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| Date Jan. 27, 2017 |
Report No. RS20991 |
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Legislative Planning: Considerations for Congressional Staff Judy Schneider Specialist on the Congress January 27, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS20991 Legislative Planning: Considerations for Congressional Staff Summary The Congressional Research Service frequently receives inquiries about legislative planning. Legislative and office action plans are often used by ...
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| Date Jan. 26, 2017 |
Report No. R42543 |
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The First Responder Network (FirstNet) and Next-Generation Communications for Public Safety: Issues for Congress Lennard G. Kruger Specialist in Science and Technology Policy January 26, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42543 The First Responder Network and NextGeneration Communications for Public Safety Summary Congress included provisions in the Middle Class Tax Relief and ...
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| Date Jan. 26, 2017 |
Report No. RE-NAFTA |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): What Actions Do Not Require Congressional Approval? 01/26/2017 President Trump has announced his intent to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. NAFTA entered into force on January 1, 1994 and governs the imposition of tariffs on ...
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| Date Jan. 26, 2017 |
Report No. IN10637 |
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CRS INSIGHT United Kingdom's Prime Minister Visits President Trump January 26, 2017 (IN10637) | Related Author Derek E. Mix | Derek E. Mix, Analyst in European Affairs (dmix@crs.loc.gov, 7-9116) The Special Relationship On January 27, 2017, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Theresa May is scheduled to be the first foreign leader to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. Officials on ...
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| Date Jan. 26, 2017 |
Report No. FREEZE |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar President Trump Freezes Federal Civil Service Hiring 01/26/2017 On Monday, January 23, President Trump issued a memorandum that suspends the hiring of civilian employees in the executive branch. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is instructed to recommend a ...
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| Date Jan. 26, 2017 |
Report No. REVIVAL |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Keystone Revival: Executive Memorandum Paves Way for Possible Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline 01/26/2017 The proposed Keystone XL pipeline project, which was halted after the Obama Administration determined it not to be in the national interest, has new life thanks to an executive memorandum issued January 23, 2017 by President Trump. The Keystone XL pipeline ...
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| Date Jan. 25, 2017 |
Report No. R44481 |
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Encryption and the Going Dark Debate (name redacted) Specialist in Domestic Security January 25, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44481 Encryption and the Going Dark Debate Summary Changing technology presents opportunities and challenges for U.S. law enforcement. Some technological advances have arguably opened a treasure trove of information for investigators and analysts; ...
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| Date Jan. 25, 2017 |
Report No. R44518 |
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The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant Legislation in the 114th Congress Gene Falk Specialist in Social Policy Natalie Keegan Analyst in American Federalism and Emergency Management Policy Clinton T. Brass Specialist in Government Organization and Management January 25, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44518 The TANF Block Grant: Legislation in the ...
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| Date Jan. 25, 2017 |
Report No. IN10636 |
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CRS INSIGHT Suspension of Scheduled Fee Decrease for FHA-Insured Mortgages January 25, 2017 (IN10636) | Related Author Katie Jones | Katie Jones, Analyst in Housing Policy (kmjones@crs.loc.gov, 7-4162) In the final weeks of the Obama Administration, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that it planned to reduce fees charged to households who obtained new FHA-insured mortgages. ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2017 |
Report No. R43563 |
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Holds in the Senate Mark J. Oleszek Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process January 24, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43563 Holds in the Senate Summary The Senate hold is an informal practice whereby Senators communicate to Senate leaders, often in the form of a letter, their policy views and scheduling preferences regarding measures and matters available for ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2017 |
Report No. SENTENCING |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Sentencing Reform at the End of the 114th Congress 01/24/2017 On December 23, 2016, the House Judiciary Committee reported the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3713). The Senate Judiciary Committee had previously reported a corresponding proposal, as Title I of the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 (S. 2123). The 114th Congress ended before final ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2017 |
Report No. ACA-EO |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Affordable Care Act Executive Order: Legal Considerations 01/24/2017 On January 20, 2017, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order (EO) declaring his intention to seek the prompt repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [ACA] while minimizing economic and regulatory burdens of the Act, ensuring that the ACA is efficiently implemented, ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2017 |
Report No. R43200 |
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Energy-Water Nexus: The Water Sector s Energy Use Claudia Copeland Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy Nicole T. Carter Acting Section Research Manager January 24, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43200 Energy-Water Nexus: The Water Sector s Energy Use Summary Water and energy are resources that are reciprocally and mutually linked, because meeting energy needs ...
