1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-266 GOVUpdated July 17, 2003 Congressional Record: Its Production,Distribution, and Accessibility Mildred AmerSpecialist in American GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionThe Con
2、gressional Record is the most widely recognized published account of thedebates and activities in Congress. The Record often reflects the intent of Congress inenacting legislation. This fact sheet is one of a series on the legislative process. Pleasesee http:/www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome/sh
3、tml for more information on thelegislative process.The Constitution mandates that each house shall keep and publish a journal of itsproceedings. Accordingly, the House and Senate Journals, which are summaries of floorproceedings, are the official accounts of congressional proceedings, but the Record
4、 isbetter known and the most useful.The Record is published daily by the Government Printing Office (GPO) when eitheror both houses of Congress are in session. It is brought by GPO to the congressional postoffices for early morning delivery to the offices of Members and committees.Each days Record c
