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FEMA’s IA Program Changes to Support Disaster Survivors

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Oct 17, 2024

Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act; P.L. 93-288, as amended; 42 U.S.C. §§5121 et seq.). … FEMA may continue updating its IA programs, including based on comments received on its implementation of the IFR or to make further program changes.

U.S. Wind Turbine Manufacturing: Federal Support for an Emerging Industry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 16, 2013

://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/fact-sheet-23-billion-new-clean-energy-manufacturingtax-credits. 125 “SEAM Act Will Build U.S. … /innovations/clean-renewableenergy. 127 The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-312) was signed by President Obama on December 17, 2010. 128 Ryan

Reclamation of Coal Mining Operations: Select Issues and Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 17, 2020

In addition to the requirements in SMCRA, coal mining operations may be subject to additional state and federal laws, such as permitting under the Clean Water Act. … federal requirements for self-bonding.57 The public comment period ended on July 20, 2016.58 On September 7, 2016, OSMRE announced its intention to develop a proposed rule to revise federal self-bonding

EV Charging Infrastructure: Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 14, 2025

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), Charging Up America: Assessing the Growing Need for U.S. … The IIJA also allocates $5 billion (for the period FY2022-FY2026) for the Clean School Bus Program to provide grants for replacing existing school buses with alternative fuel school buses and acquiring

Appropriations for FY2000: Military Construction

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 23, 1999

Act of 1990, and current program authorizations. … The long-term plan extends over a six-year period and is known as the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP).

U.S. Army Short-Range Air Defense Force Structure and Selected Programs: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 23, 2020

that enable layered and tiered air defense for commanders during all periods of Multi-Domain Operations.22 IFPC Inc. 2’s desired capabilities are to include the following:      Platoon Coverage … Today, because of the decision to divest SHORAD capability, some commentators argue that not only are ground forces highly vulnerable to both state and non-state actors air threats, but the Army is also

Department of Transportation (DOT): FY2016 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 21, 2015

Reauthorization of Surface and Air Transportation Programs Since most of DOT funding comes from trust funds whose revenues typically come from taxes, the periodic reauthorizations of the taxes supporting … Under the previous rules, drivers had to take a 34-hour restart period after working for 60 hours in a seven-day period (or 70 hours in an eight-day period).

FY2015 Funding to Counter Ebola and the Islamic State (IS)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 18, 2015

that DOD submit specific requests as reprogrammings that would have to be approved by the four congressional defense committees; • required a plan for use of the funds within 60 days of enactment and periodic … increase the capacity of the moderate Syrian opposition to counter IS; • $90 million for IDA to provide humanitarian support related to IS attacks in Syria and Iraq, including food, protection, shelter, clean

Veterans’ Benefits: Eligibility of Merchant Mariners

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 27, 2017

The GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977, P.L. 95-202 Section 401 of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-202) granted veterans’ benefit eligibility to civilians who served as Women’s Air Forces Service … In 1999, the Secretary of the Air Force determined that the service of oceangoing merchant marines during the period from August 15, 1945, to December 31, 1946 (those covered by P.L. 105-368) is not considered

Federal-Tribal Consultation: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 12, 2024

For example, USACE administers Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and other regulatory authorities; permits under these authorities may be required for project developers to proceed with activities and … Some Tribes have raised concerns that federal agency delegation of some programs for state administration (e.g., certain Clean Water Act programs) may reduce opportunities for tribal input regarding potential

FEMA IHP Assistance for Extreme Heat: Considerations and Limitations

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Aug 15, 2022

For example, cooling centers may be stood up by the state/local government to help individuals who need access to air conditioning during periods of extreme heat. … of an air conditioner or fan).

Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Policy: Key Issues in the 107th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 27, 2001

In the end, Congress neither explicitly approved nor blocked the air strikes, but after the fact, appropriated funds for the air campaign and the U.S. peacekeeping deployment in Kosovo. … air operations described above.

The Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit: In Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 29, 2020

Notes: For all lapse periods, the PTC was retroactively extended. See text for full details on qualifying technologies during different time periods. a. … In the Senate, Senator Wyden has proposed the Clean Energy for America Act (S. 1288).

Aviation Security: Issues Before Congress Since September 11, 2001

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 6, 2004

that period. … as federal air marshals, thus increasing their ability to deploy additional air marshals during periods of heightened security concerns for civil aviation.

FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 5, 2012

unchanged during this period. … Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve are represented.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works: FAQs on Organization and Efficiency Reviews

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 7, 2025

Carter. 3 Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) permits are related to the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. … Construction accounts do not include surveys, periodic nourishments, and beneficial use of dredged material pilot programs.

Veterans’ Medical Care: FY2007 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 28, 2007

Additionally, reserve component servicemembers may be granted service-connection for a heart attack or stoke if such an event occurs during these same periods. … H.R. 2863 also included $24.9 million for general operating expenses; $200,000 to clean up and repair national cemeteries (these amounts are not shown in Table 6); $368 million for construction major projects

Navy Shipboard Lasers for Surface, Air, and Missile Defense: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 23, 2015

DE applications for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft will focus both on offensive and defensive air-to-air, air-to-surface, and air-to-ground missions. … So the point I'd like to make, and thank you for your—your—your comments about innovation, we truly think that’s the way this nation was built and—and is the way we get in front of our adversaries.

Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB): Emerging Public Health Threats and Quarantine and Isolation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 26, 2010

These standards are incorporated into the regulations for the Air Carrier Access Act at 14 C.F.R. §382.51. 87 42 U.S.C. §12113(b). … For a more detailed discussion of the ACAA see CRS Report RL34047, Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), by (name redacted). 96 Air Carrier Access Act of 1986, 100 Stat. 1080 (1986) (current version

Department of Transportation Budget FY2012

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 10, 2011

, The Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. … In its public comments the Administration has emphasized the high speed rail portion of the program.