Our library does not hold most of the documents indexed, but we can help you find a library which does. This is a more or less verbatim transcript of the debates and proceedings in the House and Senate. It must be remembered that legislators may revise their remarks prior to publication. The Congressional Record is published daily. Hearings are held by standing and special committees of the House and Senate to investigate particular problems or situations of general concern, and also to elicit the views of persons or groups interested in proposed legislation.
Hearings are a good source for expert testimony.
House and Senate committees issue a report on each bill when it is reported out of committee for consideration and possible legislative action by the whole house. These reports reflect the committees' proposal after the bill has been studied, hearings held, and amendments made. The report usually contains the amended text of the bill, an analysis of the bill's content and intent, and the rationale for the committee recommendation. Committee prints contain material prepared specifically for the use of the committee, such as studies prepared by the committee staff or outside experts. Government Documents 3.