Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/20/2014

[category daily_report] Friday June 20, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue ... http://p.ost.im/NdkmPr

Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress – R41129

The Navy’s proposed FY2015 budget requests $1,219.3 million for continu ... http://p.ost.im/NeAG2b

Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress – R41153

The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities ... http://p.ost.im/NJ7tNM

Federal Crop Insurance: Background – R40532

The federal crop insurance program began in 1938 when Congress authorized ... http://p.ost.im/NJqSTu

The Federal Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes – 95-416

This report contains an explanation of the major provisions of the federa ... http://p.ost.im/NenGhf

Navy Shipboard Lasers for Surface, Air, and Missile Defense: Background and Issues for Congress – R41526

Department of Defense (DOD) development work on high-energy military lase ... http://p.ost.im/LKKeSM

Canada-U.S. Relations – 96-397

Relations between the United States and Canada have generally been cordia ... http://p.ost.im/Lcwak6

USDA’s “GIPSA Rule” on Livestock and Poultry Marketing Practices – R41673

The 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-246) included new provisions that amended th ... http://p.ost.im/Ne7aYj

The State of Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress – R41542

Minor and major changes have occurred in campaign finance policy since 20 ... http://p.ost.im/NeTqXS

Commemorative Commissions: Overview, Structure, and Funding – R41425

Commemorative commissions are entities established to oversee the commemo ... http://p.ost.im/LTcEsC

The Presidential Records Act: Background and Recent Issues for Congress – R40238

Presidential documents are historical resources that capture each incumbe ... http://p.ost.im/NeYaEG

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress – RL32109

As part of its proposed FY2015 budget, the Navy is requesting funding for ... http://p.ost.im/Lwn6qr

Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding – RL32341

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, also known as fire gr ... http://p.ost.im/NeAF9G

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/19/2014

[category daily_report] Thursday June 19, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Iss ... http://p.ost.im/L3erSn

A Retrospective of House Rules Changes Since the 110th Congress – R42395

One of the majority party’s prerogatives is writing House rules and usi ... http://p.ost.im/Ne6YHm

Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress – R41909

Multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC) are special c ... http://p.ost.im/Lc7eQ2

U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress – RL32496

This CRS report, updated as warranted, discusses policy issues regarding ... http://p.ost.im/L3k29g

Biological Opinions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: A Case Law Summary – R41876

For decades biologists, water users, and lawmakers (both federal and stat ... http://p.ost.im/L3HhmS

Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress – RL32418

The Navy has been procuring Virginia (SSN-774) class nuclear-powered atta ... http://p.ost.im/LTTUPq

Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations – RL33003

This report provides an overview of the key issues for Congress related t ... http://p.ost.im/LEwn2m

Monuments and Memorials Authorized Under the Commemorative Works Act in the District of Columbia: Background and Current Developments – R42128

Since the enactment of the Commemorative Works Act (CWA) in 1986, Congres ... http://p.ost.im/LvPg9q

Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress – RL32665

The Navy’s proposed FY2015 budget requests funding for the procurement ... http://p.ost.im/L3RXXc

Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress – R42567

The Coast Guard’s program of record (POR) calls for procuring 8 Nationa ... http://p.ost.im/NJHexd

U.S. Air Force Bomber Sustainment and Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress – R43049

The United States’ existing long-range bomber fleet of B-52s, B-1s, and ... http://p.ost.im/NJFUq6

Syria: Overview of the Humanitarian Response – R43119

The ongoing conflict in Syria has created one of the most pressing humani ... http://p.ost.im/L3bvUm

SBA Veterans Assistance Programs: An Analysis of Contemporary Issues – R42695

Several federal agencies, including the Small Business Administration (SB ... http://p.ost.im/L3dSkA

United States Fire Administration: An Overview – RS20071

The United States Fire Administration (USFA)—which includes the Nationa ... http://p.ost.im/NJs73k

Terrorism Risk Insurance: Issue Analysis and Overview of Current Program – R42716

Prior to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, coverage for losses f ... http://p.ost.im/NJgGA9

Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress – RL33741

A total of 20 Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) have been funded through FY201 ... http://p.ost.im/NJjL5T

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/18/2014

[category daily_report] Wednesday June 18, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Is ... http://p.ost.im/L3RwSf

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program – RL33375

In response to concerns over the adequacy of firefighter staffing, the St ... http://p.ost.im/LT3JY3

Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress – RS20643

CVN-78, CVN-79, and CVN-80 are the first three ships in the Navy’s new ... http://p.ost.im/NeCEHe

Domestic Human Trafficking Legislation in the 113th Congress – R43555

Legislation aimed at preventing trafficking in persons (TIP) is unambiguo ... http://p.ost.im/LWWFdJ

Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress – RS22373

The Navy for several years has carried out a variety of irregular warfare ... http://p.ost.im/LTyYK7

Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress – RL33745

The Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which is carried out b ... http://p.ost.im/L3nuxh

EPA’s Forthcoming Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Existing Power Plants: Frequently Asked Questions – R43572

Taking action to address climate change by reducing U.S. emissions of gre ... http://p.ost.im/NJNVs7

Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer – RL34511

Nanoscale science, engineering, and technology—commonly referred to col ... http://p.ost.im/LctQqu

Navy Ship Names: Background For Congress – RS22478

Names for Navy ships traditionally have been chosen and announced by the ... http://p.ost.im/LTuEcQ

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/17/2014

[category daily_report] Tuesday June 17, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issu ... http://p.ost.im/NJ4aD4

Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress – R43543

The LX(R) program is a program to build a new class of 11 amphibious ship ... http://p.ost.im/Lc7qqD

NASA Appropriations and Authorizations: A Fact Sheet – R43419

In the current fiscal environment, congressional deliberations about the ... http://p.ost.im/L3FvpF

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/16/2014

Monday June 16, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Division R43 ... http://p.ost.im/LctXpJ

The National Science Foundation: Background and Selected Policy Issues – R43585

The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports both basic research and ed ... http://p.ost.im/LT4Xke

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS): Is It a Health Emergency? – R43584

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a serious viral respiratory il ... http://p.ost.im/L3FyxN

The Fourth Amendment Third-Party Doctrine – R43586

In the 1970s, the Supreme Court handed down Smith v. Maryland and United ... http://p.ost.im/L3YNx8

U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: Recent Trends and FY2015 Appropriations – R43577

Geographic proximity has forged strong linkages between the United States ... http://p.ost.im/LwpmcC

Tolling U.S. Highways – R43575

The failure of federal highway user taxes and fees to provide sufficient ... http://p.ost.im/LTFCFs

FY2015 Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Fact Sheet – R43578

Funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is prov ... http://p.ost.im/Lc5qPx

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD): FY2015 Appropriations – R43582

The House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and R ... http://p.ost.im/Lc35aM

Domestic Federal Law Enforcement Coordination: Through the Lens of the Southwest Border – R43583

Federally led law enforcement task forces and intelligence information sh ... http://p.ost.im/NJvSfV

Estate and Gift Taxes for Nonresident Aliens – R43576

This report explains the major provisions of the federal estate and gift ... http://p.ost.im/L38tp9

Export-Import Bank: Overview and Reauthorization Issues – R43581

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank or the Bank), an ... http://p.ost.im/LcVb9D

Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2015 – R43580

President Obama’s budget request for FY2015 includes $135.352 billion f ... http://p.ost.im/LTwLRV

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/13/2014

Friday June 13, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Division 98- ... http://p.ost.im/LKqcPM

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program: Status and Issues – R42064

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program is a D ... http://p.ost.im/LTXHDx

International Food Aid Programs: Background and Issues – R41072

For almost six decades, the United States has played a leading role in gl ... http://p.ost.im/L3Xyy8

EPA’s Vessel General Permits: Background and Issues – R42142

In November 2011 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed two C ... http://p.ost.im/L3QQdj

Klamath Basin Settlement Agreements – R42158

The Klamath River Basin on the California-Oregon border is a focal point ... http://p.ost.im/LKjuvJ

