Original messages to Congress from the President of the United States, or another official from the Executive Branch. They consist of letters, reports or other documents submitted by the President, Ex [..]

A congressional committee established for a specific purpose with membership selected by the Speaker with the approval of the House. See clause 2(c) of Rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representa [..]

Records created by a congressional office that are related to the management of the office, such as vouchers, travel arrangements, and personnel files.

Files ordered alphabetically.

A piece of legislation being considered by Congress. A “printed bill” is the official version printed by the Government Printing Office. Also referred to as “legislation” or “measure.”

General legislation in the House of Representatives or Senate.

Public law. After a piece of legislation has passed both chambers and is signed by the President, it becomes a public law.

Files ordered by date.

A chronological listing of matters under consideration by the committee and their status. At the end of each session of congress, the committee publishes the calendar of its actions.

Materials printed for the committee, including legislation, studies commissioned by the committee, and statistical tables.