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ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress: Selected Key Issues
This report examines major features of H.R. 5 with respect to current law. It begins by discussing the approach that H.R. 5 takes toward reshaping the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in key areas. Next, the report considers the ESEA by title and part to examine how the ESEA would be reconfigured under H.R. 5, followed by an examination of proposed program authorizations included in H.R. 5.
Date:
February 23, 2015
Creator:
Skinner, Rebecca R. & Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Food Safety Issues for the 114th Congress
This report discusses pertinent issues for Congress in regards to food safety legislation.
Date:
February 13, 2015
Creator:
Johnson, Renée
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation Expensing Allowances: Current Law and Issues for the 114th Congress
This report examines the current status, legislative history, and main economic effects (including their efficacy as an economic stimulus tool) of the Section 179 and bonus depreciation allowances. It concludes with a discussion of the key policy issues facing the 114th Congress as it considers what to do with the allowances that expired at the end of 2014.
Date:
February 10, 2015
Creator:
Guenther, Gary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Roll Call Votes on the Keystone XL Pipeline
This report provides roll call vote data related to the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline that would transport oil sands crude from Canada and shale oil produced in North Dakota and Montana to a market hub in Nebraska for further delivery to Gulf Coast refineries. Voting information is listed chronologically and broken down by chamber, Congress, and type of legislation.
Date:
February 5, 2015
Creator:
Cunningham, Lynn J. & Cook, Beth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Water Resource Issues in the 114th Congress
This report discusses recent congressional activity and possible topics for the 114th Congress. It provides an overview of the federal role in water resources development, management, and protection, with a focus on projects of the two major federal water resources agencies--Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps--and related legislation.
Date:
January 23, 2015
Creator:
Cody, Betsy A.; Stern, Charles V. & Carter, Nicole T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Roll Call Votes on the Keystone XL Pipeline
This report provides roll call vote data related to the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline that would transport oil sands crude from Canada and shale oil produced in North Dakota and Montana to a market hub in Nebraska for further delivery to Gulf Coast refineries. Voting information is listed chronologically and broken down by chamber, Congress, and type of legislation.
Date:
January 22, 2015
Creator:
Cunningham, Lynn J. & Cook, Beth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 114th Congress
This report begins by providing background on the economic rationale for energy market interventions, highlighting various market failures. After identifying possible market failures in the production and consumption of energy, possible interventions are discussed. The report concludes with an analysis of the current status of energy tax policy.
Date:
January 22, 2015
Creator:
Sherlock, Molly F. & Stupak, Jeffrey M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 114th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 114th Congress (2015-2016). Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age, occupation, education, length of congressional service, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.
Date:
January 22, 2015
Creator:
Manning, Jennifer E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis
This report briefly outlines the issues involved with terrorism insurance, summarizes extension legislation, and includes a side-by-side comparison of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA; P.L. 107-297) law and the bills introduced in the 114th and 113th Congresses.
Date:
January 20, 2015
Creator:
Webel, Baird
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by- Side Analysis
This report briefly outlines the issues involved with terrorism insurance, summarizes extension legislation, and includes a side-by-side comparison of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA) and the bills introduced in the 114th and 113th Congresses.
Date:
January 7, 2015
Creator:
Webel, Baird
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: 114th Congress Issues
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Date:
January 5, 2015
Creator:
Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 114th Congress
This report covers policy issues in areas such as: U.S. trade negotiations; U.S. trade and economic relations with regions and countries; international trade institutions; tariff and nontariff barriers; worker dislocation from trade liberalization; trade remedy laws; import and export policies; international investment; economic sanctions; and trade policy functions of the federal government.
Date:
January 2, 2015
Creator:
Irace, Mary A. & Williams, Brock R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library