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Federal Legislation

This guide covers the legislative process as well as a selective list of reference tools for finding legislative materials in print and on the Web.

CRS Reports

CRS Reports are produced by the public policy research arm of Congress.
CRS Reports are heavily researched and written by experts in the field on legislative issues.
They provide a wealth of information and are excellent sources for research.

You can find CRS Reports using the Congressiona Publications database or by searhcing the web.

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crs reports

CRS Reports - Congressional Publications (Proquest)

Screenshot of the title page of the crs report: Arizona v. United States: A limited role for states in immigration enforcement

 

Screenshot of the first page of a crs report: Asian carp and the Great Lakes Region