“With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility:” Supreme Court Grants Cert in Spiderman case – NB2015021127

When should the Supreme Court overrule a 50-year-old precedent? The parti ... http://p.ost.im/6Byxaw

Information Warfare: Cyberattacks on Sony – IN10218

The Department of Defense defines Information Operations (IO) as the inte ... http://p.ost.im/6hrBaY

The Robot Did It: Spectrum Policy and the Internet of Things – IN10221

The Internet is often referred to as "the web," and that image of an intr ... http://p.ost.im/6MD9W8

Introduction to Financial Services: The Housing Finance System – IF10126

A loan that uses real estate as collateral is typically referred to as a ... http://p.ost.im/6kW5KJ

Global Health System Strengthening: Issues for Congress – IF10124

The ongoing West Africa Ebola outbreak has generated interest among some ... http://p.ost.im/6kYNHQ

Overview of EPA and the Army Corps’ Proposed Rule to Define “Waters of the United States” – IF10125

In April 2014, the Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) and the Environmen ... http://p.ost.im/6YfY46

Judiciary Budget Request, FY2016 – IF10123

The FY2016 judiciary budget request totals $7.53 billion, an increase of ... http://p.ost.im/6YXS7y

Options to Manage the Growth in the Disability Insurance Rolls – IF10053

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to nonelder ... http://p.ost.im/6reNPp

Bank Failures and the FDIC – IF10055

This In Focus introduces the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations (FDIC ... http://p.ost.im/6jFfu4

U.S.-EU Cooperation on Ukraine and Russia – IN10129

The United States and the 28-member European Union (EU) have pursued simi ... http://p.ost.im/66r9eu

Dynamic Scoring – IN10215

H.R. 5, which provides rules for the House of Representatives, requires t ... http://p.ost.im/66UeNL

Withdrawal of the EPA-Army Corps Interpretive Rule for Agriculture – IN10212

The FY2015 omnibus appropriations act (P.L. 113-235) includes a policy pr ... http://p.ost.im/6rXFSn

Derivatives Provision in H.R. 26 and H.R. 37 Bars Regulators from Requiring Margin in Certain Swap Trades – IN10211

H.R. 26, which extended the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), was enac ... http://p.ost.im/6rLNhV

National Park Service (NPS): FY2015 Appropriations – IF10122

The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, whi ... http://p.ost.im/6r3BW9

U.S. International Investment Agreements (IIAs) – IF10052

In recent decades, the United States, the largest source of and destinati ... http://p.ost.im/6jMncW

Tax Proposals in the 2015 State of the Union Address – IN10216

On January 20, 2015, in the State of the Union Address, President Obama o ... http://p.ost.im/66GSmA

Post-9/11 Evolution of the United States’ Defining of the Terrorist Threat from Al Qaeda – IN10214

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda-related entit ... http://p.ost.im/6rDmJx

U.S.-China Relations – IF10119

The U.S.-China relationship is currently one of the worlds most consequen ... http://p.ost.im/6h9kGg

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Compliance and Penalties – IF10121

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requires that renewable fuel be blended ... http://p.ost.im/6LPjde

Mali: Transition from Conflict? – IF10116

With substantial international assistance, Mali began to emerge in 2013 f ... http://p.ost.im/6k6kF3

The Palestinians and the International Criminal Court: Potential Effects on U.S. Aid – IN10213

Actions by the Palestinians related to the International Criminal Court ( ... http://p.ost.im/6deTQL

Proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) – IF10120

What is it? The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) is ... http://p.ost.im/6kwwTa

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/685QC8

Major Disaster Assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund: State Profiles – R43883

The costs associated with providing assistance following a major disaster ... http://p.ost.im/66bqar

Health Policy: Resources for Congressional Staff – R43889

This report is intended to serve as a starting point for congressional st ... http://p.ost.im/6RR4JE

Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2015 Action in the 114th Congress – R43884

This report provides a brief outline of the FY2015 appropriations legisla ... http://p.ost.im/66uUxj

Iran Sanctions – RS20871

International sanctions on Irans key energy and financial sectors harmed ... http://p.ost.im/jE4x8a

Cuba Sanctions: Legislative Restrictions Limiting the Normalization of Relations – R43888

In December 2014, President Obama announced major changes in U.S. policy ... http://p.ost.im/6YVLUE

Unemployment Insurance: Programs and Benefits – RL33362

The federal-state Unemployment Compensation (UC) program provides income ... http://p.ost.im/6jXM2F

