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Data, Social Media, and Users: Can We All Get Along?
This report examines policy issues surrounding the Cambridge Analytica data breach/misuse of Facebook and provides options for Congress to consider. While this event has started discussions on election security and social media company requirements to report advertising, this report addresses data security concerns without discussing the impacts or consequences of data use.
Date:
April 4, 2018
Creator:
Jaikaran, Chris
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Smart Grid: Status and Outlook
This report discusses the effort to build a "smart" electricity grid across the the U.S. which can be run with digital technologies that control most of the major functions of a power plant. The current state of the movement and concerns regarding cyber-security are also discussed.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Campbell, Richard J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
OMB and Treasury Disagree over Process for Issuing New Tax Rules
This report discusses the disagreement between the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Treasury Department on how to issue new tax regulations. It discusses the historical roots and nature of the disagreement and potential implications.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Carey, Maeve P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Incentives for Opportunity Zones: In Brief
This report discusses tax incentives for opportunity zones (OZ) which are low-income areas selected by state governors for revitalization efforts. This report briefly describes what census tracts are eligible to be nominated as an OZ by the "chief executive officer" (typically, the governor) of each state or territory, what types of entities can be certified as Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs), and the tax benefits of investments in QOFs.
Date:
April 5, 2018
Creator:
Lowry, Sean & Marples, Donald J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abortion and Family Planning-Related Provisions in U.S. Foreign Assistance Law and Policy
This report details legislation and policies that restrict or place requirements on U.S. funding of abortion or family planning activities abroad. The level and extent of federal funding for these activities is an ongoing and controversial issue in U.S. foreign assistance and has continued to be a point of contention during the 115th Congress.
Date:
April 5, 2018
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The President's Authority to the National Guard or the Armed Forces to Secure the Border
This report discusses the President's legal authority to send the National Guard or regular military forces to secure the U.S. border with Mexico and examines the statutes and precedent related to such uses of Presidential authority.
Date:
April 19, 2018
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
SBA Veterans Assistance Programs :An Analysis of Contemporary Issues
This report opens with an examination of the economic circumstances of veteran-owned businesses drawn from the Bureau of the Census's 2012 Survey of Business Owners (SBO). It then provides a brief overview of veterans' employment experiences. The report also describes the employment assistance programs offered by several federal agencies to assist veterans in their transition from the military to the civilian labor force. It also discusses the SBA's Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and P.L. 114-38, the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2015.
Date:
April 27, 2018
Creator:
Dilger, Robert Jay
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Frigate (FFG{X}) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and discusses potential issues for Congress regarding the Navy's FFG(X) program, a program to procure a new class of 20 guided-missile frigates (FFGs).
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Runaway and Homeless Youth: Demographics and Programs
This report discusses runaway and homeless youth, and the federal response to support this population. The report begins with an overview of the runaway and homeless youth population. It then describes the challenges in defining and counting the runaway and homeless youth population, as well as the factors that influence homelessness and leaving home. The report also provides background on the evolution of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act from the 1970s until it was last amended in 2008. It then describes the administration and funding of the Basic Center, Transitional Living, and Street Outreach programs that were created from authorizations in the act. Finally, the report discusses other federal programs that may be used to assist runaway and homeless youth.
Date:
April 26, 2018
Creator:
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Health Service Corps
This report provides an overview of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), including the program's funding, the number and types of providers the program supports, and the locations where they serve.
Date:
April 26, 2018
Creator:
Hesiler, Elayne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Murderous Schemes are not Violent Crimes?
This report discusses the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit's decision in the case of "U.S. v. McCollum" which stated that conspiracy to murder was not a violent crime for federal sentencing purposes and discusses the background of the case and the prior case law which led to the decision.
Date:
April 17, 2018
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): An Overview
This report provides an overview of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), first discussing eligibility requirements for the credit, followed by how the credit is computed and paid. The report then provides data on the growth of the EITC since it was first enacted in 1975. Finally the report concludes with data on the EITC claimed on 2015 tax returns, examining EITC claims by number of qualifying children, income level, tax filing status, and location of residence.
Date:
April 18, 2018
Creator:
Falk, Gene & Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Regulatory Reform 10 Years After the Financial Crisis: Dodd-Frank and Securities Law
This report discusses the success and challenges of securities regulation reform passed 10 years ago as a a part of the Dodd-Frank Act and new legislation in Congress that would repeal or change aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Date:
April 13, 2018
Creator:
Vanatko, Nicole
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Public Transportation Program: In Brief
This report provides a brief description of the Federal Public Transportation Program and its functions and funding.
Date:
April 30, 2018
Creator:
Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abortion at or Over 20 Weeks' Gestation: Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides answers to frequently asked questions concerning abortions that are performed in the second trimester of a woman's pregnancy because Congress and many state legislatures are considering legislation that would limit or ban abortions in midpregnancy. This report does not discuss constitutional or legal questions nor does it discusses differing state regulations regarding such abortions.
Date:
April 11, 2018
Creator:
Barry, Matthew B.
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.
Date:
April 2, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Statutory Interpretation: Theories, Tools, and Trends
This report begins by discussing the general goals of statutory interpretation, reviewing a variety of contemporary as well as historical approaches. The report then briefly describes the two primary theories of interpretation employed today, before examining the main types of tools that courts use to determine statutory meaning. The report concludes by exploring developing issues in statutory interpretation.
Date:
April 5, 2015
Creator:
Brannon, Valerie C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Salaries of Members of Congress: Congressional Votes, 1990-2018
This report provides information about congressional votes regarding their salaries from 1990-2018.
Date:
April 11, 2018
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Can Corporations be Held Liable Under the Alien Tort Statute?
This report is an update of an earlier report discussing the Supreme Court case of "Jesner v. Arab Bank" which reports the final decision that foreign corporations such as Arab Bank may not be brought as defendants in lawsuits under the Alien Tort Statute.
Date:
April 24, 2018
Creator:
Mulligan, Stephen P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mississippi Court Halts Enforcement of New Abortion Law
This report discusses a federal district court's decision to halt a new Mississippi law that banned abortions after 15 weeks unless the the life of the mother was in danger.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Shimabukuro, Jon O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
This report discusses the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the requirements that private insurers must meet to satisfy the federal flood insurance requirements. It also discusses legislation in the 115th Congress related to flood insurance.
Date:
April 16, 2018
Creator:
Webel, Baird & Horn, Diane P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Happens When Five Supreme Court Justices Can't Agree?
This report discusses the Supreme Court case of "Hughes v. United States" where all five justices agreed on the party that should win but they could not agree on why that party should win. The report discusses what justice's opinion, if any should enter future law through case law precedent, similar past cases, and the background of the "Hughes" case.
Date:
April 5, 2018
Creator:
Lewis, Kevin M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Work Authorization for H-4 Spouses of H-1B Temporary Workers: Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides answers to frequently asked questions about work authorization for H-4 visa holders (visas for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of H-1B visa holders).
Date:
April 24, 2018
Creator:
Wilson, Jill H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Coast Guard's programs for procuring 8 National Security Cutters (NSCs), 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs), and 58 Fast Response Cutters (FRCs).
Date:
April 20, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library