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Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10101 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Texas

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Texas Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10104 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Virginia

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Virginia Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10066 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: District of Columbia

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: District of Columbia Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10064 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Connecticut

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Connecticut Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10108 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Wyoming

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Wyoming Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10085 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Nebraska

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Nebraska Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10069 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Hawaii

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Hawaii Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10087 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: New Hampshire

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: New Hampshire Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10062 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: California

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: California Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10100 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Tennessee

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Tennessee Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10079 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Massachusetts

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Massachusetts Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10099 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: South Dakota

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: South Dakota Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10103 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Vermont

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Vermont Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10059 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Alaska

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Alaska Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10072 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Indiana

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Indiana Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10061 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Arkansas

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Arkansas Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10080 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Michigan

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Michigan Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10093 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Ohio

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Ohio Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance Act ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10084 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Montana

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Montana Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10106 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: West Virginia

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: West Virginia Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10091 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: North Carolina

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: North Carolina Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10081 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Minnesota

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Minnesota Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10074 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Kansas

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Kansas Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10067 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Florida

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Florida Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10107 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Wisconsin

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Wisconsin Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10094 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Oklahoma

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Oklahoma Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10060 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Arizona

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Arizona Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10105 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Washington

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Washington Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10077 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Maine

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Maine Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10095 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Oregon

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Oregon Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10089 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: New Mexico

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: New Mexico Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10096 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Pennsylvania

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Pennsylvania Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10076 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Louisiana

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Louisiana Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10098 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: South Carolina

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: South Carolina Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10078 Title

Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Maryland

Updated March 6, 2017 Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: Maryland Overview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authority to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. R44197 Title

U.S. Secret Service: Selected Issues and Executive and Congressional Responses

U.S. Secret Service: Selected Issues and Executive and Congressional Responses Shawn Reese Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy March 6, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44197 U.S. Secret Service: Selected Issues and Executive and Congressional Responses Summary Since 1865, the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) has investigated counterfeiting, and since 1901 ...

Date March 6, 2017 Report No. IF10549 Title

Deficits and Debt

Updated March 6, 2017 Deficits and Debt Net deficits and debt are the primary short- and long-term measurements of federal budget performance, which represents a critical congressional responsibility. This In Focus summarizes debt, deficits, and their interaction at the federal level; analyzes recent outcomes and their interaction with the economy; and discusses Congressional options for debt and ...

Date March 3, 2017 Report No. R44777 Title

WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Rachel F. Fefer Analyst in International Trade and Finance Vivian C. Jones Specialist in International Trade and Finance March 3, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44777 WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Summary The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), finalized in December 2013, is the newest international trade agreement in the World Trade ...

Date March 3, 2017 Report No. IN10664 Title

S. 385: The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017 (Portman-Shaheen Bill)

S. 385 Provisions Also known as the Portman-Shaheen bill, S. 385 has four energy efficiency titles (buildings, industry, federal agencies, and regulatory measures) and one title on budget matters. Title I would update model building energy codes and encourage adoption by state and local governments and American Indian Tribes ( 101); authorize grants to universities to establish building training ...

Date March 2, 2017 Report No. R44586 Title

GI Bill Legislation Enacted in the 114th Congress

GI Bill Legislation Enacted in the 114th Congress Updated March 2, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44586 GI Bill Legislation Enacted in the 114th Congress Summary The GI Bills provide financial assistance to individuals, whose eligibility is based on their or a family member s experience in the uniformed services, while they are enrolled in approved programs of ...

Date March 2, 2017 Report No. R43312 Title

U.S.-Mexico Water Sharing: Background and Recent Developments

U.S.-Mexican Water Sharing: Background and Recent Developments Nicole T. Carter Acting Section Research Manager Stephen P. Mulligan Legislative Attorney Clare Ribando Seelke Specialist in Latin American Affairs March 2, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43312 U.S.-Mexican Water Sharing: Background and Recent Developments Summary The United States and Mexico share the waters ...

