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Cuba: U.S. Policy in the 115th Congress
This report examines U.S. policy toward Cuba in the 115th Congress in three sections: Cuba's political and economic environment; U.S. policy toward Cuba; and selected issues in U.S.-Cuban relations, including restrictions on travel and trade, funding for democracy and human rights projects in Cuba and for U.S. government-sponsored radio and television broadcasting, migration, anti-drug cooperation, U.S. property claims, and U.S. fugitives from justice in Cuba.
Date:
October 31, 2018
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Export Control System and the Export Control Reform Initiative
This report discusses the U.S. export control system for defense-related exports. It examines the current split administration of the various parts of the system and outlines the proposals to unify and streamline the system.
Date:
October 30, 2018
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Kerr, Paul K.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Deeming Resolutions: Budget Enforcement in the Absence of a Budget Resolution
This report discusses deeming resolutions, which are used by Congress as a substitute when budget resolution bills are not passed. It provides historical notes about how frequently deeming resolutions have been used and how they have varied, and also alternate options for budgetary enforcement.
Date:
October 29, 2018
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Selected Issues
This report begins with a brief legislative and regulatory history of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, with a brief description of how the program works. It also describes several selected program issues that have received recent congressional and stakeholder attention, issues identified in reviews of the program, and issues that have been raised by researchers, analysts, and other entities outside of the government.
Date:
October 29, 2018
Creator:
Hegji, Alexandra
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Russian Compliance with the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Background and Issues for Congress
This report describes the current status of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty between Russia and the United States and highlights issues that Congress may address regarding compliance concerns with Russia. It provides a historical overview; outlines the provisions of the INF Treaty (highlighting those central to the discussion about Russia's current activities); reviews the publicly-available information about the potential Russian violation and Russia's possible motivations; and summarizes Russia's concerns with U.S. compliance. The report concludes with a discussion of options that the United States might pursue and options if Russia deploys new INF-range missiles.
Date:
October 29, 2018
Creator:
Woolf, Amy F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses Special Operations Forces (SOF), which play a significant role in U.S. military operations and, in recent years, have been given greater responsibility for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations.
Date:
October 29, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Coast Guard's programs for procuring 8 National Security Cutters (NSCs), 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs), and 58 Fast Response Cutters (FRCs). The Coast Guard's proposed FY2019 budget requests a total of $705 million in acquisition funding for the NSC, OPC, and FRC programs.
Date:
October 26, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Coast Guard's program for acquiring new polar icebreakers -- previously known as the polar icebreaker (PIB) program and now called the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program. The proposed FY2019 budget requests $750 million in acquisition funding for the program. The issue for Congress is whether to approve, reject, or modify the Administration's FY2019 acquisition funding request for the PSC program, and, more generally, whether to approve, reject, or modify the Coast Guard's overall plan for procuring new polar icebreakers.
Date:
October 26, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2019 Appropriations: Independent Agencies and General Provisions
This report provides an overview of funding under the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill including a breakdown of more than two dozen individual independent agencies, general government-wide provisions, and sanctions on Cuba.
Date:
October 26, 2018
Creator:
Webel, Baird; Christensen, Michelle D.; Dilger, Robert Jay; Moloney Figliola, Patricia; Garrett, R. Sam; Gnanarajah, Raj et al.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Morocco: Background and U.S. Relations
This report outlines the politics, economy, terrorism issues, and foreign relations of Morocco.
Date:
October 26, 2018
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which is carried out by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Navy, and gives Navy Aegis cruisers and destroyers a capability for conducting BMD operations. The issue for Congress is whether to approve, reject, or modify Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition strategies and proposed funding levels for the Aegis BMD program.
Date:
October 26, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: Raising or Eliminating the Taxable Earnings Base
This report discusses the Social Security taxes that are levied on covered earnings up to a maximum level (base) set each year. It includes information about how the base has been determined demographically and how it has changed over time, as well as possible future implications and impacts of either raising or eliminating the base, with arguments for and against.
Date:
October 26, 2018
Creator:
Zhe, Li.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Role in the World: Background and Issues for Congress
This report presents background information and issues for Congress on the overarching U.S. foreign policy issue of the U.S. role in the world. Certain statements and actions from the Trump Administration have led to uncertainty about the Administration's intentions regarding the future U.S. role, and have intensified an ongoing debate among foreign policy specialists, strategists, policymakers, and the public about what that role should be.
Date:
October 26, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald & Moodie, Michael
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Asylum and Related Protections for Aliens Who Fear Gang and Domestic Violence
This report examines asylum claims with specific focus on gang and domestic violence. It provides background on the topic and also outlines the U.S. Attorney General's decision in "Matter of A-B-," as well as recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in light of that ruling.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
Smith, Hillel R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background on issues affecting the Arctic region on a large number of topics including research, policy, and governance of the region. It also outlines specific issues for Congressional consideration such as transportation, pollution, affects on people and animals, and geopolitical concerns.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald; Comay, Laura B.; Folger, Peter; Frittelli, John; Humphries, Marc; Leggett, Jane A. et al.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Popular Vote (NPV) Initiative: Direct Election of the President by Interstate Compact
This report monitors the National Popular Vote's (NPV) progress in the states. It includes sections that provide brief background on the electoral college, history of the National Popular Vote concept, more detail on the NPV initiative, pros and cons for the NPV, legal issues, and concluding observations.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H. & Nolan, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Protection of Executive Branch Officials
This report discusses the possibility of protective details for executive branch officials, in response to recent attempted bombing attacks on current and former government officials.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
Reese, Shawn & Nagel, Jared C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Secret Service Protection of Persons and Facilities
This report discusses the history of U.S. Secret Service (USSS), specific protection activities, and USSS protection issues.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
Reese, Shawn
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current political and economic landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relationship with the U.S. The UAE has been a significant U.S. partner in Gulf security for more than two decades, and the alliance has deepened further in recent years in order to address multiple regional threats.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Legal Obligations do Internet Companies Have to Prevent and Respond to a Data Breach?
This report discusses obligations of Internet companies under both federal and state law. It also discusses several factors Congress might consider when weighing future legislation.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
Linebaugh, Chris D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Honduras: Background and U.S. Relations
This report analyzes political, economic, and security conditions in Honduras. It also examines issues in U.S.-Honduran relations that have been of particular interest to Congress, including foreign assistance, migration, security cooperation, human rights, and trade and investment.
Date:
October 24, 2018
Creator:
Meyer, Peter J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran and Israel: Tension Over Syria
This report discusses the tensions between Iran and Israel, which have been exacerbated since 2011 by Iranian military operations in support of the Syrian government.
Date:
October 24, 2018
Creator:
Humud, Carla E.; Katzman, Kenneth & Zanotti, Jim
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Shift in the International Security Environment: Potential Implications for Defense--Issues for Congress
This report focuses on defense-related issues in the international security environment. It provides extensive background on previous environment, observations of the shift in the environment, how Congress responded in the past, and emerging implications for defense. The report also summarizes relevant issues for Congress.
Date:
October 24, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-India Trade Relations
This report discusses trade relations between the United States and India. Many observers believe bilateral commercial ties could be more extensive if trade and investment barriers were addressed.
Date:
October 24, 2018
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias & Kronstadt, K. Alan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library