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Creating a Federal Advisory Committee in the Executive Branch
This report provides a brief overview on how Congress can establish federal advisory committees, and provides some considerations as to why a federal advisory committee may or may not be an appropriate mechanism for a particular policy or funding question. It presents data on the number of active committees established by Congress with special emphasis on the committees established in FY2014. This report concludes by presenting a list of the federal advisory committees currently proposed for establishment in legislation in the 114th Congress.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appointment Process: Senate Debate and Confirmation Vote
None
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appointment Process: President’s Selection of a Nominee
None
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appointment Process: Consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee
None
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Proposed Reauthorization in the 114th Congress
The report discusses the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions (CFTC) that regulates futures, most options, and swap markets. It also points out the CFTC Re authorization Process.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Miller, Rena S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations
This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Aid for Reconstruction of Houses of Worship: A Legal Analysis
This report examines the constitutional rules governing federal funding for religious buildings and analyzes the Court's previous decisions on this issue. It also analyzes more recent lower court and administrative opinions that have distinguished the Court's decisions and allowed public funds to be awarded to houses of worship.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Brown, Cynthia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Foreign Assistance to the Middle East: Historical Background, Recent Trends, and the FY2016 Request
This report is an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to the Middle East, including a brief historical review of foreign aid levels, a description of specific country programs, and an analysis of current foreign aid issues. The Middle East is perennially a major focus of interest as Congress exercises these powers.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M. & Humud, Carla E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Branch Agency Appointments: History, Processes, and Recent Actions
This report contains information on the legislative branch agency heads' appointment processes, length of tenures (if terms are set), reappointment or removal provisions (if any), salaries and benefits, and most recent appointments.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Brudnick, Ida A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Greenhouse Gas Pledges by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
This report briefly summarizes the existing commitments and pledges of selected national and regional governments to limit their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as contributions to the global effort. The negotiations cover additional topics, including adaptation to the impacts of climate change and financing to assist the efforts of low-income countries.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Leggett, Jane A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Backlog of Sexual Assault Evidence: In Brief
This report provides background on the sexual assault kit (SAKs, also referred to as "rape kits") backlog and information on federal efforts to reduce it. The backlog of SAKs has raised concerns over justice for assault victims and that additional victimizations could have been prevented had the evidence from any given kit been tested and the perpetrator apprehended in a timely manner.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Sacco, Lisa N. & James, Nathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Affirmative Action Law: A Brief History
This report provides a brief history of federal affirmative action law, including legal and political developments at the federal, state, and local levels. It describes the origins, affirmative action in public education, minority contracting, and recent developments as of 2015.
Date:
October 19, 2015
Creator:
Feder, Jody
System:
The UNT Digital Library