quickly as they are created. The following is a sample list of Federal websites.


United States Code

https://uscode.house.gov/
United States Constitution

https://constitution.findlaw.com/
Code of Federal Regulations

https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/cfr/2020/

United States Court Rules of Procedure

https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms 

United States Government
https://www.govinfo.gov/

Federal Resources
https://www.usa.gov/

The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/

Congress
https://www.congress.gov/

Supreme Court
https://www.supremecourt.gov/

United States Courts
https://www.uscourts.gov/

United States Senate
https://www.senate.gov/

United States House of Representatives

https://www.house.gov/

United States Government for Kids

https://bensguide.gpo.gov/