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| Date Sept. 8, 2023 |
Report No. IF12488 |
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September 8, 2023 Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and FIU Operational Independence As Congress considers anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policy options, one factor may include their effect on Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) operational independence. An FIU is a model of a government entity that receives ...
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| Date Sept. 7, 2023 |
Report No. RS20348 |
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Federal Funding Gaps: A Brief Overview Updated September 7, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RS20348 SUMMARY Federal Funding Gaps: A Brief Overview RS20348 September 7, 2023 The Antideficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341-1342, 1511-1519) generally bars the obligation James V. Saturno of funds in the absence of appropriations. Exceptions are made under the act, including ...
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| Date Sept. 7, 2023 |
Report No. R47683 |
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Gene-Edited Plants: Regulation and Issues for Congress September 7, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47683 SUMMARY Gene-Edited Plants: Regulation and Issues for Congress Throughout history, farmers and plant breeders have employed selective breeding techniques to develop desirable traits in crops. This has involved crossing plants with desired characteristics ...
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| Date Sept. 7, 2023 |
Report No. R47685 |
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FY2024 Defense Appropriations: Status of Legislative Activity September 7, 2023 Article I, Section 9, of the Constitution states that No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law. As a result, Congress must enact legislation to provide federal departments and agencies with funding to carry out their duties. In practice, Congress appropriates defense ...
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| Date Sept. 7, 2023 |
Report No. IF12487 |
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September 7, 2023 Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Establishment In November 2020, then President-elect Joe Biden announced that he would appoint former Secretary of State John F. Kerry to serve in a new Cabinet-level position of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC). The SPEC plays a key role in the policy President Biden subsequently announced in Executive Order (E.O. ...
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| Date Sept. 7, 2023 |
Report No. IF10529 |
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Updated September 7, 2023 Role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Environmental Justice The role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in environmental justice is rooted in multiple executive orders (E.O.s) and implemented through a wide range of agency programs and activities. Legislation has been introduced in multiple Congresses to require the consideration of ...
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| Date Sept. 7, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11036 |
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Legal Sidebari Overview of Select No Surprises Act Litigation September 7, 2023 The No Surprises Act (NSA), part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), established various consumer protections related to surprise billing i.e., circumstances where individuals receive large, unexpected medical bills when they are unknowingly, and potentially unavoidably, treated by out-of- ...
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| Date Sept. 6, 2023 |
Report No. R45002 |
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Jewish Holidays: Fact Sheet Updated September 6, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45002 Jewish Holidays: Fact Sheet Introduction Judaism is one of the three major Abrahamic faiths, alongside Islam and Christianity. Many traditions and variations of Judaism are practiced in the United States, including cultural and religious variations. According to the Pew ...
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| Date Sept. 6, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11035 |
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Legal Sidebari National Security Review Bodies (Part II): Creating New Review Systems September 6, 2023 Some observers and Members of Congress have advocated for new or expanded national security review frameworks to examine transactions that may not be subject to existing procedures. Proposals in the 118th Congress include legislation that would require additional notification of outbound ...
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| Date Sept. 6, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11034 |
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Legal Sidebari National Security Review Bodies (Part I): Legal Context and Comparison Updated September 6, 2023 Federal law creates several frameworks that allow the United States to review the national security risks posed by some private commercial transactions. These legal frameworks give the United States authority to review, prohibit, and, in some cases, unwind a wide range of commercial ...
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| Date Sept. 6, 2023 |
Report No. IF10660 |
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Updated September 6, 2023 The Kingdom of Bhutan Background The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked Himalayan country situated between India and the People s Republic of China (PRC, or China). The mountainous kingdom is about half the size of Indiana, with an estimated population of approximately 876,000. Hydropower (accounting for 63% of the country s exports by value), agriculture, and ...
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| Date Sept. 5, 2023 |
Report No. R47493 |
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Turkey (T rkiye): Possible U.S. Sale of F-16 Aircraft Updated September 5, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47493 SUMMARY Turkey (T rkiye): Possible U.S. Sale of F-16 Aircraft In February 2023, Secretary of State Antony Blinken publicly confirmed that the Biden Administration supports a possible sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to Turkey (T rkiye), and has engaged ...
