The United States Law Library of Congress is a comprehensive collection of legal materials from various jurisdictions worldwide, maintained by the Library of Congress (LC), the national library of the United States. Established in 1832, it houses over two million volumes and numerous databases with extensive coverage of U.S. federal and state laws, international treaties, foreign and comparative laws, and legal periodicals. It serves as a vital resource for the U.S. Congress, Executive Branch, and Judicial Branch, as well as for the general public, researchers, and other institutions worldwide. The Law Library's mission is to further the research needs of congressional members, their staff, and executive and judicial branch agencies by providing authoritative legal resources, conducting extensive research on complex legal issues, and promoting understanding of the American system of law and government abroad.