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The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor
The House of Representatives follows a well established routine on the opening day of a new Congress. The proceedings include election of the Speaker, swearing in its members, election of administrative officers, and adoption of rules of procedure. Also, resolutions assigning its members to committees may be adopted. The House must take these actions at the beginning of each new Congress because it is not a continuing body. Article 1, Section 2 of Constitution sets terms for Members of the House at two years. Thus, the House ends at the conclusion of each two-year Congress and must reconstitute itself at the beginning of a new Congress. This report focuses on the floor activities of the House during its first formal session in a new Congress, and serves as a guide for participating in or watching those proceedings.
Date:
November 1, 2000
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the Senate Floor
The Senate follows a well-established routine on the opening day of a new Congress. The proceedings include swearing in new members, administrative business, and the election of the president pro tempore, the constitutionally mandated officer elected to preside over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. This report contains information on what is contained in the well-established routine.
Date:
November 1, 2000
Creator:
Amer, Mildred L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues
None
Date:
November 1, 2007
Creator:
Bamberger, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 107th Congress
This report presents the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal legislation enacted by the 107th congress
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 110th Congress
Aquaculture — the farming of fish, shellfish, and other aquatic animals and plants in a controlled environment — is expanding rapidly abroad, with more modest advances in the United States. This report discusses the federal laws and regulations that guide the management of resources in open ocean and near-shore coastal areas.
Date:
November 1, 2007
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 110th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
None
Date:
November 1, 2007
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Meltz, Robert & Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agriculture and FY2006 Budget Reconciliation
The FY2006 budget resolution (H.Con.Res. 95, H.Rept. 109-62) contains reconciliation instructions that require authorizing committees to report legislation to reduce spending on mandatory programs within each committee’s jurisdiction. The resolution instructed the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to report legislation reducing spending on USDA mandatory programs by $173 million in FY2006 and $3.0 billion over five years (FY2006-FY2010). The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have completed action on their recommendations ($3.7 billion in the House and $3.0 billion in the Senate). The two measures would reduce spending on farm commodity and conservation programs in varying ways. The House measure also eliminates funding for various rural development programs and reduces food stamp spending. The Senate extends authority for a dairy income support program, which would require an offset of its projected cost. Reconciliation floor action is expected in November.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Chite, Ralph M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dairy Policy Issues
Several dairy issues that were debated during the 108th Congress are expected to continue as issues of interest in the 109th Congress. Separate bills were introduced in the 108th Congress to extend authority for both the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program and the dairy forward pricing pilot program, and to address dairy producer concerns about the importation of milk protein concentrates.
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Chite, Ralph M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Welfare Law and Domestic Violence
The Family Violence Option (FVO) of the 1996 welfare law (P.L. 104-193) permits state programs of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to waive federal rules regarding required work, time limited benefits, and child support cooperation for victims of domestic violence.
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Cooke, Jacqueline & Burke, Vee
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 108th Congress
This report discusses one major element of the energy debate in the 108th Congress, which has been whether to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in northeastern Alaska, and if so, under what conditions, or whether to continue to prohibit development to protect the area's biological resources. The Refuge is an area rich in fauna, flora, and commercial oil potential. Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge.
Date:
November 1, 2004
Creator:
Corn, M. L.; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress
This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress
None
Date:
November 1, 2000
Creator:
Cronin, Richard P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nigeria in Political Transition
None
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Dagne, Theodore S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
None
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Dagne, Theodore S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Electronic Banking: The Post-Check 21 Payments System
This report is a brief assessment of the role of Check 21 in a payments system that is increasingly dominated by electronic payments.
Date:
November 1, 2006
Creator:
Eubanks, Walter W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Slamming: The Unauthorized Change of a Consumer's Telephone Service Provider
None
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Gilroy, Angele A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Telecommunications Discounts for Schools and Libraries: The "E-Rate" Program and Controversies
Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about the E-rate program and controversies in regards to telecommunications discounts for schools and libraries. Topics include, recent developments, scope and funding, program status, etc.
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Gilroy, Angele A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Broadband Internet Access: Background and Issues
This is one part in the series of reports that provide a background and analysis, and most recent developments regarding broadband or high-speed Internet access. The report starts out by answering questions; what is broadband and why is it important? This report also discusses broadband technologies, the status of broadband deployment and the related policy issues, as well as the legislation in congress.
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Gilroy, Angele A. & Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Salaries of Federal Officials: A Fact Sheet
None
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Gressle, Sharon S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Effects, and Process
None
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Gressle, Sharon S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Proposed U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement
On November 16, 2003, President George W. Bush formally notified Congress of his intention to negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Panama. Negotiations commenced in April 2004 and eight rounds have been held, the latest concluded in February 2005. Since then, talks have stalled but could resume by year-end 2005.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Hornbeck, J. F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Appropriations for FY2003: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, consolidated, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date:
November 1, 2002
Creator:
Irwin, Paul M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Employment-Related Issues in Bankruptcy
This report provides an overview of the status of employee wages and benefits, including retiree benefits, when an employer files in bankruptcy, and the amendments made to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act. This report examines those provisions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code which govern the priority of employee wage and benefit claims, including severance payments; procedures for a chapter 1 1 debtor to modify benefits under a collective bargaining agreement; and procedures for a chapter 11 debtor to modify retiree life and health insurance benefits. It examines the role of employees on creditor committees and procedures in bankruptcy that facilitate lawsuits that may be directed at an employer/debtor. Finally, it considers the treatment accorded some aspects of managerial compensation, such as retention bonuses.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Jeweler, Robin
System:
The UNT Digital Library