Executive Summaries of All CRS Reports

Thursday, March 26, 2015

ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress: Selected Key Issues – R43916

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was last amended by the ... http://v.iew.im/M2rHym

Domestic Human Trafficking Legislation in the 114th Congress – R43917

Legislation aimed at combating trafficking in persons (TIP) is a top item ... http://v.iew.im/M22jQk

Climate Change Adaptation by Federal Agencies: An Analysis of Plans and Issues for Congress – R43915

Though Congress has debated the significance of global climate change and ... http://v.iew.im/Mj2sC9

The President’s Immigration Accountability Executive Action of November 20, 2014: Overview and Issues – R43852

On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced his Immigration Accountab ... http://v.iew.im/MN9ArW

Export-Import Bank: Overview and Reauthorization Issues – R43581

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank or the Bank), a w ... http://v.iew.im/MY6TQM

State Sponsors of Acts of International Terrorism-Legislative Parameters: In Brief – R43835

Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria are identified by the U.S. government as cou ... http://v.iew.im/MYhrTe

Legislation to Facilitate Cybersecurity Information Sharing: Economic Analysis – R43821

Data breaches, such as those at Target, Home Depot, Neiman Marcus, JPMorg ... http://v.iew.im/MmYLsV

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

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://v.iew.im/MNMPSR

The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System: A Brief Overview – R42614

The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-542, 16 U.S.C. 1271 et se ... http://v.iew.im/MAMLM2

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Resources for Frequently Asked Questions – R43215

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA; P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://v.iew.im/MaU983

Ozone Air Quality Standards: EPA’s 2015 Revision – R43092

On November 26, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced ... http://v.iew.im/M2Bqp7

Iran: U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions – R43311

The United States has led the international community in imposing economi ... http://v.iew.im/MAuphU

The Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV): Background and Issues for Congress – R43240

The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is the Armys proposed replacemen ... http://v.iew.im/MSefPM

Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills – R40858

The major source of appropriated funds for each of the following federal ... http://v.iew.im/ManhA6

Legal Authorities Governing Federal Contracting and Subcontracting with Small Businesses – R42391

Congress has generally broad authority to impose requirements upon the fe ... http://v.iew.im/MjKkeH

Teacher Quality Issues in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act – R42127

One of the major goals of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1 ... http://v.iew.im/MFeePu

Small Business Management and Technical Assistance Training Programs – R41352

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided technical and manage ... http://v.iew.im/MFn76F

Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate – R40616

As congressional policy makers continue to debate telecommunications refo ... http://v.iew.im/MhsyP7

Social Security Administration (SSA): Budget Issues – R41716

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Old-Age and Surv ... http://v.iew.im/MS9qUw

Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections – 98-684

This report provides the results of recent elections in Latin America and ... http://v.iew.im/Mhxpsq