Document Type
Article
Abstract
The first report is published by the Congressional Research Service. It provides an overview of federal legislative history research, the legislative process, and where to find congressional documents. The report also summarizes some of the reasons researchers are interested in legislative histories, briefly describes the actions a piece of legislation might undergo during the legislative process, and provides a list of easily accessible print and electronic resources.
Publication Date
2013
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Julia and Congressional Research Service, "Legislative History Research: A Basic Guide" (2013). AALL Legal Website of the Month. 115.
https://ir.law.utk.edu/aall_websites/115