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Western Water and Drought: Legislative Analysis of H.R. 2898 and S. 1894
This report summarizes and analyzes several key provisions in H.R. 2898 and S. 1894. It includes analysis of provisions specific to California, such as the management of threatened and endangered fish populations in relation to pumping operations of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP) as well as provisions that are broader in scope and might have nationwide implications.
Date:
December 23, 2015
Creator:
Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Cody, Betsy A.; Stern, Charles V.; Carter, Nicole T.; Luther, Linda & Copeland, Claudia
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Election Commission: Enforcement Process and Selected Issues for Congress
This report provides Congress with a resource for understanding the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) enforcement process and context for why enforcement is consequential.
Date:
December 22, 2015
Creator:
Garrett, R. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Election Commission: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress
The report provides background information about key areas of controversy and context that might be relevant for Congress as the House and Senate approach their oversight duties, appropriate funds, consider nominations, and explore options for restructuring the FEC or maintaining the status quo.
Date:
December 22, 2015
Creator:
Garrett, R. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2007-2014
This report provides Congress with official, unclassified, quantitative data on conventional arms transfers to developing nations by the United States and foreign countries for the preceding eight calendar years for use in its policy oversight functions.
Date:
December 21, 2015
Creator:
Theohary, Catherine A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Overview and Impact of the Affordable Care Act
This report discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which makes federal funds available to metropolitan areas and states to that provide a number of health care services for HIV/AIDS patients.
Date:
December 21, 2015
Creator:
Johnson, Judith A. & Heisler, Elayne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Shift in the International Security Environment: Potential Implications for Defense--Issues for Congress
This report briefly describes the shift in the international security environment that some observers believe has occurred, and identifies some defense related issues for Congress that could arise from it. Congress's decisions on these issues could have significant implications for U.S. defense capabilities and funding requirements.
Date:
December 21, 2015
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
What Is “Building Partner Capacity?” Issues for Congress
None
Date:
December 18, 2015
Creator:
McInnis, Kathleen J. & Lucas, Nathan J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Air Force Aviation Investment Challenge
This report discusses the U.S. Air force's ambition to update their aviation fleet. Specifically, the report examines four major programs that are currently achieving this process. The report also details a list of solutions that may help the Air force meet its modernization requirements.
Date:
December 17, 2015
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Employer Wellness Programs and Genetic Information: Frequently Asked Questions
None
Date:
December 17, 2015
Creator:
Sarata, Amanda K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Reserve: Legislation in the 114th Congress
None
Date:
December 15, 2015
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The H-2B Visa and the Statutory Cap: In Brief
This report is categorized into four categories: (I) Introduction, (II) H-2B Non agricultural Worker Visa, (III) Numerical Limitations and (IV) Conclusion.
Date:
December 11, 2015
Creator:
Bruno, Andorra
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Crime Victims’ Rights Act: A Sketch of 18 U.S.C. §3771
This report is an abridged form of a longer report, without quotation marks, footnotes, appendixes, and most of the citations to authority found in the longer version, which is available as CRS Report RL33679, Crime Victim's Rights Act: A summary and Legal Analysis of 18 U.S.C. 3771, by Charles Doyle.
Date:
December 9, 2015
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Potential Policy Implications of the House Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 3762)
None
Date:
December 9, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Provisions of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3762
None
Date:
December 9, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chronic Homelessness: Background, Research, and Outcomes
This report is categorized into different categories such as what is chronic homelessness?, Evolution of the Permanent Supportive Housing Strategy, Policy Implication etc.
Date:
December 8, 2015
Creator:
Perl, Libby & Bagalman, Erin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senate Committee Party Ratios: 98th-114th Congresses
None
Date:
December 7, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Veterans’ Medical Care: FY2016 Appropriations
None
Date:
December 7, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
How Treasury Issues Debt
This report examines Treasury's debt management practices, focusing on the auction process, how prices and interest rates of securities are determined, and the role of market participants in the process.
Date:
December 4, 2015
Creator:
Driessen, Grant A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Selected Securities Legislation in the 114th Congress
None
Date:
December 4, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Spain and Its Relations with the United States: In Brief
None
Date:
December 4, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Deeming Resolutions: Budget Enforcement in the Absence of a Budget Resolution
This report discusses the budget resolution that reflects an agreement between the House and Senate on a budgetary plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Date:
December 3, 2015
Creator:
Lynch, Megan S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Factors Related to the Use of Planned Parenthood Affiliated Health Centers (PPAHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Recent debates about federal funding for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliated health centers have raised questions about the services that such centers provide and the availability of alternative facilities to provide similar services to a similar population. This report provides background information and data that may be useful for policymakers evaluating these recent debates.
Date:
December 3, 2015
Creator:
Heisler, Elayne J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC): Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses issues surrounding the funding for development of Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC). The Marines are required by law to have the necessary equipment to conduct amphibious operations and land operations.
Date:
December 3, 2015
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tying Up Loose Ends... Supreme Court To Evaluate Federal Firearm Provision Again
This legal sidebar discusses certiorari to hear Voisine v. United States, a decision examining the federal provision that makes it unlawful for an individual to possess a firearm or ammunition if he or she has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (MCDV).
Date:
December 3, 2015
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library