Congressional Support Agencies

Congressional support agencies conduct studies and develop policy papers at the request of congressional members and committees.

Web Resources

• The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
  GAO is charged with monitoring government spending for Congress.


• Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  CRS produces objective, nonpartisan analyses of policy issues at the request of congressional members and committees.



• Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)
  The Congressional Office of Technology Assessment closed on September 29, 1995. During its 23-year history, OTA provided Congressional members and committees with objective and authoritative analysis of the complex scientific and technical issues of the late 20th century.


• Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
  CBO's mission is to provide the Congress with objective, timely, nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budget decisions.


• Congressional Member Organizations & Caucuses
  Call number: JK1021.Z99 C66
  Within the U.S. Congress there are a number of study groups, conferences, coalitions and caucuses that focus on issues of common interest and concern. These Congressional Member Organizations (CMOs) publish an important and growing body of serials and monographs concerned with key issues and legislation.