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| Date Jan. 24, 2017 |
Report No. IN10633 |
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The SEC Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 78) passed in the House of Representatives by a recorded vote of 243 to 184 on January 12, 2017. Under current law, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is required to perform certain cost-benefit analysis (CBA) a systematic and sometimes quantified examination of potential economic costs and benefits resulting from the implementation of a ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2017 |
Report No. R44577 |
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FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Issues Kristy N. Kamarck Analyst in Military Manpower Don J. Jansen Specialist in Defense Health Care Policy Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy R. Chuck Mason Legislative Attorney Barbara Salazar Torreon Senior Research Librarian January 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44577 FY2017 ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2017 |
Report No. R44261 |
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The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA): Issues and Reauthorization Legislation in the 114th Congress (name redacted) Analyst in Housing Policy January 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44261 NAHASDA: Issues and Reauthorization Legislation in the 114th Congress Summary The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2017 |
Report No. R43239 |
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Venezuela: Issues for Congress, 2013-2016 Mark P. Sullivan Specialist in Latin American Affairs January 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43239 Venezuela: Issues for Congress, 2013-2016 Summary Although historically the United States had close relations with Venezuela, a major oil supplier, friction in bilateral relations increased under the leftist, populist government ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2017 |
Report No. R42598 |
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Farm Bill: CRS Experts January 23, 2017 (R42598) The 115 th Congress faces reauthorization of the current five-year farm bill the Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79) because many of its provisions expire in 2018. The following table provides names and contact information for CRS experts on policy issues related to the farm bill. Numerous agricultural and food issues are addressed in the farm ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2017 |
Report No. R44743 |
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Executive Authority to Exclude Aliens: In Brief Kate M. Manuel Acting Section Research Manager January 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44743 Executive Authority to Exclude Aliens: In Brief Summary The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides that individual aliens outside the United States are inadmissible or barred from admission to the country on health, ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2017 |
Report No. 98-427 |
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Considering Measures in the House Under the One-Hour Rule James V. Saturno Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process January 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-427 Considering Measures in the House Under the One-Hour Rule The fundamental rule of the House of Representatives governing debate is the one-hour rule.1 Clause 2 of Rule XVII states in part that no one ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2017 |
Report No. 98-315 |
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Privileged Business on the House Floor James V. Saturno Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process January 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov 98-315 Privileged Business on the House Floor Privileged business relates to the order or priority of business before the House and is defined in House rules and precedents as business that has precedence over the regular ...
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| Date Jan. 23, 2017 |
Report No. RS21236 |
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Blue-Slipping: Enforcing the Origination Clause in the House of Representatives James V. Saturno Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process January 23, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21236 Blue-Slipping: Enforcing the Origination Clause in the House of Representatives rticle I, Section 7, clause 1, of the U.S. Constitution is known generally as the Origination ...
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| Date Jan. 18, 2017 |
Report No. R43926 |
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Cuba: Issues and Actions in the 114th Congress Mark P. Sullivan Specialist in Latin American Affairs January 18, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43926 Cuba: Issues and Actions in the 114th Congress Summary Cuba remains a one-party communist state with a poor record on human rights. The country s political succession in 2006 from the long-ruling Fidel Castro to his brother ...
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| Date Jan. 18, 2017 |
Report No. R44741 |
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Selected Foreign Counterparts of U.S. Army Ground Combat Systems and Implications for Combat Operations and Modernization Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces January 18, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44741 Selected Foreign Counterparts of U.S. Army Ground Combat Systems and Implications f Summary Many nations maintain armies whose ultimate responsibility ...
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| Date Jan. 18, 2017 |
Report No. R42995 |
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An Overview of the Housing Finance System in the United States N. Eric Weiss Specialist in Financial Economics Katie Jones Analyst in Housing Policy January 18, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42995 An Overview of the Housing Finance System in the United States Summary When making a decision about housing, a household must choose between renting and owning. Multiple factors ...
