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U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview
This report provides a brief overview of United States tariff policy. A tariff is a customs duty levied on imported and exported goods and services, typically used to protect domestic industries or as leverage in trade negotiations and disputes.
Date:
November 28, 2018
Creator:
Casey, Christopher A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Sanctions on Russia
This report provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. sanctions against Russia. It provides an overview of U.S. sanctions authorities and tools; describes various sanctions regimes that have been used and entities or that are available for this purpose, addressing authorities, tools, targets, and historical context; briefly discusses countersanctions by Russia; addresses the evolution of U.S. coordination with the European Union; and assesses the economic impact of sanctions on Russia at the level of the national economy and individual firms.
Date:
November 28, 2018
Creator:
Welt, Cory; Archick, Kristin; Nelson, Rebecca M. & Rennack, Dianne E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The "National Security Exception" and the World Trade Organization
This report examines the meaning of the national security exception in Article XXI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)--a provision also implicated in a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute between Russia and Ukraine; a blockade of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates; and a few other disputes.
Date:
November 28, 2018
Creator:
Murrill, Brandon J.
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. It outlines the various sanctions against Iran and their current implementation status, international efforts to bring about compliance, and their effects; it also addresses recent discussions regarding President's Trump announcement that the U.S. was decertifying the nuclear agreement and the possibility of reinstating certain sanctions.
Date:
November 28, 2018
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
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
Cloture Attempts on Nominations: Data and Historical Development Through November 20, 2013
This report discusses topics regarding cloture as a means to limit debate and overcome a possible filibuster.
Date:
September 28, 2018
Creator:
Beth, Richard S.; Greene, Michael & Rybicki, Elizabeth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade Debates: Select Disputes and Actions
This report discusses a number of significant trade disputes involving the United States over the past 100 years. It is a response to the 271 active trade disputes currently being addressed in the World Trade Organization (WTO) that involve the United States.
Date:
August 28, 2018
Creator:
Schwarzenberg, Andres B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance
This report discusses the allowance former Speakers of the House of Representatives were provided upon their departure. This allowance began in 1970 and was repealed with the passage of the legislative branch appropriations act for FY2019, P.L. 115-244.
Date:
September 28, 2018
Creator:
Egar, William T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The "Flores Settlement" and Alien Families Apprehended at the U.S. Border: Frequently Asked Questions
This report answers frequently asked legal questions pertaining to the Flores Settlement and the settlement's impact on the detention of alien families apprehended at or near the U.S. border. In particular, the report addresses (1) background of the litigation, (2) how the Settlement restricts DHS's power to keep families in detention, (3) the relationship between the Ms. L. litigation and the Settlement, (4) the executive branch's policy options under the Settlement, and (5) the extent to which either the executive branch or Congress can override or modify the terms of the Flores Settlement.
Date:
August 28, 2018
Creator:
Peck, Sarah Herman & Harrington, Ben
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Use of Computers by House Members and Their Staff for Official and Campaign Purposes: Legal and Ethical Issues
This report primarily covers the use of computers by members of the House of Representatives, and briefly compares the use of computers by Senators.
Date:
October 28, 1977
Creator:
Staenberg, Jane; Wallace, Paul; Shampansky, Jay; Perkins, Kathleen & Fiori, Patricia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970: Summary and Analysis of Provisions Affecting Committees and Committee Staff of the House of Representatives
This report describes and analyzes the innovations in committee and floor procedures of the House of Representatives and in other areas of direct and indirect interest to House committees and their staff.
Date:
December 28, 1970
Creator:
Kravitz, Walter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FireArms: Laws and Regulations in the United States, Selected References. 1966
This report is about the laws and regulations in the United States.
Date:
November 28, 1966
Creator:
Hogan, Harry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The problems of Presidential transition: A selected bibliography. 1968
This report is an attempt to bring together the major references to material written in this area.
Date:
October 28, 1968
Creator:
Dalrymple, Helen W. & Dwyer, Paul
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Statues in the United States Contributed by States to Statuary Hall
This report is a list of the statues residing in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall, and which states donated them.
Date:
February 28, 1964
Creator:
Government and General Research Division
System:
The UNT Digital Library
India: Situation Report
This report categorized into three category: (I) Political Affairs, (II) The Economy, and (III) Foreign Relations of India.
Date:
March 28, 1969
Creator:
Niksch, Larry A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Constitutional Newsman's Privilege
This report outlines the constitutional privilege of journalists to refuse questioning by a grand jury in a court of law.
Date:
December 28, 1970
Creator:
Killian, Johnny H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The federal traffic safety legislation: A selected bibliography
This report presents The federal traffic safety legislation: A selected bibliography.
Date:
April 28, 1975
Creator:
Bernevia Milton
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Citizen Enforcement of Federal Laws Through Qui Tam Actions
This report is a history of qui tam actions and citizen enforcement of these laws.
Date:
June 28, 1976
Creator:
Cohen, Henry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Programs for the Handicapped
This report provides a compilation of federal programs to serve physically and mentally handicapped persons. These include programs in vocational rehabilitation and education of the handicapped, programs for disabled veterans, programs under the Social Security Act for blind and other disabled persons, mental health programs, programs for the mentally disabled, and programs to prevent and treat handicapping conditions.
Date:
January 28, 1974
Creator:
Klebe, Edward R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Justice Kennedy Retires: Initial Considerations for Congress
This report discusses the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy from the Supreme Court. In so doing, this post provides a broad overview of key legal issues Congress (and, more specifically the Senate, through its advice and consent role) may wish to consider as it reflects on Justice Kennedy's jurisprudence and how his eventual successor might shape the future of the Court, Congress, and the nation as a whole.
Date:
June 28, 2018
Creator:
Nolan, Andrew & Garcia, Michael John
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Permitting for Pesticide Discharges into Navigable Waters: Issues and Legislation in the 115th Congress
This report discusses the pesticide general permit (PGP), which is required for discharges of biological pesticides and chemical pesticides that leave a residue in navigable waters. Possible actions from the 115th Congress are also discussed.
Date:
June 28, 2018
Creator:
Gatz, Laura & Yen, Jerry H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Deficits and U.S. Trade Policy
This report examines the components of the U.S. trade deficit in terms of the merchandise trade account and the broader current account. It also assesses the relationship between the trade deficit and U.S. free trade agreements, perceived unfair treatment in trading relationships, the trade deficit and U.S. rates of unemployment, and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. trade deficit, as well as raises issues for potential congressional consideration.
Date:
June 28, 2018
Creator:
Jackson, James K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Introduction to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
This report provides an overview of the low-income tax credit.
Date:
March 28, 2018
Creator:
Keightley, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Education-Related Regulatory Flexibilities, Waivers, and Federal Assistance in Response to Disasters and National Emergencies
This report is intended to inform Congress of existing statutory and regulatory provisions that may aid in responding to future disasters and national emergencies that may affect the provision of or access to education and highlight the actions of previous Congresses to provide additional recovery assistance. This report reflects the most recently available guidance, as of the date of publication, related to education-related disaster response and flexibilities. It will be updated should new or additional statutes be enacted or guidance be issued.
Date:
February 28, 2018
Creator:
Granovskiy, Boris & Hegji, Alexandra
System:
The UNT Digital Library