Integrate HTML CRS reports into EveryCRSReport.com, convert legacy PDFs to HTML/Markdown, add EPUB distribution, AI tagging, and Wikipedia integration.
Problem
CRS Reports are a vital source of non-partisan policy analysis, but they have historically been less accessible to the public and not fully integrated into broader online policy discussions.
Solution
Undertake a multi-faceted project to enhance CRS Report accessibility and integration:
- EveryCRSReport.com Enhancement: Integrate the newly available HTML versions of CRS Reports (accessible via API from CRS.Congress.gov) onto EveryCRSReport.com.
- HTML Conversion of Legacy Reports: Utilize existing tools (and potentially refine them) to convert older CRS Reports (currently available primarily as PDFs) into HTML format. Investigate the committee.report tool as a potential solution. Ideally, convert to Markdown for maximum flexibility.
- Multi-Format Distribution: Generate EPUB versions of all CRS Reports (both new and converted) to make them easily readable on e-readers and mobile devices. Consider low-cost or free distribution on platforms like Amazon.com to counter vendors charging excessive prices for older reports.
- AI-Powered Tagging and Subject Identification: Employ AI techniques (e.g., natural language processing, topic modeling) to analyze the content of CRS Reports and automatically generate subject matter tags. This will improve search and discovery on EveryCRSReport.com.
- Wikipedia Integration: Explore using AI and other technologies to systematically incorporate the content and citations from CRS Reports into relevant Wikipedia pages. This will improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia articles on policy topics and provide readers with direct links to authoritative sources.