“…Furthermore, recent work has noted that CRS maintains a precarious relationship with the U.S. Congress due to fear of “political retribution” (Kosar, 2020, p. 139), which has resulted in ongoing internal debate around whether the organization should maintain “objectivity” versus “neutrality” in its reports and materials (Aftergood, 2006; Kosar, 2020). Despite these challenges, CRS has been recognized in research examining U.S. federal policymaking as a key actor supporting members of Congress throughout the stages of the policy process (Dreyfus, 1976; Fagan & McGee, 2020; Gude, 1985; Kosar, 2020; Rothstein, 1990; Weiss, 1989; Wolanin, 1976).…”