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| Date Jan. 18, 2017 |
Report No. WETFOOT |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Rescission of the Wet-Foot/Dry-Foot Policy as to Aliens from Cuba Raises Legal Questions 01/18/2017 On January 12, 2017, the Obama Administration announced certain changes in policy that could make it more difficult for some Cuban citizens or nationals to enter and remain in the United States. Specifically, the Administration announced that it was rescinding ...
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| Date Jan. 18, 2017 |
Report No. DATES |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar What Can the New President Do About the Effective Dates of Pending Regulations? 01/18/2017 It has become common practice for a new President to impose an executive branch-wide freeze, or moratorium, on all regulations under development so that the previous administration s regulatory proposals may be reviewed for consistency with the current administration s ...
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| Date Jan. 18, 2017 |
Report No. ZZZF6D1EC0692308E95 |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Rescission of the Wet-Foot/Dry-Foot Policy as to Aliens from Cuba Raises Legal Questions 01/18/2017 On January 12, 2017, the Obama Administration announced certain changes in policy that could make it more difficult for some Cuban citizens or nationals to enter and remain in the United States. Specifically, the Administration announced that it was rescinding ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2017 |
Report No. R43258 |
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Invasive Species: Major Laws and the Role of Selected Federal Agencies Updated January 17, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R43258 Invasive Species: Major Laws and the Role of Selected Federal Agencies Summary An invasive species (alternatively known as an alien, exotic, injurious, introduced or naturalized, non-native, nonindigenous, nuisance, or noxious species ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2017 |
Report No. R44739 |
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U.S. Farm Program Eligibility and Payment Limits Updated January 17, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44739 U.S. Farm Program Eligibility and Payment Limits Summary Current U.S. farm program participants whether individuals or multi-person legal entities must meet specific eligibility requirements to receive benefits under certain farm programs. Some ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2017 |
Report No. R44740 |
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF): History, Function, and Funding Updated January 17, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44740 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF): History, Function, and Funding Summary The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) was chartered by Congress in 1984 to aid in the conservation of plants, animals, and ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2017 |
Report No. IN10635 |
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CRS INSIGHT Russia and the U.S. Presidential Election January 17, 2017 (IN10635) | Related Authors Catherine A. Theohary Cory Welt | Catherine A. Theohary, Specialist in National Security Policy and Information Operations (ctheohary@crs.loc.gov, 70844) Cory Welt, Analyst in European Affairs (cwelt@crs.loc.gov, 7-0530) On January 6, 2016, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2017 |
Report No. CRUSADE |
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CRS Reports & Analysis Legal Sidebar Climate Change Litigation Update: Children s Crusade Case Against the United States Goes Forward 01/17/2017 Recently, an Oregon federal district court judge denied the U.S. government s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group of 21 individuals, all age 20 or younger, and other plaintiffs seeking to compel the federal government to reduce carbon dioxide ...
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| Date Jan. 17, 2017 |
Report No. IF10586 |
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January 17, 2017 Intergenerational Income Mobility In a mobile society, individuals incomes and income rank rise and fall over time. Intergenerational income mobility describes these patterns across generations; specifically how children s incomes in adulthood compare with their parents incomes in the past. There are several ways to assess the degree of intergenerational mobility, but ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2017 |
Report No. R44738 |
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Water Resource Issues in the 115th Congress Updated January 13, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44738 Water Resource Issues in the 115th Congress Summary The 115th Congress faces various water resource development, management, and protection issues. Water resource activities generally encompass navigation improvements, flood damage reduction measures, water ...
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| Date Jan. 13, 2017 |
Report No. R43194 |
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Health Benefits for Members of Congress and Designated Congressional Staff: In Brief Ada S. Cornell Senior Research Librarian January 13, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43194 Health Benefits for Members of Congress and Designated Congressional Staff Contents Introduction ...
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| Date Jan. 12, 2017 |
Report No. R44689 |
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Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Background and Selected Issues Laurie A. Harris Analyst in Science and Technology Policy January 12, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44689 EPSCoR: Background and Selected Issues Summary The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) originally named the Experimental Program to Stimulate ...
