Congressional Record
The Congressional Record is the official publication of debates, proceedings, and certain other actions of the U.S. Congress. It includes material from the House and Senate, statements made during floor proceedings, and records of legislative business. The Record helps the public follow what lawmakers said and did.
The Congressional Record is the official publication of debates, proceedings, and certain other actions of the U.S. Congress. It includes material from the House and Senate, statements made during floor proceedings, and records of legislative business. The Record helps the public follow what lawmakers said and did.
Example: The Congressional Record documents House and Senate debate and action on the 2024 supplemental appropriations legislation that became Public Law 118-50.
Common misconception: The Congressional Record is a verbatim record of every private conversation or committee discussion. It records official proceedings and submitted material under the rules governing publication.
Sources: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/crec; https://www.congress.gov/