United States Government Information: Committee Reports
This guide provides access to a selection of resources for current and historical public policy and consumer information issued by U.S. government agencies and private publishers. The University of Iowa is a Federal Depository Library.
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Committee Reports
A committee report is issued after hearings are held and serves as written justification of the committee's action. The report explains the scope and purpose of the bill. Reports are considered an important document in explaining the bill's intent and are considered non-prejudicial in nature.
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HeinOnline This link opens in a new windowChoose from the menu "U.S. Federal Legislative History Library" or "...Legislative History Title Collection". UI Community only.
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U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994 This link opens in a new windowAn important source of primary research material for American history and the social sciences. It includes includes congressional reports, annual reports of agencies, internal manuals, special reports, and congressional directories. American State Papers is considered part of the Serial Set.
