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Defense Primer: Organization of U.S. Ground Forces
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This report outlines the organization of the Army, the U.S. military's primary ground force, and the Marine Corps, the Navy's land-based fighting force.
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Torreon, Barbara Salazar & Feickert, Andrew
U.S. Ground Forces Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Considerations for Congress
Description:
This report discusses issues for Congress to consider regarding robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) and artificial intelligence (AI), which have the potential to change the nature of warfare. Other nations, notably peer competitors Russia and China, are aggressively pursuing RAS and AI for a variety of military uses, raising considerations about the U.S. military's response--to include lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)--that could be used against U.S. forces.
Date:
November 20, 2018
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew; Kapp, Lawrence; Elsea, Jennifer K. & Harris, Laurie A.
Immigration: "Recalcitrant" Countries and the Use of Visa Sanctions to Encourage Cooperation with Alien Removals
Description:
This report discusses the use of visa sanctions by the Trump Administration, past uses of visa sanctions, and alternatives to visa sanctions to encourage countries to comply with repatriation of their citizens.
Date:
November 15, 2018
Creator:
Wilson, Jill H.
What Role Might the Federal Government Play in Law Enforcement Reform?
Description:
This report discuses policy options for Congress to consider in regard to law enforcement reform. Over the past few years, several high-profile police-involved shootings and alleged instances of excessive force have generated congressional interest in state and local policing.
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
James, Nathan & Harrington, Ben
Global Trends in HIV/AIDS
Description:
This report discusses positive developments, challenges, and outlook of HIV/AIDS around the globe.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Tharakan, Sara M.
Defense Primer: Special Operations Forces
Description:
This report provides an overview of U.S. military Special Operations Forces (SOF), including personnel selection, command structure, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs).
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Torreon, Barbara Salazar & Feickert, Andrew
Defense Primer: Department of the Army and Army Command Structure
Description:
This report discusses the senior leadership and operational and institutional missions of the Department of the Army (DA).
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Torreon, Barbara Salazar & Feickert, Andrew
Defense Primer: The United States Air Force
Description:
This report provides an overview of U.S. Air Force operations.
Date:
November 7, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
Defense Primer: Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Description:
This report discusses the role of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and how the position fits into the organizational structure of the Defense Department.
Date:
November 14, 2018
Creator:
Gallo, Marcy E. & Schwartz, Moshe
United States and Saudi Arabia Energy Relations
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This report provides an overview of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia energy relationship that dates back to at least 1933. Since then, this relationship has witnessed the creation of the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco), nationalization and ownership transfer of Aramco to Saudi Arabia (renamed Saudi Aramco), a Saudi-supported embargo of crude oil shipments to the United States, and various periods of energy cooperation. Today, the U.S.-Saudi energy relationship includes interests within three general…
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Date:
November 19, 2018
Creator:
Brown, Phillip & Pirog, Robert
U.S. Secret Service Protection of Persons and Facilities
Description:
This report discusses the history of U.S. Secret Service (USSS), specific protection activities, and USSS protection issues.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
Reese, Shawn
U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues
Description:
This report reviews the ongoing programs that will affect the expected size and shape of the U.S. strategic nuclear force structure. It includes information of the historic structure and changes over time as well as details about each category of delivery vehicle--land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and heavy bombers--focusing on their current deployments and ongoing and planned modernization programs. The report concludes with …
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Date:
November 21, 2018
Creator:
Woolf, Amy F.
Protection of Executive Branch Officials
Description:
This report discusses the possibility of protective details for executive branch officials, in response to recent attempted bombing attacks on current and former government officials.
Date:
October 25, 2018
Creator:
Reese, Shawn & Nagel, Jared C.
Who Can Serve as Acting Attorney General
Description:
This report discusses the two primary arguments raised to challenge the President's decision to name Matthew Whitaker as Acting Attorney General: first, that the Vacancies Act does not apply because another statute, 28 U.S.C. § 508, provides that the Deputy Attorney General (DAG) serves as Acting AG in the event of a vacancy; and second, that the Appointments Clause prohibits Whitaker, a non-Senate-confirmed official, from serving as the head of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Date:
November 15, 2018
Creator:
Brannon, Valerie C. & Cole, Jared P.
The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271): Food and Drug Administration and Controlled Substance Provisions
Description:
This report summarizes the provisions in Title III--the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and Controlled Substance Provisions, as well as Section 4004 "Modernizing the Reporting Requirements of Biological and Biosimilar Products" in Title IV--Offsets.
Date:
November 15, 2018
Creator:
Dabrowska, Agata; Green, Victoria R.; Sacco, Lisa N. & Yeh, Brian T.
Guide to Individuals Seated on the Senate Dais
Description:
This report outlines the members of the Senate who are seated on the dais during meetings in the Senate chamber of the Capitol.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
Congress Considers Possible Responses to the Killing of a Saudi Journalist
Description:
This report discusses the potential responses by Congress regarding the killing of prominent Saudi Arabian journalist and former diplomatic advisor Jamal Khashoggi.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Blanchard, Christopher M.
Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances
Description:
This report examines developments in U.S. policy restricting travel and remittances to Cuba, current permissible travel and remittances, enforcement of the travel restrictions, and debate on lifting the travel restrictions.
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
Guide to Individuals Seated on the House Dais
Description:
This report outlines the members of the House of Representatives who are seated on the dais during meetings in the House chamber of the Capitol.
Date:
November 5, 2018
Creator:
Heitshusen, Valerie
Defense Primer: Personnel Tempo (PERSTEMPO)
Description:
This report explains the Department of Defense's (DOD's) personnel tempo (PERSTEMPO) management, policies and programs. PERSTEMPO refers to the pace of operations for servicemembers and can affect quality of life, work satisfaction, and overall morale for members and their families.
Date:
October 23, 2018
Creator:
Kamarck, Kristy N.
U.S.-India Trade Relations
Description:
This report discusses trade relations between the United States and India. Many observers believe bilateral commercial ties could be more extensive if trade and investment barriers were addressed.
Date:
October 24, 2018
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias & Kronstadt, K. Alan
Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery in One Place: A Legal Overview of the Hobbs Act
Description:
This is a brief overview of the Hobbs Act and relevant court interpretations of its provisions.
Date:
November 6, 2018
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
U.S. Sanctions on Russia
Description:
This report provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. sanctions against Russia. It provides an overview of U.S. sanctions authorities and tools; describes various sanctions regimes that have been used and entities or that are available for this purpose, addressing authorities, tools, targets, and historical context; briefly discusses countersanctions by Russia; addresses the evolution of U.S. coordination with the European Union; and assesses the economic impact of sanctions on Russia at the l…
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Date:
November 28, 2018
Creator:
Welt, Cory; Archick, Kristin; Nelson, Rebecca M. & Rennack, Dianne E.
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