Digital Rights Management (DRM) refers to the technology that copyright owners use to protect digital media. This report surveys several of the DRM bills that were introduced in the 107th Congress and those that are pending in the 108th Congress. Generally, the bills are directed at two separate goals. One goal is to increase access to digitally-protected media for lawful purposes. The other attempts to thwart digital piracy and would do so by enhancing civil and criminal sanctions for digital copyright infringement and educating the public about the rights of copyright holders.

This report surveys the procedures for and the results of the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel’s (CARP’s) February 20, 2002 Report making recommendations for statutory royalty rates for eligible nonsubscription webcasters.

This report discusses some of the requirements of the law that give rise to paperwork, the available statistics on the time special educators spend on paperwork, and selected issues in the House and Senate bills that are related to paperwork reduction.

This report discusses U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, or Republic of China (ROC), including policy issues for Congress and legislation. The Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), P.L. 96-8, has governed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan since 1979, when the United States recognized the People’s Republic of China (PRC) instead of the ROC. There are two other relevant elements of the “one China” policy: the August 17, 1982 U.S.-PRC Joint Communique and the “Six Assurances” made to Taiwan.

This report discusses the Oil For Food Program (OFFP) has alleviated some of the worst effects of the 1991 Gulf-War international sanctions regime. While some improvements have been seen in nutrition, health services, water supply and sanitation, there is greater dependence on government services, and observers of the Iraq situation have identified disturbing health and nutrition problems affecting the civilian population.

Mentions the trade barriers and trade relations between the United States and Australia. Gives a short summary on Australia's economy over the past few years and provides some history and statistics on trade between the two countries and how to further boost economic ties.

This report discusses the trends in breast-feeding and lifestyle, Health Impacts for Mothers and Infants, state Breast-feeding Statutes and Observations on the Promotion of Breast-feeding.

The Federal Pell Grant program is the single largest source of grant aid for postsecondary education attendance funded by the federal government, providing grants to undergraduate students estimated to have totaled more than $11.6 billion in FY2002. This report reviews how the program works and provides analysis of program funding, recipients (numbers and characteristics), and the role being played by the program in the distribution of federal student aid. It concludes with an examination of several Pell-related issues that may be considered by the 108th Congress in the HEA reauthorization process. This report will be updated to reflect major legislative action to reauthorize the Pell Grant program.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: District attorney’s obligation as administrator of forfeited real property (RQ-0059-GA)

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Applying the anti-nepotism laws, Government Code chapter 573, to an independent school district (RQ-0060-GA)

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue may be used to fund certain programs at a county senior center (RQ-0065-GA)

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to responsibility for payment for transport by ambulance of a recipient of medical assistance in certain circumstances.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to benefits for members of the state military forces called to active state duty.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the purchase of insurance by certain municipalities through competitive bidding and proposal procedures.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the collection of a fee from certain nonresident attorneys requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a Texas court.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to expulsion of students from public schools for certain conduct.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to notice requirements for certain portable facilities under the Clean Air Act.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to disease management programs for certain Medicaid recipients.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to use of the internal mail system of a governmental agency to deliver political advertising; providing a criminal penalty.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the rights of spouses in relation to separate and community property.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the operation of certain employer coalitions and cooperatives established for the provision of health benefits coverage.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to public institutions of higher education of students with nontraditional secondary educations.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the confidentiality of certain reports of criminal activity and to immunity from civil liability for certain persons making or receiving those reports.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care.