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Defense Primer: Legal Authorities for the Use of Military Forces [November 13, 2018]
From the Document: "By the Framers' apparent design, in order to keep the nation's 'purse' and the 'sword' in separate hands and in other ways hinder its embroilment in unnecessary wars, the Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the President. Congress is empowered to declare war, provide for and regulate the Armed Forces, and issue letters of marque and reprisal, as well as to call forth the militia to suppress an insurrection, repel an invasion, or 'execute the Laws of the Union.' The President, as the Commander in Chief, has the responsibility to direct the Armed Forces as they conduct hostilities, put down insurrections, or execute the law when constitutionally authorized to do so. But the extent to which the President has independent authority under the Constitution, without explicit statutory support, to use the military for purposes other than to repel a sudden attack is the subject of long-standing debate. At the same time, efforts in Congress to exercise its constitutional war powers in some way that is perceived to constrain military operations have met with objections that the constitutional separation of powers is imperiled."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Elsea, Jennifer
2018-11-13
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Defense Primer: Congress's Constitutional Authority with Regard to the Armed Forces [Updated November 13, 2018]
From the Document: "The power 'To declare War' has long been construed to mean not only that Congress can formally take the nation into war, but also that it can authorize the use of the Armed Forces for military expeditions that may not amount to war. While a restrictive interpretation of the power 'To declare War' is possible, for example, by viewing the Framers' use of the verb 'to declare' rather than 'to make' as an indication of an intent to limit Congress's ability to affect the course of a war once it is validly commenced, Congress's other powers over the use of the military would likely fill any resulting void."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Elsea, Jennifer
2018-11-13
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H. Rept. 115-1016, Part 1: To Transfer Coast Guard Property in the Town of Jupiter Island, Florida, for Inclusion in Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, Report to Accompany H.R. 5319, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 13, 2018
"H.R. 5319 transfers U.S. Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, Florida to the Secretary of the Interior for inclusion in the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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H. Rept. 115-1019: Maritime Safety Act of 2018, Report to Accompany H.R. 6175 Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 13, 2018
From the Purpose of Legislation: "H.R. 6175 directs Coast Guard corrective or remedial actions and makes changes to the shipping authorities found under title 46 of the United States Code to enhance maritime transportation safety, strengthen internal Coast Guard marine safety competency, and improve oversight of vessel safety inspections."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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S. Rept. 115-351: Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, to Accompany H.R. 2825, to Amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to Make Certain Improvements in the Laws Administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for Other Purposes, November 13, 2018
From the Purpose and Summary: "H.R. 2825 authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) and makes improvements to multiple Department policies and programs. The Act includes seven titles covering headquarters, acquisition accountability, intelligence and information sharing, emergency preparedness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and other matters."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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S. Doc. 115-9, Part 1: Report of the Secretary of the Senate from April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018, Part I, November 13, 2018
From the Letter of the Senate Secretary Julie E. Adams: "I have the honor to submit a full and complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the Senate, showing in detail the items of expense under proper appropriations, the aggregate thereof, and exhibiting the exact condition of all public moneys received, paid out, and remaining in my possession from April I, 2018 to September 30, 2018 in compliance with Section I 05 of Public Law 88-454, approved August 20, 1964, as amended."
United States. Government Printing Office
2018-11-13
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H. Rept. 115-1015: Maritime Technical Corrections Act of 2018, Report to Accompany H.R. 5326, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 13, 2018
"H.R. 5326 makes technical corrections to the U.S. Coast Guard and shipping authorities found under, respectively, titles 14 and 46 of the United States Code (U.S.C.)."