Publications of Congressional Committees: A Summary – 98-673

House and Senate committees publish a variety of documents dealing with l ... http://p.ost.im/LcQLag

Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress – R42351

The Internet is often described as a “network of networks” because it ... http://p.ost.im/LvU7Ha

Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy – RL30588

Afghan security forces have lead security responsibility throughout the c ... http://p.ost.im/LcMFHg

Reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 – R41303

Many counties are compensated for the tax-exempt status of federal lands. ... http://p.ost.im/L32SQ4

Congressional Membership and Appointment Authority to Advisory Commissions, Boards, and Groups – RL33313

Over the past several decades, Congress, by statute, has established a wi ... http://p.ost.im/LwLWTC

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/12/2014

Thursday June 12, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Divisi ... http://p.ost.im/LWxE4n

China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities — Background and Issues for Congress – RL33153

China is building a modern and regionally powerful Navy with a modest but ... http://p.ost.im/LT9Tt2

Libya: Transition and U.S. Policy – RL33142

Libya’s post-conflict transition has been disrupted by armed non-state ... http://p.ost.im/L3ew9e

Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities and Personnel Abroad: Background and Policy Issues – R42834

The United States maintains about 285 diplomatic facilities worldwide. At ... http://p.ost.im/L3ySPd

Federal Disaster Assistance Response and Recovery Programs: Brief Summaries – RL31734

This report is designed to assist Members of Congress and their staff as ... http://p.ost.im/L3bKhF

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic – R42507

This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity fr ... http://p.ost.im/L3bkmS

Progress in Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): U.S. and Global Efforts from FY2006 to FY2015 – R42931

The term “neglected tropical diseases” (NTDs) was coined by the World ... http://p.ost.im/LcHtEG

The Oregon & California Railroad Lands (O Lands): Issues for Congress – R42951

The Oregon and California Railroad (OC) lands consist of 2.6 million acre ... http://p.ost.im/L7xDHx

Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance – RS20099

Since 1970, former Speakers of the House of Representatives have been pro ... http://p.ost.im/Lv5BWN

U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations: Senate Rejections and Committee Votes Other Than to Report Favorably, 1939-2013 – R40470

Once a nomination to a U.S. circuit court of appeals or district court ju ... http://p.ost.im/L7ufHY

Publications of the U.S. House of Representatives – 98-406

The U.S. House of Representatives produces several publications relating ... http://p.ost.im/L7WwMA

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/11/2014

Wednesday June 11, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Division ... http://p.ost.im/LWysvq

Publications of the U.S. Senate – 98-503

The U.S. Senate produces several publications relating to the legislative ... http://p.ost.im/LvBSsM

Honduran: Background and U.S. Relations – RL34027

Honduras, a Central American nation of 8.2 million people, has had close ... http://p.ost.im/LWP2LJ

Office of Legislative Counsel: House – RS20735

The original Legislative Drafting Service,established by Section 1303 of ... http://p.ost.im/LWgpCD

Federal Pollution Control Laws: How Are They Enforced? – RL34384

As a result of enforcement actions and settlements for noncompliance with ... http://p.ost.im/L7nfjL

Congressional Commissions: Overview, Structure, and Legislative Considerations – R40076

Congressional advisory commissions are formal groups established to provi ... http://p.ost.im/LWbjTa

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/10/2014

Tuesday June 10, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Division R4 ... http://p.ost.im/L4EcTA

House Office of General Counsel – RS22890

The Office of General Counsel was first established by resolution on Apri ... http://p.ost.im/LGUyRD

Franking Privilege: Mass Mailings and Mass Communications in the House, 1997-2013 – RL34458

Despite significant reductions in congressional mail postage costs over t ... http://p.ost.im/Lt5yck

President Obama’s Climate Action Plan – R43120

On June 25, 2013, President Obama announced a Climate Action Plan (CAP) t ... http://p.ost.im/LGtTmd

U.S.-Vietnam Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress – R43433

U.S.-Vietnamese cooperation on nuclear energy and nonproliferation has gr ... http://p.ost.im/LthrER

EPA and the Army Corps’ Proposed Rule to Define “ Waters of the United States ” – R43455

