Resource of the Month: Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
October 16, 2018
Reports created by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) are now available to the public!
With the passing of the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018” (H.R. 1625, 115th Cong.), CRS Reports can now be searched and accessed on Congress.gov at https://crsreports.congress.gov/.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), a part of the Library of Congress, provides support for all members of Congress and congressional committees. The Congressional Research Service's experts conduct research and provide analysis to assist legislators. CSR reports provide nonpartisan, objective analysis on a topic.
The reports and other research products produced by the Congressional Research Service cover a wide range of topics related to public policy and areas of interest to members of Congress. Some of the topics covered include issues related to foreign affairs, health care, environmental policy, trade, the economy, and much more.
Content on CRSReports.Congress.gov is available from 2017 to present, with new content being added frequently. Reports may be updated periodically, however prior versions may still be accessed.
Users can download the reports as a PDF. Previous versions of a report can be accessed by looking at the version history.
The last update date is clearly marked on each report. A table of contents and citations to sources are also included.
For assistance in using and searching CRS Reports, contact the Bentley Library Reference Desk.
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The Congressional Research Service (CRS), a part of the Library of Congress, provides support for all members of Congress and congressional committees. The Congressional Research Service's experts conduct research and provide analysis to assist legislators. CSR reports provide nonpartisan, objective analysis on a topic.
The reports and other research products produced by the Congressional Research Service cover a wide range of topics related to public policy and areas of interest to members of Congress. Some of the topics covered include issues related to foreign affairs, health care, environmental policy, trade, the economy, and much more.
Content on CRSReports.Congress.gov is available from 2017 to present, with new content being added frequently. Reports may be updated periodically, however prior versions may still be accessed.
Users can download the reports as a PDF. Previous versions of a report can be accessed by looking at the version history.
The last update date is clearly marked on each report. A table of contents and citations to sources are also included.
For assistance in using and searching CRS Reports, contact the Bentley Library Reference Desk.
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Database of the Month provides a very brief introduction to a useful website or Library database, highlighting key features you should know about. If you would like more information about this resource (or any of the library’s databases), please contact us for research assistance. If you would like a demonstration of this resource for a class, please schedule a research instruction class using the instruction request form.