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Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues
Report that discusses the energy policy in the United States, which is focused on three major goals: assuring a secure supply of energy, keeping energy costs low, and protecting the environment.
Date:
July 25, 2013
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Examination of Student Loan Interest Rate Proposals in the 113th Congress
Report that describes and analyzes student loan interest rate proposals that have been made in the 113th Congress to establish new policies for setting the interest rates that borrowers will pay on loans made through the Direct Loan program.
Date:
July 26, 2013
Creator:
Smole, David P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 113th Congress: Short Summary of Senate- Passed S. 744
Report that summarizes major immigration reform provisions of S. 744, as passed by the Senate.
Date:
July 10, 2013
Creator:
Rosenblum, Marc R. & Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Cambodia Relations: Issues for the 113th Congress
Report that starts out by describing the relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Cambodia. This includes U.S. concerns about Cambodia's human rights record and how that affects the bilateral relationship.
Date:
July 24, 2013
Creator:
Lum, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Cambodia Relations: Issues for the 113th Congress
Report that starts out by describing the relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Cambodia. This includes U.S. concerns about Cambodia's human rights record and how that affects the bilateral relationship.
Date:
July 19, 2013
Creator:
Lum, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Global Health Assistance: Background and Issues for the 113th Congress
Report that discusses the role and efficacy of U.S. foreign aid, including global health programs, the U.S. global health programs, global health funding, and global health initiative.
Date:
July 21, 2013
Creator:
Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Guest Workers: Legislative Activity in the 113th Congress
This report discusses the foreign temporary workers, also known as guest workers, that have long performed legal agricultural labor in the United States through different temporary worker programs.
Date:
July 23, 2013
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 113th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 113th Congress (2013-2014). 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:
July 14, 2014
Creator:
Manning, Jennifer E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Housing Issues in the 113th Congress
This report begins by providing an overview of the current state of housing markets (both homeownership and rental) and the mortgage market in order to provide context for the policy issues that have been active during the 113th Congress. It then provides a brief description of issues that the 113th Congress has been considering. These issues are broadly divided into two categories: issues related to homeownership and housing finance, and issues related to housing assistance for low-income households
Date:
July 8, 2014
Creator:
Jones, Katie; Carpenter, David H.; Hoskins, Sean M.; Keightley, Mark P.; McCarty, Maggie & Weiss, N. Eric
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 113th Congress
This report provides a brief overview of the existing statutory authority and implementing regulation, as well as a description of several policy issues raised in previous debates regarding chemical facility security. It also identifies policy options for congressional consideration.
Date:
July 17, 2014
Creator:
Shea, Dana A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress
This report discusses the current political conditions of Cuba as well as its relationship with the United States. In particular, the report focuses on U.S. policy regarding Cuba including various economic sanctions, human rights issues, and foreign aid appropriations.
Date:
July 31, 2014
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Membership of the 113th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 113th Congress (2013-2014). 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:
July 14, 2014
Creator:
Manning, Jennifer E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: Background and Overview
This report provides background information on the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a summary of its major provisions, and a brief discussion of the U.S. Supreme Court decision and related legislation in the 113th and 114th Congresses. Two identical bills--H.R. 3899 and S. 1945--were introduced in the 113th Congress that would have amended the VRA to add a new coverage formula, among other provisions.
Date:
July 20, 2015
Creator:
Coleman, Kevin J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trafficking in Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean
This report describes the nature and scope of the problem of human trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean, including U.S. efforts to deal with trafficking in persons in the region, as well as the successes and failures of some recent country and regional antitrafficking efforts. The report concludes by raising issues that may be helpful for the 113th Congress to consider as it continues to address human trafficking as part of its authorization, appropriations, and oversight activities.
Date:
July 29, 2015
Creator:
Ribando Seelke, Clare
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 113th Congress
None
Date:
July 15, 2014
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview
This report discusses EPA's regulatory actions on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that have been one focus of congressional interest. It also points out Emissions of other Pollutants from Power Plants.
Date:
July 15, 2013
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hunting and Fishing: Issues and Legislation in the 113th Congress
This report focuses on the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014 and address various issues of interest to sportsmen and Congress.
Date:
July 7, 2014
Creator:
Corn, Lynne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 113th Congress: Major Provisions in Senate-Passed S. 744
For several years, some Members of Congress have favored "comprehensive immigration reform", a label that commonly refers to omnibus legislation that includes increased border security and immigration enforcement, expanded employment eligibility verification, revision of nonimmigrant visas and legal permanent immigration, and legalization for some unauthorized immigrants residing in the country. This report provides a detailed discussion of major legislation related to these issues.
Date:
July 9, 2013
Creator:
Rosenblum, Marc R. & Wasem, Ruth Ellen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Executive Departments During the 113th Congress
None
Date:
July 15, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Independent and Other Agencies During the 113th Congress
None
Date:
July 16, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Policy: 113th Congress Issues
This report discusses the energy policy in the United States that focuses on three major goals: assuring a secure supply of energy, Keeping energy costs low, and protecting the environment.
Date:
July 17, 2013
Creator:
Behrens, Carl E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing a comparison of major features in regards to ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress. Topics include, accountability for student achievement, teacher quality and performance, targeted support versus block grants, etc..
Date:
July 12, 2013
Creator:
Skinner, Rebecca R.; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & Dortch, Cassandria
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the 113th Congress: S. 1009 Compared with S. 696 and Current Law
None
Date:
July 8, 2013
Creator:
Schierow, Linda-Jo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NASA: Issues for Authorization, Appropriations, and Oversight in the 113th Congress
None
Date:
July 11, 2013
Creator:
Morgan, Daniel
System:
The UNT Digital Library