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| Date Sept. 5, 2023 |
Report No. IN12235 |
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INSIGHTi The CFATS Sunset and Its Implications for Chemical Security Updated September 5, 2023 The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which regulated covered chemical facilities for security, sunset as of July 28, 2023, after Congress allowed its statutory program authorization to expire. The House passed a bill (H.R. 4470) on a 409-1 vote to extend the authorization for ...
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| Date Sept. 5, 2023 |
Report No. IF12193 |
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Updated September 5, 2023 Farm and Food Support Under USDA s Section 32 Account Congress created a mandatory appropriation in 1935 the Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (Section 32 of the act of August 24, 1935; 7 U.S.C. 612c). The funds support producers of agricultural commodities that are not supported by other farm support programs, such as the Commodity Credit Corporation ( ...
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| Date Sept. 5, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11032 |
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Legal Sidebari Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (August 28, 2023 September 4, 2023) September 5, 2023 The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be of particular interest to federal lawmakers, focusing on orders and decisions of ...
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| Date Sept. 5, 2023 |
Report No. IN12111 |
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INSIGHTi Turkey (T rkiye): Possible U.S. F-16 Sale Updated September 5, 2023 In February 2023, Secretary of State Antony Blinken publicly confirmed that the Biden Administration supports a possible sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to Turkey (T rkiye) a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and has engaged Congress on the issue. According to January 2023 media reports citing unnamed ...
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| Date Sept. 5, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11033 |
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Legal Sidebari The Supreme Court s Narrow Construction of Federal Criminal Laws: Historical Practice and Recent Trends September 5, 2023 Criminal law marks a boundary between conduct that society deems permissible and behavior that it deems worthy of punishment. Those who cross the line may be subject to penalty and social disapproval. In addition to punishment, transgressors may face wide-ranging ...
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| Date Sept. 5, 2023 |
Report No. IF12217 |
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Updated September 5, 2023 The Legal Framework for Federal Methane Regulation Methane is a greenhouse gas with 25 times the warming capacity of carbon dioxide. Methane makes up about 11% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Primary sources of methane include oil and gas production, transportation and storage (methane is the main component of natural gas), landfill gases, coal mines ...
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| Date Sept. 1, 2023 |
Report No. IF10230 |
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Updated September 1, 2023 Venezuela: Political Crisis and U.S. Policy Venezuela remains under the rule of authoritarian President Nicol s Maduro (2013-present), despite an array of sanctions and international support for an interim government from 2019 to 2022. Within Venezuela, the Unity Platform of opposition has adjusted its strategy, deciding to compete in presidential elections due in 2024, ...
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| Date Sept. 1, 2023 |
Report No. IN12232 |
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INSIGHTi Banks Unrealized Losses, Part 2: Comparing to SVB September 1, 2023 Part 1 of this two-part Insight discusses a new proposed rule that would require all banks with over $100 billion in assets to include unrecognized gains and losses on available for sale (AFS) debt securities (via the inclusion of accumulated other comprehensive income [AOCI]) in capital. Part of the motivation for the ...
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| Date Sept. 1, 2023 |
Report No. IN12233 |
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INSIGHTi HSA@20 Episode Companion: Evolution of Emergency Management September 1, 2023 This Insight accompanies the Evolution of Emergency Management episode of The Homeland Security Act at 20 podcast series and includes background information on the issues discussed during the podcast. Click this link to ask questions, provide feedback, or offer suggestions for future topics. You can also email ...
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| Date Sept. 1, 2023 |
Report No. IF10166 |
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Updated September 1, 2023 Environmental Provisions in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Linkages between trade and environmental protection have long been a concern to some U.S. policymakers and stakeholders. The central question is whether trade liberalization (i.e., the removal of barriers on the exchange of goods and services between nations) advances shared economic and environmental goals. Some ...
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| Date Sept. 1, 2023 |
Report No. IF12472 |
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Updated September 1, 2023 Federal Student Loans: Return to Repayment In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, since March 2020, the accrual of interest, monthly payments, and involuntary collections have been paused on most federal student loans. The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA; P.L. 118-5) specifies that the interest accrual and monthly payment pauses shall cease to be effective 60 days ...
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| Date Aug. 31, 2023 |
Report No. R47681 |
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FEMA Assistance for Migrants Through the Emergency Food and Shelter ProgramHumanitarian (EFSP-H) and Shelter and Services Program (SSP) August 31, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47681 SUMMARY FEMA Assistance for Migrants Through the Emergency Food and Shelter ProgramHumanitarian (EFSP-H) and Shelter and Services Program (SSP) R47681 August 31, 2023 Elizabeth ...
