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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
Legislative Actions to Modify the Affordable Care Act in the 111th-115th Congresses
This report summarizes legislative actions taken during the 111th-115th Congresses to modify the health care-related provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA). Since enactment of the ACA and HCERA, lawmakers have repeatedly debated the laws' implementation and considered bills to repeal, defund, or otherwise amend them.
Date:
June 27, 2018
Creator:
Mach, Annie L. & Kinzer, Janet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
National Flood Insurance Program: Selected Issues and Legislation in the 115th Congress
This report discusses legislation and debates regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) during the 115th Congress.
Date:
June 6, 2018
Creator:
Horn, Diane P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Opioid Epidemic and the Food and Drug Administration: Legal Authorities and Recent Agency Action
This report focuses on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a key player in federal efforts to curb the opioid epidemic. It provides an overview of FDA's role in approving new prescription drugs, including challenges of approval and regulation of opioid products; addresses FDA's multifaceted approach in responding, including recent agency action; and concludes with a discussion of selected opioid-related legislation in the 115th Congress.
Date:
June 5, 2018
Creator:
Staman, Jennifer A.
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
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
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
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
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