On March 25, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. ... http://p.ost.im/LGAcJe

African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Background and Reauthorization – R43173

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a nonreciprocal trade pr ... http://p.ost.im/LtTpMD

Office of Legislative Counsel: Senate – RS20856

The original Legislative Drafting Service,established by Section 1303 of ... http://p.ost.im/LtRpPu

EPA’s Forthcoming Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Existing Power Plants: Frequently Asked Questions – R43572

Taking action to address climate change by reducing U.S. emissions of gre ... http://p.ost.im/LXSAcK

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2015 Budget and Appropriations – R43569

The annual State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs appropriations ... http://p.ost.im/LVB8xS

Office of Senate Legal Counsel – RS22891

The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established by Title VII of the Et ... http://p.ost.im/LpHcAc

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/09/2014

Monday June 09, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Division ... http://p.ost.im/LsEhMx

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness and Loan Repayment Programs – R43571

Student loan forgiveness and loan repayment programs provide borrowers a ... http://p.ost.im/LsQPxm

Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments – RL34751

The military retirement system is a noncontributory, defined benefit syst ... http://p.ost.im/LGAaGD

Federal Contracting and Subcontracting with Small Businesses: Legislation in the 113th Congress – R43573

Congress has generally broad authority to impose requirements upon the fe ... http://p.ost.im/L4qsTR

Nigeria’s Boko Haram: Frequently Asked Questions – R43558

Boko Haram, a violent Nigerian Islamist movement, has grown increasingly ... http://p.ost.im/LgTJY5

Federal Building and Facility Security: Frequently Asked Questions – R43570

The security of federal government buildings and facilities affects not o ... http://p.ost.im/L4WXd7

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/04/2014

http://www.pennyhill.com Phone: 301-253-0881 Fax: 301-253-0721Daily Repo ... http://p.ost.im/LqT24r

Navy Shipboard Lasers for Surface, Air, and Missile Defense: Background and Issues for Congress – R41526

Department of Defense (DOD) development work on high-energy military lase ... http://p.ost.im/LVh9CH

Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress – RS20643

CVN-78, CVN-79, and CVN-80 are the first three ships in the Navy’s new ... http://p.ost.im/L4f5yC

Research Tax Credit: Current Law and Policy Issues for the 113th Congress – RL31181

Technological innovation is a primary engine of long-term economic growth ... http://p.ost.im/LVCQup

Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress – R41909

Multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC) are special c ... http://p.ost.im/Lq8Ne8

Fish and Wildlife Service: Compensation to Local Governments – R42404

Many counties are compensated for the presence of federal lands within th ... http://p.ost.im/LVyvKG

Overview of the Appeal Process for Veterans’ Claims – R42609

Congress, through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), provides ... http://p.ost.im/LVdsWt

Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: Statistics and Programs – RS20301

In 2012, U.S. teen births accounted for 7.8% of all births and 17.1% of a ... http://p.ost.im/L4a4hg

Legislative Options for Financing Water Infrastructure – R42467

This report addresses several options being considered by Congress to add ... http://p.ost.im/LpQnb5

Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation Expensing Allowances: Current Law, Legislative Proposals in the 113th Congress, and Economic Effects – RL31852

Expensing is the most accelerated form of depreciation for tax purposes. ... http://p.ost.im/L4Punw

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic – R42507

This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity fr ... http://p.ost.im/LV2ubH

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses – RL32048

A priority of U.S. policy has been to reduce the perceived threat posed b ... http://p.ost.im/L4NFfE

Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress – R41129

The Navy’s proposed FY2015 budget requests $1,219.3 million for continu ... http://p.ost.im/LVynhE

Maritime Territorial Disputes in East Asia: Issues for Congress – R42930

Rising tensions stemming from maritime territorial disputes in East Asia ... http://p.ost.im/L4atqa

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress – RL32109

As part of its proposed FY2015 budget, the Navy is requesting funding for ... http://p.ost.im/L4cKTB

Cuba: U.S. Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress – R43024

Cuba remains a one-party communist state with a poor record on human righ ... http://p.ost.im/LgRCNU