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| Date Aug. 31, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11030 |
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Legal Sidebari Taylor v. McDonough: Veterans Disability Benefits and Secret Military Programs August 31, 2023 On June 15, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided Taylor v. McDonough. The case involved a veteran (Mr. Taylor) who had a service-connected disability resulting from participation in a secret military program. Mr. Taylor did not file a claim with the U.S. ...
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| Date Aug. 31, 2023 |
Report No. IF12485 |
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August 31, 2023 Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Production The 2018 farm bill (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, P.L. 115-334) expanded support for urban agriculture and innovative production methods like indoor and rooftop farming. In a Joint Explanatory Statement, the farm bill conferees acknowledged the potential for urban and innovative production methods to create new market ...
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| Date Aug. 31, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11031 |
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Legal Sidebari Supreme Court Narrows Dormant Commerce Clause and Upholds State Animal Welfare Law August 31, 2023 On May 11, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld a California rule (Proposition 12) banning the in-state sale of whole pork meat from pigs that had been confined in a cruel manner, even if those pigs were confined in another state. In National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, the Court held ...
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| Date Aug. 30, 2023 |
Report No. R47667 |
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Immigration Crimes: Improper Entry and Reentry August 30, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47667 SUMMARY Immigration Crimes: Improper Entry and Reentry R47667 August 30, 2023 Kelsey Y. Santamaria Legislative Attorney Congress has established a comprehensive framework governing the admission and removal of aliens (a term defined in the Immigration and Nationality ...
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| Date Aug. 30, 2023 |
Report No. IN12177 |
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INSIGHTi Shelter and Services Program (SSP) FY2023 Funding Updated August 30, 2023 On June 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the first notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the new Shelter and Services Program (SSP). The SSP is a grant program that funds reimbursement or advanced payments to nonfederal entities that provide ...
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| Date Aug. 30, 2023 |
Report No. R44152 |
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Labor Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet Updated August 30, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44152 Labor Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet Introduction Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrating the achievements of American workers. Labor Day also symbolically marks the end of summer and, in many states, the beginning of the school year. This guide is designed to ...
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| Date Aug. 30, 2023 |
Report No. IF12484 |
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August 30, 2023 The Statutory Bars to Reentry into the United States Federal immigration laws set forth the conditions under which aliens (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)) may enter or remain in the United States. Aliens applying for a visa from abroad, presenting themselves at U.S. ports of entry, or found in the country after entering unlawfully, may be denied admission if subject to grounds ...
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| Date Aug. 30, 2023 |
Report No. IN12132 |
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INSIGHTi FEMA s Emergency Food and Shelter Program-Humanitarian Relief (EFSP-H) and the New Shelter and Services Program (SSP) Updated August 30, 2023 Congress has recognized that local governments and nonprofit organizations often bear financial and social burdens resulting from an influx of migrants. In FY2019, Congress first enacted legislation authorizing the Federal Emergency Management ...
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| Date Aug. 29, 2023 |
Report No. IF10168 |
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Updated August 29, 2023 Kenya Successive U.S. Administrations have viewed Kenya as a strategic partner and critical to counterterrorism efforts in East Africa. The country is sub-Saharan Africa s fourthlargest economy, a regional finance and transportation hub, and a top tourism destination known for its biodiversity and conservation efforts. It is a regional leader in clean energy, drawing over ...
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| Date Aug. 29, 2023 |
Report No. R47666 |
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Infrastructure Codes, Standards, and Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions August 29, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47666 SUMMARY Infrastructure Codes, Standards, and Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions Ensuring the safe operation of and uninterrupted services provided by infrastructure, as well as resiliency, efficiency, environmental protection, and ...
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| Date Aug. 29, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11029 |
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Legal Sidebari Applying the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to Shared Phones August 29, 2023 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is one of the primary federal statutes that regulates robocalls made to residential and wireless phones. The Act is enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) but also includes a private right of action, under which individuals may sue ...
