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The European Union: Questions and Answers
This report serves as a primer on the EU. Despite the UK's vote to leave the EU, the UK remains a full member of the bloc until it completes withdrawal negotiations and officially exits the EU (expected to occur in March 2019). As such, this report largely addresses the EU and its institutions as they currently exist. It also briefly describes U.S.-EU political and economic relations that may be of interest in the 115th Congress.
Date:
September 7, 2018
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Nordic Countries and U.S. Relations
This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with the five Nordic countries -- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden -- which share deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties and many political and economic similarities. Topics include foreign and security policies, policies toward Russia, and countering terrorism.
Date:
September 13, 2018
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conflict in Mali
This report outlines the security and governance challenges that Mali has faced since the 2011-2013 crisis that devastated the military, central government institutions, and northern populations and the peace accord that followed in 2015.
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Trends in Mandatory Spending: In Brief
This report describes mandatory spending, its composition and growth over time, and possible mandatory spending in coming decades, as well as relevant policy options.
Date:
September 14, 2018
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cloture Attempts on Nominations: Data and Historical Development Through November 20, 2013
This report discusses topics regarding cloture as a means to limit debate and overcome a possible filibuster.
Date:
September 28, 2018
Creator:
Beth, Richard S.; Greene, Michael & Rybicki, Elizabeth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations
This report discuses Saudi Arabia's governmental structure, human rights issues, relations with countries in the region, defense policies, and U.S. relations with the country. Special focus is given to military affairs and trade with Saudi Arabia.
Date:
September 21, 2018
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Islamic State and U.S. Policy
This report provides background on the Islamic State organization, discusses its goals, operations, and affiliates, reviews U.S. legislative and policy debates, and reviews relevant legislation from the 114th and 115th Congresses.
Date:
September 25, 2018
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M. & Humud, Carla E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
South Sudan's Civil War: Nearly 400,000 Estimated Dead
This report discusses the impact of the civil war in South Sudan, which has been ongoing since December 2013.
Date:
September 28, 2018
Creator:
Blanchard, Lauren Ploch
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Planning Tool for Active Traffic Management Combining Microsimulation and Dynamic Traffic Assignment
Report focusing on developing tools for evaluating the effectiveness of active traffic management strategies for freeway corridors
Date:
September 2018
Creator:
Boyles, Stephen D.; Walton, C. Michael; Duthie, Jennifer Clare; Jafari, Ehsan; Jiang, Nan; Khani, Alireza et al.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Congressional Review Act: Determining Which "Rules" Must Be Submitted to Congress
This report describes what types of agency actions can be overturned using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) by providing a close examination and discussion of the statutory definition of a "rule." It also explains how Members can use the CRA to overturn agency rules that have not been submitted to Congress.
Date:
September 24, 2018
Creator:
Brannon, Valerie C. & Carey, Maeve P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Can a Foreign Employee of a Foreign Company be Federally Prosecuted for Foreign Bribery?
This report discusses whether foreign nationals and companies may be federally prosecuted for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations under conspiracy and accomplice liability theories.
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Brinson, Christopher B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies
This report provides information to aid policymakers related to the laws and administrative policies governing the disaster response and recovery process. It also reviews the legislative framework for providing federal financial assistance following disasters, as well as the policies the executive branch employs to provide supplemental help to state (or territory), tribal, and local governments during time of disasters.
Date:
September 13, 2018
Creator:
Brown, Jared T. & Lindsay, Bruce R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Electric Grid Cybersecurity
This report discusses the current state of electric grid cybersecurity, and the interconnected dependency of critical infrastructure with regard to electric sector reliability. It includes discussions of recent developments, cyber and physical security, threats to the grid and supply chain risks, use of artificial intelligence, improvements to grid cybersecurity, recent legislation and other issues for Congress.
Date:
September 4, 2018
Creator:
Campbell, Richard J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Selected Legal Tools for Maintaining Government Contractor Accountability
This report analyzes a selection of the legal tools a procuring agency may use to hold contractors accountable. It assesses contractual remedies that procuring agencies could utilize, discusses performance-related contract source selection criteria, and describes other legal tools--outside of contract law and the contract selection processes--that the government may employ to hold a contractor accountable.
Date:
September 26, 2018
Creator:
Carpenter, David H. & Ruane, Kathleen Ann
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Government Contract Bid Protests: Analysis of Legal Processes and Recent Developments
This report briefly analyzes the varying legal procedures applicable to bid protests under each forum. First, it provides an overview of bid protests generally and then analyzes the legal distinctions among these forums. Finally, the report discusses recent legislative developments affecting bid protest procedures and potential considerations for Congress.
Date:
September 26, 2018
Creator:
Carpenter, David H. & Schwartz, Moshe
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorization and Project Delivery Processes
This report summarizes congressional authorization legislation for U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) water resource development projects, the standard project delivery process, authorities for alternative water resource project delivery, and other USACE authorities.
Date:
September 25, 2018
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Labor Enforcement Issues in U.S. FTAs
This report discusses labor enforcement in free trade agreements (FTAs), U.S. labor disputes, and issues for Congress to consider.
Date:
September 7, 2018
Creator:
Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Efforts to Preserve Economic Benefits of the Iran Nuclear Deal
This report discusses efforts by the non-U.S. parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)--the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, China, the European Union (EU) and Iran--to preserve the accord after the United States announced they would cease implementation.
Date:
September 7, 2018
Creator:
Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D.; Katzman, Kenneth & Mix, Derek E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations for the Department of Energy
This report discusses the appropriations budget for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), funding proposed in the request, and key changes .
Date:
September 12, 2018
Creator:
Clark, Corrie E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations for the Department of Energy
This report discusses the President's FY2019 budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE), funding proposed in the request, funding proposed by the conference committee, and key changes.
Date:
September 12, 2018
Creator:
Clark, Corrie E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
American War and Military Operations Casualties: Lists and Statistics
This report provides U.S. war casualty statistics compiled from various Department of Defense (DOD) sources (listed at end). The first data table lists the number of casualties among American military personnel who served in principal wars and combat operations from 1775 to the present. Subsequent tables provide more specific information by conflict about the demographics of soldiers killed or wounded in action and information such as race and ethnicity, gender, branch of service, home state, and cause of death.
Date:
September 14, 2018
Creator:
DeBruyne, Nese F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance
This report discusses the allowance former Speakers of the House of Representatives were provided upon their departure. This allowance began in 1970 and was repealed with the passage of the legislative branch appropriations act for FY2019, P.L. 115-244.
Date:
September 28, 2018
Creator:
Egar, William T.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV): Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program and outlines its basic functions, procurement plans, and funding requests for FY2019.
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) which is a newly-developed vehicle for the Army and Marine Corps. The major potential issues for Congress include whether an increase in endstrength and force structure might result in an increase in overall JLTV requirements, and possible effects of JLTV Foreign Military Sales.
Date:
September 18, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library