Information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Congressional committees are responsible for approving new legislation, revising existing legislation, funding government programs, and conducting oversight of these programs.
The Library of Congress' Congressional Research Service (CRS) presents unbiased reports on various public policy issues for members of Congress, their staff, and the American public.
Agency responsible for administering and implementing Defense Department technology security policies on international transfers of defense-related goods, services, and technologies and ensuring that U.S. defense technology interests are preserved without damage to U.S. security interests.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirms presidential appointments like Secretary of State, ambassadors to foreign countries, and considers proposed treaties.