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Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange: Legislative History, Litigation, and Current Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 18, 2014

South Vietnam was approved for the Air Force. … service, during a period of war and (2) if the veteran was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable from the period of service in which the injury was incurred.

The Committee Markup Process in the House of Representatives

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 28, 2025

The motions to table and reconsider deserve some comment. … “Clean” Bills An even less common practice is when committees vote to report what is known as a clean bill instead of reporting a bill that was introduced and referred to it—H.R. 1, for example—with one

Federal Support of Public Transportation Operating Expenses

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 18, 2024

Over the 10-year period prior from 2010 through 2019, the 49 The report was prepared prior to the enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), in accordance with 23 U.S.C. §503(b)(8 … However, the IIJA provided about a 67% increase (in nominal dollars) in annual funding for public transportation in comparison with the period authorized by the FAST Act, as extended.53 The amount authorized

Ballast Water Management to Combat Invasive Species

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 10, 2012

In response to litigation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published regulations on December 28, 2008, to regulate ballast water discharge under the Clean Water Act through vessel general permits … Water Act.58 In response to these concerns, the 110th Congress enacted P.L. 110-299 to provide a twoyear moratorium on Clean Water Act VGP permitting for discharges (except for ballast water discharges

Transportation Spending and “Buy America” Requirements

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 4, 2014

The FHWA issued a Notice and Request for Comments in July 2013 seeking comment on the continuing need for this provision. See 78 Federal Register 41492, July 10, 2013. 12 23 U.S.C. §101(a)(18). … of time for public comment.

Supreme Court Justices: Demographic Characteristics, Professional Experience, and Legal Education, 1789-2010

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 9, 2010

The modern courts of appeals were created by the Judiciary Act of 1891, commonly known as the Evarts Act. … The Army Air Force came into being in 1941, assuming control over the Army Air Corps, which had been in existence since 1926, and the Air Force Combat Command.

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · May 9, 2024

Administration to assist with the clean-up of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories. … Congress ceased providing funding for the Methamphetamine Clean-up program in FY2018.

Military Base Closures: A Historical Review from 1988 to 1995

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 18, 2004

There followed a period during which public comments were received, and then on February 15, 1991, the final criteria, which contained a few changes, were published. … CRS-9 Recommendations to close the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and Naval Station and Loring Air Force Base in Maine drew extended comment from Members.

China's Steel Industry and Its Impact on the United States: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 21, 2010

When China hits a period of overproduction and surpluses, a natural reaction would be to export the excess steel. … of 2010 On August 5, 2010, Senators Wyden and Snowe introduced the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (the Enforce Act), S. 3725, which would provide the U.S.

Theater Missile Defense: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 30, 2001

Requested comment from DoD April 4, 2001. H.R. 1282 (Vitter) Realistic Tests for Realistic Threats National Security Act of 1999. … Referred to Subcommittee on Military R&D and requested comment from DoD April 18, 2001. CRS-13 IB98028 07-30-01 H.R. 1283 (Vitter) Defense Against Regional Threats Act of 2001.

Agricultural Conservation and the Next Farm Bill

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 20, 2023

temporary changes in land use and management to achieve environmental benefits.  Conservation Reserve Program––Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Farmable Wetland Program, Grassland Contracts, Clean …  Air quality funding. Requires $37.5 million annually be used for payments for air quality concern practices. On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials.

Transportation Spending Under an Earmark Ban

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 5, 2020

Reagan’s comment that “I haven’t seen this much lard since I handed out blue ribbons at the Iowa State Fair.” … For example, a Member from a state or district with air quality problems might give priority to an increased share of funding for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program.

Nuclear Energy Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 15, 2014

the United States followed a long period of declining nuclear generation growth rates. … No subsidy cost was charged for the Vogtle loan guarantees, which raised considerable comment, as the risk of the project is likely to be greater than zero.

Overview of the Army Corps and EPA Rule to Define “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and Recent Developments

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Oct 22, 2018

defining the scope of waters protected and regulated under the Clean Water Act (CWA). … As a result, the 2015 Clean Water Rule is now in effect in 22 states.

Oil Industry Tax Issues in the FY2010 Budget Proposal

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 30, 2009

Must Win Clean Energy Race,” Vol. 59, No. 77, April 23, 2009. … This provision was enacted in 2004 as part of the American Jobs Creation Act to encourage the expansion of American employment in manufacturing.

Defense Acquisitions: How and Where DOD Spends Its Contracting Dollars

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 2, 2018

, see CRS Report R42506, The Budget Control Act of 2011 as Amended: Budgetary Effects, by (name redacted) and (name redacted). 9 Aaron Mehta, “Former US Air Force head details decision to cut maintenance … In contrast, over the same period, DOD obligations to acquire both goods and services are substantially higher (see Figure 6). Figure 6.

Ship Navigation in Harbors: Safety Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 8, 2008

From 2001 6 For a discussion of oil spill response and clean-up, see CRS Report RL33705, Oil Spills in U.S. … JHOCs were authorized in the SAFE Port Act (P.L. 109-347, section 108).

Diamonds and Conflict: Background, Policy, and Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 16, 2003

On April 1, 2003, Senator Grassley introduced S. 760, entitled the Clean Diamond Trade Act. … President Bush’s approval of the Clean Diamond Trade Act enacted that stated intention into law.

Commuter and Large Air Carriers: Is It Time For One Level of Safety?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 6, 1995

The NPRMs will be followed by a public comment period of perhaps 60 to 90 days. Final mles might be expected by the end of 1995 to take effect beginning in 1996. … %ee: Debate on H.R. 926, the Regulatory Reform and Relief Act of 1995, Reed amendment to raise the threshold for a "major" rule from $50 million to $100 million.

Water Issues of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Electricity in the U.S. Southwest

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 8, 2009

Capacity Factors Because water use is a function of electricity produced, a key factor determining the amount of water used at a CSP facility is the amount of electricity to be produced during a period … Leuders, “NPS Concerns with Concentrating Solar Power Projects on BLM Lands in Southern Nevada,” Feb. 5, 2009, p. 3. 15 WGA, “Clean Energy, a Strong Economy, and a Health Environment,” June 2006, available