Date March 2, 2017 Report No. R44190 Title

News and Transcript Resources: Fact Sheet

News and Transcript Resources: Fact Sheet Laura L. Monagle Technical Information Specialist March 2, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44190 News and Transcript Resources: Fact Sheet Introduction Searching for news items can sometimes be challenging. Despite the apparent ease of free online resources like Google News, there is a significant amount of news coverage (especially ...

Date March 2, 2017 Report No. PRECEDENT Title

Precedent for the Service of Active Duty Three-Star Generals and Flag Officers as the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs

MEMORANDUM March 2, 2017 Subject: Precedent for the Service of Active Duty Three-Star Generals and Flag Officers as the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs From: Heidi Peters, Research Librarian, 7-0702 Lawrence Kapp, Specialist in Military Manpower Policy, 7-7609 Kathleen McInnis, Analyst in International Security, 7-1416 This memorandum was prepared to enable distribution to ...

Date March 2, 2017 Report No. ZZZ377A38432C7C211B Title

Precedent for the Service of Active Duty Three-Star Generals and Flag Officers as the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs

MEMORANDUM March 2, 2017 Subject: Precedent for the Service of Active Duty Three-Star Generals and Flag Officers as the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs From: Heidi Peters, Research Librarian, 7-0702 Lawrence Kapp, Specialist in Military Manpower Policy, 7-7609 Kathleen McInnis, Analyst in International Security, 7-1416 This memorandum was prepared to enable distribution to ...

Date March 2, 2017 Report No. IN10658 Title

The Greek Debt Crisis: Continuing Challenges

CRS INSIGHT The Greek Debt Crisis: Continuing Challenges March 2, 2017 (IN10658) | Related Author Rebecca M. Nelson | Rebecca M. Nelson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance (rnelson@crs.loc.gov, 7-6819) Nearly seven years after receiving its first financial rescue package, the Greek government continues to grapple with a serious debt crisis. Most economists believe that Greece's public ...

Date March 2, 2017 Report No. IF10612 Title

Counterterrorism Issues: Islamic State Financing

March 2, 2017 Counterterrorism Issues: Islamic State Financing Introduction The Islamic State (IS, aka ISIL/ISIS or the Arabic acronym Da esh) is a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization that has controlled parts of Iraq and Syria since 2014 and has threatened to conduct attacks against the United States and its citizens. As part of broader efforts to restrict the group s ability to ...

Date March 1, 2017 Report No. R44772 Title

Majority, Concurring, and Dissenting Opinions by Judge Neil M. Gorsuch

Majority, Concurring, and Dissenting Opinions by Judge Neil M. Gorsuch Michael John Garcia, Coordinator Acting Section Research Manager Sarah S. Herman Legislative Attorney Stephen P. Mulligan Legislative Attorney Linda Tsang Legislative Attorney Alexandra M. Wyatt Legislative Attorney March 1, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44772 Majority, Concurring, and Dissenting ...

Date March 1, 2017 Report No. R44773 Title

The Scalia Vacancy in Historical Context: Frequently Asked Questions

The Scalia Vacancy in Historical Context: Frequently Asked Questions Barry J. McMillion Analyst in American National Government March 1, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44773 The Scalia Vacancy in Historical Context: Frequently Asked Questions Summary The procedure for appointing a Justice to the Supreme Court of the United States is provided for by the Constitution in only ...

Date March 1, 2017 Report No. R44776 Title

Anti-Money Laundering: An Overview for Congress

Anti-Money Laundering: An Overview for Congress Rena S. Miller Specialist in Financial Economics Liana W. Rosen Specialist in International Crime and Narcotics March 1, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44776 Anti-Money Laundering: An Overview for Congress Summary Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to efforts to prevent criminal exploitation of financial systems to conceal ...

Date March 1, 2017 Report No. IG10007 Title

Presentation of Legislation and the Veto Process

Presentation of Legislation and the Veto Process March 1, 2017 Author Information Meghan M. Stuessy Analyst in Government Organization and Management Disclaimer This document was prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS). CRS serves as nonpartisan shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. It operates solely at the behest of and under the direction of Congress. ...