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| Date Jan. 12, 2017 |
Report No. RS20906 |
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Appropriations Process: A Brief Explanation Updated January 12, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS20906 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Appropriations Process: A Brief Explanation Summary The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examines and approves applications for patents on claimed inventions and administers the ...
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| Date Jan. 12, 2017 |
Report No. 97-223 |
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The Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits Program: Issues and Regulatory Developments name redacted Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy name redacted Acting Section Research Manager January 12, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov 97-223 The Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits Program Summary Permits issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) ...
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| Date Jan. 12, 2017 |
Report No. R44159 |
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The Excise Tax on High-Cost EmployerSponsored Health Insurance: Estimated Economic and Market Effects Jane G. Gravelle Senior Specialist in Economic Policy January 12, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44159 The Excise Tax on High-Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Summary The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as amended) included a provision to ...
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| Date Jan. 11, 2017 |
Report No. R42867 |
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Inauguration Security: Operations, Appropriations, and Issues for Congress Updated January 11, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R42867 Inauguration Security: Operations, Appropriations, and Issues for Congress Summary Every four years, on January 20, the President-elect is sworn in as President of the United States. Presidential inauguration ceremonies are unique ...
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| Date Jan. 11, 2017 |
Report No. R44734 |
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How Legislation Is Brought to the House Floor: A Snapshot of Parliamentary Practice in the 114th Congress (2015-2016) Christopher M. Davis Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process January 11, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44734 How Legislation Is Brought to the House Floor: A Snapshot of Parliamentary Practice Summary The House of Representatives has several ...
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| Date Jan. 11, 2017 |
Report No. R44150 |
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The Office of Surface Mining s Stream Protection Rule: An Overview (name redacted) Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy January 11, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov R44150 The Office of Surface Mining s Stream Protection Rule: An Overview Summary On July 16, 2015, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) of the Department of the Interior ...
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| Date Jan. 11, 2017 |
Report No. IF10217 |
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Updated January 11, 2017 Federal Efforts to Control Invasive Plant and Animal Species An invasive species (also known as an alien, exotic, injurious, introduced or naturalized, non-native, nonindigenous, nuisance, or noxious species) refers to an animal or plant that is introduced into an environment where it is not native. Of particular concern are non-native animal and plant species that have ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2017 |
Report No. R44118 |
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Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Criminal Aliens: In Brief William A. Kandel Analyst in Immigration Policy January 10, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44118 Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Criminal Aliens: In Brief Summary The prominence of immigration enforcement issues during the 2016 presidential election as well as publicity surrounding crimes committed by some unauthorized ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2017 |
Report No. R44732 |
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Biennial Budgeting: Issues, Options, and Congressional Actions James V. Saturno Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process January 10, 2017 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44732 Biennial Budgeting: Issues, Options, and Congressional Actions Summary Difficulties in the timely enactment of budgetary legislation have long fueled interest in the idea that the congressional ...
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| Date Jan. 10, 2017 |
Report No. IF10001 |
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Updated January 10, 2017 Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges Overview Information and communications technology (ICT) is ubiquitous and continually evolving. It is increasingly integral to modern society. ICT devices and components form a highly interdependent system of networks, infrastructure, and resident data known as cyberspace. The process of protecting cyberspace from attacks by criminals ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2017 |
Report No. R40449 |
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The U.S.-EU Beef Hormone Dispute Updated January 9, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R40449 The U.S.-EU Beef Hormone Dispute Summary The United States and the European Union (EU) have engaged in a long-standing and acrimonious trade dispute over the EU s decision to ban hormone-treated meat. Despite an ongoing series of dispute settlement proceedings and ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2017 |
Report No. R44719 |
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Defining Specialty Crops : A Fact Sheet Updated January 9, 2017 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44719 Defining Specialty Crops : A Fact Sheet enerally, fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops and floricultural crops are all considered to be horticultural crops. However, specialty crops are more narrowly defined in statute as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, ...
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| Date Jan. 9, 2017 |
Report No. IF10498 |
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Updated January 9, 2017 Expanding Federal Support for Urban Agriculture Over the past decade, food policy in the United States has addressed ongoing shifts in consumer preferences and producer trends that favor local and regional food systems. This has led to increased agricultural production in urban areas within and surrounding major U.S. cities. Congress has influenced this shift through ...
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