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Animal Agriculture: Issues in the 107th Congress
A variety of animal agriculture issues, including prices, the impact of consolidation in the meat production/packing industry, trade, and the environmental impacts of large feedlots, continue to generate interest in Congress. This issue brief discusses these issues, as well as the 2002 farm bill, which contains several provisions affecting animal agriculture, including protections for contract growers, disaster assistance, country-of-origin labeling, and increased funding for conservation purposes.
Date:
January 2, 2003
Creator:
Heykoop, Jerry
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Animal Agriculture: Issues in the 107th Congress
A variety of animal agriculture issues, including prices, the impact of consolidation in the meat production/packing industry, trade, and the environmental impacts of large feedlots, continue to generate interest in Congress. This issue brief discusses these issues, as well as the 2002 farm bill, which contains several provisions affecting animal agriculture, including protections for contract growers, disaster assistance, country-of-origin labeling, and increased funding for conservation purposes.
Date:
January 29, 2003
Creator:
Heykoop, Jerry
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Trade Issues in the 107th Congress
The 107th Congress is considering trade issues with implications for the U.S. agricultural sector. Trade in agricultural commodities and food products affects farm income and rural employment, and it also generates economic activity beyond the farm gate. With agricultural export sales the equivalent of one-quarter of farm income, some policymakers view U.S. efforts to develop market opportunities overseas as vital to the sector’s financial health. Decisions taken by the Bush Administration, and actions taken by Congress, thus will affect the outlook for agricultural trade.
Date:
January 17, 2003
Creator:
Hanrahan, Charles E.; Becker, Geoffrey S. & Jurenas, Remy
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Child Care Issues in the 107th Congress
This report includes recent developments in federal child care programs and tax provisions. The report discusses several federal programs that support child care or related services, primarily for low-income working families. In addition, the tax code includes provisions specifically targeted to assist families with child care expenses. The report presents the legislative activity in the 107th Congress in regard to child care legislature and provisions.
Date:
March 10, 2003
Creator:
Gish, Melinda
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trade Promotion Authority (Fast-Track Authority for Trade Agreements): Background and Developments in the 107th Congress
None
Date:
January 14, 2003
Creator:
Sek, Lenore
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ecstasy: Legislative Proposals in the 107th Congress to Control MDMA
Legislation has been proposed in the 107th Congress to combat the use and abuse of Ecstasy (MDMA) and other “club drugs.” In a 2001 survey, 12% of 12th graders reported ever having taken the drug. The Ecstasy Anti-Proliferation Act of 2000, enacted by the 106th Congress, directed the U.S. Sentencing Commission to increase penalties for Ecstasy offenses. As of March 2001, MDMA penalties became more severe than for powder cocaine but less severe than for heroin.
Date:
January 22, 2003
Creator:
Eddy, Mark
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Homeland Security: Coast Guard Legislation in the 107th Congress
The 107th Congress approved a port security and Coast Guard FY2002-FY2003 authorization bill. It included elements of several earlier bills addressing Coast Guard authorization, personnel, maritime improvement, and port security issues.
Date:
January 30, 2003
Creator:
Lee, Martin R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Electoral College: Reform Proposals in the 107th Congress
Seven proposals to reform the Electoral College system have been introduced to date in the 107th Congress. H.J.Res. 3 (Representative Green of Texas), and H.J.Res. 5 (Representative Delahunt) would eliminate the electoral college, substituting direct popular election of the President. H.J.Res. 1 (Representative Clyburn), H.J.Res. 18 (Representative Engel), and H.J.Res. 37 (Representative Clement) would incorporate the “district” method of awarding electoral votes, and H.J.Res. 17 (Representative Engel) would provide for proportional award of electoral votes. H.J.Res. 25 (Representative Leach) is a hybrid plan. These measures have been referred to the House Judiciary Committee and await further action.
Date:
February 7, 2003
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Electoral College: Reform Proposals in the 107th Congress
Seven proposals to reform the Electoral College system have been introduced to date in the 107th Congress. H.J.Res. 3 (Representative Green of Texas), and H.J.Res. 5 (Representative Delahunt) would eliminate the electoral college, substituting direct popular election of the President. H.J.Res. 1 (Representative Clyburn), H.J.Res. 18 (Representative Engel), and H.J.Res. 37 (Representative Clement) would incorporate the “district” method of awarding electoral votes, and H.J.Res. 17 (Representative Engel) would provide for proportional award of electoral votes. H.J.Res. 25 (Representative Leach) is a hybrid plan. These measures have been referred to the House Judiciary Committee and await further action.
