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U.S. Prisoners of War and Civilian American Citizens Captured and Interned by Japan in World War II: The Issue of Compensation by Japan

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 17, 2002

Major air, land, and sea battles took place on and around the European landmass, the Mediterranean, Asia, North Africa, the Far East, the Atlantic, the Pacific, and elsewhere. … “Cleaning Up a Poisonous China,” The Japan Times, Aug. 15, 1998 (online). Available through NEXIS Library: NEWS File: CURNWS. CRS-18 of Heilongjiang province.

Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) Reauthorization

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 2, 2014

ExIm Bank’s general statutory charter (the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended) expires on September 30, 2014. … Proposals in the 113th Congress include a largely “clean” reauthorization of the Bank; reauthorization with reforms; and termination of authority.

MQ-25 Stingray: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · In Focus · Aug 12, 2026

Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (P.L. 106-398, §220). … • Whether the Navy’s plan to begin LRIP before it completes the test and evaluation period might result in additional delays and, if so, the Navy’s plan for managing the risk of schedule delays.

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 13, 2010

active duty period is 18 months. … Current law excludes active duty service periods required to meet an obligation for education at the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy

The U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 15, 2004

Letter to Ambassador Robert Zoelick, Re: Comments on the Proposed Singapore Free Trade Agreement. … -Singapore Free Trade Agreement United States Singapore Restrictions on providing air services Restrictions on providing air services, airport ground handling services, cargo handling, piloting services

FY2022 NDAA: Active Component End-Strength

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Jan 4, 2022

Each year, in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress sets an authorized end-strength for active component personnel in each of the armed forces. … Congress also periodically sets minimum end-strength levels for the active component, which may be identical to or lower than the authorized endstrength.

Air Force B-21 Raider Long-Range Strike Bomber

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 22, 2021

This comports with earlier comments about the possibility of B-21 being part of a family of systems, and suggests that some relevant capabilities may be under development in other budget lines. … Congressional Research Service 8 Air Force B-21 Raider Long-Range Strike Bomber On March 7, 2016, the Air Force released a list of B-21 major subcontractors, without commenting on what part of the aircraft

The U.S. Courts of Appeals: Background and Circuit Splits from 2025

Congressional research report · Reports · Feb 6, 2026

Circuit exclusive jurisdiction for review of Clean Air Act regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency). 11 In the 12-month period ending March 31, 2025, for example, approximately 12.3% … Agency, 605 U.S. 609 (2025) (resolving a circuit split that had widened in 2025 over the application of the Clean Air Act’s judicial review provision, which holds that challenges to certain “locally or

Military Base Closures: Implementing the 2005 Round

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 1, 2005

The principal concern among commentators regarding the final criteria seemed to be its overall vagueness. … In his comments to the committee, Mr.

Costa Rica: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 5, 2006

The Environment Act of 1995 requires environmental impact studies for most construction projects, including commercial and residential construction, and mining projects. … CRS-6 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.22 Costa Rica has been a pioneer of “clean air exports” in which it sells credits to companies in developed countries that need to offset

Superfund Reauthorization Bills : A Comparison of S . 1285, Subcommittee-Approved H .R. 2500, and H .R. 228

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 17, 1995

Public Comment No comparable provisio No comparable provision . §612 reaffirms EPA's obligation to fully consider and respond to public comments . … Air emissions or water discharges resulting from remediation technology must meet State standards unless any of 6 specified exceptions apply . §121(m) .

Avoiding Gridlock in the Skies: Issues and Options for Addressing Growth in Air Traffic

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 19, 2006

However, the final appropriations act (P.L. 109-115) did not include specific reference to this amount. … During these periods, air travelers experienced the worst delays in U.S. aviation history and delays frequently exceeded acceptable levels.38 Following this period, the U.S. economy entered a downturn

Medicare Fee-for-Service Modifications and Medicaid Provisions of H.R. 1 as Enacted

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 16, 2004

After the 6- or 9-month period, the draft proposed decision is to be available on the HHS website or by other means to provide a 30-day public comment period. … The final decision on the request must be made 60 days following the end of the public comment period.

Maritime and Port Security: A Comparison of Major Provisions of S. 1214 and H.R. 3983

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 12, 2002

A review and comment period by the local port security committee will be available for initial security evaluations and port vulnerability assessments. … (Sec. 70104) CRS-14 Topic Submitting Cargo Information to Federal Agencies S. 1214, Port and Maritime Security Act H.R. 3983, Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act Requires that every land, air

Water Quality Bills in the Lame Duck Session of the 111th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 23, 2010

All but one of the bills discussed below would have amended the Clean Water Act (CWA), and all had been approved and reported by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. … Chesapeake Bay The bill with the greatest potential for controversy is S. 1816, the Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009.

Biometric Entry-Exit System: Legislative History and Status

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 28, 2020

Program air travelers by August 2008. … , piloted, and reported on a biometric air exit program.

The Air Force Aviation Investment Challenge

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 17, 2015

The impending expiration of caps imposed by the Balanced Budget Act coincides with when modernization programs can be expected to experience the most growth, but does not necessarily offer sufficient relief … The Budget Challenge The total investment required for these nine programs, combined with the budgetary restrictions in place as a consequence of the Balanced Budget Act of 2013 (P.L. 113-67), or BBA,

Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 31, 1985

The FIFRA scientific advisory panel has not been active in the recent period of mounting controversy over EDB. … areas and the air.

Defense Transformation: Background and Oversight Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 16, 2007

Gates, whose career prior to becoming Secretary of Defense was primarily in intelligence rather than defense, is not generally known as a leading advocate of, or commentator on, defense transformation. … Should Congress, for example, require DOD to submit periodic reports on the status of transformation in general, or of specific aspects of transformation?

War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 25, 2012

Participation Act. … But Congress has yet to act on such a proposal.