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Military Construction: A Snapshot of the President’s FY2013 Appropriations Request

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 22, 2012

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (P.L. 101510). … Located adjacent to Ramstein Air Base and near major ammunition storage sites, the barracks will act as a major outfitting and processing station for any unit being deployed from the region on a military

Federal Freight Policy: In Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 26, 2020

Air freight has an exceptionally high value to weight ratio, and 30% of the nation’s exports (by value) move this way. … unnecessary or unjustified regulatory burdens, or simplify regulatory compliance while continuing to meet statutory missions.”41 No further information has been issued since the comment period closed

Defense Spending Under an Interim Continuing Resolution: In Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 15, 2019

Funds usually are apportioned either in proportion to the time period of the fiscal year covered by the CR, or according to the historical, seasonal rate of obligations for the period of the year covered … projections) for cases during the FY1999 (i.e., the “short-CR” period)

Navy Aircraft Carriers: Retirement of USS John F. Kennedy - Issues and Options for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 26, 2007

Carriers and their air wings are considered particularly useful in situations where U.S. access to overseas air bases is absent or restricted—a circumstance that some observers believe has become more … To avoid dropping to a 10-carrier force during this period, the Navy needs to maintain a 12-carrier force through at least 2013.

The Persian Gulf States: Issues for U.S. Policy, 2006

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 21, 2006

(CAOC) at Prince Sultan Air Base, south of Riyadh, to coordinate U.S. air operations over Afghanistan. … However, wanting to act within an Arab consensus, the UAE limited the United States to conducting support air operations during OIF. Table 1.

Intelligence Collection Platforms: Satellites, Manned Aircraft, and UAVs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 21, 1998

Since mid-1997 two SR-71s have operated out of Air Force bases in California. … CRS-16 too much fuel to stay over targets for long periods.

Israel and Hamas October 2023 Conflict: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Congressional research report · Reports · Oct 20, 2023

Department of Defense, “Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. … and Foreign Assistance Act (FAA).

Flooding: Selected Federal Assistance and Programs to Reduce Risk

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 18, 2022

inclusion in periodic infrastructure (e.g., IIJA) and economic stimulus acts (e.g., American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, P.L. 111-5) that provide the program with occasional supplemental funding. … Notes: CWA = Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1342); EPA = Environmental Protection Agency; IIJA = Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Table 15.

A Perspective on Congress’s Oversight Function

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 23, 2004

The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 formalized in law the oversight function of Congress. … CRS-7 congressional oversight of the CIA during this “era of trust” than indicated by these Members’ comments).16 A limited number of House and Senate chairs and ranking members received secret periodic

Pre-Merger Review and Challenges Under the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 27, 2017

section 57a(f)(4) of [Title 15], common carriers subject to the Acts to regulate commerce, air carriers and foreign air carriers subject to part A of subtitle VII of title 49, and persons, partnerships … Register.128 At the close of the comment period (typically 60 days), the DOJ must file with the court and publish in the Federal Register a response to the comments.129 After the agency has addressed

Excess Military Infrastructure and the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Process

Congressional research report · Reports · May 27, 2025

The 2005 BRAC commission concluded that DOD’s initial estimate of $49 billion in net savings over a 20-year period was “vastly overestimated.”27 Portions of the estimate were “not truly savings in the … , FY2018 through FY2024. 32 CRS analysis of Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Acts, FY2018 through FY2024.

Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jan 20, 2026

The Navy during this period instead procured the three above-mentioned Zumwalt (DDG-1000) class destroyers. … In a follow-up response to questions posed on the CNO’s comments, Navy spokesman Cmdr.

International Climate Change: A Negotiations Side-by-Side

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 18, 2010

Negotiations are pressured to avoid a gap between the end of the first commitment period in 2012 and the beginning of any new commitment period. … A share of the proceeds of GHG credits under the Clean Development Mechanism are earmarked to support adaptation in low-income countries.

Small Business Set-Aside Programs: An Overview and Recent Developments in the Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 15, 2012

Although gender-conscious programs are subject to “intermediate” scrutiny, not strict scrutiny like the race-conscious program at issue in Rothe, the SBA extended the comment period on the proposed rule … notice and comment period, or at any time since.” 162 B-406040, at ¶ 1. 163 Id. at ¶¶ 3-4.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act: Reauthorization Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 11, 2007

The animal protection community is concerned and may seek to amend the MMPA to restore the export requirements to their original condition (i.e., requiring a permit, with a public comment period as part … Congressional Research Service 16 The Marine Mammal Protection Act: Reauthorization Issues public comment unnecessary.

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E): Background, Status, and Selected Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 30, 2009

The period of performance for awards is expected to be no more than 24 months, with a 36-month maximum. … • The American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act (H.R. 2227) would modify the strategic petroleum reserve and use funds generated as a result of this action to fund ARPA-E and a number

FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 10, 2009

DOD will incur start-up costs estimated to total about $15 million over the FY2010-FY2011 period. … Department of Defense, “Tricare; Relationship between the Tricare Program and Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans,” 73 Federal Register 16612, March 28, 2008. 6 Department of Defense, “Proposed Collection; Comment

The Gulf Security Dialogue and Related Arms Sale Proposals

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 8, 2008

Specifically, this possible sale would include the sale of 224 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Air Intercept Missiles, 200 GBU-31 Guided Bomb Unit (GBU) Joint Direct Attack Munition … Transmittal No. 08-19.53 • On September 9, 2008, Congress was notified of a possible sale of 288 AIM120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) Air Intercept Missiles, 2 Air Vehicle-Instrumented

Reforming the U.S. Postal Service: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 10, 2022

In addition, USPS received $10 billion in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act, P.L. 116-136). … COVID-19 travel restrictions led to limitations on commercial air carrier availability and increased air transportation costs for the Postal Service.68 Fuel expenses are also included under transportation

FY2025 NDAA: Reserve Component End-Strength

Congressional research report · Insight · Sep 30, 2025

Congress also periodically sets minimum end-strength levels for the Armed Forces, which may be identical to or lower than the authorized end-strength. … Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, plus the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG).