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FY2018 Defense Spending Under an Interim Continuing Resolution

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 20, 2018

, 2018, and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017. … H.R. 1892 (Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018/P.L. 115-123), which extended the FY2018 CR through March 23, 2018 included an anomaly to address concerns raised by the Air Force regarding the effects of the

High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and High Power Microwave (HPM) Devices: Threat Assessments

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 21, 2008

Effectiveness is increased if the electronic devices are connected to any other metal that could also act as an antenna. … Force Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile system.

Understanding the War Powers Resolution

Congressional research report · In Focus · Dec 17, 2025

Armed Forces, and Congress may or may not act in expedited fashion to authorize or limit presidential use of the military. … If the conferees cannot agree within 48 hours, they shall report to their respective chambers, and both chambers shall “act on” such report before the end of the period.

U.S.-Iran Conflict and Implications for U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 8, 2020

Such action could take the form of air operations, ground operations, special operations, or cyber and electronic warfare. … Another option could be to establish a naval and/or air quarantine of Iran. Iran has periodically, including since mid-2019, threatened to block the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources

Congressional research report · Reports · Sep 16, 2026

Comments on the ongoing government shutdown are mentioned at the beginning of the briefing. U.S. … Comments on the ongoing government shutdown are mentioned. U.S.

Semiconductors and the CHIPS Act: The Global Context

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 28, 2023

“Japan Passes Economic Security Bill to Guard Sensitive Technology,” Reuters, May 11, 2022; “Japan’s Economic Security Promotion Act and the Implications for Businesses,” Strategic Comments, Volume 28 … Comment 32, December 2022; Kana Itabashi, Junko Suetomi, Daisuke Tatsuno, Izumi Matsumoto, Ayumu Shinozaki, Mami Ohara, and Takumi Hasegawa, “Japan: New Act on the Promotion of Japan’s Economic Security

Electric Reliability and Resiliency in Puerto Rico

Congressional research report · In Focus · May 30, 2025

Over the same time period, the amount and share of electricity generation from utility-scale non-hydroelectric renewables also increased. … Act 57-2014 reformed PREPA’s governance and oversight.

Homeland Security Department: FY2008 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 15, 2008

Air Cargo Security At present, the TSA’s air cargo security program consists of 325 FTE air cargo security inspectors responsible for ensuring compliance with security regulations throughout the air cargo … The TSA is also seeking comment on the use of a TWIC card in all modes of transportation.

Military Benefits for Former Spouses: Legislation and Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 20, 2021

Mendez. 8 When enacted, each service (Army, Navy, including the Marine Corps, and Air Force) had their own pay services. … CRDP was phased in over a period of 10 years and was fully implemented in 2014. 30 During the CRDP phase-in period, some eligible retirees saw their retired pay increase.

Defense Budget for FY2003: Data Summary

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 29, 2002

parts of that period. … period.

Managing Secrecy: Security Classification Reform - The Government Secrecy Act Proposal

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 8, 1998

Faga, a senior vice president and general manager at the MITRE Corporation and former director of the National Reconnaissance Office and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space.25 The statutory … Information that remains classified beyond 25 years will be subject to periodic review for declassification on a schedule established by the President.

Current Legal Status of the FCC’s Media Ownership Rules

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 23, 2010

on these studies to determine whether and to what extent to take the studies into account in the final ownership rules.20 Following the close of all comment and reply comment periods, FCC Chairman Martin … source of local news in a market, specifically defined as a combination that would initiate at least seven hours of new local news programming per week on a broadcast station that previously has not aired

Homeland Security Department: FY2009 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 4, 2009

regulatory inspectors to air cargo details, these air cargo screening mandates arguably suggest a broader scope to the overall air cargo program. … The measures also did not support the realignment of air cargo security operations, opting instead to keep Air Cargo Security as a separate program.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76: Implications for the Future

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 20, 2008

The solicitation period closed in September 2003. … Air Force Times, March 2, 2007.

Foreign Relations Authorization, FY2006 and FY2007: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 15, 2005

U.S. air space, for such transmissions. … of three years after the expiration of the designated period of formal sanctions.

Supreme Court Opinions: October 1999 Term

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 20, 2000

to 3 years plus the period of any extension.” … Ct. 693, 68 USLW 4044 (112-00) Mootness, standing to sue: Environmental organizations had standing to assert the interests of their members in a Clean Water Act citizen suit seeking injunctive relief

The Visa Waiver Program: Balancing Tourism and National Security

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Mar 15, 2018

An ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple entries over a period of two years. Each VWP traveler who uses ESTA is charged a $14 fee. … The Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, enacted as part of the FY2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 114-113) in December 2015, made residents of VWP countries ineligible

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): The International Response

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 8, 2003

Singapore and Taiwan acted quickly and encouraged international support in curbing the spread of the virus. … Differences in incubation period and groups at highest risk may provide clues for fighting the disease. According to Dr.

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2012 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 1, 2012

DOD’s FY2010 estimate for one-time implementation costs over the FY2006FY2011 period reached $34.2 billion. … Located adjacent to Ramstein Air Base and near major ammunition storage sites, the barracks will act as a major outfitting and processing station for any unit being deployed from the region on a military

Department of Veterans Affairs’ Potential Role in Addressing the COVID-19 Outbreak

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 20, 2020

visits during any period of this public health emergency. … Among other things, the act allows VA to waive any copayment or other cost-sharing requirements for COVID-19 testing or medical visits during any period of this public health emergency.58 Education Assistance