A Glimpse into the Past: GovInfo Releases 1997 Edition of Title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations
We are pleased to announce the availability of a significant historical document through GovInfo, the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s platform for accessing federal government information. On August 26, 2025, at 17:39, the 1997 Annual Edition of Title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) was published to the GovInfo bulk data repository.
This release offers a valuable opportunity for researchers, legal professionals, historians, and the public to delve into the regulations that governed financial and fiscal affairs of the United States approximately three decades ago. Title 31 of the CFR encompasses a wide array of subjects, including the Department of the Treasury, the Bureau of the Public Debt, the U.S. Mint, and various other agencies responsible for the nation’s economic and monetary policies.
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The annual editions, like the one now made available for 1997, represent a comprehensive compilation of these regulations as they stood at a specific point in time.
The release of the 1997 edition of Title 31 via GovInfo’s bulk data service is particularly noteworthy. Bulk data allows for the programmatic access and analysis of large volumes of government information, facilitating in-depth research and the development of innovative applications. This accessibility ensures that valuable historical regulatory information is readily available for study and understanding.
This publication serves as a crucial resource for anyone interested in:
- Historical Economic Policy: Understanding the regulatory landscape surrounding financial markets, monetary policy, and government finance in the late 1990s.
- Legal and Regulatory Research: Tracing the evolution of specific financial regulations and their impact over time.
- Academic Studies: Providing primary source material for research in economics, law, history, and public policy.
- Archival Purposes: Preserving and making accessible a vital piece of American administrative law.
GovInfo continues its commitment to providing public access to government information in various formats, including bulk data. The release of this historical CFR volume underscores the importance of preserving and disseminating the nation’s regulatory heritage. We encourage those interested in the financial and fiscal history of the United States to explore this newly available resource.
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