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Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act: Eligibility and Funding

Congressional research report · In Focus · Nov 25, 2025

they had received compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund established by Section 405 of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (49 U.S.C. § 40101 note). … Hostages taken from the U.S. embassy in Tehran but held for less than the entire period of the Iran hostage crisis are eligible to receive $10,000 per day of captivity.

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.

“Sensitive But Unclassified” Information and Other Controls: Policy and Options for Scientific and Technical Information

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 29, 2006

DOD’s proposed rules, which would require badging, training, and segregated work areas for eligible researchers and exclusion of others, were published in July 2005, when the comment period began.25 21 … The public comment period was for one month and then was extended to August 16, 2004.

The European Union: Ongoing Challenges and Future Prospects

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 3, 2018

Herszenhorn and Jacopo Barigazzi, “EU Push to Clean Up Migration Mess Only Makes it Messier,” Politico Europe, September 19, 2018. … -led air campaign against the Islamic State, for example, others have not.

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.

Homeland Security Department: FY2007 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 17, 2006

The act provides $714 million for the Federal Air Marshals Service (FAMS), $15 million above the original amounts passed in both the House and Senate. … The act provides $55 million for air cargo security, consistent with original House-passed and Senate-passed and requested amounts.

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.

Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land: Current Issues

Congressional research report · In Focus · Jun 24, 2026

CFIUS derives its authorities from Section 721 of the Defense Production Act, as amended (50 U.S.C. §4565) and regulations (31 C.F.R. Chapter VIII). … In late 2025, USDA released a proposed rule and request for comments on revising AFIDA requirements following direction from Congress and GAO.

Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies: FY2009 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 11, 2009

The net increase in the Bureau’s periodic censuses and programs request was $540.4 million; the amended request for the periodics account was $2.906 billion. … Air Transportation System. 59 Congressional Record, December 17, 2007, pp.

Juvenile Delinquents and Federal Criminal Law: The Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act and Related Matters in Short

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 9, 2023

The period of detention may be followed by a period of juvenile delinquent supervision, revocation of which in serious cases may result in detention until the individual is 26 years of age. … A clean record, however, is no bar to a transfer, but may weigh against a transfer.

Achievements of and Outlook for Sanctions on Iran

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 22, 2014

Defense Authorization Act; the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act (ITRSHA); and the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA). … against airstrikes by sophisticated air forces such as those of the United States or Israel.

District of Columbia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Statutory Authorities Summarized

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 2, 2004

The order may be extended for an additional 15-day period only if requested by the mayor, and if the Council of the District of Columbia adopts an emergency act. … Council, related to flood plain management, stream encroachment, weather modification, fire prevention, air quality, land use and construction standards to prevent and manage harmful consequences of disasters

Appropriations for FY2005: Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 12, 2005

The Consolidated Appropriations Act includes $52.6 million for methamphetamine enforcement and clean-up, of which $20 million would reimburse the DEA for assistance to State and local law enforcement for … The House Resources Committee requested executive comment on the measure.

The Davis-Bacon Act and Changes in Prevailing Wage Rates, 2000 to 2008

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 30, 2012

Federal Water Pollution Control Act (i.e., the Clean Water Act) and the Safe Drinking Water Act.9 Enforcement The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of DOL is responsible for enforcing the prevailing wage … , see Appendix A to Part 1 of 29 C.F.R Subtitle A. 9 See CRS Report R41469, Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages and State Revolving Loan Programs Under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act, by

Specialty Crops: Selected Farm Bill Programs

Congressional research report · Reports · Aug 13, 2025

These specialty crop programs were extended and reauthorized in the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 farm bill; P.L. 113-79) and Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334). … These changes raised annual mandatory appropriations from CCC to $62.5 million for a four-year period covering FY2014-FY2017 and $75 million for FY2018 and each subsequent fiscal year.43 Additionally,

FY2014 Appropriations Lapse and the Department of Homeland Security: Impact and Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 24, 2013

Does not include Federal Air Marshals (FAMS), whose total numbers are sensitive security information. … Federal Air Marshals are generally considered law enforcement personnel and would be exempted from furlough on that basis. b.

Another Coronavirus Emerges: U.S. Domestic Response to 2019-nCoV

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Jan 29, 2020

Features that have yet to be clarified include routes of transmission (e.g., through the air, from contaminated surfaces), the incubation period (the time between infection and the onset of symptoms), … Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act) for the response to infectious disease outbreaks.

Natural Gas Prices and Market Fundamentals

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 8, 2004

During this period, use of natural gas as an abundant, cheap, clean fuel was promoted. … High, sustained levels of natural gas prices can act as a drag on economic growth.

FY2006 Supplemental Appropriations: Iraq and Other International Activities; Additional Hurricane Katrina Relief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 15, 2006

At the end of the Interim Period, southern Sudanese will hold a referendum to decide their political future. … S3865 for comments by Senator Coburn. 86 See Congressional Record, May 3, 2006, p. S3866.