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Congressional Commissions: Costs and Cost-Saving Strategies
This report discusses the congressional commissions, which are temporary advisory bodies, usually established by statute, that provide independent advice to Congress, make recommendations for changes in public policy, study or investigate a particular problem or event, or perform a specific duty.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Committees: Categories and Rules for Committee Assignments
This report outlines information about the senate Rule XXV and party conference rules that address committee assignments.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Schneider, Judy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Health Security Agenda and International Health Regulations
None
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Latin America and the Caribbean: Key Issues for the 113th Congress. December 2014
This report provides an overview of U.S. policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean during the 113th Congress, including the Obama Administration's priorities.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FY2015 Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Fact Sheet
None
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Perl, Libby; Jones, Katie & McCarty, Maggie
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
DHS Headquarters Consolidation Project: Issues for Congress
The purpose of this report is to outline the policy considerations to be evaluated in deciding whether to continue funding the consideration of the remaining DHS headquarters functions at St. Elizabeth's, and to explore some of the benefits and consequences of several possible ways forward.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Painter, William L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Helpful Hints for Filing Your Personal Financial Statement
This pamphlet describes filing requirements and filing deadlines for an persons who have served as a state office between January 1 and April 30 in any given calendar year.
Date:
June 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas Ethics Commission
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 03-14, March 2014
Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions.
Date:
March 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas. Credit Union Department.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 11-14, November 2014
Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions. Information covered includes cybersecurity, rules updates, and rule reviews.
Date:
November 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas. Credit Union Department.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Personal Financial Statement (Form PFS) Instruction Guide
Instructions to the Texas Ethics Commission Form PFS, or Personal Financial Statement.
Date:
June 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas Ethics Commission
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Developing a Large Woody Debris Budget for the Lower San Antonio River
Report on the importance of maintaining large woody debris (LWD) in river ecosystems, proposing that a budget be created to maintain LWD and woody debris jams.
Date:
March 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas Water Development Board
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 02-14, February 2014
Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions.
Date:
February 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas. Credit Union Department.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Permanent School Fund Annual Financial Report: 2014
Annual financial report of the Texas Permanent School Fund covering FY 2014.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Permanent School Fund (Texas)
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Water Code
This code covers public policy as it pertains to water use, conservation, and access.
Date:
July 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Agriculture Code Revision
Part of the state's continuing statutory revision program, contemplating revision of the the state's Agriculture Code without substantive change.
Date:
July 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas Legislative Council
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Premium Tax Credits and Federal Health Insurance Exchanges: Questions and Answers
Legal challenges that may have a substantial impact on the implementation and operation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) concern whether premium tax credits are available for millions of individuals participating in federally administered health insurance exchanges. The Supreme Court has decided to weigh in on this issue in King v. Burwell. This report provides background on provisions of ACA relevant to this issue. It then answers questions concerning the legal challenges and potential implications of the Court's decision in King.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Staman, Jennifer A.; Lunder, Erika K. & Shedd, Daniel T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. The Navy's proposed FY2015 budget requests $5,883.6 million in procurement, advance procurement (AP), and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) funding for the program. Decisions that Congress makes on procurement of Virginia-class boats could substantially affect U.S. Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Oversight Manual
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) developed the Congressional Oversight Manual over 30 years ago. Over the years, CRS has assisted many Members, committees, party leaders, and staff aides in the performance of the oversight function: the review, monitoring, and supervision of the implementation of public policy.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Dolan, Alissa M.; Halchin, Elaine; Garvey, Todd; Oleszek, Walter J. & Ginsberg, Wendy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Family-Based Immigration Policy
This report provides an examination of family-based immigration policy. In doing so, it outlines a brief history of U.S. family-based immigration policies, discusses current law governing admissions, and summarizes recommendations made by previous congressionally mandated committees charged with evaluating immigration policy. It then presents descriptive figures on legal immigrants entering the United States during the past decade and discusses the sizable queue of approved immigrant petitioners waiting for an immigrant visa. It closes by discussing selected policy issues.
Date:
November 19, 2014
Creator:
Kandel, William A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Natural Gas for Cars and Trucks: Options and Challenges
The increase in domestic supplies of natural gas has raised new interest in expanding its use in the transportation sector. This report considers issues related to wider use of natural gas as a fuel in passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Date:
November 19, 2014
Creator:
Canis, Bill; Pirog, Robert & Yacobucci, Brent D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 39, Number 51, Pages 9761-10094, December 19, 2014
A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date:
December 19, 2014
Creator:
Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Systemically Important or "Too Big to Fail" Financial Institutions
This report discusses the economic issues raised by "too big to fail" (TBTF), the historical experience with TBTF before and during the financial crisis of the 2000s, broad policy options, and policy changes made by the relevant Dodd-Frank provisions.
Date:
September 19, 2014
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA Regulations: Too Much, Too Little, or On Track?
This report provides background information on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory activity during the Obama Administration to help address these issues. It examines major or controversial regulatory actions taken by or under development at EPA since January 2009, providing details on the regulatory action itself, presenting an estimated timeline for completion of the rule (including identification of related court or statutory deadlines), and, in general, providing EPA's estimates of costs and benefits, where available. The report includes tables that show which rules remain under development, and an appendix that describes major or controversial rules that are now final.
Date:
March 19, 2014
Creator:
McCarthy, James E. & Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Reserve: Oversight and Disclosure Issues
This report provides an overview of existing Fed oversight and disclosure practices. The report also considers the potential impact of greater oversight and disclosure on the Fed's independence and its ability to achieve its macroeconomic and financial stability goals.
Date:
September 19, 2014
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library