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The President’s Immigration Accountability Executive Action of November 20, 2014: Overview and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 24, 2015

Visa) Act (H.R. 2131). … During the period of deferred action, these individuals would have protection from removal.

Pakistan and Terrorism: A Summary

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 27, 2007

This report will be updated periodically. Congressional Research Service Pakistan and Terrorism: A Summary Contents U.S. … The United States also has undertaken to train and equip new Pakistan Army Air Assault units that can move quickly to find and target terrorist elements.

Immigration: Grounds of Inadmissibility

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jul 29, 2024

Updated July 29, 2024 Immigration: Grounds of Inadmissibility Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), aliens may be denied admission to the United States or face other adverse immigration consequences … occasions—for example, to restrict the entry of nationals of certain countries that inadequately shared information and presented national security concerns, and to suspend entry of aliens arriving by air

The Military Draft and a Possible War with Iraq

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 31, 2002

The most recent period of such acrimony began in late 1990, in the period leading up to the Persian Gulf War of early 1991; continued throughout the 1990s, and did not really begin to abate until around … Lawrence, KS, University Press of Kansas: 9-52. 49 P.L. 92-129, Sept. 28, 1971; the Military Selective Service Act Amendments of 1971.

Restitution in Federal Criminal Cases

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 15, 2019

Before rejecting the defendant’s contention that annual leave could not be considered lost income, the court observed without further comment that the defendant had “conceded that Morgan Sr. clearly is … Sawyer, 825 F.3d 287, 292 (6th Cir. 2016) (conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act); United States v.

Budget Enforcement for FY2002: An Overview of Procedural Developments

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 23, 2002

After the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, Congress and the President enacted the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act into law (P.L. 107-42), incurring over $1 billion … in net costs to compensate air carriers for losses due to the attacks and for related purposes.

Detection of Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Science, Technologies, Observations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 4, 2010

Others have commented as well to provide alternative perspectives. … These estimates also ignored attenuation in the air.

Telework Centers and Federal Continuity of Operations Planning

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 24, 2007

The reporting period was changed from fiscal to calender year beginning in 2004; therefore, the 2004 survey (issued in Dec. 2005) covers the period Jan. 2004 to Dec. 2004. 8 The OPM 2001 telework survey … After the trial period, 24 of the 35 teleworkers continued to use the centers.

Syria: Transition and U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · Reports · Feb 26, 2026

Israel has acted to destroy advanced conventional weapons and military air defense and air domain awareness systems across Syria since December 2024, citing potential risks to Israel’s security.75 Drug … Congress extended the sunset of the Caesar Act through December 2029 in the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act. 93 FINCEN, “Exception to Prohibition Imposed by Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: FY2013 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 24, 2013

Periodic programs received $117.7 million (-15.6%) less than the requested $752.7 million. … When the rescission in H.R. 933, Division G, Section 3001(b)(1)(B), and the rescission calculated by OMB per Section 3004 of the act are taken into account, the direct appropriation for periodic programs

Tanzania: Background and Current Conditions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 31, 2011

Congressional Research Service 4 Tanzania: Background and Current Conditions benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, including textile and apparel benefits, and is a Millennium Challenge … In September 2007, Tanzania signed a $698 million compact agreement aimed at poverty reduction, access to clean water, transparency, and anti-corruption efforts.

FEMA Disaster Housing and Hurricane Katrina: Overview, Analysis, and Congressional Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 8, 2008

Following a 60-day comment period, a final National Disaster Housing Strategy is scheduled to be presented to Congress. This report will be updated as warranted by events. … Perhaps following the comment period, and the completion of the multiple annexes now under development, the strategy will be more direct in its recommendations and approach. 69 Bruce Nichols, “Houston

DOD Cost Overruns and The Nunn-McCurdy Act

Congressional research report · In Focus · Jun 12, 2025

June 12, 2025 DOD Cost Overruns and The Nunn-McCurdy Act Since the U.S. … The FY2009 Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) (P.L. 111-23) included updates to portions of Title 10 associated with the Nunn-McCurdy Act.

Peacekeeping and Related Stability Operations: Issues of U.S. Military Involvement

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 18, 2006

The Air Force, beginning in 1999, established Air Expeditionary Units to deploy 4 (...continued) were reduced substantially; (3) funds for training and equipment were diverted in the past to fund peacekeeping … War) 34.6 — — — — — — 34.6 Eagle Eye (Air Verification, 10/98-03/99) 20.3 — — — — — — 20.3 Noble Anvil (Air War) 1,891.4 — — — — — — 1,891.4 Joint Guardian (KFOR) 1,044.5 1,803.1 1,383.9 938.2 590.4 552.9

War Powers Issues: U.S. Use of Military Force Against Iran

Congressional research report · Insight · Jun 23, 2025

In connection with the intensified Israel-Iran conflict, U.S. air and naval forces at President Trump’s direction struck Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21. … Members of Congress have questioned the President’s authority to use military force against Iran, asserted Congress’s constitutional role in such decisions, and criticized the President’s decision to act

Direct Overt U.S. Aid Appropriations for and Military Reimbursements to Pakistan, FY2002-FY2020

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 12, 2019

P.L.480 Title I (loans), P.L.480 Title II (grants), and Section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (surplus agricultural commodity donations). … The FY2013 NDAA disallowed reimbursements to Pakistan for the period of FY2012 during which the U.S. military’s ground and air lines of communication across and over Pakistan to Afghanistan were closed

Executive Order 13438: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 24, 2014

www.aclu.org/natsec/ warpowers/31113prs20070727.html; and, CivicActions website (asking whether the “executive order just criminalize[d] the anti-war movement in the US, giving the president the power to clean … Air-A-Plane Corp., 128 F. 3d 855 (4th Cir. 1997); Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. v. Fernandez, 741 F. 2d 355 (11th Cir. 1984); National Oil Corp. v. Libyan Sun Oil Co., 733 F. Supp. 800 (D. Del. 1990).

Nuclear Arms Control: The U.S.-Russian Agenda

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 19, 2006

However, it again delayed consideration after U.S. and British air strikes on Iraq in mid-December. … This debate was canceled after NATO forces began their air campaign in Yugoslavia.

The Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 16, 2004

But the CARP process became the subject of congressional hearings during which substantial criticism of the process was aired.11 3 17 U.S.C. §§ 111, 119, 122. 4 17 U.S.C. § 112, 114. 5 For background … A three-month period for voluntary negotiations will be instituted after the date for filing of petitions to participate in a proceeding.

Department of Homeland Security: Consolidation of Border and Transportation Security Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 22, 2003

And the Act requires that a study be conducted to assess the feasibility of accelerating the Integrated Deepwater System program from the planned 20-year period to a 10-year period.56 Seaport Security … to FY2007 period, and estimated that implementing the National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act (S. 2452, as introduced) would cost about $10.6 billion over the same time period.