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Defense Primer: Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
This report discusses the role of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and how the position fits into the organizational structure of the Defense Department.
Date:
November 14, 2018
Creator:
Gallo, Marcy E. & Schwartz, Moshe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supersonic Passenger Flights
This report provides an overview of the development of supersonic air travel, renewed interest in supersonic passenger flights, and issues and challenges related to supersonic flights.
Date:
November 14, 2018
Creator:
Tang, Rachel Y.; Elias, Bart; Luther, Linda & Morgan, Daniel
System:
The UNT Digital Library
American War and Military Operations Casualties: Lists and Statistics
This report provides U.S. war casualty statistics compiled from various Department of Defense (DOD) sources (listed at end). The first data table lists the number of casualties among American military personnel who served in principal wars and combat operations from 1775 to the present. Subsequent tables provide more specific information by conflict about the demographics of soldiers killed or wounded in action and information such as race and ethnicity, gender, branch of service, home state, and cause of death.
Date:
September 14, 2018
Creator:
DeBruyne, Nese F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trends in Mandatory Spending: In Brief
This report describes mandatory spending, its composition and growth over time, and possible mandatory spending in coming decades, as well as relevant policy options.
Date:
September 14, 2018
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
IRS Will No Longer Require Disclosure of Certain Nonprofit Donor Information
This report will first provide background on the statute and regulations regarding tax-exempt organizations' (EOs') disclosure of contributor information. Next, the report will discuss the justifications of and reactions to the new policy, including the views of proponents and opponents of the new policy. The report will then discuss the litigation Montana has filed against the policy. Finally, the report will provide considerations for Congress.
Date:
August 14, 2018
Creator:
Carpenter, David H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strange Occurrences Highlight Insider Threat to Aviation Security
This report discusses insider threats to aviation security and how those concerns can be mitigated.
Date:
August 14, 2018
Creator:
Elias, Bart
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appointment Process: Consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee
This report discusses the role played by the Senate Judiciary Committee in the process for appointing Supreme Court Justices. Each appointment to the nine-member Court is of consequence because of the enormous judicial power that the Court exercises, separate from, and independent of, the executive and legislative branches.
Date:
August 14, 2018
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers and the TAA Reauthorization Act of 2015
After a brief discussion of the program's purpose and most recent reauthorization, this report describes TAA as reauthorized by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015 (TAARA, Title IV of P.L. 114-27).
Date:
August 14, 2018
Creator:
Collins, Benjamin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Canada-U.S. Relations
This report presents an overview of Canada's political situation, foreign and security policy, and economic and trade policy, focusing particularly on issues that may be relevant to U.S. policymakers.
Date:
June 14, 2018
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Meyer, Peter J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agriculture and Related Agencies: Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations
This report discusses the FY2018 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and recent funding trends.
Date:
March 14, 2018
Creator:
Monke, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China-U.S. Trade Issues
This report provides background and analysis of U.S.-China commercial ties, including history, trends, issues, and outlook. It will be updated as events warrant.
Date:
March 14, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Organization of American States: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the Organization of American States (OAS) which is a regional multilateral organization of all the independent countries in the western hemisphere (except Cuba) that was founded in 1948. Background on the organization, its structure, and current issues in Congress related to it are discussed.
Date:
March 14, 2018
Creator:
Meyer, Peter J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Administration's Infrastructure Program Emphasizes Nonfederal Revenue
This report discusses the Trump Administration's infrastructure plan and specifically the newly proposed Infrastructure Incentives Program. The report focuses on the potential of the program for projects submitted to the Department of Transportation (DOT), one of the agencies that would be charged with administering the program in addition to the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency. The proposal does not break out the funds that would be directed to specific agencies or types of infrastructure.
Date:
February 14, 2018
Creator:
Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
HPSCI Memorandum Sparks Debate Over FISA Application Requirements
This report discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and its authority to allow the government to undertake electronic surveillance programs of people suspected of engaging in foreign intelligence activity along with recent debate regarding the issue.
