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Government Collection of Private Information: Background and Issues Related to the USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization in Brief
This report discusses the legal background associated with the sunset of various provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and of subsequent related legislation.
Date:
May 19, 2015
Creator:
Liu, Edward C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Critical Infrastructures: Background, Policy, and Implementation
This report discusses the evolution of a national critical infrastructure policy and the institutional structures established to implement it. Critical infrastructure includes physical assets used to produce and distribute services such as electricity (including the power plants and electric grid), communications, and computers. The report highlights five issues of Congressional concern: identifying critical assets; assessing vulnerabilities and risks; allocating resources; information sharing; and regulation.
Date:
May 12, 2015
Creator:
Moteff, John D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Investment Agreements (IIAs): Frequently Asked Questions
This report answers frequently asked questions about international investment agreements (IIAs) made between the United States and other countries. Questions are categorized in three main areas: background and context; U.S. international investment agreements; and investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS).
Date:
May 5, 2015
Creator:
Weiss, Martin A.; Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias; Murrill, Brandon J. & Shedd, Daniel T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
This report discusses renewal of the peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC). The discussion in this report focuses on congressional roles in crafting and carrying out the agreement. Such agreements are subject to Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended (AEA, P.L. 95-242, 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) and commonly are called "123 agreements.
Date:
May 6, 2015
Creator:
Holt, Mark & Nikitin, Mary Beth D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Deployable Federal Assets Supporting Domestic Disaster Response Operations: Summary and Considerations for Congress
This report reviews several key concepts about federal disaster assets, and highlights possible issues Congress may consider when evaluating their authorization and appropriation.
Date:
May 13, 2015
Creator:
Brown, Jared T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Future of Internet Governance: Should the U.S. Relinquish Its Authority Over ICANN?
The report provides background information on Domain Name System and the role of the U.S. government. This report discusses the U.S. government limited authority over the Internet's domain name system, primarily through the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions contract between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Date:
May 5, 2015
Creator:
Kruger, Lennard G.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Money for Something: Music Licensing in the 21st Century
This report describes the current legal framework governing licensing and rate-setting in the music industry. It also examines the changes in technology and consumer behavior that have reshaped the industry.
Date:
May 7, 2015
Creator:
Scherer, Dana A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Foreign Policy
This report provides an overview of Iran's foreign policy, which has been a subject of numerous congressional hearings and of sanctions and other legislation for many years. The report analyzes Iranian foreign policy as a whole and by region. The regional analysis discusses those countries where Iranian policy is of U.S. concern. The report also makes reference to Iran's efforts to utilize its ties to various countries to try to mitigate the effects of U.S. sanctions.
Date:
May 5, 2015
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Obama Library Likely Headed to Chicago's South Side
This report briefly discusses the proposed construction of President Barack Obama's presidential library in the South Side of Chicago.
Date:
May 13, 2015
Creator:
Richardson, Daniel J. & Ginsberg, Wendy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Uncertainty in Financial Projections of Social Security
The financial outlook for Social Security has been the subject of much analysis and debate. This report briefly discusses a report from the Social Security Board of Trustees which contains the federal government's official financial projections for the Social Security program.
Date:
May 14, 2015
Creator:
Meyerson, Noah P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fact Sheet: Selected Highlights of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2016
This report includes a fact sheet based on the draft bill and committee report (H.Rept. 114-102) and is designed as a time-urgent product offering Members the best available information about the bill pending publication of a CRS report on the FY2016 Defense Authorization and Appropriations legislation.
Date:
May 5, 2015
Creator:
Towell, Pat
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Franking Privilege: Mass Mailings and Mass Communications in the House, 1997-2014
This report provides an analysis of House Member mass mailings (1997-2008, 2012-2014) and mass communications (2009-2014). Despite significant reductions in congressional mail postage costs over the past 25 years, critics continue to raise concerns about the franking privilege.
Date:
May 6, 2015
Creator:
Glassman, Matthew E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transportation Security: Issues for the 114th Congress
This report discusses aviation security, transit and passenger security, port and maritime security.
Date:
May 20, 2015
Creator:
Elias, Bart; Peterman, David R. & Frittelli, John
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran, Gulf Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses issues regarding Iran's political history and structure. It also takes a look at economic and defense policy responses for Congress.
Date:
May 19, 2015
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tracking Federal Funds: USAspending.gov and Other Data Sources
This report discusses USAspending.gov, which collects data on grants, loans, insurance, assistance, and contracts, and it presents various searching and downloading options to Congress and the public.
Date:
May 13, 2015
Creator:
Gerli, Merete F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Air Service Controversies: Frequently Asked Questions
This report addresses some of the most frequently asked questions related to on-going controversies related to international "open skies" agreements.
Date:
May 4, 2015
Creator:
Tang, Rachel Y.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides an in-depth overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress and refers readers to more in-depth CRS reports on specific relevant topics.
Date:
May 1, 2015
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Selected Issues in Homeland Security Policy for the 114th Congress
This report outlines an array of homeland security issues that may come before the 114th Congress. After a brief discussion of the definitions of homeland security, the homeland security budget, and the role of homeland security actors in the intelligence community, the report divides the specific issues into four broad categories: Counterterrorism and Security Management, Border Security and Trade, Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, and DHS Management Issues.
Date:
May 19, 2015
Creator:
Painter, William L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The United Kingdom Election
This report briefly outlines the United Kingdom's recent election that was held on May 7, 2015 and resulted in a decisive victory for the Conservative Party.
Date:
May 8, 2015
Creator:
Mix, Derek E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Current Debates over Exchange Rates: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report provides information on current debates over exchange rates in the global economy. It offers an overview of how exchange rates work; analyzes specific disagreements and debates; and examines existing frameworks for potentially addressing currency disputes. It also lays out some policy options available to Congress, should Members want to take action on exchange rate issues.
Date:
May 7, 2015
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
International Investment Agreements (IIAs): Frequently Asked Questions
This report answers frequently asked questions about international investment agreements (IIAs) made between the United States and other countries. Questions are categorized in three main areas: background and context; U.S. international investment agreements; and investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS).
Date:
May 15, 2015
Creator:
Weiss, Martin A.; Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias; Murrill, Brandon J. & Shedd, Daniel T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Detainers: Legal Issues
An "immigration detainer" is a document by which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) advises other law enforcement agencies of its interest in individual aliens whom these agencies are detaining. This report surveys the various authorities governing immigration detainers, including the standard detainer form (Form I-247) sent by ICE to other law enforcement agencies. The report also discusses key legal issues raised by immigration detainers.
Date:
May 7, 2015
Creator:
Manuel, Kate M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions
This report provides background information Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), and discusses U.S. trade negotiating objectives, procedures for congressional-executive notification and consultation, and expedited legislative procedures.
Date:
May 7, 2015
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Beth, Richard S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pakistan-U.S. Relations: Issues for the 114th Congress
This report discusses key U.S. interests regarding Pakistan, especially as related to counterterrorism and U.S. foreign assistance.
Date:
May 14, 2015
Creator:
Kronstadt, K. Alan
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library