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| Date April 6, 2023 |
Report No. R47501 |
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Information Technology Spending in the President s Budget Submission for FY2024: In Brief April 6, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47501 Information Technology Spending in the President s Budget Submission for FY2024 Contents Introduction ...
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| Date April 6, 2023 |
Report No. RL34012 |
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Resources for Grantseekers Updated April 6, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL34012 SUMMARY Resources for Grantseekers Federal grants are intended to meet goals authorized by Congress and often target community needs. Federal grants are not guaranteed benefits or entitlements to individuals. Most federal grant funds go to state and local governments, which in ...
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| Date April 6, 2023 |
Report No. IF12161 |
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Updated April 6, 2023 Climate Change and Adaptation: Department of Defense Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has stated that to keep the nation secure, [the Department of Defense (DOD)], must tackle the existential threat of climate change. DOD has released a number of documents outlining how it plans to adapt to and address climate change, including the 2021 DOD Climate Risk Analysis and the DOD ...
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| Date April 5, 2023 |
Report No. LSB10944 |
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Legal Sidebari Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (March 27-March 31, 2023) April 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 the Supreme ...
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| Date April 5, 2023 |
Report No. IF12375 |
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April 5, 2023 Social Security: Selected Findings of the 2023 Annual Report According to the 2023 report of the Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Funds, the program s finances are in a similar, albeit marginally worse, position in 2023 relative to what they were in 2022. Under intermediate assumptions, the projected combined trust fund asset depletion date is 2034 (versus 2035 in last ...
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| Date April 5, 2023 |
Report No. LSB10945 |
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Legal Sidebari Military Jurisdiction over Retired Servicemembers April 5, 2023 Members of the United States Armed Forces are governed by a distinct criminal legal regime: the military justice system. (They are also subject to civilian laws and courts.) The purposes of this system, in addition to pursuing justice, are maintaining good order and discipline in the armed forces and promot[ing] ...
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| Date April 5, 2023 |
Report No. LSB10305 |
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Legal Sidebari The Feres Doctrine: Congress, the Courts, and Military Servicemember Lawsuits Against the United States Updated April 5, 2023 The Supreme Court s 1950 decision in Feres v. United States generally bars individuals from pursuing tort lawsuits against the United States for injuries arising from active-duty military service, establishing what is known as the Feres doctrine. The Feres ...
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| Date April 5, 2023 |
Report No. IN11826 |
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INSIGHTi Tornadoes: Background and Forecasting Updated April 5, 2023 Background Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes affect communities across the United States every year, causing fatalities, destroying property and crops, and disrupting businesses. For example, a deadly storm system impacted 11 states between March 31 and April 1, 2023, causing multiple deaths and injuries. Preliminary data ...
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| Date April 5, 2023 |
Report No. IN12140 |
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INSIGHTi Recommendation for New U.S. Circuit and District Court Judgeships by the Judicial Conference of the United States (118th Congress) April 5, 2023 Congress determines through legislative action both the size and structure of the federal judiciary, including the number of U.S. circuit and district court judgeships. The Judicial Conference of the United States, the policymaking body of the ...
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| Date April 4, 2023 |
Report No. R47496 |
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DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2024 April 4, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47496 SUMMARY DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2024 On March 9, 2023, the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Administration released its budget request for FY2024, including $103.18 billion in total budget authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS is the third largest agency in the ...
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| Date April 4, 2023 |
Report No. R47499 |
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Data on State and Local Public Sector Employment Not Covered Under Social Security April 4, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47499 SUMMARY Data on State and Local Public Sector Employment Not Covered Under Social Security Social Security is a work-based federal insurance program that provides cash benefits to workers and their eligible family members in the ...
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| Date April 4, 2023 |
Report No. R47497 |
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Long-Term Drought and Glen Canyon Dam: Potential Effects on Water Deliveries and Hydropower April 4, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47497 SUMMARY Drought and Glen Canyon Dam: Potential Effects on Water Deliveries and Hydropower The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) owns and operates the Glen Canyon Unit (near Page, AZ) as part of the federal Colorado River ...
