This report discusses State programs under the Child Care and Development Fund related to Child Care.

This report provides information about the Background and Issues for Congress on Homeland Security Coast Guard Operations which serves as a service within the navy upon the declaration of war or when President directs until the president by executive orders it back to the peacetime parent department.

This report provides information on the types of problems encountered by student reservists, the scope of those problems, the remedies available to student reservists who experience difficulties related to mobilization, and an assessment of the effectiveness of these remedies. It also provides several alternative options for assisting student reservists which Congress may wish to consider.

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This report provides summaries of the federal laws and regulations particular to telemarketing, the establishment of a national do-not-call registry, and the options that are available to consumers to limit the calls that they receive from telemarketers and to report questionable telemarketing practices to local or federal authorities. The report also lists sources of additional information with addresses, phone numbers, and Internet sites (if available).

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Omnibus energy legislation (H.R. 4) that is now in conference would expand energy tax incentives significantly. The House passed the bill on August 2, 2001, and the Senate approved its version April 25, 2002. Several energy tax issues are addressed in these bills: 1) tax incentives to increase the supply of oil and gas, and the demand for coal; 2) energy tax issues relating to energy conservation and energy efficiency; 3) energy tax issues relating to alternative fuels; 4) selected issues relating to electricity restructuring; and 5) expiring energy tax provisions.

The idea of replacing our current income tax system with a “flat-rate tax” is receiving renewed congressional interest. Although referred to as “flat-rate taxes,” many of the current proposals go much further than merely adopting a flat-rate tax structure. Some involve significant income tax base broadening while others entail changing the tax base from income to consumption.

This report provides a framework for discussing preparedness standards, identifies potential elements of a comprehensive federal policy, and discusses policy approaches that Congress might take in addressing this issue. This report also includes an Appendix with brief summaries of existing standards and current activities to develop new preparedness standards.

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This report discusses the debate to permit the importation of FDA-approved drugs from less expensive foreign sources as the prices of prescription drugs has risen, considering issues such as cost, safety, policy, consumer protections, and international ramifications.

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This report presents summary information on the requests and congressional action for supplemental disaster relief funding for FY2004.

This report discusses the issues for the defense authorization conference, issue for congress, legislation and some additional readings.

This report discusses policy and legislation regarding fish and marine mammals. These animals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. Commercial and sport fishing are jointly managed by the federal government and individual states. Many laws and regulations guide the management of these resources by federal agencies.

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