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Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies
This list of about 150 congressional liaison offices is intended to help congressional offices in placing telephone calls and addressing correspondence to government agencies. In each case, the information was supplied by the agency itself and is current as of the date of publication. Entries are arranged alphabetically in four sections: legislative branch; judicial branch; executive branch; and agencies, boards, and commissions.
Date:
August 14, 2009
Creator:
Crane-Hirsch, Audrey Celeste
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy: Selected Facts and Numbers
This report discusses the energy policy that has been a recurring issue for Congress since the first major crisis in the 1970s. The report offers a general view of energy consumption trends, Table 1 shows consumption by economic sector — residential, commercial, transportation, and industry — from 1950 to the present.
Date:
August 8, 2008
Creator:
Glover, Carol & Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Brief Summaries of Federal Animal Protection Statutes
This report contains brief summaries of federal animal protection statutes, listed alphabetically. It includes statutes that allow the disabled to use service animals, statutes aimed at acts of animal rights advocates (the Animal Enterprise Protection Act of 1992, and the Recreational Hunting Safety and Preservation Act of 1994), as well as other statutes concerning animal protection and conservation.
Date:
August 15, 2008
Creator:
Cohen, Henry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Stormwater Permits: Status of EPA's Regulatory Program
This report discusses the EPA's federally-mandated program for controlling stormwater discharges from industrial plants and municipalities.
Date:
August 26, 2008
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and All-Hazard Warnings
This report gives an overview of issues and legislation relating to the Emergency Alert System (EAS). It includes a discussion of the EAS administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radios, all-hazard warning technology, proposals and programs, the executive order regarding the public alert and warning system and legislation from the 109th and 110th Congresses.
Date:
August 25, 2008
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Legislation for Disaster Assistance: Summary Data
This report provides summary information on emergency supplemental appropriations enacted after major disasters since 1989. The report discusses the most recent and costly disasters occurred in the summer of 2005 when Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma made landfall in Gulf Coast states.
Date:
August 14, 2008
Creator:
Murray, Justin & Lindsay, Bruce R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Offshore Oil and Gas Development: Legal Framework
This report explains the nature of U.S. authority over offshore areas pursuant to international and domestic law. It also describes the laws, at both the state and federal levels, governing the development of offshore oil and gas and the litigation that has flowed from development under these legal regimes. Also included is an outline of the changes to the authorities regulating offshore development wrought by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and subsequent legislation and executive action as well as a discussion of recent executive action and legislative proposals to encourage further offshore exploration and production.
Date:
August 5, 2008
Creator:
Vann, Adam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: What Would Happen If the Trust Funds Ran Out?
This report looks at ways to overhaul the Social Security system due to a projected lack of system funds, which are estimated to become exhausted in 2041.
Date:
August 20, 2009
Creator:
Scott, Christine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Public Health and Medical Response to Disasters: Federal Authority and Funding
This report examines (1) the authorities and coordinating mechanisms of the President and the Secretary of HHS in providing routine assistance, and assistance pursuant to emergency or major disaster declarations and/or public health emergency determinations; (2) mechanisms to assure a coordinated federal response to public health and medical emergencies, and overlaps or gaps in agency responsibilities; and (3) existing mechanisms, potential gaps, and proposals for financing the costs of a response to public health and medical emergencies.
Date:
August 1, 2008
Creator:
Lister, Sarah A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Lands Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service (FS): Issues for the 110th Congress
The report starts out with a brief overview and analysis of Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Other issues discussed briefly include roadless areas in the National Forest System, national forest planning, national forest county payments, BLM land sales, and grazing management.
Date:
August 27, 2008
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W.; Vincent, Carol Hardy; Humphries, Marc & Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FEMA Disaster Housing and Hurricane Katrina: Overview, Analysis, and Congressional Issues
This report discusses the issues with the housing policies of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), particularly as they relate to the Post-Katrina Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-295) and the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Plan (P.L. 93-288). It includes an overview of the Stafford Act sections 403 and 408 as well as a breakdown of issues for Congress and possible Congressional approaches to address the policies.
Date:
August 8, 2008
Creator:
McCarthy, Francis X.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Food and Agricultural Imports: Safeguards and Selected Issues
This report discusses the food and agricultural imports, federal oversight responsibilities, international trade considerations, and legislative proposals. The report includes list of tables with leading suppliers of U.S. agriculture and seafood imports, and imported meat and poultry products presented for inspection.
Date:
August 14, 2008
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Animal Drug User Fee Programs
This report discusses aspects of the Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003 (ADUFA I), including funding and program performance; FDA's ADUFA II and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 (AGDUFA) proposals; congressional activity; and other relevant issues.
Date:
August 4, 2008
Creator:
Lister, Sarah A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances
The first half of this report looks at the background of U.S. travel restrictions to Cuba over the last 40 years. The second half of this report looks at several initiatives from the 111th Congress that would ease U.S. travel restrictions to Cuba.
Date:
August 10, 2009
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Pollution Control Laws: How Are They Enforced?
This report provides an overview of the statutory framework, key players, infrastructure, resources, tools, and operations associated with enforcement and compliance of the major pollution control laws and regulations administered by EPA. It also outlines the roles of federal (including regional offices) and state regulators, as well as the regulated community.
Date:
August 21, 2008
Creator:
Esworthy, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Health and Medical Preparedness and Response: Issues in the 110th Congress
This report discusses key issues in public health and medical preparedness and response.
Date:
August 1, 2008
Creator:
Lister, Sarah A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Domestic Food Assistance: The Farm Bill and Other Legislation in the 110th Congress
This report covers issues and legislative changes addressed in the farm bill, legislative changes included in the FY2008 Agriculture appropriations measure (included in the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act; P.L. 110-161), and proposed legislation that involves programs and activities that are normally not part of the farm bill (e.g., child nutrition program proposals).
Date:
August 22, 2008
Creator:
Richardson, Joe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: A Legal Analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling in Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White
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Date:
August 10, 2006
Creator:
Feder, Jody
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 110th Congress. August 2007
This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with Latin American and the Caribbean, focusing on the role of Congress and congressional concerns.
Date:
August 31, 2007
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.; Cook, Colleen W.; Hornbeck, J.F.; Olhero, Nelson; Ribando, Clare M.; Veillette, Connie et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Financial Problems: Frequently Asked Questions
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Date:
August 4, 2008
Creator:
Weiss, N. Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle R&D: FreedomCAR and the President’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative
This report discusses the organization, funding, and goals of the Freedom CAR and Fuel partnerships, and discusses legislation relevant to the partnerships.
Date:
August 13, 2004
Creator:
Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance
This report is categorized into six categories: (I) Allowances Made Available in 1959, (II) Allowances Made Available in 1970, (III) Allowances Made Available in 1974, (IV) Changes in Allowances, 1974-Present ,(V) Allowances Currently Available to Former Speakers, (VI) Restrictions on Use of Allowances by Former Speakers.
Date:
August 28, 2007
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Health Care Issues
This report covers a multitude of health issues veterans face and the actions the U.S. government takes to protect the health of veterans.
Date:
August 6, 2007
Creator:
Panangala, Sidath Viranga
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Resources for Responding to Disasters and its Role in Homeland Security
This report discusses various emergency activities undertaken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) including disaster detection, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, as well as emergency response funding and an analysis of how this could be affected by legislation.
Date:
August 18, 2005
Creator:
Morrissey, Wayne A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library