Research Guides: United States Government Information: Government Search Engines

Government Search Engines

About 75% of recent Government Documents can be accessed through the internet. Search engines are often good way to begin a search for government documents. The following search engines and databases are particularly useful for searching Government Documents and information.

GovInfo.gov
GovInfo.gov (formerly FDSys) is the official portal of the U.S. Government Printing Office. GovInfo displays links to documents from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government from as early as 1995 to the present. Search by keyword, topic or multiple databases.

FCSM Data Services (formerly FedStats) This link opens in a new window
FCSM offers statistics collected by more than 100 Federal agencies. Search by topic, subject area, agency or keyword. Produces mapped profiles of any state, county, city, congressional district, or Federal judicial district. Contains statistical information from U.S. Federal Government agencies. Subjects covered include economic and population trends, education, health care costs, aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, etc.

Geo-spacial Data Gateway
Geospacial Data is a comprehensive and user friendly portal for geospatial information from federal agencies and a growing number of state, local, tribal and private agencies encompassing but not limited to the subject areas of cultural, cadastral, environmental, demographic, political, public health, geography and water resources.

Science.gov This link opens in a new window
Science.gov is a gateway to government science information and research results. Currently in its fifth generation, Science.gov searches over 50 scientific databases and 200 million pages of science information with just one query, and is a gateway to over 2100 scientific websites.

USA.gov
USA.Gov is the United States Government's official web portal.

Archived Websites

These links can help you find older versions of websites or websites that no longer exist.

CyberCemetary
The CyberCemetery is an archive of government websites that have ceased operation (usually websites of defunct government agencies and commissions that have issued a final report). This collection features a variety of topics indicative of the broad nature of government information.
The WayBack Machine
The WayBack Machine lets you browse through over 150 billion web pages archived from 1996 to a few months ago. T
Project on Government Oversight
Founded in 1981, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that champions good government reforms. POGO’s investigations into corruption, misconduct, and conflicts of interest achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government.

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