James P. Adams Library: U.S. Government Information Resources: Executive Branch

Executive Branch Publications

The official online versions of select Executive Branch publications. Coverage is generally from the 1990s to the present.

The United States Federal Budget
The current and archived budgets from GOVINFO.GOV
Economic Report of the President ( 1995- )
This source overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices
Public and Private Laws
"Public and private laws are also known as slip laws. A slip law is an official publication of the law and is competent evidence admissible in all state and Federal courts and tribunals of the United States. Public laws affect society as a whole, while private laws affect an individual, family, or small group."
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Codification of the general and permanent rules of the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 broad subject areas called "Titles." The FdSys provides access to 1996- .
The Federal Register
The official daily publication for regulations, proposed regulations, notices of Federal agencies and organizations, grants, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. (FDSys)
Regulations.gov
Regulations.gov is the US government portal for proposed and final regulations of executive branch agencies. Updated daily with proposed and final rules, public comments, and other agency guidance documents from nearly every federal department and agency. FAQ section under How to Use This Site provides useful background information on the regulatory process. This is the official site.

U.S. Government Manual

The U.S. Government Manual: A publication of the Executive Branch of the federal government

"As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees."

U.S. Government Manual
Online Version. Use this version for clickable links to each section of the U.S Government Manual
U.S.Government Manual
Full PDF version

The Cabinet Departments

Overview of the President's Cabinet
The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads, or Secretaries, of 15 executive departments — Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney General.
Dept of Agriculture
Commerce
Defense
Education
Energy
Health and Human Services
Homeland Security
Housing and Urban Development
Interior
Labor
State
Transportation
Treasury
Veterans Affairs
Attorney General
Council of Economic Advisers