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Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: History, Impact, and Issues
This report examines debates regarding what constitutes an "unfunded federal mandate" and the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995's (UMRA) implementation. It focuses on UMRA's requirement that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issue written cost estimate statements for federal mandates in legislation, its procedures for raising points of order in the House and Senate concerning unfunded federal mandates in legislation, and its requirement that federal agencies prepare written cost estimate statements for federal mandates in rules. It also assesses UMRA's impact on federal mandates and arguments concerning UMRA's future, focusing on UMRA's definitions, exclusions, and exceptions which currently exempt many federal actions with potentially significant financial impacts on nonfederal entities.
Date:
August 29, 2013
Creator:
Dilger, Robert Jay & Beth, Richard S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues
This report provides an overview of nanotechnology, the National Nanotechnology Initiative, possible reauthorization of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-153), and appropriations issues.
Date:
August 29, 2013
Creator:
Sargent, John F., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Disaster Assistance
This report has four sections. The first describes recent developments in weather and policy. The second provides an overview of the current USDA disaster assistance programs: federal crop insurance, NAP payments, and emergency disaster loans. The third section discusses the now expired disaster programs under the 2008 farm bill, specifically Supplemental Revenue, Assistance Payments Program (SURE), and four other smaller disaster programs. The fourth section briefly reviews the potential reauthorization of disaster programs proposed in both House and Senate versions of the 2013 farm bill. An appendix reviews the recent history of emergency supplemental farm disaster assistance and USDA administrative actions.
Date:
August 29, 2013
Creator:
Shields, Dennis A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Brief Overview of Actions Taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in Its First Year
Report that looks at actions taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during its first year. The CFPB exists to implement and enforce federal consumer financial laws, ensure consumer access to financial products and services, and ensure that the markets for consumer financial services and products are fair, transparent, and competitive.
Date:
August 29, 2012
Creator:
Hoskins, Sean M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
War in Afghanistan: Campaign Progress, Political Strategy, and Issues for Congress
This report describes the current strategic context, the state of the campaign, next steps in the campaign, and what it would take to make campaign gains sustainable; and it offers questions that may be of help to Congress in providing oversight of further U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.
Date:
August 29, 2013
Creator:
Dale, Catherine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the offshore areas of the Gulf of Mexico that provide a setting for domestic and international energy production, U.S. military training and border operations, trade and commerce, fishing, tourist attractions, and recreation.
Date:
August 29, 2013
Creator:
Hagerty, Curry L. & Uzel, James C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress
Report that discusses some of the commercial and federal radio frequency spectrum policy changes required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. It also summarizes new policy directions for spectrum management under consideration in the 112th Congress, such as the encouragement of new technologies that use spectrum more efficiently.
Date:
August 29, 2012
Creator:
Moore, Linda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China-U.S. Trade Issues
This report discusses the U.S.-China economic relationship and China's rapid expansion as a global economic market, both with respect to the current global economic crisis. It also examines major U.S.-China trade issues and related legislation.
Date:
August 29, 2011
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
This report discusses Pakistan's nuclear proliferation and security issues. It discusses the steps that could enable Pakistan to undertake both quantitative and qualitative improvements to its nuclear arsenal. Whether and to what extent Pakistan's current expansion of its nuclear weapons-related facilities is a response to the 2008 U.S.-India nuclear cooperation agreement is unclear.
Date:
August 29, 2011
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K. & Nikitin, Mary Beth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians
This report describes issues related to U.S. aid provided to Palestine to support prevention/combating against terrorism, creating coexistence with Israel and self-governance, and meeting humanitarian needs. In includes introductory and historical background as well as in-depth analysis of the types of U.S. bilateral aid to Palestine, U.S. contributions to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the near East (UNRWA), and the issues involved in determining future aid.
Date:
August 29, 2011
Creator:
Zanotti, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Legal Analysis of S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act
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Date:
August 29, 2011
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Buy American Act: Requiring Government Procurements to Come from Domestic Sources
This report discusses about requiring Government Procurements to come from Domestic Sources related to The Buy American Act of 2007.
