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• Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate [September 5, 2012]

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  "The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program provides non-reciprocal, duty-free tariff treatment to certain products imported from designated beneficiary developing countries (BDCs). The United States, the European Union, and other developed countries have implemented similar programs since the 1970s in order to promote economic growth in developing countries by stimulating their exports. The U.S. program was first authorized in Title V of the Trade Act of 1974, and was most recently extended until July 31, 2013, in Section 1 of P.L. [Public Law] 112-40. The President signed the legislation extending the GSP on October 21, 2011, and GSP trade benefits became effective 15 days after that date, or on November 5, 2011. The GSP program was also retroactively extended to eligible merchandise that entered the United States between the expiration date, December 31, 2010, and the date that the GSP renewal entered into force. Therefore, importers of GSP-eligible products may seek reimbursement for tariffs paid during the lapse of GSP coverage. […] This report presents, first, a brief history, economic rationale, and legal background leading to the establishment of the GSP. Second, the report presents a discussion of U.S. implementation of the GSP, along with the present debate surrounding its renewal and legislative developments to date. Third, an analysis of the U.S. program's effectiveness and the positions of various stakeholders is presented. Fourth, implications of the expiration of the U.S. program and possible options for Congress are discussed."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Jones, Vivian Catherine

  2012-09-05
• Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate [January 9, 2013]

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  "The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program provides non-reciprocal, duty-free tariff treatment to certain products imported from designated beneficiary developing countries. The United States, the European Union, and other developed countries have implemented similar programs since the 1970s in order to promote economic growth in developing countries by stimulating their exports. The U.S. program was first authorized in Title V of the Trade Act of 1974, and is subject to periodic renewal by Congress. The GSP program was most recently extended until July 31, 2013, in Section 1 of P.L. 112-40. GSP trade benefits became effective 15 days after the date of enactment (October 21, 2011), on November 5, 2011. P.L. 112-40 also retroactively extended the GSP program to eligible merchandise that entered the United States between the expiration date, December 31, 2010, and the date that the GSP renewal entered into force. The GSP is one of several U.S. trade preference programs through which the United States seeks to help developing countries expand their economies. […] This report presents, first, a brief history, economic rationale, and legal background leading to the establishment of the GSP. Second, the report presents a discussion of U.S. implementation of the GSP, along with the present debate surrounding its renewal and legislative developments to date. Third, the report presents an analysis of the U.S. program's effectiveness and the positions of various stakeholders. Fourth, implications of the expiration of the U.S. program and possible options for Congress are discussed."

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  Jones, Vivian Catherine

  2013-01-09
• Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate [December 29, 2011]

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  "The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program provides non-reciprocal, duty-free tariff treatment to certain products imported from designated beneficiary developing countries (BDCs). The United States, the European Union, and other developed countries have implemented similar programs since the 1970s in order to promote economic growth in developing countries by stimulating their exports. The U.S. program was first authorized in Title V of the Trade Act of 1974, and was most recently extended until July 31, 2013, in Section 1 of P.L. 112-40. The President signed the legislation enacting the GSP on October 21, 2011, and GSP trade benefits became effective 15 days after that date, or on November 5, 2011. The GSP program was also retroactively extended to eligible merchandise that entered the United States between the expiration date, December 31, 2010, and the date that the GSP renewal entered into force. Therefore, importers of GSP-eligible products may seek reimbursement for tariffs paid during the lapse of GSP coverage. […] This report presents, first, a brief history, economic rationale, and legal background leading to the establishment of the GSP. A brief comparison of GSP programs worldwide, especially as they compare to the U.S. system, is also presented. Second, the report presents a discussion of U.S. implementation of the GSP, along with the present debate surrounding its renewal and legislative developments to date. Third, an analysis of the U.S. program's effectiveness and the positions of various stakeholders is presented. Fourth, implications of the expiration of the U.S. program and possible options for Congress are discussed."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Jones, Vivian Catherine

  2011-12-29
• Free Trade Area of the Americas: Major Policy Issues and Status of Negotiations and Major Policy Issues [Updated November 17, 2003]