LIHEAP: Program and Funding – RL31865

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), established in 19 ... http://p.ost.im/62htrj

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/664UCh

House Committee Funding Requests and Authorizations, 104th-113th Congresses – RL32794

Pursuant to House Rule X, clause 6, the Committee on House Administration ... http://p.ost.im/6jg54h

Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling – RS22955

Most retail food stores are now required to inform consumers about the co ... http://p.ost.im/6rku3K

Points of Order Limiting the Contents of Reconciliation Legislation: In Brief – R43885

The budget resolution as established under the Congressional Budget Act o ... http://p.ost.im/6Yhc9Y

Multilateral Development Banks: U.S. Contributions FY2000-FY2015 – RS20792

This report shows in tabular form how much the Administration requested a ... http://p.ost.im/62N57m

Latin America and the Caribbean: Key Issues for the 114th Congress – R43882

U.S. Interests and Policy Geographic proximity has ensured strong linkag ... http://p.ost.im/jEW26D

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/66cR3c

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights – RS21968

Since the 2011 U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, sectarian and ethnic d ... http://p.ost.im/62uCVu

Same-Sex Marriage: A Legal Overview – R43886

Same-sex marriage has engendered heated debate throughout the country. Th ... http://p.ost.im/j344d2

Older Americans Act: FY2015 Appropriations Overview – R43887

The Older Americans Act (OAA) is the major federal vehicle for the delive ... http://p.ost.im/6RU5DM

Poverty in the United States: 2013 – RL33069

In 2013, 45.3 million people were counted as poor in the United States un ... http://p.ost.im/66DTkE

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/jEemgS

Recent Developments in the Job Corps Program: Frequently Asked Questions – R43611

The Job Corps program is a job training and academic program for youth ag ... http://p.ost.im/6LE2CP

FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance: Recent Policy Changes and Proposed Legislation – R43531

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an agency of the Department of ... http://p.ost.im/jEabX7

Defense: FY2015 Authorization and Appropriations – R43788

In contrast with the debate over the FY2014 defense budget, congressional ... http://p.ost.im/6NSVMF

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2015 Appropriations – R43617

The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill inclu ... http://p.ost.im/6RgLnT

Child Welfare: An Overview of Federal Programs and Their Current Funding – R43458

Child welfare services are intended to prevent the abuse or neglect of ch ... http://p.ost.im/jTA9Lf

Older Americans Act (OAA): In Brief – R43414

Originally enacted in 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) supports a wide ... http://p.ost.im/6JTDFD

Firearms at Army Corps Water Resource Projects: Proposed Legislation and Issues for Congress – R42602

As part of its civil works mission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mana ... http://p.ost.im/6dm9ER

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

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities challenge governments, businesses, and indi ... http://p.ost.im/66uHYK

U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing: Industry Trends, Global Competition, Federal Support – R42509

Every President since Richard Nixon has sought to increase U.S. energy su ... http://p.ost.im/6jn5EU

Health Care for Veterans: Suicide Prevention – R42340

This report focuses on suicide prevention activities of the Veterans Heal ... http://p.ost.im/6YSr2t

Who Regulates Whom and How? An Overview of U.S. Financial Regulatory Policy for Banking and Securities Markets – R43087

Financial regulatory policies are of interest to Congress because firms, ... http://p.ost.im/6NM8hn

Bitcoin: Questions, Answers, and Analysis of Legal Issues – R43339

Bitcoin first appeared in January 2009, the creation of a computer progra ... http://p.ost.im/jKDyJN

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/6876bm

Mexico’s Oil and Gas Sector: Background, Reform Efforts, and Implications for the United States – R43313

The future of oil and natural gas production in Mexico is of importance f ... http://p.ost.im/6FLaLp

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/6YNKeW

FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance: Financial Status of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMI Fund) – R42875

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures private lenders against ... http://p.ost.im/6d5BEY

Border Security: Immigration Inspections at Ports of Entry – R43356

About 362 million travelers (citizens and non-citizens) entered the Unite ... http://p.ost.im/6dcHyH

Aereo and FilmOn X: Internet Television Streaming and Copyright Law – R43359

Aereo and FilmOn X were created to stream television programming over the ... http://p.ost.im/62YBcH

Medical Loss Ratio Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Issues for Congress – R42735

The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA, P.L. 111-148) r ... http://p.ost.im/6YNj6p

