SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program – R42037

The Small Business Administrations (SBAs) Surety Bond Guarantee Program i ... http://p.ost.im/jbQs2B

U.S. International Corporate Taxation: Basic Concepts and Policy Issues – R41852

Recent deficit reduction and tax reform plans have included broad proposa ... http://p.ost.im/jqqLdd

Responsibility Determinations Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Legal Standards and Procedures – R40633

This report discusses the standards and procedures that federal agencies ... http://p.ost.im/jg9sHj

Competition in Federal Contracting: Legal Overview – R40516

Competition in federal procurement contracting has long been of interest ... http://p.ost.im/jx32ua

GAO Bid Protests: An Overview of Time Frames and Procedures – R40228

For purposes of federal law, a bid protest involves a written objection t ... http://p.ost.im/jqATju

Net Neutrality: Can the FCC Reclassify Broadband Internet Access Services? – NB2014121089

On November 10, 2014, President Obama released a statement urging the Fed ... http://p.ost.im/jFCe9K

The ITC, Transmissions of Digital Data, Patent Infringement, and Teeth-Straightening – NB2014121090

Currently under appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal C ... http://p.ost.im/jad5hm

Court Decision Raises Questions about the Rules Governing Acquisitions of Commercial Items – NB2014121085

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has prompted renewe ... http://p.ost.im/jAP4v8

En Banc Ninth Circuit to Hear Visual Artists’ Appeal in Case That Struck Down California’s Resale Royalties Act – NB2014121086

On October 30, 2014, a majority of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals fo ... http://p.ost.im/jmWP9Y

Federal District Court Dismisses Takings Clause Class Action Involving Treasury’s Investments in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – NB2014121087

In the first of what likely will be multiple judicial rulings on the cons ... http://p.ost.im/jB5ySn

How OFAC Calculates Penalties for Violations of Economic Sanctions – NB2014121088

Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is charged with enfo ... http://p.ost.im/jHuaCV

Trade Remedies: Antidumping and Countervailing Duties – IF10018

What are they? Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing Duties (CVD) address u ... http://p.ost.im/jaKTPg

EPA Delays Decision on 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard to 2015 – IN10189

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in November 2014 that ... http://p.ost.im/j5DBws

The “Militarization” of Law Enforcement and the Department of Defense’s “1033 Program” – IN10138

August 2014 clashes between police and protesters in Ferguson, MO, sparke ... http://p.ost.im/jaJdGd

Tax Extenders Legislation in the 113th Congress: A Status Update – IN10177

Fifty-five tax provisions expired at the end of calendar year 2013 (exclu ... http://p.ost.im/jmV9mU

H.R. 5781: Legislation to Maximize Water Supplies to Address Drought in California – IF10019

California is experiencing serious water shortages due to widespread drou ... http://p.ost.im/jJawXp

FDA Finalizes New Rules for Calorie Labeling in Restaurants – IN10193

In 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, w ... http://p.ost.im/2T37Fc

What Is the Current State of the Economic Recovery? – IN10188

The U.S. economys recovery from the 2007-2009 recession has been steady b ... http://p.ost.im/jaPqAm

Attorney General Nominations Since the Reagan Administration – IN10192

On November 9, 2014, President Obama announced his intention to nominate ... http://p.ost.im/jaAxb5

Space Exploration – IF10016

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the primary f ... http://p.ost.im/jaJyGv

Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) Reauthorization – IF10017

What is Ex-Im Bank? As the official U.S. export credit agency (ECA), Ex-I ... http://p.ost.im/jm3hKN

What Is 5G? Implications for Spectrum and Technology Policy – IN10191

In the progression of improvements to mobile communications, 5G refers to ... http://p.ost.im/jDYruc

Congressional Oversight and Investigations – IF10015

Since its inception, Congress has engaged in oversight of the executive b ... http://p.ost.im/jmVDXa

The Budget Control Act and Trends in Discretionary Spending – RL34424

Discretionary spending is provided and controlled through appropriations ... http://p.ost.im/jArQ8q

The Help America Vote Act and Election Administration: Overview and Issues – RS20898

The deadlocked November 2000 presidential election focused national atten ... http://p.ost.im/jPMyVC

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/jREukC

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/jrDMP8

U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Recent Trends and Factors – R43795

On June 25, 2013, President Obama affirmed his commitment to reduce U.S. ... http://p.ost.im/jrCjGM

Speaking on the House Floor: Gaining Time and Parliamentary Phraseology – RS22991

House rules and precedents structure Members’ opportunities to speak on ... http://p.ost.im/jA6q93

Iran: Interim Nuclear Agreement and Talks on a Comprehensive Accord – R43333

On November 24, 2013, Iran and the six powers that have negotiated with I ... http://p.ost.im/2EdLhD

China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues – RL31555

Congress has long been concerned about whether policy advances the U.S. i ... http://p.ost.im/j8NWkB

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization: Frequently Asked Questions – R43671

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank or the Bank), a w ... http://p.ost.im/jB6W8A

Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments – RS22570

Since 2000, the U.S. military has been building up forward-deployed force ... http://p.ost.im/jPDYB8

U.S. Secret Service Protection Mission Funding and Staffing: Fact Sheet – R43797

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) has two broad missions, criminal investiga ... http://p.ost.im/jANn3K

State Children’s Health Insurance Program: An Overview – R43627

The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a means-tested ... http://p.ost.im/jUr8PU

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/jkuuyy

Department of Homeland Security: FY2015 Appropriations – R43796

This report analyzes the FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Home ... http://p.ost.im/jydwxB

The Obama Administration’s November 2014 Immigration Initiatives: Questions and Answers – R43798

On November 20, 2014, President Obama delivered a televised address where ... http://p.ost.im/jAMEck

Senate Standing Committees’ Rules on Legislative Activities and Executive Business: Analysis for the 113th Congress – R43799

Senate Rule XXVI directs Senate committees to adopt rules of procedure an ... http://p.ost.im/j5grj8

Casework in a Congressional Office: Background, Rules, Laws, and Resources – RL33209

In a congressional office, the term casework refers to the response or se ... http://p.ost.im/jBCKUm

Counting Regulations: An Overview of Rulemaking, Types of Federal Regulations, and Pages in the Federal Register – R43056

Federal rulemaking is an important mechanism through which the federal go ... http://p.ost.im/jFbRNS

An Overview of Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas: Resources and Federal Actions – R43148

The United States has seen resurgence in petroleum production, mainly dri ... http://p.ost.im/jr2FW8

Energy-Water Nexus: The Energy Sector’s Water Use – R43199

Water and energy are critical resources that are reciprocally linked; thi ... http://p.ost.im/jBAHEt

The Legislative Process on the House Floor: An Introduction – 95-563

The daily order of business on the floor of the House of Representatives ... http://p.ost.im/j8dEwR

No True Bill: A Grand Jury’s Refusal to Indict – NB2014111082

Grand jury indictment is a constitutional right in federal felony cases. ... http://p.ost.im/jyvFDG

The Obama Administration’s Announced Immigration Initiative: A Primer – NB2014111084

On November 20, President Obama announced the commencement of a multi-pro ... http://p.ost.im/jS87YJ

Supreme Court Denies Cert in Not So “Elementary” Copyright Case – NB2014111083

Are the popular fictional characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson ... http://p.ost.im/jMEmTN

Congress Faces Calls to Address Expiring ACA Appropriations – IN10185

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted in March 2010, appropriated billio ... http://p.ost.im/jFjErf

Employment Growth and Progress Toward Full Employment – IN10187

Job growth was slow to pick up following the recession that ended in June ... http://p.ost.im/jhWH3T

Cybersecurity: FISMA Reform – IN10186

Two bills to revise the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISM ... http://p.ost.im/jU8SAr

A Federal Pause in Potentially Risky Influenza Research – IN10184

Over several decades, Congress has enacted legislation to fund research i ... http://p.ost.im/jhnw3R

The World Trade Organization at 20 – IF10002

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1, 1995, fo ... http://p.ost.im/jBvpA6

The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: 2014 Open Season – IF10004

The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program is the largest emplo ... http://p.ost.im/jdF8Gc

Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges – IF10001

Information and communications technology (ICT) is ubiquitous and increas ... http://p.ost.im/jSxjUY

Ebola: 2014 Outbreak in West Africa – IF00044

In March 2014, an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) began in Guinea. ... http://p.ost.im/2w3Eev

Federal Regulations and the Rulemaking Process – IF10003

What Is Federal Rulemaking? Congress often grants rulemaking authority to ... http://p.ost.im/jBYmvm

U.S.-China Trade Issues – IF00046

The U.S.-China trade and economic relationship has expanded significantly ... http://p.ost.im/jyUGm4

Farm and Food Support Under USDA’s Section 32 Program – RL34081

“Section 32” is a permanent appropriation that since 1935 has set asi ... http://p.ost.im/jk7HY9

Kuwait: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy – RS21513

Kuwait has been pivotal to U.S. efforts to secure the Persian Gulf region ... http://p.ost.im/jD7qAQ

Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations – RL34170

This report provides an overview and analysis of U.S.-Yemeni relations am ... http://p.ost.im/jrwshm

A Guide to U.S. Military Casualty Statistics: Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation New Dawn, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom – RS22452

This report presents statistics regarding U.S. military casualties in the ... http://p.ost.im/jdbeFj

U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress – RS21048

Special Operations Forces (SOF) play a significant role in U.S. military ... http://p.ost.im/jrYh57

Cybersecurity: Data, Statistics, and Glossaries – R43310

This report describes data and statistics from government, industry, and ... http://p.ost.im/jBBBHQ

Agriculture in the WTO Bali Ministerial Agreement – R43592

At the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) Ninth Ministerial Conferenc ... http://p.ost.im/2EFyG3

