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National Space Traffic Management Policy, Space Policy Directive
"Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of Transportation[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director of National Intelligence[,] the Director of the Office of Management and Budget[,] the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs[,] the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration[,] the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy[,] the Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism[, and] the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff"
United States. Office of the Federal Register
2018-06-21
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Executive Order: Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation
Executive Order providing capacity for families entering the U.S. illegally to remain together after detention.
United States. White House Office
2018-06-20
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 1953, Tribal Law and Order Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2018
"S. 1953 would amend the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act. It would establish or reauthorize various programs and offices within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Judiciary concerning public safety in Indian communities. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing S. 1953 would cost $810 million over the 2019-2023 period, assuming appropriation of the authorized and necessary amounts. Enacting the bill could affect direct spending and revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply. However, CBO estimates that any such effects would be insignificant. CBO estimates that enacting S. 1953 would not increase net direct spending or on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2029."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-06-20
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Nuclear Nonproliferation: The Administration's 2015 Plan and 2017 Update for Nuclear Proliferation Verification and Monitoring Generally Did Not Address Reporting Requirements
"In the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015, Congress included a provision directing the President to develop and submit to certain congressional committees an interagency plan for verification and monitoring of the potential proliferation of nuclear weapons, components of such weapons, and fissile material. This provision came out of congressional concerns that were highlighted in a 2014 report on nonproliferation monitoring and verification technologies from the Department of Defense's Defense Science Board."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-06-18
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 15, 2018
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "Obesity Prevalence Among Adults Living in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Counties -- United States, 2016"; "Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections in a Rural Community -- Arizona and Utah, June-July 2017"; "Peer-Delivered Linkage Case Management and Same-Day ART Initiation for Men and Young Persons with HIV Infection -- Eswatini, 2015-2017"; "Notes from the Field: Carbapenemase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Less Common Enterobacteriaceae Genera -- United States, 2014-2017"; "Notes from the Field: Contact Investigation for an Infant with Congenital Tuberculosis Infection -- North Carolina, 2016"; and "QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years With or Without Psychological Distress Who Were Current Smokers, by Age Group and Level of Distress -- National Health Interview Survey, 2014-2016."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2018-06-15
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GAO-18-532R State and USAID: Status of GAO Recommendations Made in 2015 and 2016
"Senate Report 115-152 accompanying the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018, includes a provision for us to report on the status of all recommendations made to the U.S. Department of State (State) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in GAO [Government Accountability Office] reports issued during calendar years 2015 and 2016. This report provides the total number of recommendations we made to State and to USAID in those 2 years, how many of those recommendations remain open for each agency, and which ones we consider priority recommendations. Priority recommendations are those that GAO believes warrant priority attention from heads of key departments and agencies. In summary, during calendar years 2015 and 2016, GAO made a combined total of 132 recommendations to State and USAID. Of the 82 recommendations made to State, 37 (about 45 percent) were still open as of June 7, 2018, and 10 of those were priority recommendations (see table 1)."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-06-15
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Congressional Budget Office Preliminary Cost Estimate: H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act
"Estimated direct spending and revenue effects of H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act as posted on the website for the House Committee on Rules on June 13, 2018."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-06-15
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 5925: CRISIS Act
"H.R. 5925 would authorize appropriations for the operations of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and change the office's name to the Office of National Drug Control (ONDC). The bill would authorize appropriations for programs administered by that office and for other federal anti-drug programs through 2023. Major programs administered by the office include the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program, the Drug-Free Communities program, and the Emerging Threats and Media Campaign. Assuming appropriation of the specified amounts, CBO [H.R. 5925 would authorize appropriations for the operations of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and change the office's name to the Office of National Drug Control (ONDC). The bill would authorize appropriations for programs administered by that office and for other federal anti-drug programs through 2023. Major programs administered by the office include the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program, the Drug-Free Communities program, and the Emerging Threats and Media Campaign. Assuming appropriation of the specified amounts, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing H.R. 5925 would cost about $1.7 billion over the 2019-2023 period. Of that total, $1.1 billion would result from amounts specifically authorized for the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program. Enacting the bill would affect direct spending because it would allow ONDC to accept and spend monetary gifts; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply. However, CBO estimates that the net effect on direct spending would be negligible. Enacting H.R. 5925 would not affect revenues."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-06-15
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Critical Infrastructure Protection: Progress and Challenges in DHS's Management of Its Chemical Facility Security Program, Statement of Chris Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives
"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made progress addressing challenges that GAO's [Government Accountability Office] past work identified to managing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. The following summarizes progress made and challenges remaining in key aspects of the program."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-06-14
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 18 Issue 24, June 14, 2018
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "Firefighter cancer registry bill moves forward in Congress"; "FEMA releases NIMS Implementation for SLTT jurisdictions"; "Effective messaging: it's not your English class essay anymore"; and "Webinar: Increasing Situational Awareness for First Responders".
