Collection
Country
States
Counties
1,567 Matching Results
Results open in a new window/tab.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and an FY2019 Budget Resolution
This report discusses the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA 2018, P.L. 115-123) and the inclusion in it of an FY2019 budget resolution. The report then discusses the differences between a traditional budge resolution and a substitute budget resolution like the one found in the BBA.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Mobility, Reconnaissance, and Firepower Programs
This report discusses the Army's Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs) and transport and reconnaissance vehicles being developed for their use. The FY2019 budget request for the program is also included.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
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
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
An Overview of Discretionary Reprieves from Removal: Deferred Action, DACA, TPS, and Others
This report provides an overview of the various deferred action immigration programs in the U.S. (DACA, TPS, etc.) and their various regulations and protections.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Harrington, Ben
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
Tort and Litigation Reform in the 115th Congress
This report discusses "tort reform" which refers to whether (and to what extent) legislatures should limit lawsuits concerning negligence, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and other similar causes of action. The report surveys several major tort and litigation reform bills pending in the 115th Congress and discusses some of the legal issues raised by each bill.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Lewis, Kevin M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions
This report discusses the Trade Promotion Authority program which allows the President to request an expedited procedure for an international trade deal that meets certain requirements. The report answers a variety of frequently asked questions regarding TPA's functions and purpose and Congressional power over it.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Davis, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel
This report provides an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to Israel. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance, and analysis of current issues.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
When the City Goes Broke: Pensions, Retirees, and Municipal Bankruptcies
This report first explains how, under current bankruptcy law, Chapter 9 (municipalities) debtors have significant freedom to modify their outstanding pension obligations through the bankruptcy process. The report then explores proposals to alter the legal principles governing the adjustment of municipal pensions in bankruptcy.
Date:
April 10, 2018
Creator:
Lewis, Kevin M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Business Investment Spending Slowdown
This report discusses the slowdown in business investment spending over the last decade and various reasons why the slowdown may have occurred.
Date:
April 9, 2018
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Residential Energy Tax Credits: Overview and Analysis
This report discusses current residential energy tax credits, options to extend or modify them, and an analysis of their effectiveness.
Date:
April 9, 2018
Creator:
Crandall-Hollick, Margot L. & Sherlock, Molly F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sexual Harassment and Title VII: Selected Legal Issues
This report discusses Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and legal interpretations regarding whether it covers sexual harassment in the workplace and if so what types of employer actions are permissible or impermissible under the law.
Date:
April 9, 2018
Creator:
Back, Christine J. & Freeman, Wilson C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commerce Department Announces Citizenship Question on 2020 Census and Lawsuits Filed
This report discusses the Commerce Department's announcement that the 2020 U.S. census will include a citizenship question and various lawsuits filed in an effort to stop the question being included.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Whitaker, L. Paige
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues
This report discusses the development and funding of conventional prompt global strike (CPGS) weapons which would allow the United States to strike targets anywhere on Earth in as little as an hour.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Woolf, Amy F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2016 (74th-114th Congresses)
This report provides an overview of the "Lame Duck" sessions of Congress since 1935 and discusses how they occur, their purpose, and various characteristics and trends of the sessions.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Hudiburg, Jane A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Money for Something: Music Licensing in the 21st Century
This report discusses music licensing laws and various copyright issues related to music licensing and royalties especially regarding areas such as digital music streaming services.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Scherer, Dana A.
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
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
Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Appropriations Act: An Overview
This report provides an overview of the appropriations and provisions of the FY2018 Defense Appropriations Act.
Date:
April 5, 2018
Creator:
McGarry, Brendan W. & Towell, Pat
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity
This report identifies the major criminal grounds that may bar an alien from being admitted into the United States or render an alien within the country removable. The report also discusses additional immigration consequences of criminal activity, including those that make an alien ineligible for certain relief from removal, including cancellation of removal, voluntary departure, withholding of removal, and asylum. The report also addresses the criminal grounds that render an alien ineligible to adjust to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, as well as those grounds barring LPRs from naturalizing as U.S. citizens. The report also discusses the scope of several general criminal categories referenced by the INA, including "crimes involving moral turpitude," "aggravated felonies," and "crimes of violence."
Date:
April 5, 2018
Creator:
Peck, Sarah Herman & Smith, Hillel R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Options to Cease Implementing the Iran Nuclear Agreement
This report discusses the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and various options for possible U.S. withdrawal if President Trump decided to try to reimpose sanctions on Iran.
Date:
April 5, 2018
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth; Kerr, Paul K. & Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
SBA's Office of Inspector General: Overview, Impact, and Relationship with Congress
This report examines the Small Business Administration(SBA), Office of the Inspector General (OIG's) statutory authorities; reporting requirements; funding ($26.9 million in FY2018, including $7 million in supplemental appropriations for overseeing SBA disaster assistance); staffing and organizational structure; and recent activities (audits, investigations, etc.). It also examines the SBA OIG's impact on monetary savings, SBA programs and operations, and legislation affecting the agency. The report concludes with observations concerning the SBA OIG's relationship with Congress.
Date:
April 5, 2018
Creator:
Dilger, Robert Jay
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