Special Immigrant Juveniles: In Brief – R43703

Abused, neglected, or abandoned children who also lack authorization unde ... http://p.ost.im/YkXD2H

Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues – R41464

Conventional prompt global strike (CPGS) weapons would allow the United S ... http://p.ost.im/YAharF

Federal Financial Conflict of Interest Rules and Biomedical Research: A Legal Overview – R43693

Every year the federal government through a host of different agencies sp ... http://p.ost.im/Yy7Hm8

Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances – RL31139

Restrictions on travel to Cuba have been a key and often contentious comp ... http://p.ost.im/FKFH8F

Federalism Issues in Surface Transportation Policy: A Historical Perspective – R40431

P.L. 112-141, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP- ... http://p.ost.im/YL4wrm

Small Business Administration HUBZone Program – R41268

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to s ... http://p.ost.im/YLaLWc

Agricultural Conservation: A Guide to Programs – R40763

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Ag ... http://p.ost.im/YJTEES

How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal – RL32159

This report is intended for Members and staff assisting grant seekers in ... http://p.ost.im/FKkVwu

Selected Recently Expired Individual Tax Provisions (“Extenders”): In Brief – R43688

On April 3, 2014, the Senate Finance Committee voted to report the Expiri ... http://p.ost.im/FKPmQa

Senate Unanimous Consent Agreements: Potential Effects on the Amendment Process – 98-310

The Senate frequently enters into unanimous consent agreements (also called ... http://p.ost.im/YeRyF6

Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources – R41759

When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after ... http://p.ost.im/FEgnXk

China’s Economic Rise: History, Trends, Challenges, and Implications for the United States – RL33534

Prior to the initiation of economic reforms and trade liberalization 35 y ... http://p.ost.im/FK93b4

Social Security Survivors Benefits – RS22294

Social Security is formally known as the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disabili ... http://p.ost.im/YRQvHN

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://p.ost.im/YN6s6d

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

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

Climate Change and Existing Law: A Survey of Legal Issues Past, Present, and Future – R42613

This report surveys existing law for legal issues that have arisen, or ma ... http://p.ost.im/FwTupm

Air Quality Issues and Animal Agriculture: EPA’s Air Compliance Agreement – RL32947

From an environmental quality standpoint, much of the interest in animal ... http://p.ost.im/FE99JK

Unemployment Insurance: Consequences of Changes in State Unemployment Compensation Laws – R41859

This report analyzes recent changes to state Unemployment Compensation (U ... http://p.ost.im/YRuAXk

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Appropriations for FY2014 in P.L. 113-76 – R43689

Enacted on January 17, 2014, Title II of Division G of the Consolidated A ... http://p.ost.im/Y8yUPW

Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Issues for Congress – R40218

Recent research has demonstrated that compared to their peers current and ... http://p.ost.im/YRUc5J

Iran Sanctions – RS20871

Strict sanctions on Iran’s key energy and financial sectors harmed Iran ... http://p.ost.im/FwwCnh

Small Business Administration: A Primer on Programs and Funding – RL33243

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several types of prog ... http://p.ost.im/FKYxBx

Insurance Regulation: Issues, Background, and Legislation in the 113th Congress – R43067

The individual states have been the primary regulators of insurance since ... http://p.ost.im/FaDcS7

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights – RS21968

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

Pesticide Use and Water Quality: Are the Laws Complementary or in Conflict? – RL32884

This report provides background on the emerging conflict over interpretat ... http://p.ost.im/FGtP9N

Manufacturing Nuclear Weapon “Pits”: A Decisionmaking Approach for Congress – R43685

A “pit” is the plutonium “trigger” of a thermonuclear weapon. Dur ... http://p.ost.im/FtLA2D

Securities Fraud Class Action Certification: Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc. – R43686

On June 23, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a much-anticipated case ... http://p.ost.im/FsPNS7

Offshore Drilling Safety: A Status Report – R43687

More than four years after the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshor ... http://p.ost.im/FHQFbc

Unemployment Insurance: Programs and Benefits – RL33362

Several types of benefits may be available to unemployed workers to provi ... http://p.ost.im/FgtHa6

Senate Unanimous Consent Agreements: Potential Effects on the Amendment Process – 98-310

The Senate frequently enters into unanimous consent agreements (also called ... http://p.ost.im/FpdmwM

Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues – R40860

Small business size standards are of congressional interest because the s ... http://p.ost.im/FxhC52

Synthetic Drugs: Overview and Issues for Congress – R42066

Synthetic drugs, as opposed to natural drugs, are chemically produced in ... http://p.ost.im/FtVPrC

Health Insurance Exchanges: Health Insurance “Navigators” and In-Person Assistance – R43243

The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148) a ... http://p.ost.im/FXDygM

Implementation of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS): Issues for Congress – R43346

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements the Chemical Facilit ... http://p.ost.im/FGVt7t

U.S.-Vietnam Economic and Trade Relations: Issues for the 113th Congress – R41550

Since the resumption of trade relations in the 1990s, Vietnam rapidly has ... http://p.ost.im/Fuuqha

Party Leaders in the House: Election, Duties, and Responsibilities – RS20881

Each major party in the House has a leadership hierarchy. This report sum ... http://p.ost.im/FuxGM3

S. 1961 and H.R. 4024: Legislative Responses to a Chemical Storage Facility Spill – R43441

In January 2014, an estimated 10,000 gallons of 4-methylcyclohexanemethan ... http://p.ost.im/FphLjx

Congressional Member Organizations: Their Purpose and Activities, History, and Formation – R40683

There are 737 informal Member organizations listed in the Congressional Y ... http://p.ost.im/Fg7xD3