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2018-06-14
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China's Engagement in the Pacific Islands: Implications for the United States
"As Beijing steps up its global engagement under General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and President Xi Jinping, China is also increasing its involvement in the Pacific Islands region. Beijing's heightened engagement in the region in recent years is driven by its broader diplomatic and strategic interests, reducing Taiwan's international space, and gaining access to raw materials and natural resources. Although the Pacific Islands receive less of China's attention and resources compared to other areas of the world, Beijing includes the region in its key diplomatic and economic development policy--the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)--which suggests China has geostrategic interests in the region. [...] Beijing's growing engagement in the Pacific Islands pose a number of implications for U.S. interests in the region. China's inroads in Micronesia, where most of the United States' engagement in the Pacific Islands is concentrated, could threaten U.S. Compact of Free Association agreements with Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia over the long term. Some analysts are concerned China is trying to erode U.S. influence in the region to weaken the U.S. military presence and create an opening for Chinese military access. In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory near Guam in Micronesia, Chinese investors' casino resort developments could complicate U.S. Department of Defense plans in CNMI for extensive training and exercises resulting from the recent relocation of Marines from Okinawa, Japan. In addition, as China increases its economic engagement, Pacific Island countries may feel more beholden to Beijing and side with it at international fora. Finally, Beijing's efforts to weaken Taiwan's international space in the Pacific Islands--a region that is home to 6 of Taiwan's 18 diplomatic partners--negatively impacts a key U.S. partner in the Indo-Pacific."
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Meick, Ethan; Ker, Michelle; Chan, Han May
2018-06-14
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High Risk: Agencies Need to Continue Efforts to Address Management Weaknesses of Federal Programs Serving Indian Tribes, Statement of Frank Rusco, Director Natural Resources and Environment, Testimony Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate
"GAO's High Risk List identifies federal program areas that are high risk due to their vulnerability to mismanagement, among other things. GAO added the federal management of programs that serve Indian tribes and their members to its February 2017 biennial update of high-risk areas in response to management weaknesses at Interior and HHS. This testimony provides examples of actions taken and progress made by these agencies to address the five criteria GAO uses for determining whether to remove a high-risk designation (leadership commitment, capacity, action plan, monitoring, and demonstrated progress)."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-06-13
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Northern Border Strategy [June 12, 2018]
"To preserve and uphold U.S. economic security and prosperity, and secure our border, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must facilitate lawful trade and travel, reduce security risks and vulnerabilities, and promote cross-border resiliency and collaborative partnerships. In 2017, DHS conducted an assessment of Northern Border security and concluded that while the Northern Border remains an area of limited threat in comparison to the U.S. Southern Border, safeguarding and securing the Northern Border presents unique challenges. The most common threat to U.S. public safety along the Northern Border continues to be the bi-directional flow of illicit drugs. The Strategy articulates three main goals with key objectives identified under each goal: GOAL 1: Enhance Border Security Operations; GOAL 2: Facilitate and Safeguard Lawful Trade and Travel; GOAL 3: Promote Cross-border Resilience ."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2018-06-12
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FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom Order
"The FCC supports a free and open Internet. The agency's 'Restoring Internet Freedom Order', which goes into effect on June 11, 2018, will protect the open Internet that consumers cherish while paving the way for better, faster, cheaper Internet access. The order replaces unnecessary, heavy-handed regulations dating back to 1934 with strong consumer protections, increased transparency, and common-sense regulations that will promote investment and broadband deployment."
