Congressional Staff: CRS Products (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Oct. 12, 2022 |
| Report Number |
R44688 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
R. Eric Petersen Specialist in American National Government |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
The manner in which staff are integrated and utilized within an organization may reflect the
missions and priorities of that organization. In Congress, staff work for Members of
Congress in personal, committee, and leadership offices, and are involved with every facet
of congressional activity. Activities might include supporting a Member’s representational,
legislative, leadership, or administrative responsibilities as they arise in those settings.
House and Senate staff activities may be of particular interest as one Congress comes to a close,
and another Congress integrates new Members and staff in support of addressing its constitutional
and representational responsibilities. Interest in staff issues may also arise when considering
committee funding or appropriations for the legislative branch.
CRS has several products about congressional staff, listed below, that provide information about
staff roles and data over time about the number of staff, pay levels, and time in specific positions
in Member office and committee settings. Please contact the authors of the individual reports for
additional information.