United States. Government Printing Office
2018-11-13
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H. Rept. 115-1017: Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, Report to Accompany H.R. 2593, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 13, 2018
"H.R. 2593, the Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, authorizes funding for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 at increased levels and includes reforms to Commission authorities under Subtitle IV, Regulation of Ocean Shipping, of title 46, United States Code, regarding reviews of carrier agreements."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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S. Rept. 115-347: Coastal Implementation Act of 2017, Report to Accompany S. 2242, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 13, 2018
"The purpose of S. 2242 is to update the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012 (COASTAL Act of 2012) with technical edits so that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can continue to develop an assessment model for determining the magnitude and variations of coastal storm surges and wind speeds associated with hurricanes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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H. Rept. 115-1022: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 6784) to Provide for Removal of the Gray Wolf in the Contiguous 48 States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Published Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and Providing for Proceedings During the Period from November 19, 2018, Through November 26, 2018, Report to Accompany H. Res. 1142, November 13, 2018
"The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act, under a closed rule. The resolution provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. The resolution provides one motion to recommit."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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S. Rept. 115-352: Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, Report to Accompany S. 2374, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 13, 2018
"S. 2374, the Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, seeks to reduce inadvertent and improper payments by Federal agencies to individuals who are deceased and to reduce the number of living people mistakenly listed as dead by the Federal Government. The bill accomplishes these goals by requiring the Social Security Administration (SSA) to develop a process to improve the accuracy of the death data it collects and by sharing such death information with additional Federal agencies for the purposes of preventing improper payments, improving tax administration, aiding law enforcement, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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S. Rept. 115-355: DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, Report to accompany H.R. 5079 Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 13, 2018
From the Purpose and Summary: "The purpose of H.R. 5079, the DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, is to require the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) to develop an engagement strategy with fusion centers and update it at least every five years. It also requires the DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to develop and disseminate performance metrics for field personnel assigned to fusion centers. It authorizes the Department's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Under Secretary for to develop policies and metrics to improve utilization of the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and authorizes technical improvements to the network."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018
"S. 3405 would extend for five years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing the bill would cost $348 million over the 2019-2023 period, assuming appropriation of the estimated amounts. CBO also estimates that enacting S. 3405 would increase direct spending by $2 million and would increase revenues by an insignificant amount over the 2019-2028 period; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply. CBO estimates that enacting S. 3405 would not increase net direct spending or on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2029. S. 3405 would impose intergovernmental and private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) on operators of chemical facilities by reauthorizing existing security standards and duties under the CFATS program. CBO estimates the cost of the mandates would fall below the annual intergovernmental and private-sector thresholds established in UMRA ($80 million and $160 million in 2018, respectively, adjusted annually for inflation)."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-11-13
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Information Security: OPM Has Implemented Many of GAO's 80 Recommendations, but Over One-Third Remain Open
"The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) collects and maintains personal data on millions of individuals, including data related to security clearance investigations. In June 2015, OPM reported that an intrusion into its systems had affected the personnel records of about 4.2 million current and former federal employees. Then, in July 2015, the agency reported that a separate but related incident had compromised its systems and the files related to background investigations for 21.5 million individuals. From February 2015 through August 2017, we conducted multiple reviews of OPM's information security. We issued four reports based on these reviews. The reports contained 80 recommendations for improving the agency's security posture. The Explanatory Statement that accompanies the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, included a provision for GAO [Government Accountability Office] to brief the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on actions taken by OPM in response to GAO's information security recommendations. Our specific objective was to determine the extent to which OPM has implemented our recommendations to improve the agency's information security."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-11-13
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 1567, United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act
"H.R. 1567 would require the Department of State to develop and implement a strategy to deepen economic cooperation with Mexico and to expand educational and cultural exchange programs with that country. It also would require the department to report to the Congress on that strategy. The department supports exchange programs with Mexico through grants from the 100,000 Strong in Americas Initiative. Those grants are combined with contributions from private-sector entities, educational institutions, and other governments to facilitate opportunities for students from the United States and other Western Hemisphere nations to train and study abroad in the region. On the basis of information from the department about how it would expand existing programs in Mexico, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that it would make new grants in partnership with private institutions and educational institutions in Mexico. The department would hire two employees (one in Washington, D.C., and one in Mexico) to manage the program; 10 grants of $25,000 each would be made annually. In total, CBO estimates that implementing the grant program and satisfying the reporting requirement would cost less than $500,000 a year and total $2 million over the 2019-2023 period; such spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-11-13
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S. Doc. 115-9, Part 2: Report of the Secretary of the Senate from April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018, Part II, November 13, 2018
From the Letter of the Senate Secretary Julie E. Adams: "I have the honor to submit a full and complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the Senate, showing in detail the items of expense under proper appropriations, the aggregate thereof, and exhibiting the exact condition of all public moneys received, paid out, and remaining in my possession from April I, 2018 to September 30, 2018 in compliance with Section I 05 of Public Law 88-454, approved August 20, 1964, as amended."
United States. Government Printing Office
2018-11-13
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GloPID-R and PREPARE Reaching Out: A Meeting to Advance Clinical Research Preparedness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks - Report of Proceedings and Key Outcomes
"This year marks the centenary of the 1918 Influenza pandemic: a stark reminder of our global vulnerability to infectious disease (ID) outbreaks. Features of modern day life such as urbanisation, changes in land use, climate change, and an increase in global travel and trade, have rendered epidemics and pandemics inevitable, particularly when considered alongside the burgeoning threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) . For many emerging infectious diseases, effective diagnostics, medications and vaccines are simply not available. Where these medical counter measures are available, the evidence for their use in specific ID outbreaks is often limited. [...] This meeting sought to 'reach out' to the different networks and stakeholders working on ID outbreak preparedness to explore, collaborate, and closely consider the PEARLES [political, ethical, administrative, regulatory, logistic, economic, and social] factors shaping preparedness research in order to advance our capacity to deliver clinical research as a core part of outbreak response."
Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness; Platform for European Preparedness Against (Re-)emerging Epidemics
2018-11-12
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, November 11 - 17, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from November 11 - 17, 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
2018-11-11?
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Autopsy Version 4.6.0: Test Results for String Search Tool
From the Introduction: "The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Programs Office and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). [...] The objective of the CFTT program is to provide measurable assurance to practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and test methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications. Test results provide the information necessary for developers to improve tools, users to make informed choices, and the legal community and others to understand the tools' capabilities. The CFTT approach to testing computer forensics tools is based on well-recognized methodologies for conformance and quality testing. The CFTT approach tests features that forensic labs are likely to use on a regular basis. Interested parties in the computer forensics community can review and comment on the specifications and test methods posted on the CFTT website. This document reports the results from testing the string search function of Autopsy Version 4.6.0 using the CFTT Federated Testing Test Suite Version 4.0 (beta version, final to be released in 2018) using String Searching data set Version 1.1."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2018-11-11
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California Wildfire: Camp Fire - Projected Infrastructure Impact Summary
"As of 0700 EST [Eastern Standard Time] on November 10, 2018, CAL FIRE reported wildfires in Butte County, CA had burned more than 100,000 acres and was 20 percent contained as seen in Figure 1. The cause of the fires is currently unknown. The wildfires are expected to be fully contained by November 30th. Northeast winds are expected to decrease in strength into the afternoon. The fires will continue to burn in drainages to the north and northeast. The fire continues to burn to the northwest into Magalia and toward Stirling City. Extremely dry fuels and heavy fuel loads in combination with low relative humidity are contributing factors which will aid in fire intensity and size, potentially impeding control efforts. The fire burned through Paradise and Concow Thursday; these areas will likely continue to experience active burning throughout Saturday. Friday night, the fire burned to the southwest toward Chico and Butte Creek Canyon and South. The fire crossed Highway 70 near Pulga and is expected to continue to burn east, southeast toward Yankee Hill. More than 2300 personnel, 300 fire engines, 20 dozers and nearly 20 helicopters are currently involved in fire-fighting efforts. Numerous air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Risk Management Division. Office of Infrastructure Protection; United States. Department of Homeland Security. National Protection and Programs Directorate
2018-11-10
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California Wildfires: Woolsey and Hill - Projected Infrastructure Impact Summary
"As of 0700 EDT [Eastern Daylight Time] on Saturday, November 10, 2018, CAL FIRE reported two wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, CA had burned more than 70,000 acres and are currently uncontained. Firefighting efforts have been focused, and are likely to remain focused, on the protection of life and structures. The CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5 will integrate into the fires management team, and assume command. Crews will continue to battle steep terrain, limited access, and extreme fire behavior. Nearly 900 personnel, 150 fire engines, 5 bulldozers, and 6 water tenders are currently involved in firefighting efforts."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Risk Management Division. Office of Infrastructure Protection; United States. Department of Homeland Security. National Protection and Programs Directorate
2018-11-10
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Defense Primer: The NDAA Process [Updated November 9, 2018]
From the Document: "The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provides authorization of appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD), nuclear weapons programs of the Department of Energy, DOD elements of the Intelligence Community, and defense-related activities at other federal agencies. In addition to serving as an authorization of appropriations, the NDAA establishes defense policies and restrictions, and addresses organizational administrative matters related to the DOD. Unlike an appropriations bill, the NDAA does not provide budget authority for government activities."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Heitshusen, Valerie; McGarry, Brendan W.
2018-11-09
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U.S. Agent Orange/Dioxin Assistance to Vietnam [November 9, 2018]
"U.S. assistance to Vietnam for the environmental and health damage attributed to a dioxin contained in Agent Orange and other herbicides sprayed over much of the southern portion of the country during the Vietnam War remains a major bilateral issue. Between fiscal years (FY) 2007 and 2018, Congress appropriated over $222 million to address these two issues. In addition, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L. 115-232) authorized the transfer of up to $15 million to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for the dioxin cleanup of the Bien Hoa Airbase. Most of the appropriated funds have been used by USAID for the environmental cleanup of Danang airport, one of the major airbases used for storing and spraying the herbicides between 1961 and 1971. A lesser amount of the appropriated funds have been used by USAID for assistance to Vietnam's persons with disabilities, generally, but not always in the vicinity of Danang or other dioxin-contaminated areas."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Martin, Michael F.
