Cumulative index by bill number of actions taken on bills reported in the Congressional Record. The General Accounting Office audits, surveys, investigates, and evaluates federal programs. Findings and recommendations are published as reports, available the day after they are issued. GPO developed this database to serve as a repository for the bibliographic records needed to identify federal public information sources. Subject access and user assistance are provided.
Individual agencies update GILS irregularly.
The official handbook of the federal government provides comprehensive information on the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government. Quasiofficial agencies, international organizations in which the U.S. participates, and various boards, commissions, and committees are also covered. Updated the day after the Record is published. Descriptions of federal agency records maintained on individuals and procedures agencies follow to assist individuals requesting information about their records. Updated irregularly as slip laws are published.