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Researching Congress, Federal Agencies & Virginia Legislation

This guide is designed for students seeking internships or jobs in the federal government. Use this guide to learn how to research federal agencies & how to conduct basic legislative research.

Begin your research

Welcome to the Research Skills for Staffers & Interns guide

Research a Law or Bill - Learn to use core resources for legislative research
Research a Member of Congress - Find authoritative profiles of senators and representatives
Research A Federal Agency - Gather key information about agencies in the executive branch
See Handouts - Get handouts & cheatsheets
Get Help - Chat with a librarian or setup an appointment with the Public Policy Librarian

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