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Federal Role in Orphan Oil and Gas Well Reclamation [June 15, 2022]
From the Document: "Production of oil and gas in the United States began in the late 19th century and continues to contribute to meeting U.S. fuel and petrochemical demands. Over time, federal and state requirements were put in place to manage such aspects of oil and gas development as siting, safety, emissions, and reclamation. Prior to federal and state regulations, many oil and gas wells were 'orphaned,' or left unreclaimed. In many cases, particularly for early oil and gas development, little is known about the status, location, and depth of those wells. Additionally, more recent oil and gas wells, operating subject to federal or state regulation, could become orphaned if a well operator is unwilling or financially unable to complete reclamation of a well site that has ceased production operations. The federal role in reclaiming orphan oil and gas wells has been limited to wells located on federal lands. In the 117th Congress, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) expanded the federal role in reclaiming orphan oil and gas wells by increasing funding for the federal reclamation program and establishing a grant program to assist state and tribal orphan well programs. This In Focus discusses the federal and state roles in permitting wells, background of orphan oil and gas wells, potential environmental impacts, and related provisions in the IIJA."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Larson, Lance N.
2022-06-15
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No Judicial Review of Fact Findings for Certain Discretionary Immigration Relief, Rules Supreme Court [June 15, 2022]
From the Document: "On May 16, 2022, the Supreme Court decided 'Patel v. Garland' [hyperlink], a case concerning the scope of an Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provision barring judicial review of decisions denying certain forms of discretionary immigration relief. Specifically, this case asked whether 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a)(2)(B)(i) [hyperlink] (Subsection (B)(i)) precludes review by the federal courts of a nondiscretionary, factual determination that an alien is ineligible for discretionary relief from removal. In Patel v. Garland, the Supreme Court held that applicants may not seek judicial review of 'any judgment relating' to the granting of discretionary relief from removal, including underlying factual findings."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Santamaria, Kelsey Y.
2022-06-15
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Introduction to Financial Services: The Federal Reserve [Updated June 14, 2022]
From the Document: "The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 (12 U.S.C. [United States Code] 221 et seq.) created the Federal Reserve (Fed) as the nation's central bank. The Fed is composed of 12 regional Federal Reserve banks overseen by a Board of Governors in Washington, DC. 'Figure 1' illustrates the city in which each bank is headquartered and the area of each bank's jurisdiction. The board is composed of seven governors nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The President selects (and the Senate confirms) a chair and two vice chairs from among the governors, one of whom is responsible for supervision. The governors serve nonrenewable 14-year terms, but the chair and vice chairs serve renewable four-year terms. Board members are chosen without regard to political affiliation. Regional bank presidents are chosen by their boards with the approval of the Board of Governors." This document discusses the structure of the Federal Reserve, responsibilities of the Federal Reserve, mandate and Congressional oversight, and policy issues.
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Labonte, Marc
2022-06-14
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Security of the Federal Judiciary: Background and Recent Congressional Legislation [Updated June 17, 2022]
From the Document: "The July 2020 fatal attack [hyperlink] of a family member at the home of a federal judge in New Jersey has continued to prompt calls for enhanced security for federal judges and their families. This attack underscored ongoing concerns related to judicial security, particularly given the increase in the number of threats against federal judges and other judiciary personnel. Specifically, according to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) [hyperlink], there were 4,511 threats and inappropriate communications against federal judges, other federal court employees, and jurors during FY2021. This represented a 387% increase over threats and inappropriate communications that occurred during 2015 (when there were 926 such incidents [hyperlink]). Most recently, in May 2022, following the unauthorized release of a controversial draft opinion [hyperlink] for a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court [hyperlink] and protests [hyperlink] related to the draft opinion, an 8-foot 'nonscalable' fence was erected around the Supreme Court building [hyperlink]. Attorney General Merrick Garland also directed the USMS to provide 'around-the-clock security' [hyperlink] for the Court's Justices, including at their private residences. These measures were not taken to prevent peaceful protests, but to deter what Attorney General Garland described as 'violence or threats of violence against judges' [hyperlink] and other public servants."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
McMillion, Barry J.