United States. Federal Communications Commission
2018-06-11?
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Statement of Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on FCC's Repeal of Net Neutrality Taking Effect
"From the statement of FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel: 'Last year, I voted against the FCC's decision to roll back our net neutrality rules. Today, the FCC's misguided repeal of net neutrality goes into effect. This is bad news for all of us who rely on an open internet for so many facets of civic and commercial life. Internet service providers now have the power to block websites, throttle services, and censor online content. They will have the right to discriminate and favor the internet traffic of those companies with whom they have pay-for-play arrangements and the right to consign all others to a slow and bumpy road. Plain and simple, thanks to the FCC's roll back of net neutrality, internet providers have the legal green light, the technical ability, and business incentive to discriminate and manipulate what we see, read, and learn online.'"
United States. Federal Communications Commission
Rosenworcel, Jessica, 1971-
2018-06-11
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, June 10 - 16, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from June 10 - 16, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-06-10?
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Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Federal Aviation Administration Authorization, Hearing before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, United States House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, June 8, 2017
This is a testimony compilation of the June 8, 2017 hearing 'Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Federal Aviation Administration Authorization' held before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. From the opening statement of Bill Shuster: "A long-term, comprehensive FAA authorization and reform bill is critical to bringing our infrastructure into the 21st century. We've held a number of hearings this year to prepare for an FAA bill, and getting input about the administration's priorities is another critical step in the process. On Monday, some of my colleagues and I joined Secretary Chao as the President announced his support and principles for air traffic control reform. As you know, this reform is vital to the future of our aviation system - but our FAA bill will address many much-needed reforms of the agency." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Bill Shuster, Frank LoBiondi, and Elaine Chao.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
2018-06-08
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 2987: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
"S. 2987 would authorize appropriations totaling an estimated $7 09 billion for the military functions of the Department o f Defense (DoD), for certain activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. In addition, the bill would prescribe personnel strengths for each active-duty and selected -reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that appropriation of t he authorized and necessary amounts would result in outlays of $686 billion over the 2019-2023 period."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-06-08
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 8, 2018
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "Vital Signs: Trends in State Suicide Rates -- United States, 1999-2016 and Circumstances Contributing to Suicide -- 27 States, 2015"; "Invasive Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections Among Persons Who Inject Drugs -- Six Sites, 2005-2016"; "Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students -- United States, 2011-2017"; "Update: Influenza Activity in the United States During the 2017-18 Season and Composition of the 2018-19 Influenza Vaccine"; "Update: ACIP Recommendations for the Use of Quadrivalent Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV4) -- United States, 2018-19 Influenza Season"; "Notes from the Field: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak -- Central Uganda, August-September 2017"; and "QuickStats: Homicide and Suicide Death Rates for Persons Aged 15-19 Years -- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2016."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2018-06-08
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Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2019 Budget and Appropriations [June 8, 2018]
"On February 12, 2018, the Trump Administration submitted to Congress its FY2019 budget request, which includes $41.86 billion of base (or enduring) funds for the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS). Of that amount, $13.26 billion would be for State operations, international broadcasting, and related agencies and $28.60 billion for foreign operations. Comparing the request with the FY2018-enacted SFOPS funding levels, the FY2019 request represents a 22.7% decrease in SFOPS funding. The proposed State and related agency funding would be 18.23% below FY2018 enacted, and the foreign operations funding would be reduced by 24.7%."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Epstein, Susan B.; Lawson, Marian Leonardo; Gill, Cory Richard