U.S. Natural Gas Exports: New Opportunities, Uncertain Outcomes – R42074

As estimates for the amount of U.S. natural gas resources have grown, so ... http://p.ost.im/68FqFA

Wartime Detention Provisions in Recent Defense Authorization Legislation – R42143

In recent years, Congress has included provisions in annual defense autho ... http://p.ost.im/6F6DvW

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

In November 2011 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed two C ... http://p.ost.im/62wFXp

Sex Trafficking of Children in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress – R41878

The trafficking of individuals within U.S borders is commonly referred to ... http://p.ost.im/6jam7V

House Office of Congressional Ethics: History, Authority, and Procedures – R40760

The House Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) was established on March 1 ... http://p.ost.im/6MRpeW

Small Business: Access to Capital and Job Creation – R40985

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs ... http://p.ost.im/6YvwBH

Small Business Administration and Job Creation – R41523

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to s ... http://p.ost.im/6jVjFk

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/6dsayE

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

Congressional advisory commissions are formal groups established to provi ... http://p.ost.im/6jELrp

Government Assistance for GMAC/Ally Financial: Unwinding the Government Stake – R41846

Ally Financial, formerly known as General Motors Acceptance Corporation o ... http://p.ost.im/6NHqa8

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/6ePCfm

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

On November 26, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced ... http://p.ost.im/jEfqNq

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/6RmSVP

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/jKS656

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Reform: An Overview of Proposals to Manage the Growth in the SSDI Rolls – R43054

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to nonelder ... http://p.ost.im/j7S2LA

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

On January 15, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published ... http://p.ost.im/jvB5rv

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/j79n5u

Air Quality: EPA’s 2013 Changes to the Particulate Matter (PM) Standard – R42934

On January 15, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published ... http://p.ost.im/jxf6Qs

Energy Policy: 114th Congress Issues – R42756

Energy policy in the United States has focused on three major goals: assu ... http://p.ost.im/jvQR4y

Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation – R42854

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers several permanently ... http://p.ost.im/jagLsy

Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC): Background and Issues for Congress – R42723

On January 6, 2011, after spending approximately $3 billion in developmen ... http://p.ost.im/jtAcgV

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

The Coast Guards program of record (POR) calls for procuring 8 National S ... http://p.ost.im/jmFPfr

Congressional Careers: Service Tenure and Patterns of Member Service, 1789-2015 – R41545

The average service tenure of Members of the Senate and House of Represen ... http://p.ost.im/j452Pt

Federal Land Management Agencies and Programs: CRS Experts – R42656

The following tables provide the names and contact information for CRS ex ... http://p.ost.im/jvUQVF

EPA Regulations: Too Much, Too Little, or On Track? – R41561

Since Barack Obama was sworn in as President in 2009, the Environmental P ... http://p.ost.im/jbV23D

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

The Internet is often described as a network of networks because it is no ... http://p.ost.im/jqECQE

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic – R42507

This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity fr ... http://p.ost.im/jtj5fs

North Korea: Legislative Basis for U.S. Economic Sanctions – R41438

U.S. economic sanctions imposed on North Korea are instigated by that cou ... http://p.ost.im/ju3mvt

Appropriations: CRS Experts – R42638

Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that incl ... http://p.ost.im/jcSR5P

Biomass: Comparison of Definitions in Legislation – R40529

The use of biomass as an energy feedstock has regularly been presented as ... http://p.ost.im/jtkpyL

Contract Types: Legal Overview – R41168

Federal procurement contracts are commonly divided into two main typesfix ... http://p.ost.im/jb6fdW

Congressional Liaison Offices of Selected Federal Agencies – 98-446

This list of about 200 congressional liaison offices is intended to help ... http://p.ost.im/jcx7jR

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/jv2cCj

Wildfires: CRS Experts – R40884

The following table provides access to names and contact information for ... http://p.ost.im/jtG9dr

Federal Crop Insurance: Background – R40532

The federal crop insurance program began in 1938 when Congress authorized ... http://p.ost.im/j78pRE

Public Health and Emergency Preparedness: CRS Experts – R40904

The following table provides access to names and contact information for ... http://p.ost.im/jvtn2U

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/jbXhtB

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

Navigating the Internet requires using addresses and corresponding names ... http://p.ost.im/jb2bC4

Overview of EPA’s Rule Regulating the Disposal of Coal Combustion Residues – IN10208

On December 19, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rele ... http://p.ost.im/jpuNyV