Date:
September 25, 2003
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Act Issues in the 107th Congress
In the 107th Congress, the most prominent air quality issue has been whether state and federal regulations designed to protect air quality are having a negative impact on energy production, and, if so, whether legislation should be enacted to reform such regulations. The early discussion focused primarily on California, but with the release of the Administration’s energy policy recommendations in May 2001 and subsequent congressional action, attention shifted to issues more national in scope.
Date:
January 3, 2003
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Act Issues in the 107th Congress
In the 107th Congress, the most prominent air quality issue has been whether state and federal regulations designed to protect air quality are having a negative impact on energy production, and, if so, whether legislation should be enacted to reform such regulations. The early discussion focused primarily on California, but with the release of the Administration’s energy policy recommendations in May 2001 and subsequent congressional action, attention shifted to issues more national in scope.
Date:
February 4, 2003
Creator:
McCarthy, James E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Issues in the 107th Congress
This report discuss issues that received congressional attention in the 107th Congress, such as The impact of air quality regulations, key water quality issues, superfund, solid/hazardous wastes, multibillion dollar cleanup and compliance programs, climate change, pesticides, EPA budget, and Science and Technology.
Date:
January 30, 2003
Creator:
Lee, Martin R. & Isler, Margaret M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Issues in the 107th Congress
This report discuss issues that received congressional attention in the 107th Congress, such as The impact of air quality regulations, key water quality issues, superfund, solid/hazardous wastes, multibillion dollar cleanup and compliance programs, climate change, pesticides, EPA budget, and Science and Technology.
Date:
March 13, 2003
Creator:
Lee, Martin R. & Isler, Margaret M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps of Engineers: Civil Works Reform Issues for the 107th Congress
This report presents the issues considered by the 107th Congress related to the civil works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The Corps plans, constructs, and operates water resources facilities primarily for flood control, navigation, and environmental purposes.
Date:
April 11, 2003
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for the 107th Congress
None
Date:
May 15, 2003
Creator:
Storrs, K. Larry
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Superfund and Brownfields in the 107th Congress
None
Date:
January 16, 2003
Creator:
Reisch, Mark
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Unemployment Benefits: Legislative Issues in the 107th Congress
None
Date:
January 10, 2003
Creator:
Franco, Celinda
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 107th Congress
This report presents the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal legislation enacted by the 107th congress
Date:
January 6, 2003
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Research and Development: Budgeting and Priority-Setting Issues, 107th Congress
None
Date:
January 13, 2003
Creator:
Knezo, Genevieve J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Major Tax Issues in the 107th Congress
None
Date:
January 28, 2003
Creator:
Brumbaugh, David L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax Activity in the 107th Congress
None
Date:
January 14, 2003
Creator:
Gravelle, Jane G.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clean Water Issues in the 107th Congress
Key water quality issues currently include: actions to implement existing provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA), whether additional steps are necessary to achieve overall goals of the Act, and the appropriate federal role in guiding and paying for clean water infrastructure and other activities. In the second session of the 107th Congress, House and Senate committees approved legislation to reauthorize water infrastructure funding programs (H.R. 3930, S. 1961), but no further action occurred. Congress has been examining impacts on agricultural producers and how the programs will be funded.
Date:
January 9, 2003
Creator:
Copeland, Claudia
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United States Statutes At Large, Volume 116, 2002
United States Statutes at Large include the text of various legislation passed by Congress such as private and public laws, concurrent resolutions, and Constitutional amendments as well as proclamations, changes to the structure of government departments, etc. Part One indexes start on page a1 after page 810. Part Two indexes start on page a1 after page 1620. Part Three indexes start on page a1 after page 2456. Part Four indexes start on page a1 after page 3357.
Date:
2003
Creator:
United States. Congress.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Statutes: An Overview of Legislation in the 107th Congress
This report examines legislation in the 107th Congress pertaining to federal mandatory minimum sentencing statutes (mandatory minimums), which demand that execution or incarceration follow criminal conviction. They cover drug dealing and using a gun to commit a federal crime, among other crimes.
Date:
April 17, 2003
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library