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Department of Defense Directed Energy Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 11, 2024

As the Government Accountability Office notes, “the internal mechanisms for DE weapons are sensitive, and typically require a specialized clean room for repairs.”93 Such 89 This section was written by … Coordination Within DOD Pursuant to Section 219 of the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (P.L. 114328), OUSD(R&E)’s Principal Director for Directed Energy is tasked with coordinating DE

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: The Fate of the Oil

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 4, 2011

In situ burning removes the oil from the marine environment, but may transfer some of the pollution risk to the air. … Peer review comments in Appendix 10 of Technical Document, p. A10.24. 38 Technical Document, p. iv. 39 Ibid., p. 2.

Military Aviation Safety

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 25, 2003

What we have is a previously strained and overburdened military system, and then we get ourselves into a war in Afghanistan” commented one safety expert.25 A spokesman for the Air Force Safety Center’s … aviation division reportedly claimed that higher accident rates wessre caused by the hazardous missions flown in Afghanistan and Iraq.26 Yet, the chief of Air Force safety commented, “None of the accidents

S.Con.Res. 14: The Budget Resolution for FY2022

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 1, 2021

Saturno. 8 Pursuant to Section 310(b)(2) of the Budget Act. … Congressional Research Service 6 S.Con.Res. 14: The Budget Resolution for FY2022  relate to, prohibit, or limit the issuance of costly Clean Air Act permit requirements on framers and ranchers in

Proposed Amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Senate and House Bills Compared with Current Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 12, 2010

Environment “[I]ncludes water, air, and land and the interrelationship which exists among and between water, air, and land and all living things.” … S. 3209 H.R. 5820 Extension of the notice period TSCA 5(c) [15 U.S.C. 2604(c)] authorizes EPA to extend the period between notice and manufacture for additional periods of up to a total of 90 days “

Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order: Questions and Answers

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 15, 2015

and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act). … If the vendor were 126 See, e.g., Standard Tank Cleaning Corp., B-245364 (Jan. 2, 1992); Mayfair Constr.

Energy and Water Development: FY2010 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 5, 2010

These species are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the California Endangered Species Act. … It did not provide general comments on Complex transformation. P.L. 111-8 provided no funds for RRW. Similarly, the FY2010 budget requests no funds for RRW.

Defense Primer: LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Congressional research report · In Focus · May 6, 2026

The United States has periodically considered alternative ICBM basing concepts to ensure survivability. … They, along with other commentators, have argued that a delay or cancellation of the Sentinel could ease financial and other pressures caused by the simultaneous recapitalization of all legs of the nuclear

Clean Water Act: A Summary of the Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 18, 2016

Clean Water Act: A Summary of the Law name redacted Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy October 18, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov RL30030 Clean Water Act: A Summary … the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, or Clean Water Act.

Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues

Congressional research report · Reports · Aug 5, 2026

Thirteen U.S. reactors were permanently closed during the period from 2013 through April 2022. … Works, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety Examined bills on using commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants (S. 4529

Reallocation of Hurricane Katrina Emergency Appropriations: Defense and Other Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 15, 2006

The $19 billion 6 For background on the Stafford Act, major disaster, and emergency declarations see CRS Report RL33053, Federal Stafford Act Disaster Assistance: Presidential Declarations, Eligible … CRS-26 Federal Agency Funds to be rescinded Activities $166 Rescinds $166M from EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund , which awards grants to states, based on a statutory formula, to provide seed

Waters of the United States (WOTUS): Repealing and Revising the 2015 Clean Water Rule

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Oct 23, 2019

Congress passed the Clean Water Act (CWA) to restore and protect the quality of the nation’s surface waters (33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq.). … The proposed rules garnered significant public comment, with each receiving over 600,000 comments.

The Manhattan Project, the Apollo Program, and Federal Energy Technology R&D Programs: A Comparative Analysis

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 30, 2009

The Apollo program was only one part of NASA’s activities during this period. … In the case of energy technology R&D, however, the overall goal of clean, affordable, and reliable energy is multi-faceted.

California's San Joaquin Valley: A Region in Transition

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 12, 2005

The federal Clean Water Act State Revolving Fund. … Pollution Control Program Support 1,992,920 Surveys, Studies Investigations & Special Purpose Relating Clean Air Act 232,650 Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works 454,700 CRS-297 Program

Evaluating the Defense Production Act

Congressional research report · Testimony · Jun 12, 2025

Department of Energy, “President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Accelerate Domestic Manufacturing of Clean Energy,” press release, June 6, 2022, https://www.energy.gov/articles/president-biden-invokes-defense-production-act-accelerate-domestic-manufacturing-clean … Renewal,” E&E News, April 30, 2024. 64 For example, see Trevor Dolan and Lucas Boyd, Defending the Climate: Using the Defense Production Act to Mobilize American Clean Energy Manufacturing, Evergreen

Election Year Restrictions on Mass Mailings by Members of Congress: How H.R. 2056 Would Change Current Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 20, 2010

Legislative History 111th Congress On April 22, 2009, Representative John Tierney introduced the Clean Money, Clean Elections Act of 2009 (H.R. 2056, 111th Congress). … During the 109th Congress, Representative Tierney introduced comparable legislation, the Clean Money, Clean Elections Act (H.R. 3099).

Legal Developments in International Civil Aviation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 25, 2006

Currently, air transportation and air commerce are governed by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.11 Section 401(a)(1) of the Act states that “an air carrier may provide air transportation only if the air … H.R. 4542 and S. 2135 both contain provisions that would prevent the DOT from issuing a decision on the NPRM for a period of one year after the date of enactment. 120 The House and Senate bills both require

Iraq: Former and Recent Military Confrontations with the United States

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 16, 2002

Also, Iraqi spokesmen continued periodically to warn of a new crisis if economic sanctions were not quickly removed. … According to news reports, President Bush believes he already has legal authority to act without further legislative authorization but decided to seek a new resolution from Congress as a gesture of support

President Bush's 2002 State Visits in Asia: Implications

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 11, 2002

intelligence and anti-terrorist cooperation, Japan’s possible role in any next phase of the anti-terrorist campaign, missile defense cooperation, and the issue of the relocation of the Futenma Marine Air … -China relations, and President Bush made it clear in advance that he would address the issues of human rights and religious freedom in his public comments.16 In his public comments, the President handled

U.S.-Australia Relations: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Feb 27, 2026

shares a similar intent to the AUKUS Improvement Act. … of 1974 for a period of 150 days (through July 24, 2026) effective on February 24, 2026.