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Tax Provisions in the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (H.R. 6111)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 14, 2006

acts of the 109th Congress, the House and Senate passed the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (H.R. 6111). … section 201 effectively extends the renewable energy credit in IRC § 45, section 202 extends the clean renewable energy bonds credit in IRC § 54 and raises the caps on the amount of bonds that may be issued

The Section 45Q Tax Credit for Carbon Sequestration

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Aug 25, 2023

Act, 2021; P.L. 116-260). … Claim Period 12-year period once facility is placed in service. 12-year period once facility is placed in service, reduced to 5-year period if transferred.

Congressional Review Act: Rules Not Submitted to GAO and Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 29, 2009

a rule in the Federal Register with a statement that the rule will be effective on a particular date unless an adverse comment is received within a specified period of time (e.g., 30 days). … However, if an adverse comment is filed, the direct final rule is withdrawn and the agency may publish the rule as a proposed rule under normal notice and comment procedures.

Resolutions of Inquiry: An Analysis of Their Use in the House, 1947-2017

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 9, 2017

It may also take no action; however, as has been noted, in failing to act, it risks a Member, after the expiration of the 14-legislative-day period, making a privileged motion on the House floor to discharge … studied, it appeared to be universal practice for a House committee receiving referral of a resolution of inquiry to immediately request formal executive comment on the resolution.

CALFED Bay-Delta Program: Overview of Institutional and Water Use Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 2, 2005

Problems in the Bay-Delta related to water quality and fish and wildlife have raised compliance issues with the Clean Water Act (CWA) (P.L. 92-500, as amended), the Endangered Species Act (ESA; P.L. 93 … Implementation of the Clean Water Act Beginning in the late 1980’s, the implementation of the CWA by the U.S.

Weapons of Mass Destruction Counterproliferation: Legal Issues for Ships and Aircraft

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 1, 2003

Unlawful Acts on the High Seas. … Israel asserted that it was in a state of war with Iraq, justifying the air strike as an act of self defense.

FY2005 Defense Budget: Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 12, 2004

Each period to date has been followed by a period of significant decreases in budget authority and outlays. … period.

China-U.S. Relations in the 107th Congress: Policy Developments, 2001-2002

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 23, 2003

Navy EP-3 reconnaissance plane and a Chinese F8 jet fighter collided in the air over the South China Sea. … -Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-383).

Military Aviation: Issues and Options for Combating Terrorism and Counterinsurgency

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 27, 2006

FID is one of the primary SOF missions designated by the 1986 Goldwater-Nichols Act, which created the U.S. … ultra violet lens, could be used to identify people or vehicles that had participated in a terrorist or insurgency act.

CFIUS: Executive Branch Actions on Evolving National Security Risks and Enforcement

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Sep 10, 2026

Key sectors include microelectronics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing, advanced clean energy, climate technologies, critical materials, agriculture, and food security. … The EO directs the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to publish “periodically” a list of sectors, in addition to those the EO identified, key to U.S. technological leadership.

FEMA Assistance for Migrants Through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program-Humanitarian (EFSP-H) and Shelter and Services Program (SSP)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 31, 2023

Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents patrol the border from the air and sea. … Stafford Act declarations of emergency and major disaster generally respond to rapid-onset events that cause a measurable amount of damage in a particular geographic area over a defined period of time,

North Korea: September 2022 Update

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 15, 2022

In response to North Korea’s early 2022 shorter-range missile tests, Russian officials commented that they were sympathetic to the DPRK’s decision to renew its program, and that U.S. pressure to increase … Nikitin. 98 For more on some of the issues Congress considered during this period, see CRS Report R41259, North Korea: U.S.

China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Apr 24, 2025

The period between 2021 and 2027 subsequently came to be referred to by some observers as the Davidson window. … Beyond that, there’s no discounting that his public comments, which are certain to be scrutinized by the PLA itself, are a form of misinformation designed to prompt concerns within the Chinese military

Federal Farm Promotion (“Check-Off”) Programs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 20, 2008

in a national study of air emissions and that, among other things, pay $2,500 per farm to help fund it. … Once an order is underway, periodic referenda may be held to assess support for its continuation.

Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Congressional research report · Legal Sidebar · Jul 15, 2025

That Act did not define “environmental justice.” … Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans race discrimination in federally funded programs.

FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 18, 2019

It also contends that, unlike most of the period since the end of the Cold War, the Joint Force must now operate in contested domains where freedom of access and maneuver is no longer assured. … Air Defense Programs include Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) and Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC).

The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · Reports · Jan 20, 2026

as the security guarantor of the Persian Gulf, some commentators assess that the UAE will remain deferential to U.S. foreign and defense policy priorities.37 Improved U.S. … -UAE Joint Military Dialogue to discuss, among other things, integrated air and missile defense.

The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act: S. 385 and H.R. 1443

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 4, 2017

Perceived benefits of energy efficiency include lowered energy bills, reduced demand for energy, improved energy security and independence, and reduced air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. … A voluntary verification provision for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products present in S. 720 (114th Congress) is not included in S. 385/H.R. 1443.

Bundling and Consolidation of Contract Requirements Under the Small Business Act: Legal Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 20, 2015

superior service, reduced administrative burdens, and the adoption of better business practices). 41 See supra note 16 and accompanying text. 42 See, e.g., CYIOS, Inc., B-402728.3 (July 13, 2012) (“In its comments … The disputed acquisition generally does not proceed during this period.

Amtrak Issues in the 108th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 20, 2003

CRS-5 Amtrak’s Previous Reauthorization: The Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (P.L. 107-134) Amtrak was facing financial difficulties in the period leading up to its previous reauthorization … act, the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (P.L. 105134).