This is a guest post by Katherine Palazzolo, a legal reference librarian at the Law Library of Congress. She previously authored Research Guides in Focus – Consumer Protection Law: A Beginner’s Guide. On flag day, we celebrate the day in 1777 that the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States. Just as our nation has …
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Today's blog post announces the upcoming U.S. Law webinars for the month of July, which includes an Orientation to Law Library Collections webinar featuring a presentation by staff from the Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library.
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After a visit to southeastern Alaska, Bailey locates a U.S. Geologic Survey bulletin in the Law Library's collections that details a survey of the Matanuska Valley over 100 years old. Included is a map that also shows the Matanuska Glacier, a natural formation visible from the roadside.
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This post highlights the latest Congress.gov enhancements for June of 2026, including enhanced access to roll call votes for the 115th Congress, a field value list for title types that can be used with the command line search, and USLM text can now be displayed for enrolled bills.
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Today's Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ) blog post by Elin examines the Swedish Parliamentary Offset System which is meant to ensure balance within voting measures in the Swedish Parliament by having one member from one party voluntarily sit out when a member of another party is unavailable, in order to maintain fairness.
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Today's blog post announces the upcoming Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar on June 25 at 2:00 PM ET. This webinar titled, "Regulation of Internet Shutdowns in India and Pakistan," will be presented by foreign law specialist Tariq Ahmad.
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Former intern Trisha Baillon chronicles the Federal Theatre Project, a public works program. Though short-lived, this initiative of the New Deal-era Works Progress Administration employed many Americans following the Great Depression and made a great impact on the cultural lives of everyday Americans.
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The Remote Metadata Program of the Law Library of Congress celebrated 10 years with an online celebration of its 917 alumni.
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This AAPI month, the Law Library reflects on the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act from a legal perspective through a new Story Map. Surrounding laws and events, along with a map of anti-Chinese incidents during this time, are chronicled.
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Today's blog post by Jennifer examines the history and legislation behind the creation of the Memorial Day holiday held in May.
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