U.S. Ground Forces Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Considerations for Congress (open access)

U.S. Ground Forces Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Considerations for Congress

This report discusses issues for Congress to consider regarding robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) and artificial intelligence (AI), which have the potential to change the nature of warfare. Other nations, notably peer competitors Russia and China, are aggressively pursuing RAS and AI for a variety of military uses, raising considerations about the U.S. military's response--to include lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)--that could be used against U.S. forces.
Date: November 20, 2018
Creator: Feickert, Andrew; Kapp, Lawrence; Elsea, Jennifer K. & Harris, Laurie A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs (open access)

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs

This report gives an overview of the federal incentives that support the development and deployment of alternatives to conventional fuels and engines in transportation including tax deductions and credits for vehicle purchases and the installation of refueling systems; federal grants for conversion of older vehicles to newer technologies; mandates for the use of biofuels; and incentives for manufacturers to produce alternative fuel vehicles. It also addresses how these incentives relate to goals of reducing petroleum consumption and import dependence, improving environmental quality, expanding domestic manufacturing, and promoting agriculture and rural development.
Date: November 20, 2018
Creator: Cunningham, Lynn J.; Canis, Bill; Arostegui, Danielle A. & Yacobucci, Brent D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for Congress (open access)

The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for Congress

This report examines some of the extensive history of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA), focusing primarily on its creation and most recent legislative reauthorization. This report also identifies relevant delegations of the President's DPA authorities made in Executive Order (E.O.) 13603 -- National Defense Resources Preparedness -- and provides a brief overview of issues Congress may consider in its oversight.
Date: November 20, 2018
Creator: Brown, Jared T. & Schwartz, Moshe
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief (open access)

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief

This report discusses the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program which is made up of four agencies (FEMA, The National Science Foundation, USGS, and National Institute of Standards and Technology) which are responsible for monitoring, reporting, and studying earthquakes and increasing resiliency to earthquakes through means such as stronger infrastructure, early warning systems, and recovery plans.
Date: September 20, 2018
Creator: Folger, Peter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Grants and Loans for State and Local Emergency Communications Projects: Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

Federal Grants and Loans for State and Local Emergency Communications Projects: Frequently Asked Questions

This report provides congressional staff with information on current federal grants and loans that fund emergency communications, including information on the application process, eligible communications activities, and other resources they can provide to constituents seeking federal grant and loan funding to support emergency communications projects.
Date: September 20, 2018
Creator: Gallagher, Jill C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Calling Balls and Strikes: Ethics and Supreme Court Justices (open access)

Calling Balls and Strikes: Ethics and Supreme Court Justices

This report examines questions related to the integrity and independence of the Supreme Court, and Congress's potential role in regulating the ethics of the Supreme Court Justices. For example: What mechanisms ensure the integrity of Justices as federal officials? Are Justices subject to any rules of ethical conduct? How might such ethics rules be enforced?
Date: August 20, 2018
Creator: Brown, Cynthia
System: The UNT Digital Library
MS-13 in the United States and Federal Law Enforcement Efforts (open access)

MS-13 in the United States and Federal Law Enforcement Efforts

This report provides a brief background on the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), a violent criminal gang operating in the United States and abroad--namely Central America. It focuses on MS-13's structure and criminal activities in the U.S. and highlights law enforcement initiatives to counter the gang's illicit activities. The report also provides an overview of selected domestic policy issues Congress may examine as part of its efforts to counter MS-13.
Date: August 20, 2018
Creator: Finklea, Kristin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Invalidates Public-Sector Union Agency Fees: Considerations for Congress in the Wake of Janus (open access)

Supreme Court Invalidates Public-Sector Union Agency Fees: Considerations for Congress in the Wake of Janus

This report discusses the Supreme Court case Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31 (AFSCME). In a 5-4 decision, the Court held that "agency fee" arrangements between a union and a government employer necessarily violate the First Amendment, overruling its 1977 decision in Abood v. Detroit Board of Education.
Date: July 20, 2018
Creator: Killion, Victoria L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S Taxation of Citizens Working in Other Countries: An Economic Analysis (open access)

U.S Taxation of Citizens Working in Other Countries: An Economic Analysis

This report contains information about the impact of U.S taxes on foreign U.S workers and industries, and the cost on mainland U.S.
Date: April 20, 1978
Creator: Gravelle, Jane G. & Kiefer, Donald W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
United States Policy toward Vietnam: A Summary Review of its History (open access)

