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- World Trade Organization: Overview and Future Direction
- This report provides background history of the World Trade Organization (WTO), its organization, and current status of negotiations. It also explores concerns regarding the WTO's future direction and key policy issues for Congress.
- The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Selected Issues
- This report begins with a brief legislative and regulatory history of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, with a brief description of how the program works. It also describes several selected program issues that have received recent congressional and stakeholder attention, issues identified in reviews of the program, and issues that have been raised by researchers, analysts, and other entities outside of the government.
- Deeming Resolutions: Budget Enforcement in the Absence of a Budget Resolution
- This report discusses deeming resolutions, which are used by Congress as a substitute when budget resolution bills are not passed. It provides historical notes about how frequently deeming resolutions have been used and how they have varied, and also alternate options for budgetary enforcement.
- Russian Compliance with the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Background and Issues for Congress
- This report describes the current status of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty between Russia and the United States and highlights issues that Congress may address regarding compliance concerns with Russia. It provides a historical overview; outlines the provisions of the INF Treaty (highlighting those central to the discussion about Russia's current activities); reviews the publicly-available information about the potential Russian violation and Russia's possible motivations; and summarizes Russia's concerns with U.S. compliance. The report concludes with a discussion of options that the United States might pursue and options if Russia deploys new INF-range missiles.
- U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress
- This report discusses Special Operations Forces (SOF), which play a significant role in U.S. military operations and, in recent years, have been given greater responsibility for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations.
- The Made in China 2025 Initiative: Economic Implications for the United StatesWayne M. Morrison,
- This report explains the Chinese government's "Made in China 2025" (MIC 2025) initiative, why it has generated concern among U.S. policymakers and stakeholders, and the Section 301 case against China and MIC 2025.
- Amending the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- This report is about amending the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- No-Fault Automobile Insurance: Selected References, 1972-January 1974
- This report is a bibliography containing references to recent literature about no-fault automobile insurance.
- Drug abuse office and treatment act of 1972(s.2097; P.L 92-255):Summary of major provisions
- This report addresses the drug abuse office and treatment act of 1972.
- Assessment of the Middle East Arms Race
- This report is categorized into three categories: (I) Regional Problems and the Arms Race, (II) Outside Powers and the Arms Race and (III) Difficulties in Comparing Military Strength of Middle Eastern Countries.
- Should the Federal Minimum Wage Be Lower For Youth Than For Adults? An Inquiry, With Pro and Con Arguments
- This report was created to provide background information and discuss the pros and cons of creating a subminimum wage for underage workers.
- Congressional Employees and Campaign Activities: Participation by House Staff Employees in Members Campaign Committee
- This report outlines the "Hatch Act" and its effects on campaign activities by Congressional employees.
- The Effect of Inflation on the Low Income Consumer
- This report is an outline on the impact of inflation on lower income individuals.
- State and Federal Income Taxation of American Citizens Residing Abroad
- This report is about State and Federal Income Taxation of American Citizens residing abroad.
- Violence: Selected References, 1958-1968
- This report is about the selected reference regarding the books, documents, magazines on different categories of violence.
- United States and Soviet Progress in Space: Summary Data Through 1972 and a Forward Look
- This paper was created to summarize the Soviet-American space rivalry in the fifteen years before the time of writing, and to provide answers to questions about aspects of both programs and to look at further developments.
- The 100 Largest Industrial Corporations in the U.S. Ranked by Sales in 1972
- This report was compiled to distribute for Congressional use concerning the top 50 companies in the United States at the time of writing and their economic information.
- The United States and France: A Survey of Post-War Relations.
- This report attempts in detailing the United States Relations with France since World War 2. These have evolved into two phases, generally coinciding with the fourth and fifth french republics.
- Soviet-American Relations, 1969 - 1974 A Chronological Summary and Brief Analysis
- This report is a chronological summary and analysis of Soviet-American relations from 1969 to 1974.
- Should the Federal Minimum Wage Be Lower For Youth Than For Adults? An Inquiry, With Pro And Con Arguments
- This report is on whether the federal minimum wage should be lower for youth rather than for adults.
- Noise Control Legislation (Revised)
- This report concerns the control and abatement of environmental noise as a response to the increase of environmental pollution.
- Conflict in Moldova (Chronology)
- This report is about Conflict in Moldova
- Selected Federal Expenditures, Selected Procurement Actions, and Federal Tax Collections by State, Fiscal Year 1970
- This report provides statistics on a state by state basis for federal expenditures,, federal procurement actions, and federal revenues for the year 1970, minus federal wage and salary.
- The Return of American Prisoners of War from Southeast Asia: A Compilation of Materials on the Release of Prisoners-of-War and the Missing-in-Action Recovery Program
- This report is a compilation of the return of American prisoners of war from Southeast Asia.
- The Economics of Solar Power
- This report's purpose is to review the currently available applications of solar energy and to determine their economic feasibility in comparison with other energy sources. The primary focus of this analysis is on the economics of solar heating and cooling facilities installed directly on the user's premises.
- Effects of Increases in Social Security Benefits on some other income benefits. 1980
- This report discusses the general impact of cost-of-living increases in social security benefits upon incomes of persons with earnings, cash or non-cash welfare benefits, or other retirement or social insurance payments.
