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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): Background and Funding
This report begins by describing the population using emergency food assistance. It goes on to discuss the the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) program, including its administration at the federal, state, and local levels, eligibility rules, and funding structure. The report concludes by summarizing TEFAP's role in disaster response and recent reauthorization efforts.
Date:
November 19, 2018
Creator:
Billings, Kara Clifford
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for Congress
This report examines some of the extensive history of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA), focusing primarily on its creation and most recent legislative reauthorization. This report also identifies relevant delegations of the President's DPA authorities made in Executive Order (E.O.) 13603 -- National Defense Resources Preparedness -- and provides a brief overview of issues Congress may consider in its oversight.
Date:
November 20, 2018
Creator:
Brown, Jared T. & Schwartz, Moshe
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Teacher Preparation Policies and Issues in the Higher Education Act
This report provides a description of current programs and provisions in Title II-A and identifies a number of the key issues that may be part of the debate over the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA).
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
World Trade Organization: Overview and Future Direction
This report provides background history of the World Trade Organization (WTO), its organization, and current status of negotiations. It also explores concerns regarding the WTO's future direction and key policy issues for Congress.
Date:
November 29, 2018
Creator:
Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D.; Fefer, Rachel F. & Fergusson, Ian F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process
This report provides an overview of the defense appropriations process. The congressional appropriations process includes various rules and practices that Congress has adopted to distinguish appropriations measures and facilitate their consideration.
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Saturno, James V. & McGarry, Brendan W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The DOD's JEDI Cloud Program
This report discusses the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD) Patrick Shanahan's memorandum calling for the accelerated adoption of a Department of Defense (DOD)-wide cloud computing system. Under the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) Cloud program, DOD seeks to "acquire a...cloud services solution that can support Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret requirements," with a focus on commercially-available services.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Peters, Heidi M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Naval Forces
This report provides an overview of the United States Naval Forces, which includes the Navy and Marine Corps.
Date:
November 8, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
District Court Temporarily Blocks Implementation of Asylum Restrictions on Unlawful Entrants at the Southern Border
This report discusses the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) barring the Trump Administration from implementing new asylum restrictions. The asylum restrictions were prompted by reports of a "migrant caravan" traveling through Mexico to the southern border of the United States.
Date:
November 27, 2018
Creator:
Smith, Hillel R. & Harrington, Ben
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Infrastructure Investment and the Federal Government
This report discusses federal infrastructure investment. The condition and performance of infrastructure are generally thought to be important for the nation's health, welfare, and economy.
Date:
November 19, 2018
Creator:
Mallett, William J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supersonic Passenger Flights
This report provides an overview of the development of supersonic air travel, renewed interest in supersonic passenger flights, and issues and challenges related to supersonic flights.
Date:
November 14, 2018
Creator:
Tang, Rachel Y.; Elias, Bart; Luther, Linda & Morgan, Daniel
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview
This report provides a brief overview of United States tariff policy. A tariff is a customs duty levied on imported and exported goods and services, typically used to protect domestic industries or as leverage in trade negotiations and disputes.
Date:
November 28, 2018
Creator:
Casey, Christopher A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: United States Airpower
This report provides an overview of the airpower of the United States military. This includes the U.S. Air Force, and Army, Naval, and Marine Corps aviation.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Congress's Constitutional Authority with Regard to the Armed Forces
This report provides an overview of Congress's war powers under the U.S. Constitution.
Date:
November 13, 2018
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Legal Authorities for the Use of Military Forces
This report provides an overview of United States war powers.
Date:
November 13, 2018
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Human Rights: Multilateral Bodies & U.S. Participation
This report provides an overview of multilateral bodies regarding human rights, including the United Nations, International Criminal Court, and regional bodies.
Date:
November 23, 2018
Creator:
Weber, Michael A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Organization of U.S. Ground Forces
This report outlines the organization of the Army, the U.S. military's primary ground force, and the Marine Corps, the Navy's land-based fighting force.
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Torreon, Barbara Salazar & Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Ground Forces Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Considerations for Congress
This report discusses issues for Congress to consider regarding robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) and artificial intelligence (AI), which have the potential to change the nature of warfare. Other nations, notably peer competitors Russia and China, are aggressively pursuing RAS and AI for a variety of military uses, raising considerations about the U.S. military's response--to include lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)--that could be used against U.S. forces.
Date:
November 20, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew; Kapp, Lawrence; Elsea, Jennifer K. & Harris, Laurie A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration: "Recalcitrant" Countries and the Use of Visa Sanctions to Encourage Cooperation with Alien Removals
This report discusses the use of visa sanctions by the Trump Administration, past uses of visa sanctions, and alternatives to visa sanctions to encourage countries to comply with repatriation of their citizens.
Date:
November 15, 2018
Creator:
Wilson, Jill H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Role Might the Federal Government Play in Law Enforcement Reform?
This report discuses policy options for Congress to consider in regard to law enforcement reform. Over the past few years, several high-profile police-involved shootings and alleged instances of excessive force have generated congressional interest in state and local policing.
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
James, Nathan & Harrington, Ben
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Trends in HIV/AIDS
This report discusses positive developments, challenges, and outlook of HIV/AIDS around the globe.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Tharakan, Sara M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Special Operations Forces
This report provides an overview of U.S. military Special Operations Forces (SOF), including personnel selection, command structure, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs).
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Torreon, Barbara Salazar & Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Department of the Army and Army Command Structure
This report discusses the senior leadership and operational and institutional missions of the Department of the Army (DA).
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Torreon, Barbara Salazar & Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: The United States Air Force
This report provides an overview of U.S. Air Force operations.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library