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The Social Science Information Service (SSIS), sponsored by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, provides current social science information on provisions of emerging legislation to members of Congress. Its mode of operation is described. It is not a lobby, even though the bills of potential interest are brought to the director's attention by the Congressional liaison. A brief history of the SSIS is presented; comments & research findings brought to Congressional committees have involved problems of aging, nutrition, national health insurance, work satisfaction, juvenile delinquency, family & child services, coercive therapy, & runaway youth. The most recent activity has been the location of information on noneconomic effects of unemployment. The latest annual report includes material on the rights of children, aging, newsletter appeals, juvenile delinquency & runaway youth. Proposed activities include presentations on crime, energy, welfare reform, health care, & aging. SSIS hopes to develop relations with Congressional staff members to provide consultants to bring social science information to bear on the drafting of legislation & the proposal of new legislation. SSIS also plans to make further contacts with social science professional organizations to promote cooperation in locating relevant research. Modified Author Summary.