The nature of federal legislative history research is potentially quite expansive.  Frequently other bills "feed" into the final measure and each have their own historical trails.  Researching the right "feeder" bill is essential, and can take many hours to identify and research fully. Also, the era involved will affect the availability and location of materials.  We have developed a methodology that allows us to provide you with the most cost-effective report possible.  Read more...

Report Features.  Our reports are designed to be exceptionally user-friendly.  A helpful annotated index is prepared providing essential guidance regarding the contents of the report and supplying limited points and authorities.  The entire report is authenticated, citing sources for each of the records and is bate stamped for easy reference.

Fees.  All of LRI's Federal Legislative History research is available on an hourly basis as provided below:

• Pre-existing compilation search: 1 hour
• Each Public Law researched from scratch: 9 hours

** The State Library in downtown Sacramento is the primary source of research materials. Unfortunately, timely access to many of their materials can be negatively impacted for the following two reasons:  (1) State furlough days. (2) Temporary relocation of many of the law and government publications materials to an off-site location in order to accomodate earthquake safety building retrofit work. Projects will be completed as soon as possible within the 1-3 day period.

Additional Charges

Digital Report

• $0.30 per page for copies and scanning

Hardcopy Report

• $0.25 per page for copies
• Binder costs (range between $3.46 and $10.63, depending upon size)
• Assembly charge, $25 per binder (some bills have multiple binders)
• Shipping costs: FedEx Overnight

Note: Orders placed by 10:00 am trigger that same day for inclusion in the project period.  Weekends and State Holidays are not included in the project period.