The legislative branch of the United States government is comprised of the two houses of the US Congress and their affiliated offices. The makeup and powers of Congress are detailed in Article I of the US Constitution.
Real time audio coverage of House and Senate floor debates, proceedings, and hearings provided by FedNet. Subscription required for archived material. www.fednet.net
Comprehensive online journal of the US legislative process maintained by the Library of Congress, named for Thomas Jefferson. Search bills and laws by number or keyword, find links to members of the House and Senate, calendars, text of historical document thomas.loc.gov
Interactive tour of the Capitol, including panoramic views and historical information on the various chambers, major events which have unfolded there, and the objects therein. www.senate.gov/vtour
Provides continuously updated information on daily House and Senate floor proceedings (when in session) and projected weekly schedules. Includes general background information on Floor procedures. lcweb.loc.gov/global/legislative/floor.html
Guide to the United States Congress: member contact information, biographies, legislative news, guide to how Capitol Hill operates, and current issues. www.congressol.com
Official site maintained by the Architect of the Capitol provides historic and current information on the function and architecture of the Capitol, House and Senate buildings, and surrounding grounds. www.aoc.gov
C.O.P. provides coverage of every congressional vote, multiple links on votes/members, statistical information, vote-studies including missed votes and search capability. (For fee service.) www.proaxis.com/cop
Nonprofit group that promotes the history of the Capitol and Congress. Interactive tour, feature articles, Capitol art, chronology, links, historic stereograph views, educational materials and bibliographies www.uschs.org
List ethnic minority members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, including links to the members' official websites. www.ethnicmajority.com/congress.htm
Document on how U.S. legislation is crafted in Congress. House and Senate aspects from proposal and introduction to consideration, debate, engrossment, and enrollment. Includes the roles and actions of the President. www.llpoh.org/HOW_OUR_LAWS_ARE_MADE.html
Membership organization is comprised of men and women who served as pages in the Congressional Page Program during their high school years. Details of application process. www.pagealumni.us
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