Government Documents

Events in February

In celebration of Valentine's Day on Feb. 14th,  the Government Documents Department are sharing some of our favorite, unconventional government publications.  To see which titles have made the cut, visit our display GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS:  What's Not to Love on 2nd Floor South of Marx Library, with a companion 5-page bibliography.

While you are there, have a piece of Valentine's Day candy on us.

Celebrating Black History Month 2025

February is Black History Month. In 1975, President Ford issued a Message on the Observance of Black History Week urging all Americans to "recognize the important contribution made to our nation's life and culture by black citizens." In 1976, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) expanded this commemoration of Black history in the United States from a week-long observance to Black History Month. In subsequent years, presidents continued to issue messages honoring Black History Month, reminding citizens that Black history is also American history. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淎frican Americans and Labor,鈥� which aims to reflect on the intersections between the work of African Americans in all iterations, themes, and events in Black history.

We invite you now to browse some of our department鈥檚 resources and commemorative display as we celebrate Black History Month 2025! The display can be found at Marx Library on 2nd Floor South with a pamphlet and 7-page bibliography for additional information.

Topics in the News -- Some recent reports from the Congressional Research Service:

Federal Individual Income Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction, and Personal Exemption: 1988 to 2025  (1/31/25)

Office of Government Ethics: A Primer   (1/31/25)

U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview  (1/31/25)

Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies: History, Membership, and Inaugural Activities   (1/30/25)

Mexico: Political Overview and U.S.-Mexican Relations  (1/30/25)

Midair Collision in Washington, DC, Focuses National Attention on Aviation Safety  (1/30/25)

Hypersonic Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress  (1/29/25)

Recent Executive Actions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)  (1/29/25)

The World Health Organization (WHO): Background and U.S. Withdrawal  (1/29/25)

Trump Administration Actions: Geographic Naming  (1/29/25)

Fire Weather: Background and Forecasting (1/28/25)

The Macroeconomic Effects of Artificial Intelligence (1/28/25)

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Executive Order: Early Implementation   (1/27/25)

Removal of Inspectors General: Rules, Practice, and Considerations for Congress  (1/27/25)

The Vacancies Act: A Legal Overview  (1/27/25)

Europe: Fact Sheet on Parliamentary and Presidential Elections  (1/24/25)

Law Enforcement Use of Less-than-Lethal Weapons: Considerations for Congress  (1/23/25)

Economic Forecasts and Projections: Fact Sheet  (1/22/25)

TikTok Inc. v. Garland: Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to TikTok Divestiture Law  (1/22/25)

Lunar New Year: Fact Sheet  (1/21/25)

Senate Select Committee on Ethics: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction  (1/21/25)

TikTok: Frequently Asked Questions and Issues for Congress  (1/21/25)

Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire in Gaza  (1/17/25)

Federal Debt and the Debt Limit in 2025  (1/16/25)

January 2025 Los Angeles County Wildfires  (1/16/25)

The Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System: Understanding the Data  (1/16/25)

Tribal Lands: Overview and Issues for Congress  (1/16/25)

Lying in State or Honor in the U.S. Capitol by Non-Members of Congress  (1/15/25)

Introduction to Cryptocurrency  (1/14/25)

U.S.-Canada Trade Relations  (1/14/25)

Compilation of Federal Whistleblower Protection Statutes  (1/13/25)

U.S. Direct Financial Support for Ukraine  (1/13/25)

Canada: Background and U.S. Relations  (1/10/25)

Tariffs and Federal Finances: A Thumbnail History  (1/10/25)

Tribal Self-Determination Authorities: Overview and Issues for Congress  (1/10/25)