U.S. Family Wealth from 1989 to 2013: Evidence and Analysis – RL33433

U.S. family wealth has been an underlying consideration in congressional ... http://p.ost.im/jhk3e2

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

The United States has led the international community in imposing economi ... http://p.ost.im/jfgeuf

Intelligence Authorization Legislation for FY2014 and FY2015: Provisions, Status, Intelligence Community Framework – R43793

An Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014 and 20 ... http://p.ost.im/jBA5Et

Natural Gas for Cars and Trucks: Options and Challenges – R43791

The increase in domestic supplies of natural gas has raised new interest ... http://p.ost.im/jfkRYt

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

Since the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979, a priority of U.S. policy h ... http://p.ost.im/jh3btk

Overview of the Federal Tax System – RL32808

The major sources of federal tax revenue are individual income taxes, Soc ... http://p.ost.im/jUvg4V

Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis – R43619

Prior to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, insurance covering te ... http://p.ost.im/jL8P69

Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents – R43317

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities challenge governments, businesses, and indi ... http://p.ost.im/jrRvYx

U.S. Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy: Frequently Asked Questions – RL33944

Congress plays a major role in U.S. trade policy through its legislative ... http://p.ost.im/jS7vAE

Food Recalls and Other FDA Administrative Enforcement Actions – R43794

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensures the safety of all foo ... http://p.ost.im/jDxeda

Adult Education and Family Literacy Act: Major Statutory Provisions – R43789

The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) is the primary federa ... http://p.ost.im/jrMTA8

State Minimum Wages: An Overview – R43792

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), enacted in 1938, is the federal legi ... http://p.ost.im/jM5yLB

U.S. Family-Based Immigration Policy – R43145

Family reunification is a key principle underlying U.S. immigration polic ... http://p.ost.im/2KmpCS

Veterans Affairs: Presumptive Service Connection and Disability Compensation – R41405

The United States has provided benefits in varying degrees to those who h ... http://p.ost.im/jB4cMs

SBA Small Business Investment Company Program – R41456

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

Child Welfare: Health Care Needs of Children in Foster Care and Related Federal Issues – R42378

Approximately 641,000 children spend some time in foster care each year. ... http://p.ost.im/jhBWUx

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: History, Impact, and Issues – R40957

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) culminated years of effor ... http://p.ost.im/jrtBQU

Federal Capital Offenses: An Abridged Overview of Substantive and Procedural Law – R42096

Murder is a federal capital offense if committed in any of more than 50 j ... http://p.ost.im/jyxM8y

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic – R42507

This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity fr ... http://p.ost.im/jrv85D

Welfare, Work, and Poverty Status of Female- Headed Families with Children: 1987-2013 – R41917

Eighteen years have passed since repeal of what was the nation’s major ... http://p.ost.im/jUmWXD

Federal Capital Offenses: An Overview of Substantive and Procedural Law – R42095

Murder is a federal capital offense if committed in any of more than 50 j ... http://p.ost.im/j86BHW

International Climate Change Financing: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) – R41889

Over the past several decades, the United States has delivered financial ... http://p.ost.im/2wHaRA

Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources – R41759

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

Small Business Administration HUBZone Program – R41268

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to s ... http://p.ost.im/jhgwj9

Child Welfare: State Plan Requirements under the Title IV-E Foster Care, Adoption Assistance, and Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program – R42794

Under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, states, territories, and tri ... http://p.ost.im/jyJ7a8

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Negotiations and Issues for Congress – R42694

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed regional free trade agr ... http://p.ost.im/jB2ANx

Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government – 98-654

This report describes Internet resources on major internship, fellowship, ... http://p.ost.im/jUDhwH

Klamath Basin Settlement Agreements – R42158

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

Small Business Administration Microloan Program – R41057

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Microloan program provide ... http://p.ost.im/jhUDtr

Everglades Restoration: Federal Funding and Implementation Progress – R42007

The Everglades is a unique network of subtropical wetlands in South Flori ... http://p.ost.im/jk5HCT

Scientific Basis of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Actions: H.R. 1422 and H.R. 4012 – IN10182

The scientific basis of regulation is a long-standing issue. In the 113th ... http://p.ost.im/jkq3Mc

Repatriation of Foreign Treasures of Antiquity: Forfeiture Limitations – NB2014111079

Federal authorities have enjoyed some success using customs forfeiture pr ... http://p.ost.im/jhrReG

If a Government Warning Causes Serious Economic Loss, is There a Taking of Property Rights? – NB2014111078

Government actions may reduce property value in countless ways. Even when ... http://p.ost.im/jrnKUF

Proposed Suspension Agreements Would End Dispute with Mexico over Sugar Trade – IN10178

The U.S. Department of Commerce, the Mexican government, and representati ... http://p.ost.im/jAC9Sg

The Battle over Cable Boxes – IN10180

Disagreement over requirements for the set-top boxes in viewers homes is ... http://p.ost.im/j6sWj8

Ebola: 2014 Outbreak in West Africa – IF00044

In March 2014, an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) began in Guinea. ... http://p.ost.im/jrBkU5