This document provides instructions for finding the full text of a public law by its number using ProQuest Congressional. Users select the "Get a Document" tab, then "Public Laws" from the dropdown menu. They then select the appropriate Congressional session and enter the bill number in the box to retrieve a bill tracking report, full text of the law, and its legislative history. As an example, entering P.L. 111-148 will provide information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Finding a Public Law by Number Using ProQuest Congressional

2. … Select Legislative Histories, Bills & Laws

3. Know the Number of a Bill? Find the full text this way Select the “Get a Document” tab.

4. Select “Public Laws” from the drop down menu.

5. Select the appropriate session of Congress. Enter the bill number in the box.

6. P.L. 111-148 is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

7. Searching the Public Law by number will provide you with a bill tracking report, the full text of the law and the legislative history of the law.

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