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Defense Primer: The United States Air Force
This report provides an overview of U.S. Air Force operations.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: United States Airpower
This report provides an overview of the airpower of the United States military. This includes the U.S. Air Force, and Army, Naval, and Marine Corps aviation.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tribal Broadband: Status of Deployment and Federal Funding Programs
This report discusses federal funding for tribal broadband, and whether or not it is sufficient. Native American tribal areas and communities tend to lag behind other areas and segments of American society with respect to broadband and telecommunications services.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Labor Enforcement Issues in U.S. FTAs
This report discusses labor enforcement in free trade agreements (FTAs), U.S. labor disputes, and issues for Congress to consider.
Date:
September 7, 2018
Creator:
Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Appointment Process: Senate Debate and Confirmation Vote
This report provides information and analysis related to the final stage of the confirmation process for a nomination to the Supreme Court--the consideration of the nomination by the full Senate, including floor debate and the vote on whether to approve the nomination.
Date:
September 7, 2018
Creator:
McMillion, Barry J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act: An Overview of H.R. 5515
This report discusses the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would authorize $708.1 billion in discretionary appropriations for national defense-related activities of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and other agencies. The bill (H.R. 5515) would authorize $16 billion (2.3%) more than the amount authorized by the FY2018 NDAA (P.L. 115-91) and match the amount requested by the Administration.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
McGarry, Brendan W. & Towell, Pat
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran Sanctions
This report discusses U.S. sanctions against Iran and the 2016 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement which led to the lifting of sanctions based on nuclear proliferation in Iran. The bulk of the report outlines the various sanctions against Iran and their current implementation status, international efforts to bring about compliance, and their effects. Recent discussions regarding President's Trump announcement that the U.S. was decertifying the nuclear agreement and the possibility of reinstating certain sanctions are also discussed.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Military Service Records, Awards, and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources
This report provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and replacing military awards and medals as well as contact information for military history centers, websites for additional sources of research, and a bibliography of other publications, including related CRS reports.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
DeBruyne, Nese F. & Torreon, Barbara Salazar
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Columbia-class program, a program to design and build a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the Navy's current force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs. The program was previously known as the Ohio replacement program (ORP) or SSBN(X) program. The Navy has identified the Columbia-class program as the Navy's top priority program. The Navy wants to procure the first Columbia-class boat in FY2021. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests $3,005.3 million in advance procurement (AP) funding and $704.9 million in research and development funding for the program
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nord Stream 2: A Geopolitical Lightning Rod
This report discusses the natural gas pipeline project, Nord Stream 2, that would allow Germany to increase the amount of natural gas it imports directly from Russia via the Baltic Sea, which has been criticized by President Trump.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
Belkin, Paul; Ratner, Michael & Welt, Cory
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations
This report provides an overview of Serbia and its governmental structure, economy, and foreign relations with the U.S., Kosovo, Turkey, Russia, and the EU.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
Morelli, Vincent L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal
This report is intended for members and staff assisting grant seekers in districts and states and covers writing proposals for both government and private foundation grants.
Date:
June 7, 2018
Creator:
Gerli, Merete F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Covert Action and Clandestine Activities of the Intelligence Community: Selected Notification Requirements in Brief
This report discusses the requirements for notifying Congress of covert action and clandestine activities of the intelligence community and activities of the military. These requirements originated from instances in the 1970s when media disclosure of past intelligence abuses underscored reasons for Congress taking a more active role in oversight. Over time, these requirements were written into statute or became custom.
Date:
May 7, 2018
Creator:
DeVine, Michael E. & Peters, Heidi M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Banking Policy Issues in the 115th Congress
This report provides an overview of banking related issues of interest to the 115th Congress.
Date:
March 7, 2018
Creator:
Perkins, David W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: A Guide for New Members
This report provides a brief description of Congress and the executive branches' relations with the military and defense department and a brief overview of the structure, roles, and needs of the military and defense communities.
Date:
March 7, 2018
Creator:
Kapp, Lawrence
System:
The UNT Digital Library
District Court Enjoins DACA Phase-out: Explanation and Takeaways
This report is an update of a previous report regarding DACA's phase-out and discusses court injunctions preventing the the phase-out of DACA benefits for those already enrolled and a decision by a Maryland federal court which prevents the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using personal information found in DACA applications for law enforcement purposes except by permission of the court in uses needed for national security, public safety, or the public interest.
Date:
March 7, 2018
Creator:
Smith, Hillel R. & Harrington, Ben
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How Hard Should it Be to Bring a Class Action?
This report discusses the process of bringing a class action suit and the requirements plaintiffs are required to prove before one may be brought.
Date:
March 7, 2018
Creator:
Lewis, Kevin M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Latest on the SEC's Consideration of the Proposed Acquisition of Chicago Stock Exchange
This report is an update of an earlier report regarding the SEC's consideration of a rule change regarding the proposed acquisition of the Chicago Stock Exchange by a group of Chinese investors with ties to the Chinese government. The SEC disapproved the rule change due to a lack of documentation on the funding sources of some investors and the deal was called off on March 5, 2018.
Date:
March 7, 2018
Creator:
Sykes, Jay B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV): Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the development and procurement of the Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and the FY2019 budget request for the ACV program.
Date:
March 7, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Millennium Challenge Corporation
This report describes the structure, purpose, and funding of the Millennium Challenge Fund.
Date:
March 7, 2018
Creator:
Tarnoff, Curt
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment Insurance: Consequences of Changes in State Unemployment Compensation Laws
This report analyzes recent changes to state Unemployment Compensation (UC) programs. Two categories of UC state law issues are considered: changes in the duration of state UC unemployment benefits and (changes in the UC weekly benefit amount. Overall, the two types of changes to state UC laws and programs have consequences for the duration and amount of unemployment benefits. This report describes these changes and analyzes their consequences for UC, EUC08 (when it was authorized), and EB benefits. It will be updated, as needed, to reflect additional state UC changes.
Date:
March 7, 2018
Creator:
Isaacs, Katelin P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Section 201 Safeguards on Solar Products and Washing Machines
This report discusses new U.S. tariffs on solar energy related products and certain large residential washing machines which are intended to safeguard American businesses from foreign competition temporarily while they adjust production levels and methods.
Date:
February 7, 2018
Creator:
Jones, Vivian C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Army Weapons-Related Directed Energy (DE) Programs: Background and Potential Issues for Congress
This report discusses U.S. military research and development programs related to directed energy (DE) weapons which utilize electromagnetic energy rather than kinetic energy. This report examines the two most prevalent types of DE weapons: High Energy Lasers (HELs) and High Powered Microwaves (HPMs).
Date:
February 7, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Efforts to Address Seasonal Agricultural Import Competition in the NAFTA Renegotiation
This report discusses a proposal by the U.S. in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations that would allow U.S. agricultural producers of certain fruits and vegetables to more easily file an injury claim regarding imports from Mexico. It includes details regarding the proposal, Mexican produce imports statistics, and arguments for and against the proposal.
Date:
December 7, 2017
Creator:
Johnson, Renée
System:
The UNT Digital Library