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  "In 1994, 34 Western Hemisphere nations met at the first Summit of the Americas, envisioning a plan to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by January 2005. Nine years later, the third draft text of an agreement is being readied for the eighth trade ministerial scheduled for November 17-21, 2003 in Miami. However, serious differences between Brazil and the United States, similar to those that led to the collapse of the September 2003 WTO [World Trade Organization] talks in Cancún, Mexico, invite a cautious assessment. The Miami ministerial may determine if the FTAA negotiations proceed on time and with the goal of achieving a comprehensive agreement, as first conceived. The 108th Congress has followed developments closely as it exercises its expanded consultative and oversight role per the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) provisions of the Trade Act of 2002 (P.L. [Public Law] 107-210). This report will be updated periodically."

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  Hornbeck, J. F. (John F.)

  2003-11-17
• Free Trade Area of the Americas: Major Policy Issues and Status of Negotiations and Major Policy Issues [Updated September 24, 2003]

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  "In 1994, 34 Western Hemisphere nations met at the first Summit of the Americas, envisioning a plan to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by January 2005. Nine years later, the third draft text of an agreement is being readied for the eighth trade ministerial scheduled for November 17-21, 2003 in Miami. However, serious differences between Brazil and the United States, similar to those that led to the collapse of the September 2003 WTO [World Trade Organization] talks in Cancún, Mexico, invite a cautious assessment. The Miami ministerial may determine if the FTAA negotiations proceed on time and with the goal of achieving a comprehensive agreement, as first conceived. The 108th Congress will likely follow developments closely as it exercises its expanded consultative and oversight role per the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) provisions of the Trade Act of 2002 (P.L. [Public Law] 107-210). This report will be updated periodically."

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  Hornbeck, J. F. (John F.)

  2003-09-24
• Free Trade Area of the Americas: Status of Negotiations and Major Policy Issues [Updated May 14, 2003]

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  "At the second Summit of the Americas in Santiago, Chile (April 1998), 34 Western Hemisphere nations agreed to initiate formal negotiations to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by 2005. The process so far has led to two draft texts, the second completed for the November 1, 2002 trade ministerial in Quito, Ecuador. A year later, the third draft is expected at the eighth trade ministerial scheduled for November 17-21, 2003 in Miami. Although implementing legislation is not anticipated until the next Congress, for an FTAA to be signed in January 2005, the 108th Congress will play a crucial role during this last phase of the negotiations given its expanded consultative and oversight authority as defined in the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) provisions of the Trade Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-210). This report will be updated periodically."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Hornbeck, J. F. (John F.)

  2003-05-14
• Free Trade Area of the Americas: Major Policy Issues and Status of Negotiations and Major Policy Issues [Updated June 25, 2003]

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  "At the second Summit of the Americas in Santiago, Chile (April 1998), 34 Western Hemisphere nations agreed to initiate formal negotiations to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by 2005. The process so far has led to two draft texts, with a third draft expected to be completed for the eighth trade ministerial scheduled for November 17-21, 2003 in Miami. Currently there are serious differences between Brazil and the United States, the co-chairs of the trade negotiating committee, which will need to be resolved by then. Although implementing legislation is not anticipated until the next Congress, for an FTAA to be signed in January 2005, the 108th Congress will play a crucial role during this last phase of the negotiations given its expanded consultative and oversight authority as defined in the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) provisions of the Trade Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-210). This report will be updated periodically."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Hornbeck, J. F. (John F.)

