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Climate Change Legislation in the 108th Congress
Climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been an issue in the 108th Congress, as they have been over the past decade. Bills directly addressing climate change issues range from those focused primarily on climate change research (H.R. 1578 and S. 1164) to comprehensive emissions cap and trading programs for all six greenhouse gases (S. 139 and H.R. 4067). This report briefly discusses basic concepts on which these bills are based, and compares major provisions of the bills in each of the following categories: climate change research, GHG reporting and registries, and cap and trade programs.
Date:
January 6, 2005
Creator:
Yacobucci, Brent D. & Powers, Kyna
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 108th Congress
This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.
Date:
January 17, 2003
Creator:
Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gun Control Legislation in the 108th Congress
This report discusses the information related to gun control legislation. The contents include Gun-related statistics, federal regulation of firearms, possible issues in the 108th Congress
Date:
January 27, 2003
Creator:
Krouse, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: Selected Legislation from the 108th Congress
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, as passed in 1978, provided a statutory framework for the use of electronic surveillance in the context of foreign intelligence gathering. In doing so, Congress sought to strike a balance between national security interests and personal privacy rights. Subsequent legislation expanded federal laws dealing with foreign intelligence gathering to address physical searches, pen registers and trap and trace devices, and access to certain business records.
Date:
January 11, 2005
Creator:
Bazan, Elizabeth B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Act Issues in the 108th Congress
Clean air issues were discussed at length in the 107th Congress, but legislation was not enacted, leaving the same issues for possible consideration in the 108th. The most prominent air quality issues discussed in this report are; the controversy over EPA’s proposed changes to the New Source Review (NSR) requirements, Clear Skies / Multi-Pollutant Legislation, gasoline additive MTBE, Conformity of Transportation Plans and SIPs Deadlines for Achieving the Ozone Air Quality Standard.
Date:
January 28, 2003
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Water Act Issues in the 108th Congress
In this report several other Clean Water Act issues are likely to receive congressional attention, through oversight hearings and possibly in legislative proposals. Among the topics of interest is whether and how the Administration will revise the current program for restoration of pollution-impaired waters (the Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL program), in view of controversy over regulatory changes made during the Clinton Administration and continuing disagreement among states, cities, industry, and environmental advocates about program effectiveness and efficiency.
Date:
January 27, 2003
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bankruptcy Reform in the 108th Congress
On March 19, 2003, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 975, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2003. H.R. 975, as introduced, was substantially similar to the legislation (H.R. 333) approved by both the House and the Senate during the 107th Congress, but omitted the Schumer Amendment which would have prevented the discharge of liability for willful violation of protective orders and violent protests against providers of “lawful services,” including reproductive health services. As passed by the House, H.R. 975 was amended to add sections to, among other things, increase the cap on wage and employee benefit claims. The Senate did not consider H.R. 975 during the first session of the 108th Congress. This report provides an overview of selected major provisions of the legislation.
Date:
January 29, 2004
Creator:
Welborn, Angie A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade: Key Issues for the 108th Congress
None
Date:
January 3, 2003
Creator:
Kapp, Lawrence & Lum, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Protecting Noncreative Databases: H.R. 3261, 108th Congress, First Session (2003)
None
Date:
January 29, 2004
Creator:
Jeweler, Robin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transportation Issues in the 108th Congress
None
Date:
January 31, 2003
Creator:
Harrison, Glennon J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Resource Issues in the 108th Congress
None
Date:
January 9, 2003
Creator:
Cody, Betsy A. & Hughes, H. Steven
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Comparison of Tax Incentives of Domestic Manufacturing: 108th Congress
The enacted provision of this legislation (H.R. 4520), following the passage of the Senate’s version (then S. 1637) and the House bill (H.R. 4520) followed the Senate version, which allowed a deduction and would cover unincorporated firms as well as corporations. However, the proposal contained the broader definition of manufacturing in the House bill which included oil and gas extraction, utilities, construction, and electricity. This report discusses the provisions in these two versions of the subsidy as well as some of the issues surrounding alternative methods of providing a manufacturing subsidy.
Date:
January 25, 2005
Creator:
Gravelle, Jane G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Research and Development: Budgeting and Priority-Setting Issues, 108th Congress
None
Date:
January 11, 2005
Creator:
Knezo, Genevieve J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NASA Workforce Flexibilities: H.R. 1085 and S. 610, 108th Congress
This report compares H.R. 1085, as reported to the House, and S. 610, as passed by the Senate, with current law. Both bills would provide enhanced flexibilities for human resources management at NASA by creating a new Chapter 98 on NASA in Title 5 of the United States Code.
Date:
January 16, 2004
Creator:
Schwemle, Barbara L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 108th Congress
This report discusses policy and legislation regarding fish and marine mammals. These animals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. Commercial and sport fishing are jointly managed by the federal government and individual states. Many laws and regulations guide the management of these resources by federal agencies.
Date:
January 7, 2005
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
First-Term Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, 64th - 113th Congresses
This report provides summary data on the number of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives who first entered Congress between the 64th Congress (1915-1917) and the 113th Congress (2013-2014).
Date:
January 25, 2013
Creator:
Manning, Jennifer E. & Petersen, R. Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
V-Chip and TV Ratings: Monitoring Children's Access to TV Programming
This report discusses the V-Chip, created to assist parents in supervising the television viewing habits of their children, its rating system, and relevant legislation in the 108th Congress.
Date:
January 10, 2009
Creator:
Moloney Figliola, Patricia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment Benefits: Legislative Issues in the 108th Congress
This report discusses the federal-state unemployment compensation (UC) system, which pays benefits to covered workers who become involuntarily unemployed for economic reasons and meet state-established eligibility rules.
Date:
January 27, 2005
Creator:
Whittaker, Julie M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Vacancies and Special Elections: 108th Congress
None
Date:
January 12, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Wildfire Protection in the 108th Congress
None
Date:
January 14, 2005
Creator:
Gorte, Ross W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Appointments to Full-time Positions in Executive Departments During the 108th Congress, 2003-2004
None
Date:
January 8, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Taxes, Exports, and International Investment: Proposals in the 108th Congress
None
Date:
January 12, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China-U.S. Relations During the 108th Congress
This report discusses the background and overview of the China-U.S. relations, Key Issues during the 108th congress, U.S. Policy Trends and China's space program.
Date:
January 11, 2005
Creator:
Dumbaugh, Kerry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall: Concurrent Resolutions, 101st to 113th Congress
None
Date:
January 14, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library