Government Documents & Microforms
Hearings
Congressional hearings are the official record of publicly held committee hearings proceedings to obtain information and opinions on proposed bills. (Not all hearings that are published are publicly available.) Hearings may contain testimonies from expert witnesses (for instance, Jose Canseco in the Mitchell report on steroid use in major league baseball).
Reports
Congressional reports originate from congressional committees and deal with proposed legislation and issues under investigation. There are several types of reports House and Senate Reports, Senate Executive Reports and Conference Reports.
Search Tools for Hearings & Reports
Main Library Catalog
To search for hearings and reports dating from 1996 and forward within the Main Library, search our "classic catalog" limiting to Federal Government Resources. Type hearings and topic or name of committee.
Tip: Note the call number and location. Some hearings are available in print, microfiche, and/or online formats.
- Congressional Publications This link opens in a new windowDescription: Provides access to Committee Prints & Miscellaneous Publications, Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports, and Congressional Hearings (1824-2003)
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