Climate Change Legislation in the 113th Congress (open access)

Climate Change Legislation in the 113th Congress

This report focuses on legislative actions--including comprehensive bills with individual climate change titles, sections, or provisions--that explicitly address climate change issues. The provisions in these bills fall into six general categories: carbon price (i.e., tax or fee) on greenhouse (GHG) emissions; other mechanisms intended to encourage mitigation of GHG emissions (e.g., sequestration of emissions); research on climate change-related issues; adaptation activities related to expected climate change impacts; support for international climate change-related activities; and action that limits or prohibits climate change-related authorities, efforts, or considerations.
Date: March 12, 2014
Creator: Ramseur, Jonathan L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Policy Towards Burma: Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

U.S. Policy Towards Burma: Issues for the 113th Congress

This report provides an overview of United States policy towards Burma. The report discusses the evolution of Obama's Burma policy, and issues for U.S. policy.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: Martin, Michael F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 113th Congress (open access)

Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 113th Congress

The Department of Homeland Security has statutory authority to regulate chemical facilities for security purposes since the 109th Congress. The 113th Congress has extended this authority through December 13, 2014. Congressional policymakers have debated the scope and details of reauthorization and continue to consider legislation establishing an authority with longer duration. This report contains information on the implementation of, policy issues, policy options, and Congressional action related to chemical facility security.
Date: December 12, 2014
Creator: Shea, Dana A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress

This report discusses about U.S. Policy and Legislative Activity. It further discusses about issues in U.S.-Cubans Relations.
Date: June 12, 2013
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress (open access)

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress

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Date: February 12, 2014
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features (open access)

ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features

Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing a comparison of major features in regards to ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress. Topics include, accountability for student achievement, teacher quality and performance, targeted support versus block grants, etc..
Date: July 12, 2013
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & Dortch, Cassandria
System: The UNT Digital Library