| Abbreviation | What it Signifies | Example |
|---|---|---|
| S. | Bill originating in the Senate | S. 1 |
| H.R. | Bill originating in the House of Representatives | H.R. 2002 |
| S.Res. | Simple resolution originating in the Senate | S.Res. 2 |
| H.Res. | Simple resolution originating in the House of Representatives | H.Res. 3 |
| S.J.Res. | Joint resolution originating in the Senate | S.J. Res.4 |
| H.J.Res. | Joint resolution originating in the House of Representatives | H.J. Res.5 |
| S.Con.Res. | Concurrent resolution originating in the Senate | S.Con.Res.6 |
| H.Con.Res. | Concurrent resolution originating in the House of Representatives | H.Con.Res.7 |
| P.L. | A bill or joint resolution, originating in either the Senate or House of Representatives, may become a public law | P.L.101-336 |
| Stat. | United States Statutes at Large is a chronological listing of the laws enacted each Congress. They are published in volumes numbered by Congress. | 80 Stat.371 |
| U.S. Code | United States Code is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. | 5 U.S.C.552 |
| S.Rpt. | Report issued by a Senate committee, usually to accompany legislation that has passed in committee. | S.Rpt.97-10 |
| H.Rpt. | Report issued by a House of Representatives or conference committee, usually to accompany legislation that has passed in committee. | H.Rpt.99-22 |