Date:
August 29, 2008
Creator:
Luckey, John R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Middle East and North Africa: Political Succession and Regime Stability
This report discusses the political future of various countries in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region. A change in the leadership in these countries could significantly affect their policies toward the United States and their willingness to cooperate with the United States in achieving the stability needed to advance U.S. interests in this important region.
Date:
August 29, 2003
Creator:
Thayer, Amy E. & Prados, Alfred B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Allocations and Subdivisions in the Congressional Budget Process
The annual budget resolution sets forth total spending and revenue levels for at least five fiscal years. The spending amounts are allocated, or “crosswalked,” to the House and Senate committees having jurisdiction over discretionary spending (the Appropriations Committees) and direct spending (the legislative committees). This report very briefly discusses the allocations and subdivisions portions of the congressional budget process.
Date:
August 29, 2003
Creator:
Heniff, Bill, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Appropriations for FY2013 in P.L. 113-6
This report summarizes actions on FY2013 appropriations for EPA and presents the FY2013 enacted levels after the application of the across-the-board rescission and reductions triggered by sequestration,as reported in EPA's Operating Plan.
Date:
August 29, 2013
Creator:
Esworthy, Robert & Bearden, David M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Great Lakes Water Withdrawals: Legal and Policy Issues. August 2006
This report describes the characteristics of the Great Lakes, the interests they support, and possible threats to lake levels.
Date:
August 29, 2006
Creator:
Vina, Stephen R. & Sheikh, Pervaze A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China-U.S. Trade Issues
None
Date:
August 29, 2007
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers: Protective Statutes
None
Date:
August 29, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues
None
Date:
August 29, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Managing Electronic Waste: An Analysis of State E-Waste Legislation
In 2005, two congressional hearings were held to explore issues associated with e-waste, and the Congressional E-Waste Working Group was formed. One goal common to both the hearings and the establishment of the working group was to explore potential national solutions to the e-waste management issue. With increased legislative activity in the states, it is anticipated that stakeholders will increase their call for federal legislation regarding e-waste management. To illustrate the issues associated with individual state action, this report discusses the key issues that have led to state action, describes common elements in state waste laws and proposals, and provides an overview of each enacted state law.
Date:
August 29, 2007
Creator:
Luther, Linda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Avian Influenza: Agricultural Issues
A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has spread throughout Asia since 2003, infecting mostly poultry but also a limited number of humans. The virus researched Europe in 2005, and the Middle East and Africa in 2006. Officials believe this strain may enter North America later in 2006 through migratory flyaways. The avian flu is highly contagious in domestic poultry, prompting strict biosecurity measures. This report details the strains of, transmission of, and control of Avian flu and also the Federal appropriations to control avian flu in poultry and economic impacts.
Date:
August 29, 2006
Creator:
Monke, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Made in China 2025 Initiative: Economic Implications for the United StatesWayne M. Morrison,
This report explains the Chinese government's "Made in China 2025" (MIC 2025) initiative, why it has generated concern among U.S. policymakers and stakeholders, and the Section 301 case against China and MIC 2025.
Date:
August 29, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Russia-Georgia Conflict in South Ossetia: Context and Implications for U.S. Interests
This report provides background information and recent developments in Russia-Georgia conflict in South Ossetia. The report discusses renewed conflict in South Ossetia, implications for Georgia and Russia, and international and U.S. responses.
Date:
August 29, 2008
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Turkey: Selected Foreign Policy Issues and U.S. Views
This report focuses on the foreign policy of Turkey, a long-time valued U.S. NATO ally, and examines the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) recalculation of the country's approach to foreign affairs and its possible effects on relations with the United States. This report surveys Turkish foreign policy issues that are of critical interest to U.S. officials and Members of Congress.
Date:
August 29, 2008
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
System:
The UNT Digital Library