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EPA and the Army Corps' "Waters of the United States" Rule: Congressional Response and Options
This report discusses four legislative options that Congress could consider to halt or redirect the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineer's proposed "waters of the United States" rule.
Date:
November 5, 2015
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
EPA’s Clean Power Plan: Implications for the Electric Power Sector
This report presents an analysis of EPA's Clean Power Plan in the context of the electric power sector.
Date:
November 5, 2015
Creator:
Campbell, Richard J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) class aircraft carrier program. Congress's decisions on the CVN-78 program could substantially affect Navy capabilities and funding requirements and the shipbuilding industrial base.
Date:
November 5, 2015
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. Decisions that Congress makes on procurement of Virginia-class boats could substantially affect U.S. Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
Date:
November 5, 2015
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy: Frequently Asked Questions
This report discusses trade issues relevant to Congress. It is divided into four sections in a question-and-answer format: trade concepts; U.S. trade performance; formulation of U.S. trade policy; and trade and investment issues.
Date:
November 5, 2015
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.; Bolle, Mary Jane; Jackson, James K.; Jones, Vivian C.; Villarreal, M. Angeles & Fefer, Rachel F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
You Win Some You Lose Some...New Second Amendment Rulings
This legal sidebar discusses constitutionality of firearms laws under the Second Amendment since the Supreme Court decided District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008, in light of two recent federal appellate cases in which the circuit courts struck down some parts of firearms laws.
Date:
November 5, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
2015 Leaders' Summit on U.N. Peacekeeping
This report discusses the outcome of the 2015 Leaders' Summit on U.N. Peacekeeping, which might elevate ongoing congressional interest in several policy issues related to U.N. peacekeeping.
Date:
October 5, 2015
Creator:
Weed, Matthew C. & Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Securities Law: Insider Trading
None
Date:
October 5, 2015
Creator:
Seitzinger, Michael V.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Housing for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
This report describes research that shows how housing and health status are related and the effects of stable housing on patient health. It also describes the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program, the only federal program that provides housing and services specifically for persons who are HIV positive or who have AIDS, together with their families. In addition, the report describes how a small portion of funds appropriated through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program may be used by states and local jurisdictions to provide short-term housing assistance for persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Date:
October 5, 2015
Creator:
Perl, Libby
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Internet Tax Freedom Act: In Brief
This report discusses the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA; P.L. 105-277), which enacted in 1998, implemented a three-year moratorium preventing state and local governments from taxing Internet access, or imposing multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce.
Date:
October 5, 2015
Creator:
Stupak, Jeffrey M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Obama Administration’s Feed the Future Initiative
None
Date:
October 5, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Turkey: Background and U.S. Relations
Several Turkish domestic and foreign policy issues have significant relevance for U.S. interests, and Congress plays an active role in shaping and overseeing U.S. relations with Turkey. This report provides background information on Turkey and discusses possible policy questions and considerations for Members of Congress.
Date:
October 5, 2015
Creator:
Zanotti, Jim
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal
This report looks at the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (NWPA), Yucca Mountain, and the Obama Administration's de-funding of Yucca Mountain. Federal policy is based on the premise that nuclear waste can be disposed of safely, but proposed storage and disposal facilities have frequently been challenged on safety, health, and environmental grounds. Most of the current debate surrounding civilian radioactive waste focuses on highly radioactive spent fuel from nuclear power plants.
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
Holt, Mark
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Comparison of House and Senate Bills in the 114th Congress
This report consists of an overview of the three bills (Protecting Cyber Networks Act, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015), other legislative proposals, and an executive order on sharing information sharing, along with selected associated issues. followed by a side-by-side analysis of NCPAA, PCNA, and CISA.
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
Fischer, Eric A. & Logan, Stephanie M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
“Fast Track” Legislative Procedures Governing Congressional Consideration of a Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission Report
This report describes these expedited parliamentary procedures abd explains how they differ from the regular legislative processes of Congress.
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How Measures Are Brought to the Senate Floor: A Brief Introduction
This report discusses the two basic methods that are used by the Senate to bring legislation to the floor for consideration: The Senate, at the majority leader's request, (1) grants unanimous consent to take up a matter, or (2) agrees to his motion to proceed to consider it. Both methods are derived from the basic premise that the Senate as a body may decide what matters it considers. The Senate may also use the same two methods to bring up executive business (nominations and treaties).
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
Davis, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer
This report discusses section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA), the specific requirements of which must be met in order for the United States to engage in civilian nuclear cooperation with other states. The AEA also provides for exemptions to these requirements, export control licensing procedures, and criteria for terminating cooperation.
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
Kerr, Paul K. & Nikitin, Mary Beth D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Overtime Provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Frequently Asked Questions
None
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Procedures for Congressional Action in Relation to a Nuclear Agreement with Iran: In Brief
This report provides, in brief, analysis of the congressional procedural provisions laid out in the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-17). The act establishes a period for Congress to review any comprehensive agreement, during which certain presidential actions to provide relief from sanctions on Iran are barred.
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie & Beth, Richard S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: The Trust Funds
None
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Plans: More State Options, Lower Costs
A chart which shows some of the compliance pathways available to states under the final Clean Power Plan.
Date:
August 5, 2015
Creator:
United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Abortion and Family Planning-Related Provisions in U.S. Foreign Assistance Law and Policy
This report details legislation and policies that restrict or place requirements on U.S. funding of abortion or family planning activities abroad. The level and extent of federal funding for these activities is an ongoing and controversial issue in U.S. foreign assistance and will likely continue to be a point of contention during the second session of the 114th Congress.
Date:
July 5, 2015
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Action on FY2016 Appropriations Measures
This report provides information on the congressional consideration of the FY2016 regular appropriations bills. It also discusses the statutory and procedural budget enforcement framework for FY2016 appropriations.
Date:
June 5, 2015
Creator:
Tollestrup, Jessica
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cuba Sanctions: Legislative Restrictions Limiting the Normalization of Relations
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:
June 5, 2015
Creator:
Rennack, Dianne E. & Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library