Abbreviation

What it signifies

Example

S.

Bill originating in the Senate

S. 1

H.R.

Bill originating in the House

H.R. 2002

S.Res.

Simple resolution originating in the Senate

S.Res. 2

H.Res.

Simple resolution originating in the House

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

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

H.Con.Res.7

P.L.

A bill or joint resolution, originating in either the Senate or House, may become a Public law

P.L.101-336

Additional legislative citations

Stat.

United States Stautes 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 or conference committee, usually to accompany legislation that has passed in committee

H.Rpt.99-22