congressional research service Archives

Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., speaks at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol Building on Aug. 10, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Another bipartisan push to reboot Congress’ tech expertise office is underway

A bill to resurrect the Office of Technology Assessment has been introduced once more to help lawmakers confront the age of artificial intelligence and tech advances.

Nov 2, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

Congressional Research Service Director Karen Donfried testifies on the service’s artificial intelligence usage before the House Administration Committee on June 25, 2026. (K. Sophie Will/FedScoop)

CRS tried to use AI, but less than 3% of results met their standards, director says

The Congressional Research Service told a House panel that $1.6 million would help hire AI-focused staff and obtain a confidential and specialized model to boost result accuracy.

Jun 25, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

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House passes bill to improve Congressional Research Service data access

The legislation would make it easier for the Congressional Research Service to get data from federal agencies for its work.

Sep 9, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: A view of the Capitol building where young activists plan to take part in an overnight sit-in outside of Congress (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Get Free)

House Modernization panel advances bill to improve CRS’s data access in first-ever markup

The committee’s unanimous approval of legislation that aims to make it easier for the Congressional Research Service to get federal agency data was a milestone for the…

Apr 12, 2024 By Madison Alder

Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, on Capitol Hill. (Library of Congress / Flickr)

Congressional Research Service looking at AI for bill summaries

The research entity, which operates under the Library of Congress, hopes to implement AI for legislative summaries “soon,” its interim director told a House panel.

Mar 21, 2024 By Madison Alder

The Library of Congress’ main reading room. (Jiuguang Wang / Flickr)

Transparency advocates push Congress on public access to CRS reports

A letter sent to Capitol Hill has some critiques of the Library of Congress's crsreports.congress.gov site.

Feb 4, 2020 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Constitution Annotated gets a new website from Library of Congress

The document is now available in searchable, HTML format.

Sep 17, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Library of Congress. (Karen Blaha / Flickr)

Library of Congress launches awaited public-facing CRS reports website

Early impressions indicate the site delivers on the Library's plan, if not all outside advocates' hopes.

Sep 19, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

The main reading room at the Library of Congress. (Steve Moses / Flickr)

Library of Congress is spending $1.5M on a public Congressional Research Service reports website. Is it worth it?

The library's implementation plan, and critiques from some in civil society, is raising a quintessential tension in civic tech.

Jul 12, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Government docs top identity fraud complaints

A recent report by the Congressional Research Service recommends placing more restrictions on the use of Social Security numbers because of a spike in identity theft involving…

Jan 27, 2014