2018-06-08
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Capital Markets, Securities Offerings, and Related Policy Issues [June 8, 2018]
"U.S. capital markets are the largest and considered to be the most efficient in the world. Companies rely heavily on capital access to fund growth and create jobs. As the principal regulator of U.S. capital markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that offers and sales of securities either be registered with the SEC or be undertaken with an exemption from registration. Registered securities offerings, often called public offerings, are available to all types of investors and have more rigorous disclosure requirements. By contrast, securities offerings that are exempt from SEC registration are referred to as private offerings and are mainly available to more sophisticated investors. Some policymakers have concluded that changes in market trends require updated regulations governing capital access. Specifically, the number of publicly listed U.S. companies has declined by half over the last two decades, and small- to medium-sized companies are said to have more difficulty accessing capital relative to larger companies. Additionally, new capital access tools not previously part of the SEC regulatory regime, such as crowdfunding and initial coin offerings, have emerged. These new tools are especially helpful for small businesses and startups."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Su, Eva
2018-06-08
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Waste Management: DOD Needs to Fully Assess the Health Risks of Burn Pits, Statement for the Record by Cary Russell, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, Statement for the Record to the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives
"Burn pits help base commanders manage waste generated by U.S. forces overseas, but they also produce harmful emissions that military and other health professional s believe may result in chronic health effects for those exposed. This statement provides information on the extent to which DOD has assessed any health risks of burn pit use. This statement is based on a GAO [Government Accountability Office] report issued in September 2016 (GAO-16-781). The report was conducted in response to section 313 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. Specifically, GAO assessed the methodology DOD used in conducting a review of the compliance of the military departments and combatant commands with DOD instructions governing the use of burn pits in contingency operations and the adequacy of a DOD report for the defense committees . GAO also obtained updates from DOD on actions taken to assess health risks from burn pits since September 2016. [...] GAO made two recommendations focused on improving monitoring of burn pit emissions and examining any associated health effects related to burn pit exposure. DOD concurred with one recommendation and partially concurred with the other. GAO continues to believe the recommendations are valid."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-06-07
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 18 Issue 23, June 7, 2018
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "Two recalls affecting first responders: propane and injectable Naloxone"; "Ebola outbreak spreading overseas again"; "VALOR Officer Safety app updated"; and "Webinar: planning for drinking water emergencies".
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2018-06-07
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Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations [June 7, 2018]
"This report provides an overview of the key issues for Congress related to Egypt and U.S. foreign aid to Egypt. Historically, Egypt has been an important country for U.S. national security interests based on its geography, demography, and diplomatic posture. The United States has provided significant military and economic assistance to Egypt since the late 1970s. Successive U.S. Administrations have justified aid to Egypt as an investment in regional stability, built primarily on long-running cooperation with the Egyptian military and on sustaining the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty. Additionally, U.S. leaders have consistently expressed concerns about governance and human rights in Egypt, and differences over these issues have tested bilateral relations repeatedly in recent years. In 2011, the United States encouraged Egypt's long-serving President Hosni Mubarak to step down in the face of a popular uprising, and revised U.S. assistance programs two years later, when the Egyptian military intervened to oust Mubarak's elected successor, Muhammad Morsi, amid popular demands."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sharp, Jeremy M.