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| Date April 4, 2023 |
Report No. R41253 |
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The Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program Updated April 4, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R41253 The Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program Summary Self-employment is one potential pathway to exit a spell of unemployment. The regular Unemployment Compensation (UC) program generally requires unemployed workers to be actively seeking work and to be available ...
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| Date April 4, 2023 |
Report No. IF12374 |
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April 4, 2023 Small Business Contracting Under Category Management Summary Category management is an initiative led by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to help federal agencies collectively save money on the goods and services they purchase. A key feature of the policy is the grouping of commonly purchased goods and services into 10 categories used across the government (plus nine unique ...
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| Date April 4, 2023 |
Report No. IF12236 |
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Updated April 4, 2023 DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy FY2024 Appropriations The U.S. Department of Energy s (DOE s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for enabling renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development and implementation. Other activities include issuing grants for home energy efficiency and state planning, ...
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| Date April 3, 2023 |
Report No. R45622 |
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Judicial Nomination Statistics and Analysis: U.S. Circuit and District Courts, 1977-2022 Updated April 3, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45622 SUMMARY Judicial Nomination Statistics and Analysis: U.S. Circuit and District Courts, 1977-2022 In recent decades, the process for appointing judges to the U.S. circuit courts of appeals and the U.S. district courts ...
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| Date April 3, 2023 |
Report No. R47495 |
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Regional Innovation: Federal Programs and Issues for Consideration April 3, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47495 SUMMARY Regional Innovation: Federal Programs and Issues for Consideration In recent years, Congress has increased support for economic development policies that incorporate a regional innovation systems (RIS) approach. RIS are composed of public ...
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| Date April 3, 2023 |
Report No. LSB10943 |
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Legal Sidebari The Willow Project: History and Litigation April 3, 2023 On March 13, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the Department of the Interior tasked with management of federal public lands and resources, issued a new Record of Decision approving a Master Development Plan (MDP) for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A), a 23million-acre area on the North ...
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| Date April 3, 2023 |
Report No. IN12139 |
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INSIGHTi HSA@20 Episode Companion: Oversight April 3, 2023 This Insight accompanies the Oversight 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 the podcast team at HSA20@loc.gov. Thank you for your ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. R47034 |
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Energy and Minerals Provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) Updated March 31, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47034 SUMMARY Energy and Minerals Provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) R47034 March 31, 2023 Brent D. Yacobucci, Coordinator Section Research Manager On November 15, 2021, President Biden ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. R47492 |
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Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts: Overview and Policy Considerations March 31, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47492 SUMMARY Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts: Overview and Policy Considerations R47492 March 31, 2023 Brendan McDermott Congress has created a variety of tax-advantaged savings accounts to encourage taxpayers to save Analyst in Public Finance for ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. R46982 |
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Compensation for COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries Updated March 31, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R46982 SUMMARY Compensation for COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries More than 260 million Americans, and billions of people worldwide, have received one or more doses of a vaccine to protect against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Most common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. 98-15 |
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House Committee on Ethics: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction Updated March 31, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 98-15 House Committee on Ethics: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction Summary The United States Constitution (Article 1, Section 5, clause 1) provides each House of Congress with the sole authority to establish rules, judge ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. IN12134 |
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INSIGHTi Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) and Other Federal Reserve Support to Banking System in Turmoil March 31, 2023 On March 10 and 12, respectively, the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank were taken into receivership by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) after large and sudden withdrawals by their depositors. The government then responded swiftly to concerns that arose ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. RL30650 |
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Senate Select Committee on Ethics: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction Updated March 31, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL30650 SUMMARY Senate Select Committee on Ethics: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction RL30650 March 31, 2023 Jacob R. Straus The U.S. Constitution provides each House of Congress with the sole authority to ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. R44201 |
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DOT s Federal Pipeline Safety Program: Background and Issues for Congress Updated March 31, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44201 DOT s Federal Pipeline Safety Program: Background and Issues for Congress Summary The U.S. energy pipeline network includes approximately 3.3 million miles of onshore pipeline transporting natural gas, crude oil, and other hazardous ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. IN12135 |
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INSIGHTi Biden Administration Proposes Temporary Operating Assistance Authority for Larger Transit Agencies March 31, 2023 In the FY2024 budget, the Biden Administration proposes allowing larger public transportation agencies greater flexibility in the use of Urbanized Area Formula funds to cope with the larger operating deficits caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. ...
