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Finding Congressional Documents on the Open Web

This guide helps you find congressional documents on the open web for free, even if you do not have access to paid databases like Proquest Congressional, HeinOnline, Westlaw, or Lexis.

Hearings

"A hearing is a meeting or session of a Senate, House, joint, or special committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to obtain information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate/oversee the activities of a government department or the implementation of a Federal law. In addition, hearings may also be purely exploratory in nature, providing testimony and data about topics of current interest. Most congressional hearings are published two months to two years after they are held." - FDSYS.gov