The Government Printing Office offers the official, searchable Congressional publication databases authorized for dissemination to the public. These are the source documents used by other sites such as Thomas and Congressional Quarterly. One of the most valuable databases for reporters is the Congressional Record. Many organizations and individuals have put Congressional information on the Internet. As a reporter, it is your responsibility to evaluate the source and reliability of the information you retrieve.
Some sites offer free information, along with materials for sale.
Org is a public service of Capital Advantage a publisher of Congressional Directories. Here is another source for House and Senate schedules, today's committee schedules, directories, information on issues and basics about Capital Hill. This is a good site for reviewing the legislative process and how Congress works. Commercial Web Sites Gelman Library subscribes to several databases that will be useful both as primary and secondary sources for Congressional information. Search the databases or journal indexes listed below.