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The Marine Mammal Protection Act (P.L. 92522): Primer and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jun 25, 2026

.84 The Secretary is to make available all draft stock assessments, or any revisions thereof, for public comment over a 90-day period.85 Additionally, the Secretary is to consider the best scientific information … Congressional Research Service 25 The Marine Mammal Protection Act: Primer and Issues for Congress Issues and Options for Congress Congress and stakeholders have commented on the effectiveness of the

U.S. Arms Sales to Pakistan

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 24, 2009

The aircraft also will be used for close air support in ongoing operations contributing to the GWOT.5 This statement succinctly summarizes what continues to be the underlying argument by the Bush Administration … Section 42(e)(1)9 of the Arms Export Control Act states that: Each contract for sale entered into under sections 21, 22, 29 and 30 of this Act, and each contract entered into under section 27(d) of the

Proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP): In Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 11, 2014

Under the 2002 TPA, this notification triggered a 90-day consultation period for Congress to comment on the proposed negotiations, after which the Administration could begin the negotiations.5 On the EU … period ends in June 2014.

Patent Law Reform: An Analysis of the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 and Its Effect on Small, Entrepreneurial Firms

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 29, 2000

Under the latter alternative, the third party requester may submit written comments to the PTO during the course of the 50 Act to Amend the Patent and Trademark Laws, Pub. L. … In particular, the Act requires that any term adjustment “shall be reduced by a period equal to the period of time during which the applicant failed to engage in reasonable efforts to conclude prosecution

An Overview of the U.S. Public Health System in the Context of Emergency Preparedness

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 17, 2005

This report will be updated periodically. … the safety of the air, water, and the ecological system.

Central Asia: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 24, 2021

They became part of the Soviet Union after a period of armed struggle following the 1917 Russian Revolution. … As such, the Partnership has most recently focused on clean energy deployment and improving the efficiency of Ka zakhstan’s electricity markets. U.S.

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.

Georgia’s January 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 25, 2008

Security forces also stormed the independent Imedi (“Hope”) television station, which had aired opposition grievances, and shut it down. … Legislative Speaker Nino Burjanadze became acting president. She called on prosecutors to drop charges against Imedi.

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.

Expedited Removal of Aliens: Legal Framework

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 8, 2019

See Eliminating Exception to Expedited Removal Authority for Cuban Nationals Arriving by Air, 82 Fed. … District Court for the District of Columbia, arguing that DHS’s nationwide expansion of expedited removal violates the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) because the agency failed to comply with notice-and-comment

Diesel and Fuel Oil: Distillate Supply Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 9, 2023

This capped a period of rising prices since early 2021. … One commentator claimed that in late October 2022, the cost to move fuel on a Jones Act tanker from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast was double what it would cost a foreign-flagged tanker to transport over

Keystone XL: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessments in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 10, 2014

Change and Emissions Management Amendment Act, http://www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm? … A long-term increase in production costs acts as an increase in the breakeven costs for producers.

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.

The Intelligence Community and Its Use of Contractors: Congressional Oversight Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 18, 2015

The conclusion briefly comments on the challenge of exercising oversight over the IC. … Yet the FAIR Act applies only to commercial activities.

Cuba: An Economic Primer

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 20, 2002

Air Air transportation has received priority attention for new investment because of its relationship to the tourism industry. … Improvements at other domestic airports reflect the importance to the government of improved air service. The national airline is Cubana de Aviación.

Nursing Homes and the Congress: A Brief History of Developments and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 1, 1972

During this period, however, other influences were at wrk that began to make it increasingly difficult for some families to meet all of the traditional responsibilities for the care of dependent older … There were, however, also those who favored enactment of some sort of program and who commented on the nursing home benefit provisions of the Forand bill.

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.

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.

Public Health and Medical Preparedness and Response: Issues in the 111th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 30, 2009

The HSC was subsequently codifed in the Homeland Security Act, P.L. 107-296; 6 U.S.C. § 491 et seq. 6 See, for example, comments of Frances Fragos Townsend, Former Assistant to President George W. … ” (PREP Act).

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.