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U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council: Background and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Nov 1, 2024

-EU partnership,” which some commentators asserted became “fraught” during the Trump Administration. … Other areas of cooperation on sustainability include clean energy technology, supply chains, critical minerals, and “green” public procurement.

Transportation Security: Background and Issues for the 117th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 9, 2021

The act also directed TSA to assess other emerging screening technologies that may be used to enhance air cargo screening. … The act also directed FAA to develop an integrated cybersecurity testbed for air traffic control modernization technologies.

Tax Policy Options After Hurricane Katrina

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 23, 2006

Congress acted by appropriating $62.3 billion in direct assistance, followed by $6.2 billion in tax relief. … These areas are also eligible for special benefits for cleaning up environmentally contaminated areas (brownfields).

Invasive Species: Major Laws and the Role of Selected Federal Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 17, 2017

, also known as Clean Water Act (CWA, 33 U.S.C. §§1251-1376). … and Canada (16 U.S.C. §§931-939); Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §§1251-1387); among other authorities.

Nuclear Power Plant Security and Vulnerabilities

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 3, 2014

Section 651 adds Atomic Energy Act Section 170E. … Plant defenders know that a mock attack will take place sometime during a specific period of several hours, but they do not know what the attack scenario will be.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 22, 2006

to develop and publish for comment procedures for filling the SPR that take into consideration a number of factors. … In fact, home heating oil prices were drifting slightly lower during the same reporting period.

The Military Survivor Benefit Plan: A Description of Its Provisions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 12, 2011

This election takes effect only after a one-year waiting period. … In responding to a draft of this report, DOD did not have any objections or substantive comments.

Proposals to Limit Financial Activities of Members of Congress: Background and Analysis of Legislative Proposals

Congressional research report · Reports · Mar 19, 2025

) or the Secretary of the Senate (for Senators).16 House of Representatives and Senate Financial Disclosure and STOCK Act Periodic Transaction Report Access House of Representatives Financial Disclosure … CRS has not located any public comments or statements from either the House Ethics Committee or Senate Select Ethics Committee on the need for additional staff or resources.

Macedonia: Conflict Spillover Prevention

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 23, 1998

It was not intended itself to provide for the defense of the country, nor was it to act as an interposition force between potentially warring ethnic factions inside the country. … In periodic reports to the U.N. Security Council, U.N.

Budget Enforcement Procedures: The Senate Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Rule

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 17, 2021

Rejected, 44-53 Sustained 06-20-2007 Clean Energy Act (H.R. 6)— Gregg S.Amdt. 1718 (to S.Amdt. 1704), to strike the provision extending the additional duty on ethanol. … Rejected, 36-56 Sustained 06-20-2007 Clean Energy Act (H.R. 6)— Inhofe S.Amdt. 1666 (to S.Amdt. 1502), to ensure agricultural equity with respect to the renewable fuels standard.

Border and Transportation Security: Appropriations for FY2005

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 5, 2004

The ISI is, according to comments by CBP Commissioner Bonner, intended to be a CSI for people. … According to the code, individuals on duty are not allowed, except in emergencies, to work more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period, but staffing studies have shown the Coast Guard is unable to meet the

Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 29, 2010

On September 6, the Israeli Air Force carried out an air raid against a site in northeastern Syria. … Syria has not retaliated for the air raid.

Military Changes to the Unified Command Plan: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 21, 1999

Act of 1996 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1997 (P.L. 104-201, Sec 924) Military Force Structure Review Act … “The responsibilities assigned to the functional CINCs should be reviewed periodically for overlap and consolidated where practical.

Foreign Government Employment by Armed Services Retirees

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jan 5, 2023

Part 3a AR 600-291 AFI 36-2913 MyNavy HR (Retired Activities) DOD 7000.14-R, V. 7B, Ch. 5, 6 Purpose Employment Prohibition Employment Exception DOS Process Army Process Air Force Process Navy Process … Loss of Nationality Under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (INA), U.S. nationals aged 18 or older who work for a foreign state may lose this nationality by committing acts of expatriation, which

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a Deciding Vote on the Supreme Court: Select Data

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 25, 2020

Judicial System; Environmental Law State had standing to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) alleged failure to regulate greenhouse gases adequately; greenhouse gases fit within the Clean … Air Act’s definition of “air pollutant” and therefore fell within EPA’s regulatory authority.

Keeping America’s Pipelines Safe and Secure: Key Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 9, 2013

In 2010, Plains All American Pipeline agreed to spend approximately $41 million to upgrade 10,420 miles of U.S. oil pipeline to resolve Clean Water Act (CWA) violations for 10 crude oil spills in Texas … El Paso Corp., Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Form 10Q, for the period ending June 30, 2002, Houston, TX, 2002. 150 El Paso Corp., 2002. 151 For

Hurricane Katrina: DOD Disaster Response

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 24, 2006

Later, with the advent of the Air Force, the National Guard was organized into a land force (the Army National Guard of the United States) that was a federal reserve of the Army and an air force (the Air … , Acting Secretary of the Air Force; Subject: Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts,” Sept. 7, 2005. 25 Joint Legislative Liaison, National Guard Bureau.

U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel: Overview and Developments since October 7, 2023

Congressional research report · Reports · May 28, 2025

Air Force. … Section 1256 of P.L.118-31, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024, directs the Secretary of the Air Force to, among other things: provide U.S. resources to train members of the Israel Air Force

Proposed Termination of Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F136 Alternate Engine

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 18, 2009

Note: Since the F136 is earlier in its development cycle, analysts comment that its design is not as set as the F135 and could better incorporate engine growth requirements without major modifications. … Each of the three congressionally mandated studies commented on the effects to the industrial base. The CAIG and IDA both noted GE’s dominance in the commercial engine market.

The State of Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jul 29, 2025

In 2016, amid the increased online activity surrounding the 2016 election cycle, the FEC announced that it was reopening the comment period on the 2011 ANPRM. … It again reopened the comment period in October 2017. Several Members of Congress filed comments.