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The Article V Convention for Proposing Constitutional Amendments: Historical Perspectives for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 22, 2012

On February 19, 2009, a cable network business commentator made an on-air call for rallies to oppose government spending; his emotionally charged remarks were picked up by cable news networks and various … also the period proposed in most congressional constitutional convention procedures bills.

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.

Mozambique: Politics, Economy, and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 12, 2019

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and/or U.S. financial and securities laws, and bank due diligence and reporting controls. … The compact supported increased access to clean water and sanitation, transportation upgrades, land tenure improvements, and increased farmer income and production, primarily in northern Mozambique.

Department of Defense Use of Other Transaction Authority: Background, Analysis, and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 22, 2019

) be protected from disclosure pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552 for a period of five years. … The Air Force used [OTA] to execute this co-investment by awarding [OT] Agreements to two launch providers…Congruent to the OT Agreements, the Air Force conducted a competition to split award firm-fixed

NOAA’s Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) Satellite Program and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jul 10, 2026

link air quality to weather and climate events.34 2. … Steve Volz, Assistant Administrator of NESDIS, was placed on administrative leave by the acting director of NOAA on July 24, 2025.

DHS Appropriations FY2016: Security, Enforcement and Investigations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 2, 2016

 A decrease of $3 million for Air and Marine Operations. … least during this period, increasing from 17,881 in FY2005 to 21,775 in FY2013, a 22% increase.

Introduction to the Legislative Process in the U.S. Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Nov 19, 2025

Other examples of statutes with “rulemaking” provisions include the Congressional Review Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-121), the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-25), the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act … Davis, Elizabeth Rybicki, and Jim Saturno for helpful comments. Disclaimer This document was prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 10, 2017

Operational Policies and Procedures Responding to concerns about the AIIB’s governance, the AIIB website announces that the AIIB will be “lean, clean, and green”: AIIB’s modus operandi is “lean, clean … Environmental groups were invited to comment on a draft of the framework.

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA): A Legal Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 17, 2023

Midwest Air Traffic Control Service, Inc. further clarifies enforcement of this exception.276 That case concerned a lawsuit against a military subcontractor providing air traffic control services at Kabul … Federal law rather than state law governs the applicable limitations period. See, e.g., Booth v.

Israeli-Turkish Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 17, 1998

-Israeli Free Trade Agreement (P.L. 99-47, June 11, 1985) and the Arms Export Control Act (P.L. 90-629, October 22, 1968). … Syrian and other Arab officials and commentators categorically rejected assurances that the exercise was not a war game.

Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 109th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 21, 2006

Funding for the Air Bridge Denial program, an air interdiction program in operation over Colombia, was included in the request for Colombia. … The United States can export the same amount of HFCS to Mexico during that period.

Gold Star Designation: An Overview

Congressional research report · In Focus · Mar 2, 2026

Gold Star Families Voices Act. … service during a period of war.

Peacekeeping: Military Command and Control Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 1, 2001

In the 107th Congress, the American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2001, H.R. 1146, introduced by Rep. … provided only air lift and supplies to U.N. operations.

Abolishing a Federal Agency: The Interstate Commerce Commission

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 10, 2024

transfer of air transportation regulatory functions to the ICC.49 The following year, however, Congress instead vested air regulatory authority in the Civil Aeronautics Authority, which was established … Average employment at the ICC dropped from 2,344 employees in 1960 to 608 employees in 1994.101 A series of transportation-regulation-related acts enacted during this period reduced the scope of the agency

Revitalizing Coastal Shipping for Domestic Commerce

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 2, 2017

Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1950s and 1960s editions, Section 22, Transportation—Air and Water. 43 U.S. … The company’s representative commented, “Today U.S. flag is seen as a group of carriers that we have to use.

Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India, and Implications for U.S. Interests

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 19, 2009

Force ‘On Alert’ After Mumbai Attacks,” CNN.com, December 15, 2008; “Was India Mulling Air Strikes on Pak Camps? … Among other provisions, it would double (to 180 days) the detention period allowed for suspects and seek to restrict the flow of 81 “Mumbai Attacks Show Up India’s Technology Shortcomings,” Reuters,

Oil and Gas Activities Within the National Wildlife Refuge System

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 9, 2018

issued Executive Order (E.O.) 13783, which required a review of several oiland gas-related rules, including the FWS 2016 rule.20 E.O. 13783 established that “it is in the national interest to promote clean … Refuge 24 3 2 1 30 Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge — — 2 — 2 Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge 3 — 1 — 4 Region 3 – Midwest 2 7 — 93 102 Indiana — 7 — 89 96 Buenos Aires

The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 8, 2014

For example, DOD used OCO-designated FY2015 Navy O&M and Air Force O&M funds to conduct air strikes in Iraq and Syria, based on the type of expenses involved. … “None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to provide man-portable air defense systems to Syria” (agreed to by voice vote, June 19, 2014).219 • H.Amdt. 917 to H.R. 4870 stated that none

Iraq-Kuwait: United Nations Security Council Resolutions Texts -- 1992-2002

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 28, 2003

Public comment by the verification entity and its personnel should be limited and restricted to the factual. … On the wider issue of air operations in Iraq, both fixed-wing and rotary, Iraq will guarantee the safety of air operations in its air space outside the no-fly zones.

International Climate Change Negotiations: What to Expect in Paris, December 2015

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 27, 2015

A Key Challenge: Differentiation Among Parties Two principles in the UNFCCC are that (1) Parties should act “on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities … Targets or reductions beyond 2012 could only be extended by negotiating new commitment periods.