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| Date Aug. 29, 2023 |
Report No. IF10595 |
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Updated August 29, 2023 Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program is the primary federal program that focuses exclusively on home visiting. The program seeks to provide and strengthen home visiting services to families residing in at-risk communities, while also improving coordination of supportive services ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2023 |
Report No. R47675 |
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Federal Policies to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure August 28, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47675 SUMMARY Federal Policies to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA, P.L. 117-58). This broad infrastructure law addresses a range of issues. To ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2023 |
Report No. R47239 |
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2023 State of Play Updated August 28, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47239 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2023 State of Play Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 FY2023 ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2023 |
Report No. IN12203 |
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INSIGHTi FY2024 NDAA: TRICARE Coverage of Gender-Affirming Care Updated August 28, 2023 Background The Department of Defense (DOD) administers a statutory health entitlement (under Chapter 55 of Title 10, U.S. Code), through the Military Health System (MHS). The MHS offers health care benefits and services through its TRICARE program to approximately 9.6 million beneficiaries composed of ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11028 |
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Legal Sidebari Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (August 21, 2023 August 27, 2023) August 28, 2023 The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be of particular interest to federal lawmakers, focusing on orders and decisions of the ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2023 |
Report No. IG10041 |
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Removal Proceedings and the /\ Immigration Court Backlog Immigration court cases are adjudicated by the Executive Of ce for Immigration Review {EOIR}, an agency within the U.S. Department ofJustice, under authority delegated by the Attorney General. The most common proceedings are formal removal proceedings under Section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a). During removal ...
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| Date Aug. 28, 2023 |
Report No. LSB10919 |
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Legal Sidebari Medication Abortion: New Litigation May Affect Access Updated August 28, 2023 The Supreme Court s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women s Health Organization has spurred significant debate over federal and state regulation of medication abortion a pregnancy termination method involving the use of prescription drugs. Recent attention has centered on how these drugs may provide broader ...
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| Date Aug. 25, 2023 |
Report No. R47662 |
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Defining and Regulating Online Platforms August 25, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47662 Defining and Regulating Online Platforms Defining and Regulating Online Platforms The internet has been broadly characterized by an open, decentralized model of content creation, distribution, and consumption. Users access to online content evolved from retrieving ...
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| Date Aug. 25, 2023 |
Report No. IF11455 |
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Updated August 25, 2023 The Section 45Q Tax Credit for Carbon Sequestration Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies are intended to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants, as well as other large industrial sources. The tax credit for carbon sequestration often referred to using its Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section, Section 45Q is intended to ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2023 |
Report No. R47647 |
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Pell Grants for Short-Term Programs: Background and Legislation in the 118th Congress Updated August 24, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47647 SUMMARY Pell Grants for Short-Term Programs: Background and Legislation in the 118th Congress R47647 August 24, 2023 Cassandria Dortch Specialist in Education Policy The Federal Pell Grant program, authorized by Title IV ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2023 |
Report No. IN11946 |
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INSIGHTi Circumvention Inquiry into Solar Imports Updated August 24, 2023 On August 18, 2023, the Commerce Department issued a final determination affirming that Chinesemanufactured crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and panels are circumventing U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Commerce initiated the inquiry in April 2022 in response to U.S.-based Auxin Solar s petition ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2023 |
Report No. IF12474 |
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Updated August 24, 2023 The UPS-Teamsters Labor Dispute and Taft-Hartley s National Emergency Provisions Introduction On August 22, 2023, United Parcel Service (UPS) package delivery drivers and warehouse logistics workers, who are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, voted to ratify a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. The new contract averts a strike that could ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2023 |
Report No. LSB11027 |
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Legal Sidebari Antitrust Agencies Release Draft Merger Guidelines and Propose HSR Rule Changes August 24, 2023 On July 19, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (the Agencies) jointly released draft Merger Guidelines (Draft Guidelines) for public comment. If adopted, the Draft Guidelines will update the factors and frameworks the Agencies intend to consider ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2023 |
Report No. IF12479 |
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August 24, 2023 C te d Ivoire C te d Ivoire is a leading economy in West Africa and an increasingly important U.S. security partner amid Islamist insurgencies, military takeovers, and growing Russian activity in the region. President Alassane Ouattara, in office since 2011, has overseen an influx of foreign investment and strong economic growth. In 2020, however, Ouattara s decision to seek a ...
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| Date Aug. 24, 2023 |
Report No. IF12209 |
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Updated August 24, 2023 Statues and Busts in the U.S. Capitol: Collections and Authorities The U.S. Capitol is home to hundreds of works of art. Among them are a number of statues and busts, including the National Statuary Hall Collection and the Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection, which account for most of the statuary on display in the U.S. Capitol building. Figure 1. Most Recent Additions ...
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