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Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109th Congress
Fish and marine mammals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. Many laws and regulations guide the management of these resources by federal agencies. This report contains information on commercial and sport fisheries, aquaculture, and marine mammals and issues related to the 109th Congress.
Date:
March 16, 2006
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Extraterritorial Criminal Jurisdiction: Legislation in the 109th Congress
None
Date:
January 16, 2007
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Fair Labor Standards Act: Minimum Wage in the 109th Congress
None
Date:
June 16, 2006
Creator:
Whittaker, William G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 109th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
19 p.
Date:
November 16, 2005
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Baldwin, Pamela & Meltz, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Venue for Federal Criminal Prosecution: Proposals in the 109th Congress
None
Date:
January 16, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Negotiations During the 109th Congress
This report discusses trade issues in the 109th Congress. For over 50 years, U.S. trade officials have negotiated multilateral trade agreements to achieve lower trade barriers and rules to cover international trade. During the 108th Congress, U.S. officials negotiated and Congress approved four bilateral free-trade agreements with Australia, Chile, Morocco, and Singapore.
Date:
December 16, 2004
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Sek, Lenore M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Minimum Wage, Overtime Pay, and Child Labor: An Inventory of Proposals in the 109th Congress to Amend the Fair Labor Standards Act
This report discusses potential changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act that may occur during the 109th Congress.
Date:
June 16, 2006
Creator:
Whittaker, William G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions on Regulatory and Other Collegial Boards and Commissions, 109th Congress
None
Date:
June 16, 2009
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress
This report provides information about Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and controversies for the 109th congress.
Date:
May 16, 2006
Creator:
Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernald A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amendments: 109th Congress
None
Date:
May 16, 2005
Creator:
Relyea, Harold C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Section 8 Housing Voucher Program: Reform Proposals in the 108th and 109th Congresses
None
Date:
May 16, 2007
Creator:
McCarty, Maggie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs): Reform Legislation in the 109th Congress
None
Date:
January 16, 2007
Creator:
Jickling, Mark
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Food Safety Issues in the 109th Congress
This report provides an overview of federal food safety activities and issues of concern to Congress.
Date:
June 16, 2005
Creator:
Vogt, Donna U.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amendments: 109th Congress
This report examines efforts to amend the FOI Act, and will be updated as events warrant.
Date:
May 16, 2005
Creator:
Relyea, Harold C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: 109th Congress Proposed Refinements
Among the recommendations made by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission) in its final report was the creation of a board within the executive branch to oversee adherence to guidelines on, and the commitment to defend, civil liberties by the federal government. This report examines the realization of this recommendation with the creation of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, and efforts in the 109th Congress to refine the mandate and the mission of the board (H.R. 1310). This report will be updated as events warrant.
Date:
May 16, 2005
Creator:
Relyea, Harold C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th 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:
December 16, 2005
Creator:
Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Katrina Relief
This CRS report summarizes federal disaster assistance funding legislation in the 109th Congress and presents some information on federal expenditures and obligations for disaster recovery activities.
Date:
May 16, 2006
Creator:
Bea, Keith
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Benefits Issues in the 109th Congress
This report presents a brief overview of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs for veterans as well as some of the issues that have been or likely will be subjects of congressional attention during the 109th Congress. In particular, it outlines the veterans benefits provisions that have seen legislative action. Issues concerning the Veterans Health Administration and health care issues are discussed in a companion report, CRS Report RL32961, Veterans’ Health Care Issues in the 109th Congress, by Sidath Viranga Panangala.
Date:
January 16, 2007
Creator:
Davis, Carol D. & Scott, Christine
System:
The UNT Digital Library