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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

Federal Government Corporations: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 8, 2011

act. … The 2004 Omnibus Appropriations Act (P.L. 108-447, Div.

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.

Ballistic Missile Defense and Offensive Arms Reductions: A Review of the Historical Record

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 25, 2010

In the aftermath of Desert Storm, 30 Congress also approved the Missile Defense Act of 1991 (P.L. 102-190, National Defense Authorization Act for FY1992-1993) and stated it is a goal of the United States … Congressional Research Service 13 Ballistic Missile Defense and Offensive Arms Reductions Later, the Missile Defense Act of 1995 (in P.L. 104-106, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

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.

Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, P.L. 114-322: Drinking Water Provisions

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

Updated January 5, 2017 Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, P.L. 114-322: Drinking Water Provisions The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act; P.L. 114 … Section 5008 includes a sense of Congress that WIFIA appropriations should be in addition to robust funding for the DWSRF and Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs.

Defense Primer: Defense and Intelligence Unfunded Priorities

Congressional research report · In Focus · Jun 2, 2026

For instance, the conference report (H.Rept. 97-749) to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for FY1983 (NDAA; P.L. 97-252) authorized appropriations within the Operation and Maintenance, Air … DOD UPLs approximately $134 billion in UPLs from FY2020 through FY2025, with total UPL value increasing 73% over the sixyear period when adjusted for inflation, with COCOMs submitting a higher combined

Energy Legislation: Comparable Provisions in S. 2012 as Passed by the House and Senate

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 22, 2016

Voluntary verification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products. Sec. 1107. … Extension of tribal lease period for the Crow Tribe of Montana. No comparable provision Sec. 6207. Trust status of lease payments.

GI Bill Legislation Enacted in the 114th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 2, 2017

Because the effective date of P.L. 113-146 was almost 15 years after the beginning of the eligibility period, some spouses would have an abbreviated period to use the Fry Scholarship. … Covered Post-9/11 GI Bill and MGIB-AD participants are those who were discharged or released from a period of not fewer than 90 days of service in active military, naval, or air service less than three

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.

The Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA): Origin, Characteristics, and Institutional Authorities

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 27, 2007

Also, the revelation of his role in CPA followed other, somewhat vague and sometimes contradictory explanations or comments about CPA’s origin during its 13-month tenure. … ORHA and CPA used 3161 extensively to hire civilian personnel for periods of up to one year (with the possibility of renewal)....

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

U.S. Army and Marine Corps Equipment Requirements: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 29, 2008

This report will be updated on a periodic basis. … Mullins before the House Subcommittee on Readiness and Air and Land Forces, January 31, 2007 and Gerry J.

Lebanon

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 12, 2008

P.L.110-28, the FY2007 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (entitled the U.S. … [T]here is converging evidence pointing at both Lebanese and Syrian involvement in this terrorist act....

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).

Defense Acquisition Reform: Status and Current Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 16, 2003

Inventory Reform Act of 1998. … The Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, or JASSM, a next-generation air launched cruise missile that will provide the Air Force and Navy a standoff capability greater than currently exists, has made

Department of Homeland Security: FY2014 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 18, 2014

In the FY2013 appropriations act,73 the “Air and Marine Operations—Salaries” subaccount was moved from the Salaries and Expenses account to the Air and Marines Operations account.74 Although the Administration … In addition, the act repealed air carrier fees paid directly by the airlines.

Reform of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Courts: Disclosure of FISA Opinions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 24, 2014

Bates, Comments of the Judiciary on Proposals Regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act 14 (January 13, 2014). 11 Codified as amended at 50 U.S.C. §§1801-1885c. 12 50 U.S.C. §§1803(b), 1822(d … Comment. 215, 224 (2002); Harold H. Bruff, Judicial Review & the President’s Statutory Powers, 68 Va. L.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Other Mental Health Problems in the Military: Oversight Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 8, 2013

Periodic Health Assessment—Annual Physical Servicemembers are required to receive an annual physical examination known as a periodic health assessment (PHA). … However, the rates of PTSD diagnoses in the Army and Marine Corps were much higher than for servicemembers in the Air Force and the Navy.