  2003-06-25
• Free Trade Area of the Americas: Major Policy Issues and Status of Negotiations [Updated November 8, 2005]

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  "In 1994, 34 Western Hemisphere nations met at the first Summit of the Americas, envisioning a plan for completing a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by January 1, 2005. Nine years later, at the November 2003 Miami trade ministerial, the United States and Brazil, the FTAA co-chairs, brokered a compromise. It moved the FTAA away from the comprehensive, single undertaking principle, toward a two-tier framework comprising a set of 'common rights and obligations' for all countries, combined with voluntary plurilateral arrangements with country benefits related to commitments. So far, defining this concept has proven elusive, causing the FTAA talks to stall and the January 1, 2005 deadline to be missed. At the fourth Summit of the Americas, held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on November 4-5, 2005, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Venezuela blocked an effort to restart negotiations in 2006, which now appear to rely, at a minimum, on the resolution of agricultural issues in the WTO Doha Round before they can resume. This report will be updated."

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  Hornbeck, J. F. (John F.)

  2005-11-08
• Free Trade Area of the Americas: Major Policy Issues and Status of Negotiations and Major Policy Issues [Updated August 15, 2003]

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  "At the second Summit of the Americas in Santiago, Chile (April 1998), 34 Western Hemisphere nations agreed to initiate formal negotiations to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by 2005. The process so far has led to two draft texts, with a third draft expected to be completed for the eighth trade ministerial scheduled for November 17-21, 2003 in Miami. Currently there are serious differences between Brazil and the United States, the co-chairs of the trade negotiating committee, which will need to be resolved by then. Although implementing legislation is not anticipated until the next Congress, for an FTAA to be signed in January 2005, the 108th Congress will play a crucial role during this last phase of the negotiations given its expanded consultative and oversight authority as defined in the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) provisions of the Trade Act of 2002 (P.L. [Public Law] 107-210). This report will be updated periodically."

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  Hornbeck, J. F. (John F.)

  2003-08-15
• Free Trade Area of the Americas: Status of Negotiations and Major Policy Issues [Updated January 2, 2003]

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  "At the second Summit of the Americas in Santiago, Chile (April 1998), 34 Western Hemisphere nations agreed to initiate formal negotiations to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by 2005. The process so far has led to two draft texts, the second completed for the November 1, 2002 trade ministerial in Quito, Ecuador. The many sections of 'bracketed' text indicate that there are still significant differences to be worked out. Although implementing legislation is not anticipated until the next Congress at the earliest, for an FTAA agreement to be signed in January 2005, the 108th Congress, having an expanded oversight authority as defined in the Trade Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-210), will play a crucial role during this last phase of the FTAA negotiations. This report will be updated periodically."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Hornbeck, J. F. (John F.)

  2003-01-02
• Free Trade Area of the Americas: Status of Negotiations and Major Policy Issues [Updated March 27, 2002]

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  "At the second Summit of the Americas in Santiago, Chile (April 1998), 34 Western Hemisphere nations agreed to initiate formal negotiations to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by 2005. The negotiating groups completed a draft agreement in January 2001, which was presented at the third Summit of the Americas held in Quebec City on April 20-22, 2001. President Bush expressed strong support for the FTAA and concrete progress has been made in moving it forward. Yet, differences in priorities among the negotiating countries are still evident, suggesting that the FTAA faces many policy hurdles in both the U.S. Congress and the hemisphere."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Hornbeck, J. F. (John F.)

  2002-03-27
• Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions and Implications [May 2, 2011]

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  "On June 30, 2007, U.S. and South Korean trade officials signed the proposed U.S.-South Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) for their respective countries. If approved, the KORUS FTA would be the second-largest FTA that South Korea has signed to date, after the agreement with the European Union (EU). It would be the second-largest (next to North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA) in which the United States participates. South Korea is the seventh-largest trading partner of the United States and the United States is South Korea's third-largest trading partner. Various studies conclude that the agreement would increase bilateral trade and investment flows. The final text of the proposed KORUS FTA covers a wide range of trade and investment issues and, therefore, could have substantial economic implications for both the United States and South Korea. The agreement will not enter into force unless Congress approves implementation legislation. The negotiations were conducted under the trade promotion authority (TPA), also called fast-track trade authority, that Congress granted the President under the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Act of 2002 (P.L. [Public Law] 107-210)."

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  Manyin, Mark E.; Cooper, William H., 1949-; Jurenas, Remy . . .

