What is the Congressional Research Service?

• The Congressional Research Service is a nonpartisan agency within the Legislative Branch which provides policy and legal analysis to members of Congress.

• It employs policy analysts and attorneys with expertise in law, economics, foreign affairs, defense and homeland security, public administration, education, health care, immigration, energy, science and technology, and environmental protection.

• These experts provide members of Congress with analysis of current policies and the possible impact of proposed policies.

Written By: Aiden Singh Published: July 22, 2020