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Welcome to the Office of Technology Assessment

The Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) was established by Congress in 1972 to provide congressional committees with analyses of emerging, difficult, and often highly technical issues. Services include major assessment reports, background papers, briefings, and testimony. OTA explores complex issues involving science and technology, helps Congress identify policy options, and provides foresight about new developments that could have important implications for future federal policy. OTA does not advocate particular policies or actions, but points out their pros and cons, sorts out the facts, and provides options.

OTA's Online Resources

About OTA: Process, organization, and enabling law
OTA Publications: Catalog of publications and how to get them
Ongoing Studies: Ongoing studies, listed by program
OTA Programs & Staff: How to contact OTA Programs and staff
Electronic Access: Methods of accessing OTA electronically
Congressional Resources: Other online congressional resources

Updated: 1/12/95
Questions or comments: netsupport@ota.gov