Cuba: U.S. Policy in the 115th Congress (open access)

Cuba: U.S. Policy in the 115th Congress

This report discusses the relations between U.S. and Cuba after President Raúl Castro succeeded his long-ruling brother Fidel Castro in 2006.
Date: June 29, 2017
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (open access)

Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program

This report discuses the National Flood Insurance Program and private flood insurance which meets federal guidelines in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). Related legislation in the 115th Congress and options for privatizing flood insurance are also discussed.
Date: June 2, 2017
Creator: Webel, Baird & Horn, Diane P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reauthorization of the Perkins Act in the 115th Congress: Comparison of Current Law and H.R. 2353 (open access)

Reauthorization of the Perkins Act in the 115th Congress: Comparison of Current Law and H.R. 2353

This report highlights the key provisions in the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353) and explains the major differences between it and current law. H.R. 2353 was passed by the House under suspension of the rules on June 22, 2017.
Date: June 28, 2017
Creator: Granovskiy, Boris
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reauthorization of the Perkins Act in the 115th Congress: Comparison of Current Law and H.R. 2353 (open access)

Reauthorization of the Perkins Act in the 115th Congress: Comparison of Current Law and H.R. 2353

This report highlights the key provisions in H.R. 2353 and explains the major differences between it and current law.
Date: June 28, 2017
Creator: Granovskiy, Boris
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America: Policy Issues for Congress (open access)

U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America: Policy Issues for Congress

This report examines the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America, including its formulation, objectives, funding, and relationship to the Alliance for Prosperity plan put forward by the northern triangle governments. The report also analyzes several policy issues that the 115th Congress may assess as it considers the future of the Central America strategy.
Date: June 8, 2017
Creator: Meyer, Peter J.
System: The UNT Digital Library