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Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills

Congressional research report · Reports · Jun 16, 2026

Agriculture Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Labor-HHS-Education Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Financial Services-General Government Citizenship and Immigration Services Homeland Security Clean … Commission Energy-Water Southeastern Power Administration Energy-Water Southwest Border Regional Commission Energy-Water Space Force Defense Special Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

The Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: The Use of the Military to Execute Civilian Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 6, 2018

The Posse Comitatus Act outlaws the willful use of any part of the Army or Air Force to execute the law unless expressly authorized by the Constitution or an act of Congress. … XXI HANSARD, THE PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY OF ENGLAND FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE YEAR 1803, at 690-98 (June 19, 1780).

Ukraine: Background and U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 27, 2004

Economic Reform Ukraine’s efforts at economic reform have been marked by modest successes and periods of inertia. … In its FY2005 foreign aid request, the Administration proposed $79.5 million in Freedom Support Act assistance for political and economic reform in Ukraine.

China: Ballistic and Cruise Missiles

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 10, 2000

Launchers Deployed Range/Warhead (km/kg) Warhead Type Launch Platform Fuel Comments MRBM DF-3A CSS-2 <40 2,800/2,150 nuclear (3 MT) land-based liquid in service until 2002 ICBM DF-4 CSS … In both periods, M-9s were “test-fired” to waters (closure areas) off Taiwan.

NATO’s July 2024 Washington, DC Summit: In Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 5, 2024

17 European countries and Canada exceeded that of the United States.44 In February 2024, EU leaders approved an additional $54 billion in assistance to Ukraine, to be disbursed over the 2024-2027 time period … In an April 2023 press interview following a visit to China, French President Macron commented that Europe should reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting involved in a U.S.

Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 7, 2021

For example, the Obama Administration used the SCC and SCM to value climate change impacts in some assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act. … The IWG requested comment about how to incorporate the 2017 NASEM recommendations and other recent science and economics into the SC-GHG (86 Federal Register 24669; May 7, 2021), with comments due by June

Issues with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 24, 2017

of 1946 (APA),12 which ensures that proposed rulemaking is publicized in the Federal Register, comments are taken and considered, and agency decisions are clearly explained. … For example, Ford is cutting its global platforms from 15 to nine.41 Much of the auto industry’s sourcing is global, and one effect of having fewer (...continued) Act; accelerates recalls to get safe air

Offshore Wind Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Oct 22, 2024

INSIGHTi Offshore Wind Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Updated October 22, 2024 P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), addressed U.S. offshore wind development … Because other years would not have a qualifying oil and gas lease sale, BOEM would be prohibited from issuing offshore wind leases during some periods.

Border and Transportation Security: Selected Programs and Policies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 29, 2005

This report will be updated periodically as events warrant. … In the two-year period following the terrorist attacks, air marshals responded to over 2,000 aviation security 22 See CRS Report RL32802, Homeland Security: Air Passenger Prescreening and Counterterrorism

Casework in a Congressional Office

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 22, 2004

In addition, the Air Force Academy requires ACT scores of 26 in Reading and 26 in Science Reasoning. Test scores will be sent directly to a Member on the request of a nominee. … Naval Academy hosts periodic orientation visits for congressional staff and educators.

China: Ballistic and Cruise Missiles

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 10, 2000

Launchers Deployed Range/Warhead (km/kg) Warhead Type Launch Platform Fuel Comments MRBM DF-3A CSS-2 <40 2,800/2,150 nuclear (3 MT) land-based liquid in service until 2002 ICBM DF-4 CSS … In both periods, M-9s were “test-fired” to waters (closure areas) off Taiwan.

Mask Mandate: Does the Federal Aviation Administration Have Authority to Require Masks on Flights?

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Feb 8, 2021

However, some commentators raised concerns that the lack of a federal mask mandate has hindered the airline industry’s voluntary enforcement of these requirements. … The Heroes Act (H.R.8406) would have required the Secretary of Transportation to impose mask requirements in a range of transportation contexts, including for air carriers.

Interstate Travel: Constitutional Challenges to the Identification Requirement and Other Transportation Security Regulations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 21, 2004

The law governing SSI dates back to the Air Transportation Security Act of 1974 (1974 Act),8 which delegated authority for transportation security to various agencies within the Department of Transportation … See id. at § 1544.305(a). 7 See 49 U.S.C. § 114(h)(1)-(3) (2004). 8 Air Transportation Security Act of 1974, Pub. L. No. 93-366 § 316, 88 Stat. 409 (1974). 9 Id. 10 14 C.F.R. § 191.1 (1997).

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 13, 2020

The duration of the EMD performance period would be 27 months starting with contract award. … tactical air control, and special tactics units.

Waiver Authority Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 7, 2014

Waiver Provisions As amended by EISA, Section 211(o)(7) of the Clean Air Act15 gives the EPA administrator the authority to waive, in whole or in part, the total volume of renewable fuel mandated by the … to approve or disapprove the petition, after public notice and opportunity for comment.

The Philippines: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · Reports · Mar 26, 2026

As of February 2026, the Trump Administration has not commented on Duterte’s extradition and ICC trial. … ) to rehearse combined operations across land, sea, and air.

Buying American: Protecting U.S. Manufacturing Through the Berry and Kissell Amendments

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 18, 2017

These waivers of Berry Act requirements generally apply only for a specific time period. In some cases, waivers remain in force until a domestic source or a substitute material can be found. … with the Berry Amendment and the Buy American Act.75 Three recent audits found the Navy fully complied with the Berry law in 12 of 23 contracts, the Air Force in 15 of 21 contracts, and the Army in 29

The Coast Guard’s Role in Safeguarding Maritime Transportation: Selected Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 28, 2017

filed comments in favor of a mandatory eight-hour rest period.7 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) filed comments reiterating its support for a crew schedule that allows for 8 hours of uninterrupted … sleep per 24-hour period (which could require a 10-hour rest period).

Trump Administration Reform and Reorganization Plan: Discussion of 35 "Government-Wide" Proposals

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 25, 2018

War (now Secretary of the Army); Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) provides that the Secretary of the Army acting through the agency’s Chief of Engineers may issue permits for the discharge … Chapter 481, to define and establish user fees to pay for air traffic and air navigation services.

Services Negotiations in the WTO: An Overview of the U.S. Offer

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 2, 2003

In principle, the Agreement applies to all services with two exceptions: services supplied to governments, and air traffic rights and services. … To improve transparency, the U.S. proposal encourages: 1) prior notification and comment periods on government regulations; 2) a simple and clear application process that applies equally to domestic and