This report provides an overview and analysis of FY2018 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary focus of this report is on Congressional direction and funding provided to DHS through the appropriations process, though note is also made of funding made available to DHS outside this process (e.g., user fees and trust funds). It includes an Appendix with definitions of key budget terms used throughout the suite of Congressional Research Service reports on homeland security appropriations. It also directs the reader to other reports providing context for and additional details regarding specific component appropriations and issues engaged through the FY2018 appropriations process.

This report discusses federal funding for wastewater treatment through the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (SRF) program and several other programs as well as current and future funding for the programs.

This report provides background and a policy discussion of similar legislation, S. 488, H.R. 1343 (which passed the House on April 4, 2017), and Section 406 in H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act, which passed the House on June 8, 2017. According to H.R. 1343's sponsor, Representative Randy Hultgren, the legislation is aimed at "eas[ing] the ability of companies to offer ownership to their ... employees."

This report discusses policy issues related to the extension of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012 focused on corporate regulatory relief and recent legislation in Congress known as the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act.

This report report provides a comparative analysis of how the use of the e-"Dear Colleague" system in the House of Representatives has changed between the 111th Congress (2009-2010) and the 113th Congress (2013-2014). This report provides an overview of the data and methodology used to evaluate "Dear Colleague" letter usage, discusses the characteristics and purpose of "Dear Colleague" letters, and discusses questions for Congress and observations on the use of "Dear Colleague" letters as a form of internal communications.

This report provides an overview of the The Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC's) structure and analyzes FSOC policy-related issues and legislation.

This report examines U.S. policy toward Cuba in the 115th Congress. It is divided into three major sections analyzing 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, antidrug cooperation, U.S. property claims, and U.S. fugitives from justice in Cuba. Legislative initiatives in the 115th Congress are noted throughout the report, and Appendix A lists introduced bills. Appendix B provides links to U.S. government information and reports on Cuba.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the proposed Upper San Saba River Management Plan unlawfully delegates legislative power to a private entity (RQ-0124-KP).

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1810 in Jack County as the Luther G. Prunty Memorial Highway.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the designation of State Highway 191 in Ector County as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the authority of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to offer a civil penalty in lieu of suspending a permit or license.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate recognizing the Stop the Bleed campaign.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate recalling S.B. No. 622 from the governor for clerical actions.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based solely on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to trusts.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to correct an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemployment benefit expenses for electric utilities.