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Kenya: Current Issues and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · Reports · Mar 6, 2026

I, §5019, of the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75). … Relations obligations, the State Department has provided over $71 million in funding for a major runway expansion at Kenya’s Manda Bay Air Base, the latest U.S. upgrade at the site.153 The Department

FY2024 Defense Budget Request: Context and Selected Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 31, 2023

through FY2027;102 At least 516 Navy Strike Missiles (NSM) for the Navy over a five-year period through FY2028;103 An unspecified number of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for the Air … Force over an unspecified duration;105 At least 477 Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) for the Navy over a fiveyear period through FY2028 and an unspecified number for the Air Force over an unspecified

The U.S. Nuclear Weapons Complex: Overview of Department of Energy Sites

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 31, 2021

Air Force Select NATO Forces B61-7 strategic bomb B-52 and B-2 bombers LANL/SNL Air Force B61-11 strategic bomb B-2 bomber LANL/SNL Air Force B83-1 strategic bomb B-52 and B-2 bombers LLNL/SNL … Air Force W80‐1 Air‐launched cruise missile warhead B-52 bomber LLNL/SNL Air Force Source: National Nuclear Security Administration, Fiscal Year 2018 Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan, November

U.S. Renewable Electricity: How Does Wind Generation Impact Competitive Power Markets?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 7, 2012

Regulations evaluated include (1) Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, (2) Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, (3) Clean Water Act, Section 316(b), and (4) Coal Combustion Residuals Disposal Regulations.43 However … PTC incentive as a way to eventually eliminate them while allowing the industry time to adjust to incentive reductions.45 The Senate Finance Committee reported the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act

How Big Should the Army Be? Considerations for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 2, 2016

(P.L. 112-240), the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (P.L. 113-67), and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74). … That’s what happened in the 1970s—a disastrous period for our military—and to a lesser extent during the late 1990s.53 Secretary Gate’s comments are applicable in consideration of increasing the size

Superfund and Natural Resource Damages

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 8, 2001

While best known as the nation’s principal law for cleaning up spills and contamination from hazardous waste sites, Superfund (formally known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and … The trustees’ perspective, however, is that the defendants have ample opportunity to present their arguments during comment periods provided by the DOI and NOAA rules.

Appropriations for FY2003: Energy and Water Development

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 27, 2003

Act of 1990, and current program authorizations. … The House report did not comment on the resignation per se, but both the Senate and House reports expressed displeasure with the relatively low budget request.

NATO Expansion: Cost Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 26, 1998

First, the report argues, it costs less for a country to act in concert with an alliance than for it to rely solely on its own resources for defense. … The third option combines land forces with air power.

Mobile Technology and Spectrum Policy: Innovation and Competition

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 30, 2014

Although incentive auctions might be used for other types of license-holders, the act specifically addresses spectrum assignments for over-the-air television broadcasters. … required by the act.

Overview of Continuing Appropriations for FY2026 (Division A of P.L. 119-37)

Congressional research report · Reports · Dec 15, 2025

The CR includes several provisions related to the period of the funding gap. … to transfer unobligated balances totaling $200 million from an Air Force procurement account into an Air Force research and development account for the same purposes specified in Section 128.

Statutory Framework for Congressional Management of DOD General and Flag Officers

Congressional research report · Reports · May 29, 2026

Congress periodically reviews these laws and considers amending them. … Congress also periodically reviews the number, duties, and compensation of GFOs.

Fairness Doctrine: History and Constitutional Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 13, 2011

In 1987, after a period of study, the FCC repealed the Fairness Doctrine. … Id. at 35427. 32 Specifically, the Commission cited comments from organizations such at the Glass Packaging Institute and the National Rifle Association.

Air Traffic Inc.: Considerations Regarding the Corporatization of Air Traffic Control

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 16, 2017

the average annual increase over that period for NAV CANADA was 0.4%. … transition period may be important considerations.

Navy Ship Acquisition: Options for Lower-Cost Ship Designs—Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 11, 2006

FY2007 Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5122/P.L. 109-364). … For additional comments relating to these options, see Appendix.

COVID-19: Resources for Tracking Federal Spending

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Jul 31, 2020

Treasury Department and Federal Reserve (Fed) programs:   Treasury’s Payroll Support Program supports passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and certain contractors for continuing payment of employee … Treasury’s Loan Program provides loans to passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and businesses critical to national security.

Statutory Royalty Rates for “Small” Webcasters: Decision of the Copyright Royalty Board

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 23, 2007

It also rejected a proposal that analog over-the-air broadcast music radio be used as a benchmark, with reference to musical composition royalties paid by such broadcasters to the PROs. … Doc Searles, Internet Radio on Death Row, posted March 8, 2007 at [http://www.linuxjournal.com/comment/reply/1000196]. 22 Royalty Board Sets Webcasting Royalties, Lawmakers Quick to Respond, 73 BNA PATENT

FY2004 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Global War on Terrorism: Military Operations & Reconstruction Assistance

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 13, 2003

Some legislators mentioned measures to address the issue – Representative Maloney, for example, introduced the Clean Contracting in Iraq Act of 2003 (H.R. 3275). … Force Total Military Personnel Operation and Maintenance O&M, Army O&M, Navy O&M, Marine Corps O&M, Air Force O&M, Defense-Wide O&M, Marine Corps Reserve O&M, Air Force Reserve O&M, Air National Guard

Federal and State Courts: Structure and Interaction

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 2, 2023

(last visited July 18, 2023). 44 See, e.g., 28 U.S.C. §§ 1296, 2342; 15 U.S.C. § 717r(b). 45 For instance, a provision of the Clean Air Act requires that certain administrative actions “based on a determination … Lampe. 229 See 28 U.S.C. § 1391. 230 See, e.g., 42 U.S.C. § 7607 (provision of the Clean Air Act requiring that challenges to certain administrative actions under the Act proceed in the D.C.

Abandoned Mine Land Fund Reauthorization: Selected Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 8, 2005

An additional earmark is made for the Appalachian Clean Streams Initiative (ACSI). … The ACSI program was initiated in FY1994 to clean up and restore streams damaged by acid mine drainage, largely the result of past coal mining.

The Davis-Bacon Act: Issues and Legislation During the 110th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 10, 2008

on this issue, see CRS Report RL31491, Davis-Bacon Act Coverage and the State Revolving Fund Program Under the Clean Water Act, by (name redacted), and CRS Report RL33800, Water Quality Issues in the … Oberstar added: “It is the prevailing local wage.”29 Although the Clean Water Act was under discussion, very little attention actually focused upon that issue.