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Proposals to Impose Sanctions on Russian Sovereign Debt
This report discusses sanctions the U.S. imposes against Russia. The United States imposes sanctions on hundreds of Russian individuals and entities for aggression against Ukraine, election interference, malicious cyber activity, human rights violations, weapons proliferation, and other activities. Some Members of Congress are proposing additional sanctions in response to continuing objectionable behavior by the Russian government. One proposal is to sanction new debt issued by the Russian government. If enacted, U.S. investors would be prohibited from buying or trading new Russian sovereign debt.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill: An Overview of Housepassed H.R. 6157
This report provides an overview of the appropriations and provisions of the FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, such as proposed funding cuts and increases.
Date:
July 19, 2018
Creator:
Towell, Pat
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nord Stream 2: A Geopolitical Lightning Rod
This report discusses the natural gas pipeline project, Nord Stream 2, that would allow Germany to increase the amount of natural gas it imports directly from Russia via the Baltic Sea, which has been criticized by President Trump.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
Belkin, Paul; Ratner, Michael & Welt, Cory
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Turkey's Currency Crisis
This report discusses the currency crisis in Turkey, implications for the Turkish and U.S. economies, and questions for Congress to consider.
Date:
August 30, 2018
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Department of the Navy
This report provides basic information on the Department of the Navy, which includes both the Navy and the Marine Corps. It also describes the Coast Guard's relationship to the Department.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill: An Overview of S. 3159, as Reported
This report provides an overview of the appropriations and provisions of the FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill.
Date:
July 27, 2018
Creator:
McGarry, Brendan W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Buy America and the Electric Bus Market
This report discusses a current controversy over how Buy America (which requires that federally-funded highway, public transportation, aviation, and intercity passenger rail projects use U.S.-made manufactured goods) applies to battery-powered buses. This controversy illustrates the challenges in determining whether or not a product is made in the United States.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Canis, Bill & Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF): Cartel Lite?
This report discusses the functions of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), which was founded for the purpose of maximizing the value of natural gas; developing short-, medium-, and long-term analysis and forecasting; facilitating cooperation on issues of common interest among members; promoting natural gas as a fuel; and positioning the GECF as an internationally recognized organization. It also compares the GECF with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), describes structural constraints, and outlines concerns for Congress.
Date:
August 2, 2018
Creator:
Ratner, Michael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Toward the Creation of a U.S. "Space Force"
This report discusses the possibility of a new military service branch -- the Space Force -- with the goal of asserting "American dominance in space."
Date:
August 16, 2018
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A.; Elsea, Jennifer K.; Kapp, Lawrence & McInnis, Kathleen J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Geography, Strategy, and U.S. Force Design
This report describes how world geography influences U.S. military strategy. Of particular importance to U.S. policymakers is preventing the emergence of a regional hegemony in one part of Eurasia or another.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Al Qaeda and Islamic State Affiliates in Afghanistan
This report outlines major terrorist groups affiliated and allied with Al Qaeda (AQ) and the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIS, ISIL, or by the Arabic acronym Da'esh) and the complex, often shifting relations between them and various other state and non-state actors.
Date:
August 23, 2018
Creator:
Thomas, Clayton
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Nordic Countries and U.S. Relations
This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with the five Nordic countries -- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden -- which share deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties and many political and economic similarities. Topics include foreign and security policies, policies toward Russia, and countering terrorism.
Date:
September 13, 2018
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Environmental Justice
This report explains what environmental justice means and how it is implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Date:
August 2, 2018
Creator:
Esworthy, Robert & Bearden, David M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Research Efforts in the Military
This report discusses substance abuse trends in the military, efforts by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to address the opioid crisis, and the main elements of DOD's substance abuse prevention, compliance, and disciplinary policies.
Date:
August 17, 2018
Creator:
Mendez, Bryce H. P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act: An Overview of H.R. 5515
This report discusses the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would authorize $708.1 billion in discretionary appropriations for national defense-related activities of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and other agencies. The bill (H.R. 5515) would authorize $16 billion (2.3%) more than the amount authorized by the FY2018 NDAA (P.L. 115-91) and match the amount requested by the Administration.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
McGarry, Brendan W. & Towell, Pat
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Policy and Disaster Recovery
This report discusses, in broad terms, disaster-related tax policy. Challenges associated with using the tax code to deliver federal financial assistance following natural disasters are also discussed.
Date:
September 11, 2018
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hazing in the Armed Forces
This report discusses the issue of hazing as an initiation custom in the Armed Forces. Congress has oversight of this issue under Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution; this report outlines the context of this issue and recent actions taken to counteract it to help Congress decide whether or not to address hazing in the military through oversight and legislation.
Date:
August 9, 2018
Creator:
Kamarck, Kristy N. & Kehn, Carolyn M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Maritime Fuel Regulations
This report describes new, more stringent maritime emission regulations for all ocean-going vessels, that are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2020. Implementing major industry regulatory reform can cause uncertainty and market disruption. As a result, investment plans and market supply and demand might be affected, leading to rapid price changes.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Pirog, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the U.N. General Assembly
This report discusses the appointment process for Congressional representatives to the annual U.N. General Assembly and the responsibilities of the appointees.
Date:
August 1, 2018
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa & Weed, Matthew C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intellectual Property Law: A Brief Introduction
This report provides a brief overview of each form of federal intellectual property (IP) protection, including patent law, copyright law, and trademarks.
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Hickey, Kevin J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean
This report discusses the bilateral partnership agreements the People's Republic of China (PRC) has signed with multiple countries in the Latin American and Caribbean region, including "strategic partnerships" with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. The report also discusses concerns and considerations U.S. policymakers may want to address in response to these partnerships.
Date:
September 18, 2018
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P. & Lum, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Locomotive Idling, Air Quality, and Blocked Crossings
This report discusses the risks and disruptions that occur when trains idle on the tracks and block crossings as well as possible responses to address the problem.
Date:
September 13, 2018
Creator:
Goldman, Ben
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Venezuela: Political and Economic Crisis and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the ongoing political, economic, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. responses.
Date:
October 9, 2018
Creator:
Seelke, Clare Ribando
System:
The UNT Digital Library
WTO Disciplines on U.S. Domestic Support for Agriculture
This report outlines the rules and disciplines the United States has committed to abide by as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Schnepf, Randy
System:
The UNT Digital Library