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| Date March 31, 2023 |
Report No. IF10384 |
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Updated March 31, 2023 U.S.-India Trade Relations Trade and investment ties are a key aspect of U.S.-India relations. Market access and other trade barriers with India are longstanding U.S. trade policy concerns. Some business groups and analysts see potential for the United States and India to enhance trade ties and engage on global and regional trade issues, if they can address bilateral trade ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. R45442 |
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Congress s Authority to Influence and Control Executive Branch Agencies Updated March 30, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R45442 SUMMARY Congress s Authority to Influence and Control Executive Branch Agencies The Constitution does not establish administrative agencies or explicitly prescribe the manner by which they may be created. Even so, the Supreme Court has ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. R47490 |
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House Rules Changes Affecting Floor Proceedings in the 118th Congress (2023-2024) March 30, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47490 SUMMARY House Rules Changes Affecting Floor Proceedings in the 118th Congress (2023-2024) As agreed to in the House, H.Res. 5, a resolution adopting the rules of the House of Representatives, provided amendments to the standing rules ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. R44195 |
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Introducing a Senate Bill or Resolution Updated March 30, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R44195 SUMMARY Introducing a Senate Bill or Resolution Authoring and introducing legislation is fundamental to the task of representing voters as a U.S. Senator. Part of what makes the American political process unique is that it affords all Senators an ability to propose ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. IF12366 |
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March 30, 2023 Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities Three federal laws provide the primary protections for employees and job applicants with disabilities. First, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12111 12117, prohibits disability discrimination by employers with fifteen or more employees. Second, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. LSB10861 |
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Legal Sidebari The Railway Labor Act and Congressional Action Updated March 30, 2023 The Railway Labor Act (RLA; 45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) governs disputes between railway carriers and labor unions. Beginning in 2019, labor unions representing railway employees and the National Carriers Conference Committee (which represents the railway carriers) took part in direct negotiations over employee pay, ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. IF12367 |
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March 30, 2023 Safe Drinking Water Act: Proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Specified PFAS Detections of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public water supplies have heightened public and congressional interest in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA s) authorities under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to limit PFAS in drinking water. PFAS are ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. IN12133 |
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INSIGHTi 2023 Debt Limit: Congressional Consideration of Debt Limit Legislation March 30, 2023 When total federal spending exceeds total federal revenue, it produces a budget deficit. When faced with a deficit, the Department of the Treasury typically issues debt in order to obtain the funds necessary to finance current federal obligations. The amount of money that Treasury may borrow, however, is ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. IF10626 |
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Updated March 30, 2023 Reclamation Water Storage Projects: Section 4007 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act Congress created a new authority for the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior) to build new water storage projects in Section 4007 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act). The authority ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. IF12368 |
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March 30, 2023 Communications Between Congress and Federal Agencies During the Rulemaking Process Congress often delegates legislative authority to federal agencies in statute. Using that authority, agencies issue regulations to implement legislative objectives and programs. Regulations carry the force and effect of law and are often where the details of federal programs and requirements are ...
