Watch a Recording of the 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
You can now watch the 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum that was hosted on 9/30/25.
Posted in: Collections, Congress, Event, Law Library
Category: Collections
The History of the Alaskan Fur Trade and Wildlife Conservation Regulation
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Digital Resources Division intern Trisha Baillon brings us a historical perspective of Alaska in its early mentions in United States legislative history. Spanning multiple collections and of interest to many nations, the fur-seal fisheries inspired many treaties, laws, and reports on conservation efforts.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
The History and Legacy of the Colorado River Storage Project
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Digital Resources Division intern Josh Primus outlines the origins of the Colorado River Storage Project and its legal impacts on negotiations among the states that share its water supply.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
Bird-Friendly Laws: Reducing Collisions in Major U.S. Cities
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Digital Resources Division Intern Em Merrick takes us through an overview of collisions - a leading cause of endangerment for birds - and the local and state laws taking effect to protect this species.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
The Law Library of Congress Invites Applications for the 2026 Guggenheim Scholars Program
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post encourages applicants to apply for the 2026 Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Scholars Program.
Posted in: Collections, Education, Law Library
Research Guides in Focus: National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
This blog celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide.
Posted in: Collections, Global Law, Hispanic American History, Law Library, Research Guide
Remembering Leona Vicario at Mexico’s Independence Day
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
In honor of Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jennifer brings us a post on María de la Soledad Leona Camila Vicario Fernández de San Salvador, better known as Leona Vicario, who was a prominent figure in the battle for independence for Mexico.
Posted in: Collections, Hispanic American History, Law Library
Explore the Greater United States in the Law Library’s New Interactive Map
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Introducing the newest interactive map, the Law Library presents a new and engaging way to learn about the legislative history of the states and territories of the United States through our Guide to Law Online and Statutes at Large collection.
Posted in: Collections, Law Library
New Reading Room Display Showcases Books Featuring Comics and Cartoons
Posted by: Sarah Friedman
Today's blog post highlights the new display within the Law Library's Reading Room that showcases comics and cartoons within our collection.
Posted in: Collections, Law Library