Research Guides: ECON 213: Intro to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: Government & Legal Sources

A Note About U.S. Government Data and Information

As they work to comply with recent executive orders, some federal agencies have modified or removed access to federally funded data.

Many organizations are working together to archive critical research data. The document below from compiles current data rescue efforts and resources.

Federal Data Resources
A collection of federal data and information archiving efforts compiled by Research Services.

Government Documents

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
Reports analyze current policies and present the impact of proposed policy alternatives. Researched and written by the non-partisan Congressional Research Service for congressional committees and members of Congress.

Congressional Publications
Publication Dates: 1789-Present
Provides U.S. congressional documents covering the full legislative process. Includes congressional debates (the Congressional Record), bills, laws, hearings, committee prints, and reports.
Catalog of Government Publications
Publication Dates: 1976-Present
Contains information and links to publications from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches that are issued through the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EIS: Digests of Environmental Impact Statements
Publication Dates: 1985-Present
Provides detailed summaries of hundreds of environmental impact statements issued each year by the federal government.

Legal Articles and Sources

HeinOnline
Provides the full text of law reviews, Congressional and treaty documents, and U.S. legal material from the 18th century to the present.
Nexis Uni
Includes the full text of national and international news articles and transcripts, legal documents (including court cases), and company profiles.