Recent CRS Reports – January 2023

“Federalism-Based Limitations on Congressional Power: An Overview,” CRS Report R45323, January 31, 2023 (50-page PDF) “Discharge Procedure in the House,” CRS Report R45920, January 26, 2023 (8-page PDF) “Constituent Services: Overview and Resources,” CRS Report R44726, January 23, 2023 (12-page PDF) “Enforceable Spending Allocations in the Congressional Budget Process: 302(a)s and 302(b)s,” CRS Report R47388, … Read more

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Recent CRS Reports – July 2021

“The Debt Limit in 2021,” CRS Insight IN11702, July 30, 2021 (6-page PDF) “Salaries of Members of Congress: Recent Actions and Historical Tables,” CRS Report 97-1011, July 29, 2021 (34-page PDF) “Budget Reconciliation Measures Enacted into Law: 1980-2021,” CRS Report R40480, July 28, 2021 (19-page PDF) “House Office of Congressional Ethics: History, Authority, and Procedures,” … Read more

Oversight / Oversight Committee (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Oversight / Oversight Committee Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a federal agency or program. Oversight Committee: A congressional committee, or designated subcommittee of a committee, charged with general oversight of one or more federal agencies activities. Usually, the oversight panel for a particular … Read more