The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a nonpartisan legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress that provides policy research and analysis to members of Congress and their staff, including cybersecurity and technology policy.
Overview
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a nonpartisan legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress that provides policy research and analysis to members of Congress and their staff, including cybersecurity and technology policy. It supports lawmakers with objective briefings and reports on complex issues; the recent targeted cyber activity against congressional communications underscores the importance of protecting CRS-related information and workflows.
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