LibGuides: Social Work: Policy and Legislation

U.S. Government

CDC Policies and Regulations
Linking to CDC.gov, image reuse, plain writing, privacy policy, and disclaimers.
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
CRS serves as shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. CRS experts assist at every stage of the legislative process — from the early considerations that precede bill drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities.
CRS Annual Reports
CRS is the premier source of research and analysis for the first branch of government. CRS reports provide Congress with both anticipatory and on-demand research and analysis to support their legislative, oversight, and representational duties.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO performs audits and evaluations of programs and activities.
GAO Reports & Testimonies
GAO’s reports and testimonies give Congress, federal agencies, and the public timely, fact-based, non-partisan information that can improve government operations and save taxpayers billions of dollars.
U.S. Congressional Budget Office
CBO produces independent analyses of budgetary and economic issues to support the Congressional budget process.
CBO Budget and Economic Data
CBO regularly publishes data to accompany some of its key reports.

California Research Bureau Reports
Provides nonpartisan research to the Governor and the Legislature.
California Legislative Analyst's Office
The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) provides fiscal and policy advice to the Legislature, offering its fiscal and programmatic expertise along with nonpartisan analyses of the state budget.
Little Hoover Commission
An independent state oversight agency that investigates state government operations and policy, and through reports and legislative proposals, makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to promote economy, efficiency, and improved service in state operations.
California Senate Office of Research
The Senate Office of Research (SOR) is a nonpartisan office that provides research for Senate members and committees. Its mission is to produce comprehensive and reliable research to inform effective public policy.

Public Policy Institute of California
A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to independent, objective, nonpartisan research on California's economic, social, and political issues.
State Legislation
From the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems.
APHA Policy Statement
The American Public Health Association.
National Conference of State Legislatures
A bipartisan organization serving the lawmakers of the 50 states.
Think Tanks and Policy Institutes

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Provides in-depth reports on controversial issues. Topics include social issues, environment, science, crime, education, and more.

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world.
NASW - California Chapter
UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies
Focus on American and California governance, politics, and policy.
Growth & Justice
Growth & Justice is a progressive think tank committed to making Minnesota's economy simultaneously more prosperous and fair.