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Key Issues in Tax Reform: Federal Subsidies for Interest Income Generated from Municipal Bonds

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Nov 15, 2017

The JCT estimated that proposal would increase revenues by $27.5 billion over the FY2017-FY2026 period. … It may be appealing to finance public capital facilities over a long period of time to match the period over which those facilities provide services.

Homeland Emergency Preparedness and the National Exercise Program: Background, Policy Implications, and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 10, 2008

In exchange, commercial air carriers receive access to peacetime airlift business from DOD. … CRS-45 Citation Description 49 U.S.C. § 44918(a)(2)(G) Requires each air carrier providing scheduled passenger air transportation to carry out a training program for flight and cabin crew members to

Federal Tax Benefits for Manufacturing: Current Law and Arguments For and Against

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 3, 2015

Congress, Conference Committee on the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, conference report to accompany H.R. 4520, H.Rept. 108-755, 108th Cong., 2nd sess. … • At least 80% of the assets must be used in a qualified trade or business (including manufacturing) during most of the required five-year holding period.

Transportation Security: Issues for the 115th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 5, 2017

The law proposes that TSA expand the criminal history look-back period from the current 10 years to 15 years, and that individuals be disqualified if they have been released from prison within 5 years … Additionally, the act directs FAA to develop an air traffic management system for small UASs that, in addition to addressing safety concerns, could include measures to detect and deter security threats

Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier (CVN) Homeporting at Mayport: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 3, 2014

Appropriations Act itself, which was incorporated as Division H. … QUESTION/REQUEST: How much hurricane damage has NAVSTA Norfolk and NAVSTA Mayport sustained over the time period analyzed?

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

Military Base Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 19, 2014

Secretary of the Navy, and 10 U.S.C. §8013 for the Secretary of the Air Force. … The authority under that act expired on April 16, 2006.

District of Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2002: Comparison of General Provisions of P.L. 106-522 and House, Senate, and Conference Versions of H.R. 2944

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 20, 2002

Not included in the Act. Not included in this bill. Sec. 140. Mandatory Advanced Electronic Information for Air Cargo and Passengers entering the United States. … Requires every air carrier entering the United States to obtain clearance under U.S. customs laws. Not included in this act. CRS-21 P.L. 106-522 Not included in the Act.

Military Housing Privatization Initiative: Background and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 2, 2001

The scoring used for the MHPI was drafted to comply with the Credit Reform Act of 1990 and the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (both laws were included within the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 … Scoring in accordance with the Credit Reform Act and Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (both part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 [PL101-508]), OMB Circular A-11, and OMB MHPI Guidelines

Specialty Crop Provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill (P.L. 113-79)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 10, 2014

Annual average is the simple average over the five year period. … . [7 U.S.C. 7721] named the “National Clean Plant Network.”

U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 28, 2006

Haiti was the largest recipient of assistance during this period, receiving about $1.1 billion in assistance or 54% of the total. … These agreements are required under the American Services Members Protection Act of 2002, that was incorporated as Title II of H.R. 4775, the FY2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 107-206).

Fact Sheet: Joint Resolutions of Disapproval Under the Arms Export Control Act

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 20, 2024

missiles for sixty-two (62) F-15 fighter aircraft. 4/27/1981 H.Con.Res. 170 A concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed sale to Saudi Arabia of AIM9L air-to-air missiles, the FAST auxiliary fuel … In May 2019, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo invoked emergency certification that waived the statutory congressional notification period contained in the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. §2776), allowing

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scenarios: Background, Issues, and Policy Relevance

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 3, 2021

Most IAMs are not “dynamic” in altering assumptions for a future period based on modeling results from preceding periods. … Congress, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, hearing on “Back in Action: Restoring Federal Climate Leadership,” 117th Cong., February 9, 2021). 111 For example, CLEAN Future Act, H.R. 1512.

Climate Change Risk Mitigation by U.S. Foreign Assistance Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 5, 2021

It initiated a “voluntary” 30-day public comment period, indicating that the agency no longer considered itself bound to a past requirement of OPIC that revisions may occur only following a public comment … period (see P.L. 111-117 §7079(b)). 51 For example, H.R. 4732 would amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to develop a 10-year “Global Climate

Central Asia’s Security: Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 11, 2010

Established an Air Base in the Kyrgyz Republic, National Defense University, 2004. … Damien Pickart, “Manas Air Base Continues To Support Operations In Afghanistan,” 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs, Air (continued...)

Casework in a Congressional Office

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 19, 1996

In addition, the Air Force Academy requires ACT scores of 24 in Reading and 25 in Science Reasoning. CRS-32 Minor disqualifying defects subject to medical or dental correction can be waived. … Air Force Academy Group USAFA/RRA Pentagon Room 4E-144 1040 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330-1040 Ms.

Mexican Migration to the United States: Policy and Trends

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 7, 2012

C), the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-93), and the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-132) 27 The USA-PATRIOT Act of 2002 … Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-13, Div.

Military Funeral Honors for Veterans

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 25, 2016

Act for Fiscal Year 2000, P.L. 10665. … of initial obligated service, in the Selected Reserve; or was discharged before completing an initial enlistment or, if an officer, the period of initial obligated service, in the Selected Reserve for

Informing Congress: The Role of the Executive in Times of War and Military Conflict, 1941-2001

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 2, 2002

Participants discussed the proposed resolution that would authorize the President to employ air and sea power. … Air Force also was used for combat operations. On October 11, 1961, the President authorized the deployment of an Air Force unit to South Vietnam.

Tax Benefits Enacted in the 108th Congress for Military Personnel

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 17, 2004

If the election is made, the five-year period ending on the date of the sale or exchange of a principal residence does not include any period (up to 10 years) during which the taxpayer or taxpayer’s spouse … These fees include processing fees for air and sea passengers, commercial trucks, rail cars, private aircraft and vessels, commercial vessels, dutiable mail packages, barges and bulk carriers, merchandise