Twice a year, in April and again in October, the Federal Register includes the Unified Agenda , a comprehensive report on regulations under development or review. Federal Regulations A codification of the general and permanent regulations published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Index volume links regulations to authorizing legislation . Kept current through List of CFR Sections Affected . Compiling a Legislative History Congressional Universe Extensive abstracts.
Annual compilation contains legislative history of public laws enacted during the year.
Index includes names of witnesses appearing before Congressional Committees. The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Published daily when Congress is in session. Private bills deal with individual matters, such as a person's claim against the government, and become private laws , if signed. Bills come in different versions depending on their stage in the legislative process.