How to Cite a Bill in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

A proposed law still before the legislature.

Example in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015, H.R. 1477, 114th Congress, 1st Session (2015). https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-114hr1477ih.
Footnote Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015, H.R. 1477, 114th Congress, 1st Session (2015). https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-114hr1477ih.

What Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography) includes

These are the details of the example above that the style prints, so they are the ones to collect for your own source.

  • Bill Title
  • Bill Number
  • Legislative Body
  • Session
  • Date Introduced
  • URL

Record the bill number (H.R. or S. for U.S.), Congress number, and session. Track the bill version (introduced, engrossed, enrolled) being cited.

The formatting comes from the style's own file, so check the finer points against your guide. What to check by hand in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography).

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Other sources in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

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