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Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA): What Is It, and How Has It Been Utilized?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 15, 2012

The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is “an act to promote the foreign policy, security, and general welfare of the United States by assisting peoples of the world in their efforts toward economic development … 235 (The agreement titled “Leasing of Naval and Air Bases,” establishes that the bases and facilities are to be leased to the United States for a period of ninety-nine years, free from all rent and charges

Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (May 2–May 8, 2022)

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · May 9, 2022

provisions (1) regulate the use of drop boxes to collect ballots; (2) required third-party voter registration organizations to deliver applications to the county where an applicant resides in a specified period … Environmental Law: The Clean Water Act preserves the ability of parties to bring suits under state law against certain polluters.

The State of U.S. Shipbuilding

Congressional research report · Testimony · Mar 11, 2025

As stated in that summary, these lessons reflect comments made by various sources over the years. … Many acquisition executives, program managers and some ship design engineers believe that a design based on a parent has fewer technical risks than a new “clean sheet of paper” design and therefore the

The 21st Century Cures Act (Division A of P.L. 114-255)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 23, 2016

The comment period was extended until March 23, 2015; about 900 comments were received. … the close of the public comment period on the draft.

Super PACs in Federal Elections: Overview and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 16, 2016

This report will be updated periodically to reflect major policy developments. … In AO 2011-23, Crossroads sought permission to air broadcast ads featuring candidates discussing policy issues.

FY2021 Defense Appropriations Act: Context and Selected Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 7, 2021

Air Dominance (NGAD). … CRS In Focus IF11659, Air Force Next-Generation Air Dominance Program: An Introduction, by Jeremiah Gertler.

Israel: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 1, 2022

Israel has experienced a period of unprecedented political instability since April 2019. … Periodic resolutions by the U.N.

Emergency Communications: Meeting Public Safety Spectrum Needs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 1, 2003

The FCC responded first by issuing a Public Notice soliciting comment on the “Consensus Plan”107 and extending the comment period to September 23; and then by allowing further comments on other plans or … Because of the extensive nature of these amendments, the FCC reopened the period for public comment, eventually accepting comments into May 2003. Other Proposals.

Coal Mine Safety

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 23, 2006

The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER, P.L. 109-236) requires each mine to have an emergency plan, increased supplies of oxygen, and improved rescue teams. … Statistically, most of the 7.6% per year reduction in fatalities per ton (the average rate of improvement over the period 1980 to 2004) can be attributed to productivity (i.e., fewer workers on the job

FY2020 Defense Appropriations Act: P.L. 116-93 (H.R. 2968, S. 2474, H.R. 1158)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 15, 2020

The fastest growing segment of federal spending during that period has been mandatory spending for entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. … the Air Force’s shortfall in its planned complement of fighters.

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.

Nuclear Energy Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 15, 2006

President Bush’s specific mention of “clean, safe nuclear energy” in his 2006 State of the Union Address reiterated the Administration’s interest in encouraging construction of new commercial reactors … The three-judge panel ruled that the 10,000-year compliance period was too short, but it rejected several other challenges to the rules.

Unemployment Compensation (UC): Issues Related to Drug Testing

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 4, 2019

Eligibility for UC benefits is based on attaining qualified wages and employment in covered work over a 12-month period (called a base period) prior to unemployment. … The period for comment on the proposed 2018 rule closed on January 4, 2019. Comments for this rule are available at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=ETA-2018-0004. 34 DOL 2019, Reissued Rule.

Latin America and the Caribbean: U.S. Policy and Key Issues in the 117th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 28, 2022

At the same time, up to 24,000 Venezuelans who are outside the United States, meet program requirements, and have a financial sponsor in the United States can apply to travel by air to the U.S. interior … In addition, the history of U.S. military and diplomatic intervention in Mexico has periodically provoked tension.

Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 23, 2018

GAO-15-432. 25 FEMP, “Utility Energy Service Contract Project Data Collection,” https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/utility-energyservice-contract-project-data-collection. 26 The seven agencies were the Air … GHG emissions from sources not owned or directly controlled by an agency are considered scope 3 (e.g., electricity transmission and distribution losses, business air travel, employee commuting).

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 21, 2005

For example, Section 142 of the FY2006 Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1815, H. … As of February 2005, all 32 Hunter UAVs are still in operation and periodically receive upgrades and 153 OSD. UAS Roadmap 2005-2030.

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).

Enhanced Prudential Regulation of Large Banks

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 15, 2023

The Dodd-Frank Act required BHCs subject to EPR to periodically submit resolution plans (popularly known as “living wills”) to the Fed, FSOC, and FDIC that explain how they can safely enter bankruptcy … Third, the Fed is seeking comment on whether the surcharge should be updated more quickly when the formula yields a different score.

Solar Energy: The Federal Program and Congressional Interest

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 16, 1984

These "indirectgt solar resources can be &further converted into thermal energy, electricity, or clean burning fuels'. … As a result active solar energy systems, energy efficient air conditioners, and home 98-181 energy audits will be eligible for Bank subsidies.

National Commission on the Future of the Army (NCFA): Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 5, 2016

Other possible means of oversight could be semiannual or annual reports to Congress or periodic updates to Members, staffs, and congressional defense committees. … (c) Period of Appointment; Vacancies.—Members shall be appointed for the life of the Commission.