CRS Reports

The Congressional Research Service provides nonpartisan policy and legal research to members and committees of Congress, publishing analysis on a wide range of legislative and policy topics. New and updated reports typically appear several times per business day.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is the public policy research arm of the United States Congress, providing nonpartisan analysis, research, and legal interpretation to members of Congress and congressional committees. CRS is part of the Library of Congress and operates without partisan affiliation, serving members of both parties equally. The service employs subject-matter specialists, lawyers, analysts, and researchers with expertise spanning domestic policy, foreign affairs, economics, law, and other fields relevant to congressional work.

CRS conducts research and analysis on a comprehensive range of topics including federal legislation and enacted laws, constitutional questions and legal interpretation, federal agency policies and programs, international affairs and diplomatic developments, domestic policy questions across all areas of federal responsibility, and economic and fiscal policy. Each report provides background, analysis of relevant facts and issues, legal context where applicable, and information relevant to congressional consideration. CRS reports are released publicly under the 2018 appropriations law, which requires CRS to make its research available to the public.

CRS reports vary considerably in length and depth, ranging from brief issue summaries and fact sheets addressing specific current questions to comprehensive research products providing extensive background and analysis. Reports are updated regularly as circumstances change and new information becomes available. The service conducts research on request from congressional members and committees, and research priorities reflect current congressional interests and legislative activity.

Readers will encounter authoritative nonpartisan analysis on topics ranging from pending legislation under congressional consideration to ongoing policy questions, constitutional issues, and international developments. New and updated reports are published frequently throughout the year, typically resulting in several new or revised items per business day. Readers can expect in-depth, balanced analysis designed to inform congressional decision-making and oversight.

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