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Outer Continental Shelf: Debate Over Oil and Gas Leasing and Revenue Sharing

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 3, 2009

After a public comment period, a final proposed plan is submitted to the President and Congress. … H.R. 1696 (Pallone) Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act.

Zimbabwe: The Transitional Government and Implications for U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 27, 2011

Other individuals have been periodically added to the list of those sanctioned. … In the pre-election period, civic activists reported significant pre-election irregularities.

The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (S. 2611): Potential Labor Market Effects of the Guest Worker Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 18, 2006

In building and grounds cleaning occupations, 35.3% of lower-skilled workers were foreign born. … The H-2C visa would be effective for an initial period of three years, with one three-year extension. Table 3.

Kosovo and U.S. Policy: Background to Independence

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 20, 2008

NATO began air strikes on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on March 24, 1999. … The Unity Team stuck together despite periodic tensions and inter-party rivalries.

Summit of the Americas III, Quebec City, Canada, April 20-22, 2001: Background, Objectives, and Results

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 10, 2001

Acting primarily through the Hemispheric Energy Steering Committee and Meetings of Ministers of Energy, the countries agreed to a Joint Statement on Clean Development and Use of Energy and to the Renewable … The most recent meeting of hemispheric trade ministers, the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the FTAA, was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 6-7, 2001.

Congress Expands Buy America Requirements in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58)

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Dec 7, 2021

Other projects may be covered; for example, the IIJA authorizes federal funding for an expanded clean school bus program. … Buy America requirements as they relate to transportation date to the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-599) and are distinct from requirements under the Buy American Act of 1933,

National Missile Defense: Russia's Reaction

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 14, 2002

It is possible to take steps to counter the proliferation of missiles and missile technologies without going beyond the framework of the ABM Treaty and by acting above all by means of political and diplomatic … to the Votkinsk missile assembly facility as a soon as a decision was made to begin producing missiles.28 Nevertheless, it is unlikely that it could produce large numbers of these missiles in a short period

Cluster Munitions: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 16, 2024

“unitary round production can satisfy Ukraine’s needs”—a period that could last “months.”56 Ukrainian and U.S. military officials confirmed two days later that Ukraine has received U.S. … Arms Export Control Act, any law relating to receipts and credits accruing to the United States, and any Act authorizing or appropriating funds for use under this Act.

The Title XVI Water Reuse Program: Implementation and Legislative Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 27, 2006

Funding for water reuse, recycling, and reclamation projects may be accomplished via Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act State Revolving Fund programs (33 U.S.C. §1381 and 42 U.S.C. 300f-300j, … Also, although project-level decisions under the EPA’s Clean Water Act state revolving fund program are made by the states, the Clean Water Act directs the EPA Administrator to publish guidelines for evaluation

The Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Sep 3, 2019

not for expanded apparel export benefits under the Act. … A bilateral Open Skies Air Transport Agreement signed in 2018 affords reciprocal airline market access. Tomas F.

Navy Shipboard Lasers: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jan 12, 2026

James Kilby, acting Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Vice CNO, told reporters here at the annual 2025 Sea-Air-Space expo. … Even so, lasers can rapidly reacquire boats obscured by periodic swells. Atmospheric absorption, scattering, and turbulence.

U.S. Ground Forces in the Indo-Pacific: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 30, 2022

Deterrence Ground forces may play a key role in deterring potential adversaries from acting against the United States and its allies. … Because Marine forces are expected to remain undetected through mobility, concealment, and maintaining a low electronic signature, security is another concern: Any emplacement that remains in place for any period

Appropriations for FY2004: Transportation, Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, General Government, and Related Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 1, 2004

Essential Air Service (EAS). … The end-of-session Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2673; P.L. 108-199) also contained a provision (Division F, title V, section 541) amending 39 U.S.C. 414(h) to extend the authorized sales period

Morocco: Current Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 15, 2015

Constitutional provisions on gender equality and parity, along with civil liberty protections, have yet to be implemented.6 Protests periodically occur, though they have dwindled in size since their peak … acquired as a grant U.S. transfer; advanced AM 120-C7 air-to-air medium-range missiles systems; and Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) missile guidance kits.59 Sales agreements for U.S.

Transportation, the Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, the Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies: FY2006 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 20, 2006

Essential Air Service The President’s budget proposed a $52 million (51%) reduction in funding for the Essential Air Service program, from $102 million (FY2005) to $50 million. … was expected to reduce air service to rural areas.

Oil Sands and the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund: The Definition of “Oil” and Related Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 15, 2017

Code, including the Clean Water Act (e.g., 33 U.S.C. §1321) and portions of the tax code (26 U.S.C. §4611 and §9509). … The trust fund will receive additional revenues related to that incident, particularly from Clean Water Act (CWA) civil penalties on BP.43 In April 2016, a federal court approved a settlement that involved

U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Process and Potential Effects

Congressional research report · Reports · Apr 14, 2025

states: “The Paris Agreement does not specify how many years should make up this long-term trend, which dataset should be used, and which time period makes up the pre-industrial period. … ), and the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167).

International Law and Agreements: Their Effect upon U.S. Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 13, 2023

For example, in the 1986 Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act, which was passed over President Reagan’s veto, Congress instructed the Secretary of State to terminate an air services agreement with South Africa … Supp. 2d 1, 14–17 (D.D.C. 2002). 248 Congressionally Mandated Notice Period for Withdrawing from the Open Skies Treaty, 44 Op.

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.

U.S. Egg Production and Retail Prices

Congressional research report · In Focus · Jul 3, 2025

The Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act (S. 908) would require the Secretary of Agriculture and USTR to develop a vaccination strategy for poultry. … In April 2025, the largest U.S. egg producer reported a 247% increase in quarterly net income from the same period in 2024, announced its acquisition of an egg processing company, and confirmed reports