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Recent Activities and Ongoing Developments – R42942

In the wake of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling r ... http://p.ost.im/LVKTSj

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance – RS21922

The capacity, transparency, and legitimacy of Afghan governance are consi ... http://p.ost.im/Lq3LEf

Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress – RL32665

The Navy’s proposed FY2015 budget requests funding for the procurement ... http://p.ost.im/Lg7ckV

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Appropriations Process: A Brief Explanation – RS20906

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examines and approves applic ... http://p.ost.im/LVDBQM

Mandatory Vaccinations: Precedent and Current Laws – RS21414

Historically, the preservation of the public health has been the primary ... http://p.ost.im/LgqkPT

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/05/2014

Thursday June 05, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Division R ... http://p.ost.im/LqR2m9

NASA: Issues for Authorization, Appropriations, and Oversight in the 113th Congress – R43144

Spaceflight fascinates and inspires many Americans, but in a time of cons ... http://p.ost.im/LgQGVk

Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 113th Congress – R42936

The 113th Congress is facing a number of issues related to unemployment i ... http://p.ost.im/Lgh8GX

The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy – RS21852

The UAE’s relatively open borders and economy have won praise from advo ... http://p.ost.im/L4g3Na

Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress – RL32418

The Navy has been procuring Virginia (SSN-774) class nuclear-powered atta ... http://p.ost.im/LqD8QW

Primer on Disability Benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – RL32279

In general, the goal of disability insurance is to replace a portion of a ... http://p.ost.im/LVFWKb

Water Quality Issues in the 113th Congress: An Overview – R42883

Much progress has been made in achieving the ambitious goals that Congres ... http://p.ost.im/LgCm9f

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/04/2014

Wednesday June 04, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Divis ... http://p.ost.im/LbBHWv

The Power to Regulate Commerce: Limits on Congressional Power – RL32844

The Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution provides that the C ... http://p.ost.im/Lq4696

Child Support Enforcement: Program Basics – RS22380

The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program was enacted in 1975 as a fede ... http://p.ost.im/L4fpR2

Spectrum Policy: Provisions in the 2012 Spectrum Act – R43256

The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-96, si ... http://p.ost.im/LbFqX4

H.R. 3080 and S. 601: Comparison of Select Provisions and Conference Developments – R43298

Conference report H.Rept. 113-449 would resolve differences between H.R. ... http://p.ost.im/L49adD

Libya: Transition and U.S. Policy – RL33142

Libya’s post-conflict transition has been disrupted by armed non-state ... http://p.ost.im/L4ubkN

Ukraine: Current Issues and U.S. Policy – RL33460

After a failed effort to violently disperse pro-European Union protests, ... http://p.ost.im/L4HhrX

Water Infrastructure Financing: Proposals to Create a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program – R43315

Policy makers have recently been considering several legislative options ... http://p.ost.im/LVmc2j

Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA) – R43490

There are three primary ways for a household to receive broadcast televis ... http://p.ost.im/LqC2XM

The LIHEAP Formula – RL33275

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funds to ... http://p.ost.im/L4sRn7

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights – RS21968

Since the 2011 U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, sectarian and ethnic d ... http://p.ost.im/LV54xq

Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities and Personnel Abroad: Legislative and Executive Branch Initiatives – R43195

The September 11, 2012, attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, pro ... http://p.ost.im/Lqurcq

The European Parliament – RS21998

Between May 22 and May 25, 2014, the 28 member states of the European Uni ... http://p.ost.im/LV2aWj

Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress – RS22373

The Navy for several years has carried out a variety of irregular warfare ... http://p.ost.im/LqBq4L

Venezuela: Background and U.S. Relations – R43239

While historically the United States has had close relations with Venezue ... http://p.ost.im/LVxTdx

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/03/2014

Tuesday June 03, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Division R4 ... http://p.ost.im/LQVKDP

Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress – RL33741

A total of 20 Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) have been funded through FY201 ... http://p.ost.im/LQRC5k

