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Foreign Nationals in the U.S. Armed Forces: Immigration Issues

Congressional research report · Reports · May 13, 2026

The Immigration and Nationality Act provides for expedited naturalization through military service with requirements contingent on whether qualifying service was during peacetime or designated periods … Qualifying service during periods of hostilities includes active-duty service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard, or service in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve

Energy and Water Development: FY2021 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 25, 2021

The Air Force plans to deploy the W87-1 on the new U.S. land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). … Resources Development Act of 2016 (Title I of P.L. 114-322, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act [WIIN Act]); and in October 2018, the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (Title

2020 Hurricane Season FAQ: Federal Disaster Assistance for Hurricanes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 24, 2020

The NFIP has guidelines154 on what to do when cleaning up: document everything before starting to clean up (photos and/or videos); make a list of damaged contents and their location in the home; separate … FEMA intends to introduce a new program, called Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and recently published their draft policy for BRIC.167 The comment period on this draft policy ended

FEMA Individual Assistance Programs: An Overview

Congressional research report · Reports · Mar 3, 2025

Horn. 2 Stafford Act Section 416, 42 U.S.C. §5183. 3 Stafford Act Section 426, 42 U.S.C. §5189d. 4 Stafford Act Section 415, 42 U.S.C. §5182. 5 Stafford Act Section 410, 42 U.S.C. §5177. 6 Stafford Act … Miscellaneous items may assist disaster survivors with gaining access to their property or assisting with cleaning efforts.

China/Taiwan: Evolution of the “One China” Policy—Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 5, 2015

and requested a classified report on Taiwan’s air force by December 1. … My plan also is one which reduces the one-third and withdraws it during the period I have the power to act. But I cannot do it before January of next year. It has to be over a period of four years.

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Issues in the 106th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 2, 2000

For aviation, the action equated to a tax increase that was expected to raise an additional $3 billion in revenues over the first 5-year period covered by the Act. … During most of its life, as can be seen for a recent period in Table 1, the trust fund has had a large unexpended balance.

Environmental Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors: What Are the Human Health Risks?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 29, 2009

period for the draft list ended February 11, 2008. … Control Act, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the Toxic Substances Control Act.131 131 For brief summaries of these laws, see CRS Report RL30030, Clean Water Act:

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics: Security and Human Rights Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 26, 2014

Over this period, 1,672 security personnel and civilians were killed, along with 1,921 suspected terrorists. … The resolution also mentions other Russian government actions against LGBT rights and recent acts of violence against LGBT persons in Russia.

No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute Resolution Process and Related Litigation

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Apr 1, 2022

INSIGHTi No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute Resolution Process and Related Litigation April 1, 2022 On December 27, 2020, the No Surprises Act (NSA), part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 … The court also concluded that the IFR violated the Administrative Procedure Act’s notice-and-comment rulemaking requirements.

Missile Defense Options for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan: A Review of the Defense Department Report to Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 30, 1999

CRS-22 surface-to-air missiles. … -Taiwan Relations: The 20th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. March 25, 1999. CRS-27 against the PRC’s land-, air-, or ship-launched cruise missiles.

Market Dynamics and Public Policy Issues in the Video Programming Industry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 28, 2003

Thus, there are no restrictions against a vertically 38 The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. … that extend far beyond the period covered by the retransmission consent.

Kosovo and Macedonia: U.S. and Allied Military Operations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 8, 2003

A $2 billion supplemental appropriation for Kosovo was subsequently included in the FY2001 Military Construction Act (H.R. 4425;P.L. 106-246). … In the FY2002 DOD appropriations conference report ( H.Rept. 107-350), did note that $2.13 billion was appropriated for both Balkan operations, a reduction without comment of $600 million from the Administration

Russia’s Nuclear Weapons: Doctrine, Forces, and Modernization

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 21, 2022

National Air and Space Intelligence Center assesses that Kinzhal (see the “Kinzhal Air-Launched Ballistic Missile” section below) is essentially an air-delivered version of Russia’s Iskander landbased … ; shortrange, air-delivered missiles; and gravity bombs.

Cabo Verde: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 6, 2017

Its location has also made it a key refueling stopover for trans-Atlantic air traffic between Africa and the United States. U.S. … bills or acts.

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, As Enacted

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 31, 2011

Air Force Academy (USAFA), or the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) were excluded from the Post-9/11 GI Bill qualifying active duty service period. Of the five U.S. service academies, the U.S. … Navy, and Air Force service academies. 38 U.S.C. § 3311 The active duty service period also excludes active duty service periods required to meet an obligation for attendance at the U.S.

Cuba: U.S. Policy in the 115th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 15, 2019

air charter flights between the United States and Cuba. … Agency for Global Media, October 29, 2018. 245 Regalado’s comments were made to the publication Mother Jones in an e-mail. See Aaron Wiener, “U.S.

Caribbean Trade Preference Programs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 22, 2023

Congress authorizes trade preference programs in specific laws, and usually extends them for specific periods. … and has periodically extended the program.

START II Debate in the Russian Duma: Issues and Prospects

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 17, 2000

Translated in FBIS-SOV-98-114. 18 Duma Officials Comment on START II Ratification. Interfax. June 6, 1998. … The Duma delayed its consideration of the treaty after the U.S. and British air strikes on Iraq in mid-December and then again after NATO forces began their air campaign in Yugoslavia in March 1999.

Africa, the G8, and the Blair Initiative

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 20, 2005

Others argued that any sales could be small and made over a long period of time to minimize this risk. … African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) program, begun in 2000.

Long-Term Federal Management of Uranium Mill Tailings: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 22, 2021

.60 UMTRCA authorizes EPA to revise these standards periodically. … “The Committee recommends $32,959,000 to reimburse private licensees for the cost of cleaning up uranium and thorium processing sites in accordance with Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.