Committee prints are research reports produced for committee members to assist them in the consideration of legislation and other issues of national concern. They frequently provide important statistical and historical information.
Common types of committee prints include:- Draft reports and bills
- Directories
- Statistical materials
- Investigative reports
- Historical reports
- Situational studies
- Confidential staff reports
- Hearings
- Legislative analyses
(Source: GPO Access)
Committee prints are produced by committee staff, the Congressional Research Service, and other individuals and organizations. They are typically considered to be internal committee publications and often are not distributed to the public.