2018-06-07
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How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal [June 7, 2018]
"This report is intended for Members and staff assisting grant seekers in districts and states and covers writing proposals for both government and private foundation grants. In preparation for writing a proposal, the report first discusses preliminary information gathering and preparation, developing ideas for the proposal, gathering community support, identifying funding resources, and seeking preliminary review of the proposal and support of relevant administrative officials. The second section of the report covers the actual writing of the proposal, from outlining of project goals, stating the purpose and objectives of the proposal, explaining the program methods to solve the stated problem, and how the results of the project will be evaluated, to long-term project planning, and, finally, developing the proposal budget. The last section of the report provides a listing of free grants-writing websites, including guidelines from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance and the Foundation Center's 'Introduction to Proposal Writing.'"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Kreiser, Maria; Jennings, Julie
2018-06-07
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 5175: Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
"H.R. 5175 would direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to undertake a variety of activities aimed at improving the physical security and cybersecurity of pipelines and liquid natural gas (LNG) facilities."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-06-06
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: Opioid Legislation
"On May 16, 2018, the House Committee on Ways and Means ordered seven bills to be reported related to the nation's response to the opioid epidemic. [...] Because the bills are related, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] is publishing a single comprehensive document that includes estimates for each piece of legislation. CBO estimates that enacting four of the bills would affect direct spending; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply for those bills. None of the bills would affect revenues."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-06-06
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2017 State of U.S. High Tide Flooding with a 2018 Outlook
"In 2017, the nation‐wide average annual frequency of high tide flooding as measured at 98 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tide gauge locations along U.S. coastlines hit an all‐time record of 6 flood days. More than a quarter (27) of the locations (Alaska sites were not included in this study) tied or broke their individual records for high tide flood days. [...] If high tide flooding in 2018 follows historical patterns, flooding will be most common during the winter (Dec‐Feb) along the West Coast and the northern section of Northeast Atlantic Coast in response to winter storms and more‐predictable monthly highest astronomical tides (predicted tides). Along the Gulf and along much of the Atlantic Coasts, flood patterns are less predictable and occur usually in response to weather effects. Flooding is, however, most common during the fall (Sep‐Nov) when the mean sea level cycle peaks, and more often during monthly highest predicted tides in some Southeast Atlantic locations. Breaking of annual flood records is to be expected next year and for decades to come as sea levels rise, and likely at an accelerated rate. Already, high tide flooding that occurs from a combination of high astronomical tides, typical winter storms and episodic tropical storms has entered a sustained period of rapidly increasing trends within about 2/3 of the coastal U.S. locations. Though year‐to‐year and regional variability exist, the underlying trend is quite clear: due to sea level rise, the national average frequency of high tide flooding is double what it was 30 years ago."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sweet, William (William VanderVeer); Marcy, Doug; Marra, John J.; Pendleton, Matthew
2018-06-06
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Canada-U.S. Relations [June 6, 2018]
"History, proximity, commerce, and shared values underpin the relationship between the United States and Canada. Americans and Canadians fought side by side in both World Wars, Korea, and Afghanistan, and continue to collaborate on international political and security matters, such as the campaign against the Islamic State. The countries also share mutual security commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), cooperate on continental defense through the binational North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), maintain a close intelligence partnership through the 'Five Eyes' group of nations, and coordinate frequently on law enforcement efforts, with a particular focus on securing their shared 5,500 mile border. Bilateral economic ties, which were already considerable, have deepened markedly over the past three decades as trade relations have been governed by the 1989 U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement and, since 1994, by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Canada is the second largest trading partner of the United States, with total two-way cross-border goods and services trade amounting to over $1.6 billion per day in 2017. The United States is also the largest investor in Canada, while Canada is an important source of foreign direct investment in the United States. The countries have a highly integrated energy market, with Canada being the largest supplier of U.S. energy imports and the largest recipient of U.S. energy exports."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Fergusson, Ian F.; Meyer, Peter J.
2018-06-06
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Rise and Decline of the Alien Tort Statute [June 6, 2018]
"A narrowly divided Supreme Court held in Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLC that foreign corporations may not be defendants in suits brought under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS). In its current form, the ATS provides that 'The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action by an alien for a tort only, committed in violation of the law of nations or a treaty of the United States.' This single-sentence statute has been the subject of intense interest in recent decades, as it has evolved from a little-known jurisdictional provision to a prominent vehicle for foreign nationals to seek redress in U.S. courts for injuries caused by human rights offenses and acts of terrorism. In a series of decisions, however, the Supreme Court has placed significant limitations on the ability to pursue claims under the ATS, and the High Court has never ruled in a plaintiff's favor in an ATS case. Jesner's holding barring foreign corporate liability marks a continuation of this trend, causing some to debate whether the ATS remains a viable mechanism to provide redress for human rights abuses."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Mulligan, Stephen P.
2018-06-06
