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Surface Transportation Reauthorization in the 112th Congress: Summary and Sources

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 7, 2012

Several highway programs, including the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ), Ferry Boats and Terminals, Puerto Rico Highways, and Territorial Highway Program, would also be funded from … Among other things, the House bill eliminates the Clean Fuels Grant Program, the Transit in Parks Program, and the Growing and High Density State Formula.

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.

Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions for FY1998

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 4, 1998

extension of the comment period and delay in implementation of Organ Procurement Transplantation Network" final rule (section 4002). ! cuts in section 8 housing reserves. … the period FY1998-2002.

Military Base Closures: Cleanup of Contaminated Properties for Civilian Reuse

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 19, 2008

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Supreme Court Decisions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 11, 2010

Because the child was ventilator-dependent, these services were fairly substantial and included providing suction on his tracheotomy tube and manually pumping air through an air bag when suction is being … The other child in the Honig case had been involved in stealing, extorting money, and making lewd comments.

Research and Development Funding: Fiscal Year 2001

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 20, 2001

Act. Integrative Activities Subtotal Res. & Rel. Act Ed. & Hum. Resr. Major Res. Equip. Salaries & Expenses Office of Inspec. Gen. Total NSF FY1999 Act. FY2000 Est. FY2001 Req. … Related Act.

U.S.-Japan Critical Minerals Agreement: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Sep 3, 2025

(Comments on Notice 2022-46), November 4, 2022 and Government of Japan, Comments by the Government of Japan (Comments on Notice 2022-46), November 4, 2022. … Department of Treasury’s Request for Comments on Credits for Clean Vehicles 2023-06822,” June 16, 2023; Embassy of the Argentine Republic in the United States of America, Re: Section 30D–New Clean Vehicle

Oman: Politics, Security, and U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · Reports · Nov 25, 2025

F-16 Operational Flight Profile and Identification Friend or Foe; upgrades to its F-16 Block 50/52 fighter aircraft, ongoing logistics and sustainment support; AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM and AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air … Section 1226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 2151).

Hawaii’s Active Volcanoes: Federal Role in Research, Monitoring, and Warning

Congressional research report · Reports · Aug 12, 2025

NEIC acts as the national operations center of the U.S. … Fissure eruptions typically dwindle to a central vent after a period of hours or days.

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.

Federal Research and Development Funding : FY2003

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 10, 2003

(H .R . 4546) 2514) 5010) Account s Army Navy Air Force Defense Agencies (DARPA) (BMD0'') Dir. Test & Eva] Dir.Op .Test/Eval Total Budget Activit y Basic Research Applied Res . Advanced Dev . … Act . Integrative Activities Subtotal Res. & Rel . Act Ed . & Hum. Resr . Major Res . Equip . & Fad! . Constr . Salaries & Expenses Office of Inspec . Gen . Total NSF I FY2002 Act. FY200 3 Req .

Global Climate Change: Carbon Emissions and End-Use Energy Demand

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 20, 1999

Over that period, total energy demand dropped by 10.6% or about 2.8% per year for the four-year period. … Concluding Comments. The analysis presented here provides a detailed view of how energy is used in the United States.

Export-Import Bank: Background and Legislative Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 3, 2012

The Bank operates under a renewable charter, the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended.2 The Bank’s authority currently is extended through May 31, 2012 (P.L. 112-74, Consolidated Appropriations Act … Congress authorizes the Bank’s legal charter for a period of time chosen by Congress.

Satellite Television: An Analysis of Legislation Creating Loan Guarantees for Providing Local Broadcast TV Signals

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 22, 2001

Most households can receive local television today via over-the-air antennas although the quality of the signal varies. … to cable for multichannel video services or do not receive good quality over-the-air reception.

Federal Civil Aviation Programs: In Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 23, 2022

Furthermore, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) appropriated an additional $25 billion for airport and air traffic control projects through FY2026. … between duty periods, two hours more than previously required.

Fruit and Vegetable Issues in the 106th Congress: A Retrospective

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 3, 2001

The agency report said that the majority of the comments urged the agency to keep special labeling for irradiated foods, but did not address the issues on which FDA had requested comment. … In the United States the deadline for the elimination of methyl bromide had been moved up to 2001 under the Clean Air Act.

Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs in Japan and South Korea: Background for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 26, 2010

During this period, more than 677,000 vehicles were sold through “cash for clunkers.” … Grimmett. 73 The challenged provision was contained in the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, P.L. 111-8, Div.

Automakers Seek to Align Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Aug 8, 2016

The inconsistencies cited by the automakers are related to the fact that different regulators are seeking specific outcomes in terms of fuel economy, GHG emissions, and state-level air quality under three … The 2015 law does not provide for a public comment period before higher penalties take effect.

Carbon Tax: Deficit Reduction and Other Considerations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 2, 2013

(...continued) R41973, Climate Change: Conceptual Approaches and Policy Tools, by (name redacted). 31 H.R. 2454 (the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, often called the “Waxman-Markey” bill … Air Act Amendments requires electric generating facilities affected by the acid rain provisions of Title IV to monitor CO2 emissions).

The 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79): Summary and Side-by-Side

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 12, 2014

in the Federal Register for public comment. … Clarifies that NPDES exemptions apply to permits but not to other Clean Water Act (CWA) or other federal permitting requirements.