Legislative Links

The United States Senate Home Page

Senate Committees

• Committee on Appropriations - has jurisdiction over matters related to government expenditures
• Committee on Armed Services - has jurisdiction over the Navy and Marine Corps
• Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - has jurisdiction over the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine

The United States House of Representatives Home Page

House Committees

• Committee on Appropriations - has jurisdiction over matters related to government expenditures
• Committee on Armed Services - has jurisdiction over the Navy and Marine Corps
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - has jurisdiction over the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine
• House Select Committee on Homeland Security

The Library of Congress

• Thomas - full text of legislation

Department of Defense

• Defense Link - access to a wide range of material published by the Department of Defense, including the Joint Chiefs, Joint Staff and DOD agencies, along with links to other services and government departments
• US Navy Home Page
• US Marine Corps Home Page
• US Coast Guard Home Page
• United States Navy On Line - technical gateway to US Department of the Navy online resources

Other Links

• The United States Maritime Administration Home Page
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• The Military Coalition - 35 organizations representing more than 5 million members of the uniformed services
• Status of the US Navy - the ships that are presently forward deployed around the globe
• Department of Homeland Security

Guidelines for Effective Communications with Congress

Suggestions and protocols for communicating with congressional offices. Writing, phoning and e-mailing Congress is included.

Visiting with a Member of Congress

Make yourself heard with a personal visit with your representatives or their staff. Here are a few suggestions to make your visit as effective as possible.

Congressional Staff Titles

When you talk with or write to congressional staff, it helps to know whom you are talking to. Here we list the job titles and responsibilities of common staff positions.

Legislative Process

An introduction into the steps a bill must go through before it can become a law.