Small Refineries and Oil Field Processors: Opportunities and Challenges – R43682

The last refinery constructed in the United States opened in 1977. Since ... http://p.ost.im/FPfXXB

Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC08): Current Status of Benefits – R42444

Until its expiration at the end of December 2013, the temporary Emergency ... http://p.ost.im/Fn58tC

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms: Economic, Program, and Policy Issues – RS20210

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs were authorized by Congres ... http://p.ost.im/F9wYQn

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

The LCS is a relatively inexpensive Navy surface combatant equipped with ... http://p.ost.im/FXcgbK

Social Security: Calculation and History of Taxing Benefits – RL32552

Social Security provides monthly cash benefits to retired or disabled wor ... http://p.ost.im/FbTyBN

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress – RS22942

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is being developed by the Army an ... http://p.ost.im/FH9ypS

Field Hearings: Fact Sheet on Purposes, Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines – RS20928

Field hearings are congressional hearings held outside Washington, DC. Th ... http://p.ost.im/FpupMn

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/Fpkgrf

Social Security: The Trust Fund – RL33028

The Social Security program pays benefits to retired or disabled workers ... http://p.ost.im/FxEp3N

Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress – RL34391

The Coast Guard’s FY2013 budget initiated a new project for the design ... http://p.ost.im/FpBBAJ

Juvenile Victims of Domestic Sex Trafficking: Juvenile Justice Issues – R43677

There has been growing concern over sex trafficking of children in the Un ... http://p.ost.im/Fg6xPq

SAMHSA FY2015 Budget Request and Funding History: A Fact Sheet – R43681

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a ... http://p.ost.im/Fuk2Qx

Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Wyoming’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43676

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/Fpw5jf

Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2015 Appropriations and Policy – R43678

The annual appropriation for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies ... http://p.ost.im/FaPYhP

Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in West Virginia’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43674

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FsXvUJ

Reducing the Budget Deficit: Overview of Policy Issues – R43680

The federal budget deficit was the largest it has been since World War II ... http://p.ost.im/FpNBD6

Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Utah’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43672

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FHdfhT

India’s New Government and Implications for U.S. Interests – R43679

The United States and India have been pursuing a “strategic partnership ... http://p.ost.im/Fggypf

Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Wisconsin’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43675

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FpTCV5

Summary Cost Data for Health Plans Available in Virginia’s Exchange, 2014: Fact Sheet – R43673

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FpcEJW

Iraq Crisis and U.S. Policy – R43612

The offensive in northern and central Iraq, led by the Sunni Islamist ins ... http://p.ost.im/Fav6AW

Department of Housing and Urban Development: FY2015 Appropriations – R43548

The President’s FY2015 budget requested $46.7 billion in gross discreti ... http://p.ost.im/FXVMUJ

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/FpbR5m

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/FaW5uG

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/Fq5gXC

Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress – R42784

China’s actions for asserting and defending its maritime territorial an ... http://p.ost.im/FgvHay

Federal Permitting and Oversight of Export of Fossil Fuels – R43231

Recent technological developments have led to an increase in domestic pro ... http://p.ost.im/FmPvD7

Summary Cost Data for Federally-Facilitated Exchanges, 2014 – R43484

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148, as ame ... http://p.ost.im/FVqD2v

NATO: Response to the Crisis in Ukraine and Security Concerns in Central and Eastern Europe – R43478

Russia’s actions in Ukraine and its alleged role in the downing of Mala ... http://p.ost.im/Fs4P6j

Congressional Action on FY2014 Appropriations Measures – R43338

This report provides background and analysis on congressional action rela ... http://p.ost.im/FQwU7e

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Size and Characteristics of the Cash Assistance Caseload – R43187

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides s ... http://p.ost.im/F92bwN

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/Fmpahp

SBA Small Business Investment Company Program – R41456

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Small Business Investment ... http://p.ost.im/FmF3bb

Social Security Primer – R42035

The Social Security program began in the 1930s and has been modified by C ... http://p.ost.im/FpJF4y

Small Business Administration HUBZone Program – R41268

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to s ... http://p.ost.im/FssvVn

Systemically Important or “Too Big to Fail” Financial Institutions – R42150

Although “too big to fail” (TBTF) has been a perennial policy issue, ... http://p.ost.im/F5Nv54

The Military Commissions Act of 2009 (MCA 2009): Overview and Legal Issues – R41163

On November 13, 2001, President Bush issued a Military Order (M.O.) perta ... http://p.ost.im/FamXed

Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues – R40860

Small business size standards are of congressional interest because the s ... http://p.ost.im/FQVMKn

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/F9KtW7

Guatemala: Political, Security, and Socio- Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations – R42580

Since the 1980s, Guatemala, the most populous country in Central America ... http://p.ost.im/FGFSan

Mail and Wire Fraud: An Abridged Overview of Federal Criminal Law – R41931

It is a federal crime to devise a scheme to defraud another of property, ... http://p.ost.im/Fs2c45

Mail and Wire Fraud: A Brief Overview of Federal Criminal Law – R41930

It is a federal crime to devise a scheme to defraud another of property, ... http://p.ost.im/FVMGKF

Small Business: Access to Capital and Job Creation – R40985

The SBA administers several programs to support small businesses, includi ... http://p.ost.im/Fgdndj

Compensated Work Sharing Arrangements (Short-Time Compensation) as an Alternative to Layoffs – R40689

Short-time compensation (STC) is a program within the federal-state unemp ... http://p.ost.im/FurFGN

National Park Service: FY2015 Appropriations and Recent Trends – R42757

The National Park Service (NPS) receives appropriations in the annual Int ... http://p.ost.im/Fs2RPn

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/F5bhQy

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill): Primer and Issues – R42755

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill ... http://p.ost.im/FQ5xDm

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