Date:
February 14, 2018
Creator:
Liu, Edward C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hunting and Fishing on Federal Lands and Waters: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report provides an overview of issues related to hunting and fishing on federal lands.
Date:
February 14, 2018
Creator:
Crafton, R. Eliot
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Potential Options for Electric Power Resiliency in the U.S. Virgin Islands
This report explores several alternative electric power system structures for meeting the electricity services and needs of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI).
Date:
February 14, 2018
Creator:
Clark, Corrie E.; Campbell, Richard J. & Austin, D. Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The $50 Billion Threshold in the Dodd-Frank Act: Key Findings
This report provides an overview key findings from the newly issued CRS Report R45036, Bank Systemic Risk Regulation: The $50 Billion Threshold in the Dodd-Frank Act. It includes some background information and a list of bills that may also affect the legislation.
Date:
December 14, 2017
Creator:
Labonte, Marc & Perkins, David W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Procurement Law and Natural Disasters
This report discusses the federal procurement laws regarding federal agencies hiring contractors for disaster recovery work and the encouragement to use local contractors for the work to help the local economy recover.
Date:
December 14, 2017
Creator:
Carpenter, David H. & Lunder, Ericka K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mixed-Oxide Fuel Fabrication Plant and Plutonium Disposition: Management and Policy Issues
This report discusses an agreement made between Russia and the U.S. to dispose of excess weapons-grade plutonium, and describes both Russian and U.S. methods and plans for disposal. The U.S. plans are discussed in more detail, with various Congressional considerations regarding funding of the program.
Date:
December 14, 2017
Creator:
Holt, Mark & Nikitin, Mary Beth D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Softwood Lumber Imports from Canada: Current Issues
This report discusses the latest softwood lumber dispute between the U.S. and Canada, known as Lumber V. This report provides background information on the dispute, summarizes the key issues leading to the tensions between the United States and Canada over softwood lumber, and examines current developments in Lumber V.
Date:
December 14, 2017
Creator:
Hoover, Katie & Fergusson, Ian F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer on TANF Financing and Federal Requirements
This report the Temporary Assistance for Needy Children (TANF) block grant. It provides an overview of TANF financing and rules for state programs, describing federal TANF grants and state funds under a "maintenance-of-effort" (MOE) requirement; how federal TANF and state MOE funds may be used to help achieve the purpose and goals of the TANF block grant; rules that apply when TANF or MOE funds are used to provide "assistance" to needy families with children; rules that apply when TANF or MOE funds are used for benefits and services other than assistance; certain accountability requirements, including requirements that states submit plans and report data to the federal government; and provisions of TANF law not directly related to grants to states, such as competitive grants for promoting healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood, and tribal TANF provisions.
Date:
December 14, 2017
Creator:
Falk, Gene
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) in the United States
This report discusses the process of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and its use in the United States. Legislation in the 115th Congress and the current state of the CCS process are discussed.
Date:
November 14, 2017
Creator:
Folger, Peter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Columbia: Background and U.S. Relations
This report analyzes the political and economic conditions in Colombia and examines major issues in U.S.-Colombian relations. Topics covered include recent Presidential administrations, economic conditions, the FARC Peace Accord, human rights concerns, the narcotics trade, and the U.S.-Colombia bilateral strategies known as Plan Colombia and Peace Colombia.
Date:
November 14, 2017
Creator:
Beittel, June S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program which provides non-reciprocal, duty-free tariff treatment to certain products imported from designated beneficiary developing countries (BDCs). This report examines, first, recent legislative developments, along with a brief history, economic rationale, and legal background leading to the establishment of the GSP. Second, the report describes U.S. GSP implementation. Third, the report briefly analyzes of the U.S. program's effectiveness and stakeholders' views, and discusses possible options for Congress in renewing the program for fiscal year 2018.
Date:
November 14, 2017
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library