Malaysia: Background and U.S. Relations – R43505

Malaysia, a majority Muslim nation in Southeast Asia, has long been a par ... http://p.ost.im/LQgpMN

Senate Rules Restricting the Content of Conference Reports – RS22733

Two Senate rules affect the authority of conferees to include in their re ... http://p.ost.im/LQYEJS

Navy Ship Names: Background For Congress – RS22478

Names for Navy ships traditionally have been chosen and announced by the ... http://p.ost.im/LCavGS

FY2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Fact Sheet – R43508

The annual Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropr ... http://p.ost.im/LCJSsw

Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress – RL33745

The Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which is carried out b ... http://p.ost.im/LQprjd

Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate – RL33663

The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program provides non-rec ... http://p.ost.im/LCQuhY

U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues – RL33640

Even though the United States plans to reduce the number of warheads depl ... http://p.ost.im/LQytLT

Navy TAO(X) Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and Issues for Congress – R43546

The TAO(X) oiler shipbuilding program is a program to build a new class o ... http://p.ost.im/LXD2wL

Defense Acquisitions: How DOD Acquires Weapons Systems and Recent Efforts to Reform the Process – RL34026

The Department of Defense (DOD) acquires goods and services from contract ... http://p.ost.im/LCHyWe

Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress – R43543

The LX(R) program is a program to build a new class of 11 amphibious ship ... http://p.ost.im/LCPUkV

Coordinated Party Expenditures in Federal Elections: An Overview – RS22644

A provision of federal campaign finance law, codified at 2 U.S.C. §441a ... http://p.ost.im/LXeJqj

Recently Expired Community Assistance Related Tax Provisions (“Tax Extenders”): In Brief – R43541

On April 3, 2014, the Senate Finance Committee passed the Expiring Provis ... http://p.ost.im/LxvpHK

Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer – RS22937

In order for the United States to engage in civilian nuclear cooperation ... http://p.ost.im/LCpTLk

Daily Report of CRS Documents 06/02/2014

Monday June 02, 2014 Order Number Title Pages Issue Date Author/Division ... http://p.ost.im/LmGTKr

The ACA Medicaid Expansion – R43564

Historically, Medicaid eligibility has generally been limited to certain ... http://p.ost.im/LmaprQ

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program: Fact Sheet – R43556

People with mental illness comprise a significant proportion of the popul ... http://p.ost.im/LuAJ4w

“Holds” in the Senate – R43563

The Senate “hold” is an informal practice whereby Senators communicat ... http://p.ost.im/Lm45Ah

Legislative Branch: FY2015 Appropriations – R43557

The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senat ... http://p.ost.im/LaH34P

Administrative Law Primer: Statutory Definitions of “Agency” and Characteristics of Agency Independence – R43562

Congress has created a variety of federal agencies to execute the law. To ... http://p.ost.im/LmSrxM

Nigeria’s Boko Haram: Frequently Asked Questions – R43558

Boko Haram, a violent Nigerian Islamist movement, has grown increasingly ... http://p.ost.im/LmDa7y

Reauthorization Issues for the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act – R43565

The 113th Congress is actively considering reauthorization of the Magnuso ... http://p.ost.im/LmMNPT

Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues – 97-868

Navigating the Internet requires using addresses and corresponding names ... http://p.ost.im/LaFDXY

Defense Acquisition Reform: Background, Analysis, and Issues for Congress – R43566

The Department of Defense (DOD) relies extensively on contractors to equi ... http://p.ost.im/LuYYRN

Treatment of Noncitizens Under the Affordable Care Act – R43561

The degree to which foreign nationals (noncitizens/aliens) should be acco ... http://p.ost.im/LaVBk3

Energy and Water Development: FY2015 Appropriations – R43567

The Energy and Water Development appropriations bill provides funding for ... http://p.ost.im/LmvstX

Prescription Drug Abuse – R43559

An estimated 6.8 million individuals currently abuse prescription drugs i ... http://p.ost.im/L9unVa

Domestic Human Trafficking Legislation in the 113th Congress – R43555

Legislation aimed at preventing trafficking in persons (TIP) is unambiguo ... http://p.ost.im/LuRgew