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Navy Shipboard Lasers for Surface, Air, and Missile Defense: Background and Issues for Congress
Report regarding potential Navy shipboard lasers for countering surface, air, and ballistic missile threats. It does not discuss the use of lasers on Navy aircraft or submarines, or the use of lasers by other military services.
Date:
October 19, 2012
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legal Issues Relating to the Disposal of Dispensed Controlled Substances
Prescription drug abuse is the second-most common form of illicit drug abuse among teenagers in the United States, trailing only marijuana use. Prescription drug abuse has become a particular concern amongst federal policymakers. This report discusses this issue, including related pieces of legislation such as the Controlled Substances Act, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, and the proper way to dispose of controlled substances.
Date:
October 19, 2010
Creator:
Yeh, Brian T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Piracy: A Legal Definition
Pirate attacks in the waters off the Horn of Africa, including those on U.S.-flagged vessels, have brought continued U.S. and international attention to the long-standing problem of piracy in the region. A recent development in one of the piracy trials in Norfolk, VA, has highlighted a potential limitation in the definition of piracy under the United States Code. This report first examines the historical development of the offense of piracy, as defined by Congress and codified in the United States Code. The focus then turns to how contemporary international agreements define piracy. Finally, the report highlights a recent federal district court ruling that the offense of piracy under 18 U.S.C. § 1651 requires a robbery at sea.
Date:
October 19, 2010
Creator:
Mason, R. Chuck
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current political state of Iran, focusing particularly on the influence of the Taliban and other militant groups and on the leadership of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. This report also discusses the U.S.-Iran relationship and U.S. efforts under the Obama Administration to provide military, reconstructive, and stabilization aid.
Date:
October 19, 2010
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress
This report presents background information and issues for Congress concerning the Navy's force structure and shipbuilding plans. The current and planned size and composition of the Navy, the rate of Navy ship procurement, and the prospective affordability of the Navy's shipbuilding plans have been oversight matters for the congressional defense committees for many years.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
This report describes the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits, which are available only to those individuals who have become unemployed as a direct result of a declared major disaster and information on how to ascertain if an individual is eligible for DUA benefits.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
Whittaker, Julie M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive
This report provides a brief overview of the history of the negotiations regarding reunification of the island of Cyprus and a description of some of the issues involved in those talks.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC), which are special contracting mechanisms that Congress permits the Department of Defense (DOD) to use for a limited number of defense acquisition programs. Compared to the standard or default approach of annual contracting, MYP and BBC have the potential for reducing weapon procurement costs by several percent.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald & Schwartz, Moshe
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress
This report describes the naming process for U.S. naval ships and various regulations regarding the process. Recent legislation related to ship names is also included.
Date:
October 19, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress
None
Date:
October 19, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NONCREATIVE DATABASE BILLS IN THE HOUSE
None
Date:
October 19, 1999
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress
None
Date:
October 19, 2011
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues
This report provides background and discussion of policy issues relating to U.S. ethanol production, especially ethanol made from corn.
Date:
October 19, 2006
Creator:
Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Botswana: The San (Bushmen) Rights Case
This report discusses the case of San people of Botswana against the government of Botswana.
Date:
October 19, 2004
Creator:
Townsend, Jeff
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Sanctions on Burma
This report provides a brief history of U.S. policy towards Burma and the development of U.S. sanctions, a topical summary of those sanctions, and an examination of additional sanctions that have been considered, but not enacted, by Congress, or that could be imposed under existing law or executive orders. The report concludes with a discussion of options for Congress.
Date:
October 19, 2012
Creator:
Martin, Michael F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Aircraft Program
None
Date:
October 19, 2011
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act: H.R. 5011, 108th Congress
This report discusses the military personnel financial services protection act: H.R. 5011, 108th The bill utilizes both Congress’ constitutional Commerce Power authority to enact insurance legislation, and the states’ traditional regulation of the insurance industry1 to create a scheme for regulating the sale of certain life insurance products to military personnel that supporters argue is fairer and more transparent than is currently the case.
Date:
October 19, 2004
Creator:
Rubin, Janice E. & Seitzinger, Michael V.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mental Health Parity: Federal and State Action and Economic Impact
None
Date:
October 19, 2007
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress
Key components of federal policies to reduce fuel consumption include the promotion of alternatives to petroleum fuels and the promotion of more efficient vehicles. This report provides an overview of current issues surrounding alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles — issues discussed in further detail in other CRS reports referred to in each section.
Date:
October 19, 2006
Creator:
Yacobucci, Brent D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
H.R. 10 (9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act) and S. 2845 (National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004): A Comparative Analysis
None
Date:
October 19, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: Legal Requirements for Federal and State Roles in Declarations of an Emergency or a Major Disaster
None
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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
Defense: FY2007 Authorization and Appropriations
This report discusses relevant congressional actions that lead to the passing of Defense budgets for FY2007.
Date:
October 19, 2006
Creator:
Daggett, Stephen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
House Committees: Categories and Rules for Committee Assignments
This report House and party rules, both of which detail procedures for committee assignments. House rules address the election and membership of committees, especially limitations on membership. The Democratic Caucus and Republican Conference rules designate categories of committees (shown below) and specify service limitations in addition to those in the House rules.
Date:
October 19, 2010
Creator:
Schneider, Judy
System:
The UNT Digital Library