- State Laws and Regulations Restricting the Political Activities of State Employees: The So-Called "Little Hatch Acts"
- This report is about the State Laws and Regulations Restricting the Political Activities of State Employees that are the So-Called "Little Hatch Acts"
- The Federal Budget Process Revised.in the year 1972
- This report The Federal Budget Process Revised in the year 1972.
- Chronologies of Major Rail Strikes and of Strike-Related Railroad Legislation, 1953-1970
- This report is a chronologic list of major rail strikes in the United States, along with railroad legislation that pertained to strikes and labor rights.
- The Question of School Finance: Selected References, 1972
- This report is a bibliography of works pertaining to school finance in the United States.
- Flexible Interest Rate Notes: A Review of Public Policy Questions Raised by the July 1974 CitiCorp Offering
- This report is on the effects of the flexible interest rate on depository and thrift institutions such as savings and loan associations and mutual savings banks.
- Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management: An Introduction
- This report reviews cyber supply chain risks, discusses ways in which they are currently managed, and provides issues that Congress may consider.
- When Can You Be Convicted of a Crime That Is Not a Crime?
- This report discusses the case United States v. Melgar-Cabrera. A panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (Tenth Circuit) recently upheld the murder conviction of the defendant who the court conceded had been "convicted of a crime that is not a crime."
- U.S. Research and Development Funding and Performance: Fact Sheet
- This report begins by providing a profile of the U.S. research and development (R&D) enterprise, including historical trends and current funding by sector and by whether the R&D is basic research, applied research, or development. The final section of this fact sheet includes data on R&D performance by sector.
- Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress
- This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Columbia-class program, a program to design and build a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the Navy's current force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs.
- Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress
- This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. Decisions that Congress makes on procurement of Virginia-class boats could substantially affect U.S. Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
- Iran Sanctions
- This report discusses U.S. sanctions against Iran and the 2016 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement which led to the lifting of sanctions based on nuclear proliferation in Iran. The bulk of the report outlines the various sanctions against Iran and their current implementation status, international efforts to bring about compliance, and their effects. Recent discussions regarding President's Trump announcement that the U.S. was decertifying the nuclear agreement and the possibility of reinstating certain sanctions are also discussed.
- Tricks of the Trade: Section 301 Investigation of Chinese Intellectual Property Practices Concludes (Part 2)
- This report is the part two of two of a report on the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) recently concluded its investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (the "Section 301 Investigation") "to determine whether acts, policies, and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce." This part of the report applies the general legal framework to this specific Section 301 Investigation, providing background on the investigation, describing the USTR's findings and the President's directives, and concluding by addressing what legal issues lie ahead.
- Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Subsidies
- This report discusses health insurance premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies which assist low-income individuals and families in buying health insurance.
- A Survey of House and Senate Committee Rules on Subpoenas
- This report discusses House and and Senate committee rules regarding subpoenas. It begins with an explanation of how to analyze committees' subpoena rules. The report then first surveys House committees' subpoena rules, followed by a survey of Senate committees' subpoena rules. Both surveys begin with a brief description of chamber rules, followed by a short summary of that chamber's committees' rules that are ancillary to committee subpoena authorization procedures or appear in only one or two committees' rules. The surveys each include a table that compares the chamber's committees' rules on authorizing and issuing subpoenas, with table notes adding further detail.
- Federal Requirements on Private Health Insurance Plans
- This report provides background information about health plans sold in the private health insurance (PHI) market and briefly describes state and federal regulation of private plans. The second part summarizes selected federal requirements and indicates each requirement's applicability to one or more of the following types of private health plans: individual, small group, large group, and self-insured. Many of the federal requirements described in this report were established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as amended); however, some were established under federal laws enacted prior to the ACA.
- Addressing Sexual Harassment by Modifying the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995: A Look at Key Provisions in H.R. 4822.
- This report discusses the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) and proposed reforms to how it handles harassment claims through the bill H.R. 4822. The report highlights and considers some of the major differences between the current process provided under the CAA and the process that would exist if H.R. 4822 were enacted, as well as other changes proposed by the bill that could affect both legislative branch employees and Members of Congress.
- S. 2155 and Enhanced Regulation for Large Banks
- This report discusses regulations for large banks under the Dodd-Frank Act and recently proposed changes to the regulations proposed in S. 2155.
- Business Tax Provisions that Expired in 2017 (Tax Extenders")
- This report discusses twelve temporary business tax extenders which expired at the end of 2017.
- The Small Business Lending Fund
- This report discusses the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF). The report concludes with an examination of the program's implementation and a discussion of bills introduced during recent Congresses to amend the SBLF.
- The Debt Limit Since 2011
- This report discusses the federal debt limit and its suspensions and resets since 2011.
- Mexico: Background and U.S. Relations
- This report discusses the political and governmental structure of Mexico, upcoming presidential elections, the economy, social and security problems, and relations with the U.S.
- Overview of the Federal Tax System in 2018
- This report describes the federal tax structure and system in effect for 2018, incorporating the recent changes made by P.L. 115-97. The report also provides selected statistics on the tax system as a whole.
- Multiemployer Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Plans: A Primer and Analysis of Policy Options
- This report discusses multi-employer defined benefit (DB) pension plans which are pensions sponsored by more than one employer and maintained as part of a collective bargaining agreement and recent legislation related to them.
- Clarifying "Gibberish": Supreme Court Holds That State Courts Can Hear Securities Act Lawsuits
- This report discusses the background of the case of "Cyan Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund", the Supreme Court's decision, and the decision's implications for securities litigation.