2018-11-09
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Oman: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy [November 9, 2018]
"The Sultanate of Oman has been a strategic ally of the United States since 1980, when it became the first Persian Gulf state to sign a formal accord permitting the U.S. military to use its facilities. Oman has hosted U.S. forces during every U.S. military operation in the region since then, and it is a partner in U.S. efforts to counter regional terrorism and related threats. Oman's ties to the United States are unlikely to loosen even after its ailing leader, Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id Al Said, leaves the scene. Qaboos underwent cancer treatment abroad for nearly a year during 2014-2015, and appears in public rarely, fueling speculation about succession. He appeared frail while hosting a surprise visit made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 25, 2018, the first such visit by Israeli leadership in more than 20 years."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Katzman, Kenneth
2018-11-09
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Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Nuclear Weapons Activities [November 9, 2018]
"The annual Energy and Water Development appropriations bill funds civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies. The DOE budget includes funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a separately organized agency within DOE. NNSA operates three programs: Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, which secures nuclear materials worldwide, conducts research and development (R&D) into nonproliferation and verification, and operates the Nuclear Counterterrorism and Incident Response Program; Naval Reactors, which 'is responsible for all U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion work'; and Weapons Activities."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Woolf, Amy F.
2018-11-09
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Financial Audit: Office of Financial Stability (Troubled Asset Relief Program) Fiscal Years 2018 and 2017 Financial Statements
From the Document: "This report transmits the GAO [Government Accountability Office] auditor's report on the results of our audits of t he fiscal years 2018 and 2017 financial statements of the Office of Financial Stability (Troubled Asset Relief Program), which is incorporated in the enclosed Office of Financial Stability (Troubled Asset Relief Program) Agency Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2018. As discussed more fully in the auditor's report that begins on page 27 of the enclosed agency financial report, we found (1) the Office of Financial Stability's (OFS) financial statements for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) as of and for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, and 2017, are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; (2) OFS maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting for TARP as of September 30, 2018; and (3) no report able noncompliance for fiscal year 2018 with provisions of applicable laws,regulations, contracts, and grant agreements we tested."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-11-09
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Major Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security [November 2018]
From the Document: "[O]ur aim in this report is two-fold -- to identify areas that need continuing focus and improvement and to point out instances in which senior leadership's goals and objectives are not executed throughout the Department [of Homeland Security]. Therefore, we highlight persistent management and performance challenges that hamper the Department's efforts to accomplish the homeland security mission efficiently and effectively. The Department continues to strive to act as a single, focused organization while establishing strong internal controls and incorporating management fundamentals. DHS also faces challenges with overseeing and managing critical aspects of the homeland security mission, as well as acquisitions and cybersecurity. Overcoming these management and performance challenges demands unified action."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2018-11-09
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H. Rept. 115-1012: Manage Our Wolves Act, Report Together with Dissenting Views, to Accompany H.R. 6784, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 9, 2018
"The purpose of H.R. 6784 is to provide for the removal of the gray wolf in the contiguous 48 States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-09
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H. Rept. 115-1014: PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018, Together with Additional Views to Accompany H.R. 6651, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 9, 2018
"The bill [...] addresses United States participation in the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (the Global Fund). Specifically, the bill extends the existing 33 percent cap on U.S. contributions to the Global Fund and clarifies that the limitation applies to cumulative contributions made between Fiscal Years 2004 and 2023. It extends through Fiscal Year 2023 a requirement to withhold contributions to the Global Fund in an amount equal to any assistance provided to a State Sponsor of Terrorism and clarifies that any funds withheld from the Global Fund for any purpose may be made available for U.S. bilateral HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, or malaria programs. The bill additionally extends through Fiscal Year 2023 a requirement to withhold 20 percent of planned annual U.S. contributions to the Global Fund until statutory transparency requirements are met."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-09
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Remarks on Immigration Reform and an Exchange with Reporters Prior to Departure for Paris, France, November 9, 2018
From the Document: "So we're heading off to Europe. It should be a very beautiful period of time, the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I. We have many countries; the leadership of many countries will be there, especially since they heard the United States will be there. And we look forward to that. It'll be a great, really, commemorative service. I think it's going to be something very special. I've seen what they have planned, and I think it's going to be something very, very special."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Trump, Donald, 1946-
2018-11-09