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| Date March 30, 2023 |
Report No. IF11311 |
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Updated March 30, 2023 Defense Primer: The National Technology and Industrial Base What Is the NTIB? The National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) consists of the people and organizations engaged in national security and dual-use research and development (R&D), production, maintenance, and related activities within the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The ...
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| Date March 29, 2023 |
Report No. IN12131 |
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INSIGHTi TikTok: Recent Data Privacy and National Security Concerns March 29, 2023 On March 23, 2023, TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew, testified during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on TikTok s potential threats to data privacy, national security, and children s online safety. TikTok is a social media application (app) for creating and sharing short videos, with over 150 million users in ...
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| Date March 29, 2023 |
Report No. IF12363 |
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March 29, 2023 Import Monitoring Systems: Steel and Aluminum Background Over the years, several domestic manufacturing industries have sought insulation from import competition two of particular note include steel and aluminum. Both industries have formally established import monitoring systems regulatory programs administered by a federal agency that monitor for certain imported goods. In the ...
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| Date March 28, 2023 |
Report No. R47488 |
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Development, Implementation, and Considerations for Congress March 28, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47488 SUMMARY The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Development, Implementation, and Considerations for Congress R47488 March 28, 2023 Matthew B. Barry, Coordinator Section Research Manager The Dietary Guidelines for ...
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| Date March 28, 2023 |
Report No. IN12130 |
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INSIGHTi Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and P.L. 115-174: Part 2 (Issues Surrounding Their Failures) March 28, 2023 The recent failure of two large banks, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, has raised questions about changes to large bank regulation made by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 115-174). For background on their failures, see CRS ...
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| Date March 28, 2023 |
Report No. 98-279 |
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Sponsorship and Cosponsorship of Senate Bills Updated March 28, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov 98-279 Sponsorship and Cosponsorship of Senate Bills Summary A Senator who introduces a bill or resolution in the Senate is called its sponsor. Several Senators together may introduce a measure, but only the Senator whose name appears first on the bill is considered ...
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| Date March 28, 2023 |
Report No. IN12129 |
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INSIGHTi Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and P.L. 115-174: Part 1 (Background and Policy Options) March 28, 2023 The recent failure of two large banks, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, has raised questions about changes to large bank enhanced prudential regulation (EPR) made by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 115-174). This Insight ...
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| Date March 28, 2023 |
Report No. IF11728 |
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Updated March 28, 2023 Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper: A Primer The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper (Sergeant at Arms) is an elected officer of the Senate and is the chamber s primary law enforcement and protocol official, responsible for the protection, security, decorum, and other administrative aspects of the Senate floor, Senate wing of the Capitol, Senate office buildings, and ...
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| Date March 27, 2023 |
Report No. R47486 |
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Introduction to the Farm Bill: Videos March 27, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47486 Introduction to the Farm Bill: Videos Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Overview Videos ...
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| Date March 27, 2023 |
Report No. R47319 |
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FY2023 District of Columbia Budget and Appropriations Updated March 27, 2023 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47319 SUMMARY FY2023 District of Columbia Budget and Appropriations The District of Columbia (DC) government s local operating budget and much of its local legislation is subject to congressional approval, pursuant to the plenary legislative authority of ...
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| Date March 27, 2023 |
Report No. IF12241 |
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Updated March 27, 2023 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the mpox outbreak, and other recent health crises, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has served as a face of the federal government s public health response. CDC s stated mission is protect America from health, safety and security threats, both ...
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| Date March 27, 2023 |
Report No. LSB10941 |
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Legal Sidebari Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (Mar. 20, 2023 Mar. 26, 2023) March 27, 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 March 27, 2023 |
Report No. IF12360 |
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March 27, 2023 Social Security Taxable Earnings Base: An Overview Introduction Social Security payroll taxes are levied on covered earnings up to a maximum level set each year. This maximum is known as the contribution and benefit base and commonly referred to as the taxable earnings base or the taxable maximum. In 2023, an estimated 183 million workers will pay into Social Security via Federal ...
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