Congressional Report
A congressional report is a written analysis, finding, or explanation produced for or by Congress. Reports may come from committees, the Congressional Research Service, or other authorized congressional bodies and can inform lawmaking, oversight, and public understanding. The term covers several report types, so the issuing body and purpose matter.
A congressional report is a written analysis, finding, or explanation produced for or by Congress. Reports may come from committees, the Congressional Research Service, or other authorized congressional bodies and can inform lawmaking, oversight, and public understanding. The term covers several report types, so the issuing body and purpose matter.
Example: The Congressional Research Service publishes reports that explain policy issues and legislative options for members and committees of Congress.
Common misconception: Every congressional report is a committee report attached to a bill. Congress uses several kinds of reports, including research analyses, oversight reports, and committee reports.
Sources: https://www.congress.gov/congressional-reports; https://crsreports.congress.gov/