Reports produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) [part of the Library of Congress] to provide members, committees, and congressional staff with nonpartisan and objective research and analysis on all public policy issues.

Currently, the CRS research divisions are: American Law; Domestic Social Policy; Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade; Government and Finance; Knowledge Services; and Resources, Science and Industry. Many CRS reports are updated at varying intervals, so it is always important to note the exact date of issuance rather than just the title and the year of publication.

The LexisNexis Congressional subscription provides CRS reports contained in hearings, committee prints, and other congressional publications. For maximum search results, a Basic or Advanced Search should be conducted searching all available publication types. Some CRS reports have been issued as House or Senate documents, reports, or committee prints, while others are available as attachments to various types of publications. In addition to providing access to versions of "official" CRS reports, LexisNexis Congressional provides access to numerous memos and witness submitted statements authored by CRS staff.