United States Policy toward Vietnam: A Summary Review of its History

This report details the Policies of the United States towards Vietnam and attempts towards providing a summary review of its history.
Date: July 20, 1972
Creator: Collier, Ellen C.; Haggard, M. T. & Niksch, Larry A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Voting Representation in Congress for the District of Columbia: Pro and Con Arguments (open access)

Voting Representation in Congress for the District of Columbia: Pro and Con Arguments

This report includes Pro and Con Arguments of Voting Representation in Congress for the District of Columbia.
Date: June 20, 1971
Creator: Dalrymple, Helen W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Desegregation in Education (open access)

Desegregation in Education

This report is about the disegregation of Education, with selected references giving its pros and cons. The report discusses issues with disegregation.
Date: July 20, 1970
Creator: Kesler, Linda S.; Kornblith, Sally J. & Miller, Helen A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Legislation Affecting the Status of Women Considered by or Pending in the 93rd Congress (open access)

Legislation Affecting the Status of Women Considered by or Pending in the 93rd Congress

This report documents the legislation removing existing benefits, social security payments, and offers women more educational opportunities. There are also other pending bills presented before Congress.
Date: September 20, 1973
Creator: Dixon, Barbara
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Strike of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee in Delano, California: Background and its Relationship to Legislative Efforts to Organize Farm Workers. (open access)

The Strike of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee in Delano, California: Background and its Relationship to Legislative Efforts to Organize Farm Workers.

This report addresses the Strike of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee in Delano, California,Background and its Relationship to Legislative Efforts to Organize Farm Workers.
Date: September 20, 1968
Creator: Guy, Kent
System: The UNT Digital Library
93rd Congress: Summary of Major Enactments Relating to Crime Control and the Administration of Criminal Justice (open access)

93rd Congress: Summary of Major Enactments Relating to Crime Control and the Administration of Criminal Justice

This report discusses the crime control act of 1973, foreign assistance act of 1973, extension of federal prisoners confinement limits and amending reorganization plan no.2 of 1973.
Date: February 20, 1975
Creator: Puls, Barbara
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Criminal Code Reform (open access)

Federal Criminal Code Reform

This report is about the Federal Criminal Code Reform
Date: April 20, 1978
Creator: Peter V Gormley
System: The UNT Digital Library
Selected Legistlation Enacted or Considerd in the First session of the 94th Congress Affecting the Spanish Speaking Population of United States. (open access)

Selected Legistlation Enacted or Considerd in the First session of the 94th Congress Affecting the Spanish Speaking Population of United States.

This report Provides Capsule summaries of the bills Resolutions and amendments in a few areas.
Date: February 20, 1976
Creator: Gerald P. Hamilton
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Proposed Postal Corporation: Summary and Arguments Pro and Con (open access)

The Proposed Postal Corporation: Summary and Arguments Pro and Con

This report addresses the proposed postal corporation. Includes recommendations by the President's Commission on Postal Organization, arguments for a Postal Corporation, and arguments against a postal organization.
Date: September 20, 1968
Creator: Keeffe, Mary Ann
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Effect of Inflation on the Low Income Consumer (open access)

The Effect of Inflation on the Low Income Consumer

This report outlines the impact of inflation on low income individuals in the United States.
Date: November 20, 1974
Creator: Useem, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Controversy Over The Price Of Gold. (open access)

The Controversy Over The Price Of Gold.

This report describe the recent agreement and several recent proposals on the treatment of gold.
Date: June 20, 1974
Creator: Reifman, Alfred
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Budget Process: A selected Bibliography. (open access)

The Federal Budget Process: A selected Bibliography.

This report has Books, pamphlets, Govt. publications and periodical articles
Date: November 20, 1969
Creator: Brite, George K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Voting Rights and the "Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1969" (H.R.4249): A Review (open access)

Voting Rights and the "Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1969" (H.R.4249): A Review

This report addresses the Voting Rights Act of 1969.
Date: January 20, 1970
Creator: Celada, Raymond J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
United States policy toward Vietnam (open access)

United States policy toward Vietnam

This report is about the United states policy regarding Vietnam
Date: February 20, 1969
Creator: Collier, Ellen C. & Haggard, H. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Social Service Regulations (open access)

Social Service Regulations

This report provides regulations on social security services.
Date: February 20, 1974
Creator: Education & Public Welfare Division
System: The UNT Digital Library