MARYLAND & THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

U.S. Capitol (from First St., SE), Washington, D.C., December 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CONGRESS

U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Who Are Your Elected Officials? (external website, opens in new tab)
Congressional Election Districts
Congressional Election Districts, 2012-2020

COURTS

U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
U.S. Magistrate Judges
Federal Public Defender

As authorized by the U.S. Constitution, federal courts address issues that involve laws enacted by Congress. Cases may range from bankruptcy, contract disputes, or personal injury actions, to whether a matter will proceed in a state or federal court. Cases which involve citizens of more than one state may be brought to federal court, or, if initiated in a state court, may be removed by one or more of the parties to federal court.

"Spirit of Justice" statue, Rayburn House Office Building, Independence Ave., Washington, D.C., February 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Spirit of Justice statue in Washington, D.C.

COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, & TASK FORCES

Commissions, Committees, & Task Forces

OFFICES & AGENCIES

U.S. Department of Justice (external website, opens in new tab)
- U.S. Attorney
- U.S. Marshals Service

REGIONAL OFFICES

Regional Offices

U.S. Capitol dome (from First St., SE), Washington, D.C., December 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.