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Brexit at a Pivotal Moment
This report discusses the draft withdrawal agreement in the the United Kingdom's (UK's) expected withdrawal from the European Union (EU), known as Brexit. It also summarizes issues for the U.S. Congress to consider in regard to Brexit.
Date:
November 28, 2018
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The DOD's JEDI Cloud Program
This report discusses the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD) Patrick Shanahan's memorandum calling for the accelerated adoption of a Department of Defense (DOD)-wide cloud computing system. Under the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) Cloud program, DOD seeks to "acquire a...cloud services solution that can support Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret requirements," with a focus on commercially-available services.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Peters, Heidi M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congress Considers Possible Responses to the Killing of a Saudi Journalist
This report discusses the potential responses by Congress regarding the killing of prominent Saudi Arabian journalist and former diplomatic advisor Jamal Khashoggi.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Japan Announce New Limited Trade Negotiations
This report discusses announced plans for bilateral negotiations for a trade agreement between the United States and Japan.
Date:
October 17, 2018
Creator:
Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D. & Williams, Brock R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hurricane Michael: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources
This report provides a brief overview of emergency and major disaster declarations relevant to Hurricane Michael, and selected federal resources and links to CRS products related to Stafford Act declarations, disaster response, and recovery.
Date:
October 11, 2018
Creator:
Lindsay, Bruce R.; Reese, Shawn; Brown, Jared T.; Horn, Diane P. & Painter, William L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Postelection Issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This report discusses the political structure, presidency, legislative elections of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the role of the Unites States.
Date:
October 11, 2018
Creator:
Garding, Sarah E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Global Trade Imbalances
This report discusses the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) July 2018 report on global trade imbalances that identifies countries with "excessive" current account balances and exchange rates that are "misaligned." The current account is a broad measure of a country's global economic engagement and is comprised of trade in goods, services, and official flows.
Date:
September 28, 2018
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Sudan's Civil War: Nearly 400,000 Estimated Dead
This report discusses the impact of the civil war in South Sudan, which has been ongoing since December 2013.
Date:
September 28, 2018
Creator:
Blanchard, Lauren Ploch
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Escalating Tariffs: Potential Impacts
This report examines the potential impacts of U.S. trade actions on steel and aluminium tariffs and tariffs against China.
Date:
September 24, 2018
Creator:
Williams, Brock R.; Morrison, Wayne M. & Hammond, Keigh E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Electronic Filing of Senate Campaign Finance Reports
This report discusses recent changes in campaign finance reporting requirements for Senate candidates.
Date:
September 21, 2018
Creator:
Garrett, R. Sam
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NAFTA and the Preliminary U.S.-Mexico Agreement
This report outlines the key provisions of the agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that is set to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Villarreal, M. Angeles & Fergusson, Ian F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hurricane Florence: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources
This report provides a brief overview of emergency and major disaster declarations relevant to Hurricane Florence, and selected federal resources and links to CRS products related to emergency and disaster declarations, disaster response, and recovery.
Date:
September 13, 2018
Creator:
Reese, Shawn; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Brown, Jared T.; Horn, Diane P. & Painter, William L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Confirmation Votes on U.S. Supreme Court Nominations: Overview
This report provides an overview of several issues related to final confirmation votes by the Senate on Supreme Court nominations.
Date:
September 13, 2018
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations for the Department of Energy
This report discusses the President's FY2019 budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE), funding proposed in the request, funding proposed by the conference committee, and key changes.
Date:
September 12, 2018
Creator:
Clark, Corrie E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Reinsurance, and Catastrophe Bonds
This report discusses the use of reinsurance to transfer some of the risk of an insurance policy from the primary insurer to a secondary insurer, and the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) decision to use reinsurance through the issuance of catastrophe bonds (which pay out when a particular type of disaster set out in the bond agreement occurs) by the secondary private insurers.
Date:
September 11, 2018
Creator:
Horn, Diane P. & Webel, Baird
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Records, Papers, Decisions: Kavanaugh Records and the Presidential Records Act
This report discusses the release of records pertaining to Judge Brett Kavanaugh's tenure in the George W. Bush Administration and the Office of Independent Counsel Kenneth W. Starr, which have been the subject of ongoing congressional interest since Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Date:
August 27, 2018
Creator:
Stuessy, Meghan M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Election Security: Issues in the 2018 Midterm Elections
This report discusses concerns over possible election interference that could take place during the 2018 midterm elections.
Date:
August 16, 2018
Creator:
Theohary, Catherine A. & Fischer, Eric A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Strange Occurrences Highlight Insider Threat to Aviation Security
This report discusses insider threats to aviation security and how those concerns can be mitigated.
Date:
August 14, 2018
Creator:
Elias, Bart
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations: Hitting Pause on a Trade War?
This report discusses the announcement by the United States and European Union (EU) that they are at a "new phase" in their relationship for "freer, fairer, and more reciprocal trade." The announcement came on July 25, 2018 at a challenging time for transatlantic trade relations.
Date:
August 9, 2018
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Categorical Exclusions, Metroplexes, and Aircraft Noise Complaints
This report discusses changes made by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to airspace and flight procedures to take advantage of new technologies deployed under NextGen, a comprehensive air traffic modernization initiative. In some neighborhoods, however, FAA's changes have increased overflights, triggering complaints about aircraft noise; some affected residents are seeking remedies from the agency, the courts, and Congress.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Elias, Bart
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Impose Sanctions on Russian Sovereign Debt
This report discusses proposals to impose sanctions on Russian sovereign debt. The U.S. already imposes sanctions on Russia for aggression against Ukraine, election interference, malicious cyber activity, human rights violations, weapons proliferation, and other activities. The sovereign debt sanction would prohibit U.S. investors from buying or trading new Russian sovereign debt.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cambodian Election
This report discusses the Cambodian National Assembly election, which was held on July 29, 2018 and U.S. policy responses. Critics viewed the election, in which the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) likely won all 125 parliamentary seats, as neither free nor fair and the victory as "hollow" given that the CPP banned the largest opposition party in 2017.
Date:
August 1, 2018
Creator:
Lum, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Escalating Tariffs: Timeline and Potential Impact
This report provides a timeline of key events related to U.S. trade actions on steel and aluminium tariffs and tariffs against China.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
Williams, Brock R.; Hammond, Keigh H. & Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
This report evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, particularly in the context of major floods, and also discusses the current financial situation of the NFIP.
Date:
July 31, 2018
Creator:
Horn, Diane P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library