The United States Code (USC)
US Slip (Public) Laws
U.S. Statutes at Large
Using Lexis and Westlaw
You can find the United States Code as well as annotations on both Lexis and Westlaw. Each can be searched via popular term, via the table of contents or the search bar, or by the index.
Searching by Popular Name
You know the name. It's the way everyone refers to the statute. The Civil Rights Act. Obamacare. The Americans with Disabilities Act. How do you find it in the code? That's easy - use the tables available on Lexis and Westlaw to search by a federal law's popular name:
Lexis: USCS Table of Acts by Popular Names
Westlaw: USCA Popular Name Table
Additional Sources
Need some additional information? Having difficulty finding a particular statute. These guide gives in depth information on every part of the federal law research process. Additionally it includes links to electronic resources and tips for your research.