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Guarding America: Security Guards and U.S. Critical Infrastructure Protection

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 27, 2005

“Air Safety Bill OK’d by House.” Sacramento Bee. Nov. 2, 2001; Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Internal database. June, 2003 and April, 2004. … Comments to the House Judiciary Committee on H.R. 2092 found in H.Rept. 104-827, Part 1. Sept. 24, 1996. 63 Said, Carolyn.

Climate Change: Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Paris Agreement

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 28, 2017

Nitrogen trifluoride was added for the period 2013-2020. … -06522/review-of-the-clean-power-plan.

Women in Combat: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 13, 2016

Memorandum from Secretary of the Air Force to the Acting Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Air Force Final Implementation Plan for Full Integration of Women in the Air Force, December 29 … Air Force Personnel Center, Strategic Research and Assessment, Randolph AFB, TX, August 14, 2015. 130 See, for example, comments by General James Mattis at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel, April 16,

Improving Intercity Passenger Rail Service in the United States

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 8, 2021

Energy Future,” https://joebiden.com/clean-energy/. … /2019/03/18-amtrak-norfolk-southern-spar-over-twitter-comments.

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Final Rule for 2014, 2015, and 2016

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 2, 2015

The Clean Air Act requires that each year's standards—the required renewable fuel volume amounts—be announced by November 30 of the previous year, although EPA has missed the deadline repeatedly. … TBD 2015 2016 13.61 15.0 F S 2017 F Source: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140); Contact the author for EPA final and proposed rule citations.

Critical Minerals and Materials for Selected Energy Technologies

Congressional research report · Reports · Mar 5, 2025

Mines on federal lands must comply with other relevant federal statutes such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. … Alternating current (AC) electricity refers to the condition in which the electric charge reverses direction periodically.

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

Cabo Verde: In Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 15, 2024

Trade Representative (USTR), “Cabo Verde,” as of June 21, 2024; and State Department, Open Skies Partners, state.gov/open-skies-partners, and “Civil Air Transport Agreements,” state.gov/civil-air-transportagreements … Cabo Verde hosts periodic port calls by U.S. Naval and Coast Guard vessels, and participates in U.S.-led regional maritime security exercises. In 2023, Cabo Verde co-hosted with U.S.

Residential Energy Tax Credits: Changes in 2023

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Nov 21, 2022

INSIGHTi Residential Energy Tax Credits: Changes in 2023 November 21, 2022 P.L. 117-169, commonly referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), expanded and extended two nonrefundable tax … Annual Limits $300 for any single energy property item. $150 for any qualified natural gas, propane, or oil furnace and hot water boiler. $50 for any advanced main air circulating fans.

Department of Veterans Affairs: Caregiver Support

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 24, 2020

VA published a proposed rule to implement the changes required under the VA MISSION Act on March 6, 2020. The public comment period for the proposed rule ends on May 5, 2020. … The public comment period for the proposed rule ends on May 5, 2020.9 This report describes the family caregiver program under current law.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 113th Congress: New and Recurring Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 13, 2014

Plaintiffs also had alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Clean Water Act. 47 645 F.3d 978 (8th Cir. 2011). 48 776 F. Supp. 2d 1007 (N.D. … Before the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall reissue the final rule published on April 2, 2009 (74 Fed.

Federal Requirements for State and Military Registered Sex Offender Management

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 2, 2021

Air Force Confinement Facility Keesler Air Force Base, MS I U.S. … USA=Army, USN=Navy, USAF=Air Force (including Space Force).

Identifying Incentives and Barriers to Federal Agencies Achieving Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 25, 2010

Security Act of 2007 4 (EISA). … It defines “commissioning, energy manager, facility, life cycle cost-effective, payback period, re-commissioning, and retro-commissioning.”

Education Stabilization Fund Programs Funded by the CARES Act, CRRSAA, and ARPA: Background and Analysis

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 9, 2023

conditioning systems, filtering, purification and other air cleaning, fans, control systems, and window and door repair and replacement.” … conditioning systems, filtering, purification and other air cleaning, fans, control systems, and window and door repair and replacement.”

The Tourism Industry and Economic Issues Affecting It

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 29, 2003

Travel Agency Sales of Air Transportation ($ in billions) Type of Sale 2000 2001 2002 2000-2002 % Change Domestic Air Fares 51 42 35 -31% International Air Fares 25 22 22 -12% 57 -25% … Employment in this sector increased 2.1% for the 12-month period ending in April 2003. !

Defense: FY2013 Authorization and Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 17, 2013

a certain number of times annually, including one period of two weeks duration. … The Navy had requested authority for a multi-year contract to buy nine submarines during that period.

The Kurds in Iraq : Status, Protection, and Prospects

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 12, 1994

The present force, based at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, comprises U.S., U.K., and French air force units which conduct daily overflights of Iraq north of the 36th parallel to enforce the no-fly zone . … Iraqi aircraft have occasionally violated the no-fly zones and Iraqi surface-to-air missiles have been deployed in a manner that appeared to threaten allied air operations over the zones .

Semiconductors and the Semiconductor Industry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 19, 2023

For example, obtaining preconstruction and operating permits required under the Federal Clean Air Act can take 12 to 18 months.99 In addition, domestic fab construction projects that receive financial … Investments to be made over 10 years; in some cases higher amounts have been announced over a longer period.

Strategic Airlift Modernization: Analysis of C-5 Modernization and C-17 Acquisition Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 6, 2008

Air Force. RERP Legislation. Further, the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act directed the Air Force to identify options for accelerating the C-5 RERP operational testing. … Obtaining and sustaining this production rate over a longer period could save $6 billion, when comparing the President’s Budget from 2003 and most recent Air Force RERP profiles.91 The challenge of achieving

U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 11, 2011

Therefore, the agreement would enter into effect after a 30-day consultation period and a review period of 60 days of continuous session4 unless Congress enacted a joint resolution of disapproval. … -Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress would contribute to “the growth of clean, safe and secure nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”