Joint sessions are combined Senate and House meetings, authorized by concurrent resolution. They are held to conduct formal business or to hear a presidential address, such as the State of the Union.
Transcripts of hearings may be available on a committee Web site, from the Government Printing Office, or from a federal depository library. Learn how to find Committee Hearings.
Many of the books listed on senate.gov can be found at your local public library or a government depository library, or can be purchased on the Web or from a bookstore. This guide will help you get started.
You need a bill or public law number to check the status of or request a copy of legislation. This How to guide will assist you.
