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  • Congressional Bills 482,124
  • Committee Hearings 312,456
  • Legislative Reports 451,312
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  • Executive Orders 14,256
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  • Presidential Papers 1,864,855
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Historical Legislation

Declaration of Independence - Original Transcription

1776
PDF, 12 pages

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America. Original transcription with signatory details.

Government Report

2023 Annual Budget Report & Fiscal Analysis

2023
PDF, 284 pages

Comprehensive analysis of federal spending, revenue, and fiscal outlook for the fiscal year 2023.

Historical Treaty

Treaty of Paris (1783) - Original Text

1783
Scanned Image, 8 pages

Peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States.