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Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS): Background and Debate Over a National Requirement

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 5, 2007

Further, the RPS would likely cause retail natural gas prices to fall slightly over that period. … In general, the targets increase gradually, in a step-wise fashion, over a period of several years.

A Time for Change: Assessing the Need to Modernize Veteran Eligibility for Care

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type TE · Dec 2, 2020

enroll during the five-year period of post-discharge eligibility. … This one-year period began on February 12, 2015, the enactment date of the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. It ended on February 12, 2016.

Kosovo and NATO: Selected Issues of International Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 28, 1999

Member States “acting nationally or through regional organizations” to take “all necessary measures through the use of air power” to protect six safe haven areas for Bosnian Muslims; S/Res/ 1031 (1995 … Some commentators argue that self-initiated humanitarian intervention by a state or group of states cannot be reconciled with the restraints on the unilateral use of force embodied in the U.N.

V-22 Osprey Tilt-Rotor Aircraft

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 14, 2002

The House National Security Committee noted in its report on H.R. 1530 that the current plan to procure 523 V-22s “over a period of twenty-seven years ... … On February 7, 2001 Senator Russ Feingold introduced the “Osprey Safety, Performance and Reliability Evaluation Act of 2001.”

Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jan 13, 2026

Program Office Comments We provided a draft of this assessment to the program office for review and comment. The program office provided technical comments, which we incorporated where appropriate. … Act of 2019 (S. 2297).

Microbeads: An Emerging Water Quality Issue

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Aug 11, 2016

The particles are tiny— from 5 micrometers (µm) to 1 mm in diameter (the latter is about the size of the period on a printed page; see Figure 1). … The Environmental Protection Agency has authority under the Clean Water Act to regulate microbeads that enter wastewater from industrial discharges, but that authority does not extend to directly regulating

An Overview of Recent Tax Reform Proposals

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 28, 2017

The sales tax would sunset at the end of a seven-year period beginning on the enactment of this act if the Sixteenth Amendment is not repealed. … The energy tax reform discussion draft proposed clean energy production and investment tax credits designed to replace existing incentives for renewables and other clean electricity resources (e.g., nuclear

Immigration: Alien Registration

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 6, 2004

The supplementary information characterized the provision of an additional registration period as “an act of grace” and “an act that is entirely within the Attorney General’s discretion.” 26 U.S. … The comment period on the rule ended on August 26, 2002. Reactions to the Rules These registration and address reporting rules have been controversial.

Military Maternity and Parental Leave Policies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 3, 2016

The new policy, as announced, extends the period of maternity leave up to 12 weeks and DOD would seek legislative action to extend parental leave up to 14 days. … The Army (AR-600-8-10) and the Air Force (AFI36-3003) maternity leave policies authorized 42 days of convalescent leave after normal pregnancy and childbirth prior to this announcement.

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2015 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 27, 2015

However, the FY2015 appropriations were higher than the appropriations enacted for each of the other fiscal years during the five-year period. … “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.

Radio Free Iraq and Radio Free Iran: Background, Legislation, and Policy Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 7, 1999

It will be updated periodically. … VOA Arabic TV is on the air for 30 minutes once each week. Additionally, VOA is on the air ten hours per day in English programming to the Middle East.

Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 19, 2016

C), the USA-PATRIOT Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-56), the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296), the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (108-458), the REAL-ID Act of 2005 (P.L. 109 … Appropriations Act, FY2008.

Intermodal Rail Freight: A Role for Federal Funding?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 18, 2004

As a result of a series of de-regulatory acts, most notably the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 (P.L. 96448), and culminating in the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-88), railroads … The railroads repay some portion of the construction costs over a period of time. The rate of repayment is based on traffic volume with a per car user fee.

Ecosystem Restoration of the Chesapeake Bay

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jul 5, 2017

The federal government has made significant investments in restoration activities in the bay watershed for almost 25 years, although federal involvement in the bay has occurred over a much longer period … Chesapeake Bay Program The Agreement established the Chesapeake Bay Program (Program), which is authorized under the Clean Water Act, as amended (CWA; 33 U.S.C. §1267).

FEMA’s Role in the COVID-19 Federal Pandemic Response

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 10, 2022

At any time, FEMA may announce an end to the “incident period” that marks the period during which the pandemic occurred. … Congress, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety, Review of the General Accounting Office Report on FEMA’s Activities After the

Turkey: U.S. Sanctions Under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Dec 16, 2020

Sanctions Under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) December 16, 2020 Turkey’s July 2019 acquisition of an S-400 surface-to-air defense system from Russia sparked debate … granting specific U.S. export licenses and authorizations for any goods or technology; a prohibition on loans or credits by U.S. financial institutions totaling more than $10 million in any 12-month period

United States Aid to the Palestinians

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 4, 2005

See also CRS Issue Brief IB92052, Palestinians and Middle East Peace: Issues for the United States, updated periodically. Quick Facts ! … Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage submitted a waiver on July 8, 2003, to provide aid to the Palestinian Authority citing Section 451 of the Foreign Assistance Act as amended. 6 The “road map

The Earthquake in South Asia: Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Operations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 24, 2006

The North Atlantic Council approved the air operation on October 11 and the mission began on October 13. … The NATO land component in Pakistan was lead by the Spanish; the NATO air Component in Pakistan came from the French Air Defense and Operation Command; and NATO Headquarters drew on personnel from the

Federal Tort Reform Legislation: Constitutionality and Summaries of Selected Statutes

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 9, 2005

P.L. 107-42 provides that, "[flor acts of terrorism committed on or to an air carrier during the 180-day period following the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation may certify … No punitive damages may be awarded against an air carrier (or the Government taking responsibility for an air carrier under this paragraph) under a cause of action arising out of such act."

Shipping Under the Jones Act: Legislative and Regulatory Background

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 21, 2019

regulatory burdens in the maritime sector.9 Although the Jones Act is a statutory and not a regulatory provision, many of the comments received discuss the act.10 Legislative Context The Jones Act of … National Defense Waivers of the Jones Act Partial List Period Purpose of Waiver(s) 1951 For vessels requisitioned by the government for any emergency evacuation.