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Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 11, 2022

Qatar has agreed to host some Afghan nationals for a limited period while their vetting and processing for onward migration is completed. … In 2019, the Qatari government finalized new counter-terrorism legislation that enhanced penalties for committing acts of terror and enabled the prosecution of Qataris who commit acts of terror.

H.R. 399, the Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015: Report in Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 27, 2015

For the southern border, H.R. 399 would require that certain elements be met within a specified time period in order for the Secretary to attest2 that he has achieved operational control over the border … arrivals and departures and allow the Attorney General, through online searches, to match such arrivals and departures and thereby identify nonimmigrant aliens who remain in the United States beyond the periods

Contractors and HealthCare.gov: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 24, 2014

App’x §1151(a), (c) (maritime shipping); 49 U.S.C. §40118 (international air transportation); Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1973, P.L. 92-570, §744, 86 Stat. 1302 (Oct. 26, 1972) (military … For example, CICA states that when an agency relies on exception (2), it must limit the period of such a contract to one year in ordinary circumstances, but in any event no longer than the period of time

House Schedule: Recent Practices and Proposed Options

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 2, 2001

Members more time with their families.”44 Some urged that floor action and family 41 Ibid., pp. 170-171, 177-178. 42 Ibid., pp. 170-172, 176-177. 43 Ibid., pp. 194, 203. 44 Eliza Newline Carey, “Clean … A third proposal would “roll” until the next day all votes ordered after 8 p.m.51 Comments by many Members indicate that the frequent need for evening sessions is a principal source of the unpredictability

The Administration's FY2005 Request for $25 Billion for Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan: Precedents, Options, and Congressional Action

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 22, 2004

Option 2: Split Funding Between a Transfer Account and Regular Appropriations with Brief Notification Period. … .59 The act allocated a total of $34.6 billion by account.

Deployable Federal Assets Supporting Domestic Disaster Response Operations: Summary and Considerations for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 13, 2015

According to FEMA, these employees “are hired to work for a specific, limited period, between two to four years. … The NCP is authorized in three federal statutes, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA),182 the Clean Water Act (CWA),183 and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA

Caribbean-U.S. Relations: Issues in the 110th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 31, 2007

Haiti was the largest regional recipient of assistance during this period, receiving about $1.1 billion in assistance or 54% of the total. … A community revitalization component involved road repair, disaster mitigation, water system rehabilitation, drainage and clean up, public building rehabilitation, and household repairs.

Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act to Ridesharing Companies

Congressional research report · Legal Sidebar · Apr 10, 2026

Legal Sidebari Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act to Ridesharing Companies April 10, 2026 Emerging technology often creates new issues in antidiscrimination law. … The agreement included a period of monitoring, which expired in 2020. NFB sought an extension of monitoring, alleging that blind riders were still commonly turned away.

HUD’s Proposal to End Assistance to Mixed Status Families

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Jul 29, 2019

The proposed rule received over 30,000 comments. … Some commentators raised concerns about administrative burdens and impacts on families, as well as the possibility of legal challenges under the Fair Housing Act and the Administrative Procedures Act.

Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 16, 2021

The United States might also be faced with circumstances during an ongoing conflict when it would need to destroy targets that could appear quickly and remain vulnerable for short periods of time. … In the consolidated appropriations Act (H.R. 2055) for FY2012, Congress matched the Defense Authorization Act and appropriated $179.8 million for CPGS.

OLC: Congressional Notice Period Prior to Withdrawing from Treaty Unconstitutional

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · May 18, 2021

Separately, with respect to the 1986 passage of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act over President Reagan’s veto, which required the Secretary of State to terminate an air services agreement with South … Some commentators argue that these are shared powers.

Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 16, 2018

During this period, it is estimated that some 130,000 people died in a series of conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, and Kosovo. … The Air Force consists of some 60 combat-capable aircraft. Congressional Research Service R44955 · VERSION 11 · UPDATED 13 Serbia: Background and U.S.

Federal Excise Taxes: Background and General Analysis

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 15, 2021

These taxes include taxes on air passenger tickets and air cargo fares, as well as aviation fuels. … Travel More Accessible in 2017, According to Latest Air Travelers in America Report,” 2018, at https://www.airlines.org/news/air-travel-more-accessible-in-2017-according-to-latest-air-travelers-in-americareport

The UAW-Automakers Labor Dispute and Taft-Hartley’s National Emergency Provisions

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Oct 2, 2023

The Labor Management Relations Act, popularly known as the Taft-Hartley Act, establishes a framework for addressing serious labor disputes outside of the rail and air industries. … The issuance of an injunction triggers an 80-day “cooling off” period.

Adding Countries to the Visa Waiver Program: National Security and Tourism Considerations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 8, 2024

For instance, while DHS relies on information from air and sea passenger manifests to identify arriving and departing visitors, persons entering by air or sea but exiting at a land port of entry may be … Uruguayan air arrivals had an apparent overstay rate more than twice that of the average apparent overstay rate for all air-arrival nonimmigrants.

Permitting for Pesticide Discharges into Navigable Waters: Issues and Legislation in the 117th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · May 27, 2022

Under the Clean Water Act (CWA; 33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq.), discharges of pollutants into navigable waters are unlawful unless specifically authorized by a permit. … NPDES permits may be issued for a period not exceeding five years. Regulations governing NPDES permits are codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 122.

Unemployment and Employment Programs Available to Workers from Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Affected by Hurricane Katrina

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 5, 2006

Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and, S. 3030, to extend the period for unemployment compensation under the Katrina Emergency Assistance Act of 2006. … States may request higher salary limits for some positions, and they may request modification to their grant application to extend employment beyond six months if a longer clean-up period is justified.

Changes to the OMB Regulatory Review Process by Executive Order 13422

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 3, 2008

that Congress never required.”13 For example, some statutes (e.g., the Clean Air Act) require agencies to establish regulations based solely on what is required to protect human health. … publish a final rule reflecting any changes made as a result of those comments.

Sudan and South Sudan: Current Issues for Congress and U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 5, 2012

(hereafter “the CPA period”). … Since late 2011, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have conducted periodic air strikes across the South Sudan border, including in the vicinity of refugee camps, purportedly in pursuit of SPLA-N and Darfuri

Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (April 3-April 7, 2023)

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Apr 11, 2023

The court held that it is illegal to impose home confinement in addition to, rather than as a part of, a maximum period of imprisonment (United States v. Hall). … Under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), applicants for a federal license or permit to conduct activity that may discharge pollution into navigable waters must obtain certification that the discharge