  2011-05-02
• Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions and Implications [March 24, 2011]

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  "On June 30, 2007, U.S. and South Korean trade officials signed the proposed U.S.-South Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) for their respective countries. If approved, the KORUS FTA would be the second-largest FTA that South Korea has signed to date, after the agreement with the European Union (EU). It would be the second-largest (next to North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA) in which the United States participates. South Korea is the seventh-largest trading partner of the United States and the United States is South Korea's third-largest trading partner. Various studies conclude that the agreement would increase bilateral trade and investment flows. The final text of the proposed KORUS FTA covers a wide range of trade and investment issues and, therefore, could have substantial economic implications for both the United States and South Korea. The agreement will not enter into force unless Congress approves implementation legislation. The negotiations were conducted under the trade promotion authority (TPA), also called fast-track trade authority, that Congress granted the President under the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Act of 2002 (P.L. [Public Law] 107-210)."

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  Cooper, William H., 1949-; Manyin, Mark E.; Jurenas, Remy . . .

  2011-03-24
• Proposed U.S.-South-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions and Implications [December 15, 2010]

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  "On June 30, 2007, U.S. and South Korean trade officials signed the proposed U.S.-South Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) for their respective countries. If approved, the KORUS FTA would be the second-largest FTA that South Korea has signed to date, after the agreement with the European Union (EU). It would be the second-largest (next to North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA) in which the United States participates. South Korea is the seventh-largest trading partner of the United States and the United States is South Korea's third-largest trading partner. Various studies conclude that the agreement would increase bilateral trade and investment flows. The final text of the proposed KORUS FTA covers a wide range of trade and investment issues and, therefore, could have substantial economic implications for both the United States and South Korea. The agreement will not enter into force unless Congress approves implementation legislation. The negotiations were conducted under the trade promotion authority (TPA), also called fast-track trade authority, that Congress granted the President under the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-210). [...] A broad swath of the U.S. business community supports the KORUS FTA. With the modifications in the agreement reached in December, this group also includes the three Detroit-based auto manufacturers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. It still faces opposition from some labor unions and other groups, including Public Citizen. Many U.S. supporters view passage of the KORUS FTA as important to secure new opportunities in the South Korean market, while opponents claim that the KORUS FTA does not go far enough to break down South Korean trade barriers or that the agreement will encourage U.S. companies to move their production offshore at the expense of U.S. workers. Other observers have suggested the outcome of the KORUS FTA could have implications for the U.S.-South Korean alliance as a whole, as well as on U.S. Asia policy and U.S. trade policy, particularly in light of an FTA signed in October 2010 by South Korea and the EU."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Jurenas, Remy; Manyin, Mark E.; Cooper, William H., 1949-

  2010-12-15
• NACo Legislative Analysis for Counties: COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Spending Package

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  From the Summary: "After months of stalled negotiations over the next round of federal coronavirus aid, on December 21, Congress passed a massive $2.3 trillion legislative package [hyperlink] containing 'both' appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and additional COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] relief. A big package like this had eluded Congress since they passed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. [public law] 116-136 [hyperlink]) in March with negotiations stopping and starting throughout the summer of 2020. Although NACo [National Association of Counties] was deeply involved in the negotiations, and was able to secure numerous victories [hyperlink] for counties, counties are extremely disappointed that this legislative package does not contain additional direct and flexible funding for state and local governments. Despite the fact that more than 1 million local government employees have lost their jobs, and counties face a daily onslaught of fatalities and economic hardships in our communities, local governments did not get the direct relief they asked from our federal partners. This legislation does however include another round of Payment Protection Program (PPP) funding for small businesses, unemployment benefits, and funding for vaccine distribution and testing. The bill also includes funding for nutrition assistance, child care and rental assistance to support households impacted by COVID-19. Importantly, after advocacy from NACo and others, the bill also 'extends the deadline for counties to spend money allocated through the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) [hyperlink] until December 31, 2021.' This extension is no substitute for additional flexibility in that program, or additional aid. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, America's counties have taken the lead in both responding to the public health crisis and promoting our economic recovery from this national disaster. As strong allies in the federal-state-local partnership, we have called for direct and flexible federal funding to allow us to best serve our residents. 'The new COVID-19 legislation falls short of providing counties with the resources needed to best keep our communities safe and healthy.' We will continue to press the 117th Congress and the Biden Administration to honor the work of our frontline county employees who are carrying America through this pandemic."

