LEGISLATION HIGHLIGHTS :: Successful government contractors devote significant resources to keeping up with the activities of the U.S. Congress.  Here are links to selected key sources of information about Congress and the legislative process on the Internet.
 

	Congress Today.  For a quick summary of today's Congressional events, use the CSPAN-sponsored House Schedule and Senate Schedule pages.
	CongressDaily. National Journal Group Inc. is a leading publisher of magazines, newsletters, books and directories for people who have a professional interest in politics, policy and government.  On each morning that Congress is in session, CongressDailyAM provides insider news, a comprehensive calendar of the day's events, and exclusive columns on key decision makers and issues.  Also, each weekday by 3:30 p.m., CongressDaily provides a concise, nonpartisan update on the day's congressional news and events.  Subscription required.
	Congressional Quarterly (CQ). CQ has the largest news team covering Capitol Hill. More than 100 reporters, editors and researchers keep readers updated in print and online on a weekly, daily and real-time basis. CQ's readership includes 95 percent of the members of Congress, top academic and media outlets, and leaders in business, nonprofit organizations, government affairs and the executive branch. The core web products and services offered by CQ require subscription. However, the "CQ Midday Update" e-mail service is available at no charge.
	GalleryWatch.  GalleryWatch provides information management and collaborative toolsets for real-time monitoring of the federal and Texas legislative and regulatory processes via the internet and text messaging. Services include U.S. budget and appropriations process monitoring, legislative tracking and notification, agency tracking and notification, and bill analysis services.  Subscription required.
	GovExec Bill Tracker.  Use this tool to track key bills as they unfold on Capitol Hill.  The GovExec Bill Tracker covers several subject areas, including health care, the military, government procurement, and technology.  The tool also permits key word searches of current bills on the Hill.
	State Net. Each year, the 50 states and Congress consider approximately 140,000 bills, 30,000 of which become law. State Net offers a computerized tracking system that monitors 100% of all pending bills and regulations in the 50 states and Congress. Subscription required.
	**THOMAS.  (Top Pick).  Hosted by the Library of Congress, THOMAS is currently the primary Internet resource for information about the Federal legislative process.  THOMAS offers databases that track information on Congressional activities including House and Senate directories, bills introduced in the House and Senate, Public Laws, Roll Call Votes, Committee Reports, and Historical Documents.  No subscription required.