  National Association of Counties

  2020-12-22
• FEMA Advisory: FEMA COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update [March 5, 2021]

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  From the Key Messages: "[1] As of March 4, FEMA has provided more than $4.13 billion to 38 states, Washington D.C., four tribes and five territories for expenses related to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] vaccination at 100% federal cost share. These funds cover critical supplies, staffing, training and transportation needs that support increased vaccination efforts. [2] FEMA is committed to the equitable distribution of vaccines. We use data from CDC's [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] social vulnerability index, and work with our state partners to locate Community Vaccination Centers where they will be able to do the most good for the most vulnerable populations and ensure everyone who wants a vaccine gets one. [3] Since Jan. 20, the federal government has provided critical support in the form of personnel, supplies and/or funding to help establish or expand more than 500 community vaccination centers nationwide. Additionally, there are 70 mobile vaccination centers serving communities across the nation. [4] FEMA is working to speed up vaccinations by supporting states as they open community vaccine centers across the country. Vaccine allocations to states, tribes and territories continue to increase. The White House announced that starting next week vaccine allocations to states, tribes and territories will increase to 15.2 million."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2021-03-05
• Resurgence of Chemical Weapons Use: Issues for Congress [Updated March 5, 2021]

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  From the Document: "With increasing numbers of incidents, the use of chemical weapons (CW) has become a growing international concern two decades after the international community decided to ban them under the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). [...] Congress may wish to consider how best to respond to the use of chemical weapons, including how future use could be deterred, and whether U.S. forces are adequately protected. Congress may consider whether the OPCW [Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons] has adequate resources for investigations, and examine efforts to curb proliferation of CW-related material and technology, such as interdictions, international sanctions, and export-control assistance programs."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Nikitin, Mary Beth Dunham

  2021-03-05
• Housing in America: Oversight of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hearing Before the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, May 21, 2019

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  This is the May 19, 2019 hearing on "Housing in America: Oversight of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development" before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Service. From Chairwoman Maxine Waters' opening statement: "Today, this committee convenes for a hearing to conduct oversight over the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Our sole witness is Dr. Benjamin Carson, the Trump Administration's HUD Secretary." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Benjamin Carson.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2020
• Next Mile: Technology Pathways to Accelerate Sustainability Within the Transportation Sector, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, September 18, 2019

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  This is the September 18, 2019 hearing on "Next Mile: Technology Pathways to Accelerate Sustainability Within the Transportation Sector," held before the House Subcommittee on Energy Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. From the Purpose: "The purpose of the hearing is to examine the range of research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities necessary to advance a new era of sustainable transportation. Improvements in vehicle and fuel technologies are largely responsible for the progress that has been made in reducing various forms of air pollution, and emerging technologies have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector in the years ahead." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ann M. Schlenker, James Chen, Brooke Coleman, Claus Daniel, and Tim Cortes.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2020
• Transnational Crime Issues: Arts and Antiquities Trafficking [March 1, 2021]

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  From the Document: "Illegal trade in arts and antiquities, also referred to as trafficking of arts and antiquities or cultural property, is a long-standing practice through which criminal actors profit from the destruction, looting, or theft of culturally significant items. Estimates of the financial value of this illegal trade range from several hundred million to billions of dollars annually. Certain characteristics of the arts and antiquities industries - such as confidentiality, challenges in documenting the provenance (ownership history) of certain items, the use of intermediaries, and inconsistent due diligence practices - may contribute to the illegal trade and enable traffickers to gain access to the U.S. financial system. Congress has sought to strengthen U.S. responses to arts and antiquities trafficking through means including ratifying international agreements, directing executive branch initiatives, and regulating relevant industries."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  O'Regan, Katarina C.

  2021-03-01
• Emergency Evacuation and Sheltering During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  From the Description: "Fundamental shifts in preparedness planning are needed to ensure health, safety, and smooth operations during emergencies in the context of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. To prepare for emergency events requiring evacuation, it is necessary to revise shelter planning and mass care operations, shelter staffing, and shelter design and operations with a focus on reducing virus transmission and ensuring safety. Developing effective public messaging is also critical during the pandemic and requires advance planning and familiarity with the needs and characteristics of the communities being served. This rapid expert consultation details what is known from research on evacuation behavior, social responses to disaster, and risk communication, as well as lessons learned from emergency managers, public health departments, local officials, and human service providers, as the second year of the pandemic unfolds. It includes strategies for (1) evacuation plans, (2) sheltering operations, and (3) risk communication best practices for public officials confronting hazards and disasters. The Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN) is an activity of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. SEAN links researchers in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences with decision makers to respond to policy questions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This project is affiliated with the National Academies' Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats."

  National Academies Press (U.S.)

  Campbell, Nnenia; Morss, Rebecca E.; Lindell, Michael K. . . .

  2021-02
• Confronting the Coronavirus: The Federal Response, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, March 11, 2020

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  This is the March 11, 2020 hearing on "Confronting the Coronavirus: The Federal Response," held before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Lauren Underwood: "Today, the committee is meeting to examine the Federal Government response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. [...] We know that the spread of coronavirus has likely not yet reached its peak, and it is affecting all of our communities. I don't think there is a person in this room who isn't worried about an elderly or immunocompromised relative's health, a friend's job, or a child's school closure." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ken Cuccinelli, II and Stephen C. Redd.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2021
• Securing America's Transportation and Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, March 11, 2020

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  This is the March 11, 2020 hearing on "Securing America's Transportation and Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security of the Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of J. Luis Correa: "The committee is meeting today to receive testimony on the President's fiscal 2021 budget request for the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, and the U.S. Coast Guard." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: David P. Pekoske and Karl L. Schultz.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2021
• Reviewing Authorities for the Use of Military Force, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, July 24, 2019

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  This is the July 24, 2019 hearing on "Reviewing Authorities for the Use of Military Force," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of James E. Risch: "Today, we meet once again--at least for me, once again--to review the authorities for the use of military force, or AUMF. Matters of war and peace are among the most sobering topics with which this committee and Congress are charged. I take this issue--and I think we all take this issue--and our committee's oversight of this issue very seriously." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: David Hale and Mark String.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2021
• Role of AFG and Safer Grants in COVID-19 Response, Hearing Before the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, June 12, 2020

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  This is the June 12, 2020 hearing on "Role of AFG [Assistance to Firefighters Grant] and Safer Grants in COVID-19 Response," held before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. From the opening statement of Eddie Bernice Johnson: "Today, we're discussing the impact of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] on the fire service community and how we can best leverage existing Federal programs to expedite assistance to fire departments during the pandemic." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Gary Ludwig, Roy L. "Sandy" McGhee, III, and Steve Hirsch.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2021
• Resourcing DHS's Cybersecurity and Innovation Missions: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Science and Technology Directorate, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, March 11, 2020

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  This is the March 11, 2020 hearing on "Resourcing DHS's Cybersecurity and Innovation Missions: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Science and Technology Directorate," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation of the Committee on Homeland Security, From the opening statement of Cedric L. Richmond: "Technology is evolving and creating opportunities for our adversaries to hack critical infrastructure, disrupt our elections, and hold State and local government networks hostage. CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] must be equipped to be an effective Federal partner and S&T [science and technology] must be positioned to develop and identify technology to strengthen our defenses." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Christopher C. Krebs, Andre Hentz, and William Bryan.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2021
• Cybersecurity at NASA: Ongoing Challenges and Emerging Issues for Increased Telework During COVID-19, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, September 18, 2020

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  This is the September 18, 2020 hearing on "Cybersecurity at NASA: Ongoing Challenges and Emerging Issues for Increased Telework During COVID-19," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. From the opening statement of Kendra Horn: "In early 2020 the world was caught off guard with the rapid and dramatic onset of the coronavirus. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), like many Federal agencies, and consistent with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance, rapidly shifted to telework operations to ensure the health and safety of its more than 17,000 civil servant employees and extensive contractor workforce. [...] The shift to increased telework at NASA raises many questions, front and center, cybersecurity. What does the increase and extended use of telework mean for protecting NASA's intellectual property, personally identifiable information (PII), and mission operations? How do the cyber challenges related to increased telework affect the agency's overall cybersecurity risk posture, and what steps is NASA taking to ensure the effectiveness of its cybersecurity efforts during the pandemic and beyond?" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following:

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2021
• 2020 Internet Crime Report

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  The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) produces a yearly report highlighting their work to combat internet crime. This report covers internet crime discovered in 2020. From the Introduction: "In 2020, while the American public was focused on protecting our families from a global pandemic and helping others in need, cyber criminals took advantage of an opportunity to profit from our dependence on technology to go on an Internet crime spree. These criminals used phishing, spoofing, extortion, and various types of Internet-enabled fraud to target the most vulnerable in our society - medical workers searching for personal protective equipment, families looking for information about stimulus checks to help pay bills, and many others. Crimes of this type are just a small part of what the FBI combats through our criminal and cyber investigative work. Key to our cyber mission is the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), which provides the public with a trustworthy source for information on cyber criminal activity, and a way for the public to report directly to us when they suspect they are a victim of cyber crime. IC3 received a record number of complaints from the American public in 2020: 791,790, with reported losses exceeding $4.1 billion. This represents a 69% increase in total complaints from 2019." This document includes charts, tables, and graphs to illustrate the text.

  Internet Crime Complaint Center (U.S.); United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation

  2021-03?
• Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions and Implications [October 17, 2008]

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  "On June 30, 2007, U.S. and South Korean trade officials signed the proposed U.S.-South Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) for their respective countries. If approved, the KORUS FTA would be the largest FTA that South Korea has signed to date and would be the second largest (next to North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA) in which the United States participates. South Korea is the seventh-largest trading partner of the United States and the United States is South Korea's third largest trading partner. Various studies conclude that the agreement would increase bilateral trade and investment flows. The final text of the proposed KORUS FTA covers a wide range of trade and investment issues and, therefore, could have wide economic implications for both the United States and South Korea. The KORUS FTA includes issues on which the two countries achieved early agreement, such as the elimination on tariffs on trade in most manufactured goods and the partial liberalization in services trade. The agreement also includes provisions on a number of very sensitive issues, such as autos, agriculture, and trade remedies, on which agreement was reached only during the final hours of negotiations."

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  Cooper, William H., 1949-; Manyin, Mark E.; Jones, Vivian Catherine . . .

  2008-10-17
• Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions and Implications [January 22, 2008]

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  "On June 30, 2007, United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab and South Korean Foreign Trade Minister Kim Hyung-chong signed the proposed U.S.-South Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) for their respective countries. If approved, the KORUS FTA would be the largest FTA that South Korea has signed to date and would be the second largest (next to North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA) in which the United States participates. South Korea is the seventh-largest trading partner of the United States and the United States is South Korea's third largest trading partner. Various studies conclude that the agreement would increase bilateral trade and investment flows. The final text of the proposed KORUS FTA covers a wide range of trade and investment issues and, therefore, could have wide economic implications for both the United States and South Korea. The KORUS FTA includes issues on which the two countries achieved early agreement, such as the elimination on tariffs on trade in most manufactured goods and the partial liberalization in services trade. The agreement also includes provisions on a number of very sensitive issues, such as autos, agriculture, and trade remedies, on which agreement was reached only during the final hours of negotiations."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Cooper, William H., 1949-; Manyin, Mark E.; Jones, Vivian Catherine . . .

  2008-01-22