2022-06-17
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U.S. Strategy for Syria and Iraq and its Implications for the Region, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, December 1, 2015
This is the December 1, 2015 hearing "U.S. Strategy for Syria and Iraq and its Implications for the Region" held before the House Committee on Armed Services. From the testimony of Ashton B. Carter: "ISIL's [Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant] attacks in Paris, like those it has perpetrated elsewhere, were barbaric...they were an assault on the civilization we defend. ISIL requires, and it will receive, a lasting defeat. The President had directed us to intensify and adapt the military campaign before the Paris attacks, and we will describe those new actions today. We continue to accelerate our efforts in the wake of Paris, and we are urging others to do the same, because those attacks further highlighted the stakes that not just the United States but the world has in this fight. As I've discussed with you in the past, the United States' strategy requires leveraging all the components of our nation's might to destroy ISIL. Every instrument of national power -- diplomatic, military, law enforcement, homeland security, economic, informational -- is engaged and every national security agency is contributing to one of the strategy's nine lines of effort. We're defending the homeland, acting to defeat ISIL in its core in Syria and Iraq, and taking appropriate action wherever else in the world this evil organization metastasizes. The Defense Department contributes to nearly all the lines of effort, but protecting the homeland is among our highest priorities. We're adapting to meet ISIL's threat, including assuring the security of Defense Department installations and personnel. And, just last week, I hosted some of the top national security and law enforcement leaders at the Pentagon to discuss efforts to cut off the flow of foreign fighters." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ashton B. Carter and Joseph F. Dunford.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
2015-12-01
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Outside Perspectives on the President's Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Hearing Before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, February 26, 2015
This testimony compilation is from the February 26, 2015 hearing entitled, "Outside Perspectives on the President's Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant" before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services. From Committee Chairman Thornberry's press release: "This is just the first of the hearings and committee events that we will hold on this issue, but given the expertise of the witnesses, tomorrow will, I think, raise many of the issues and considerations which we will pursue in the weeks ahead. Previously, we have heard testimony that the threat posed Islamic jihadists is growing. Last September President Obama said, 'Our objective is clear: We will degrade, and ultimately destroy, ISIL through a comprehensive and sustained counter-terrorism strategy.' However many people, including me, are concerned that we do not really have a clear strategy that will accomplish that goal." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert Chesney, Jack Keane, and Benjamin Wittes.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
2015-02-26
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Securing Public Areas of Transportation Systems: Stakeholder Perspectives, Field Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, November 28, 2017
This is from the November 28, 2017 field hearing "Securing Public Areas of Transportation Systems: Stakeholder Perspectives," held before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security of the Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of John Katko: "Mass transit is critical to the livelihood of many Americans and provides an integral backbone to this economy. Recent terror attacks like the one in Brussels that targeted an international air-port and a metro station have made us more cognizant than ever of the vulnerabilities in our transportation systems. Service transportation systems are a very attractive target due to their large volume of daily ridership and open infrastructure. Mass transit systems face unique challenges in screening passengers, closing resource gaps, and targeting assistance from the Department of Homeland Security. To put this into context, surface transportation modes serve over 10 billion riders annually compared to an average of 800 million U.S. aviation passengers a year. More than 12 times the number of people that fly take part in mass transit other than flying, and it is our duty to ensure that local stakeholders and law enforcement have the resources they need to keep their riders and their systems safe. The purpose of today's hearing is to assess our ability and readiness to detect and disrupt threats to our Nation's critical surface transportation systems. I look forward to hearing from our witnesses about the current threat landscape, as well as the effectiveness of established security measures." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Charles Cunningham, Thomas J. Nestel, III, Douglas Lemanowicz, and Christopher Trucillo.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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FY 2017 Budget Priorities for South Asia: Recovery, Development, and Engagement, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, May 11, 2016
This is the May 11, 2015 hearing on "FY 2017 Budget Priorities for South Asia: Recovery, Development, and Engagement" held before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. The purpose of this hearing was to establish a unified understanding of U.S. fiscal strategy and planning for the South Asian region of the world. Part of this strategy is in response to China's growing influence in the region and the U.S.'s desire to stay a relevant and large actor in the region. Also cited within the hearing is U.S. interest in maintaining mutually beneficial ties with India, a country that is growing rapidly and profoundly. Additionally, the continuing struggle with terrorism and extremism in Bangladesh is brought forth to exemplify the ongoing assistance the U.S. government is providing the country. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Nisha Desai Biswal and Hon. Jonathan Stivers
United States. Government Publishing Office
2016
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Audit of the United States Marshals Service's Management of Seized Cryptocurrency
From the Executive Summary: : "Our audit objective was to evaluate the United States Marshals Service's (USMS) management of seized cryptocurrency. This audit covers seized cryptocurrency in USMS custody from fiscal year (FY) 2017 through FY 2021. [...] We found that the USMS has implemented adequate safeguards over the storage of and access to seized cryptocurrency in its custody. However, the USMS faces challenges in managing and tracking cryptocurrency in the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) official seized asset tracking system. As a result, the USMS is using supplemental spreadsheets that lack documented operating procedures and other important inventory management controls. These deficiencies risk an inaccurate accounting of cryptocurrency in USMS custody and the potential for a loss of assets. Additionally, current USMS seized cryptocurrency management policies related to asset storage, quantification, valuation, and disposal are inadequate or absent, and in some instances provide conflicting guidance. The USMS is actively seeking to outsource the management of seized cryptocurrency. However, without properly documented policies and procedures, the USMS lacks an adequate foundation for building performance requirements for a cryptocurrency services contract."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of the Inspector General
2022-06
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Romania: An Overview [Updated June 14, 2022]
From the Document: "With a population of almost 20 million, Romania is the largest country in southeastern Europe. After the end of communist rule in 1989, Romania adopted a Euro-Atlantic orientation, joining NATO in 2004 and the European Union (EU) in 2007. Romania's strategic Black Sea location, steadfast commitment to its security partnership with the United States, and shared concerns about Russia make it a key U.S. ally in the region. Romanian officials have unequivocally condemned Russia's 2022 war on Ukraine and have supported EU sanctions against Russia and NATO's enhanced deterrence and defense posture in the eastern part of the alliance."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Garding, Sarah E.
2022-06-14
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Worldwide Threats and Homeland Security Challenges, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, October 21, 2015
"This is the October 21, 2015 hearing on 'Worldwide Threats and Homeland Security Challenges,' held before the Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Michael T. McCaul: 'We will cover a lot of ground today from America's border security to our cyber defenses, but I want to focus, in particular, on the rising terror threat to the homeland. Last month, this committee held the first-ever Congressional hearing at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York. On hallowed ground, we were reminded of the solemn pledge our country made in the aftermath to never let such a day happen again. That resolve became the rallying cry of this Nation as we embarked on a generational war against Islamist terror. Fourteen years later, we are still engaged in that struggle. Today, I expect an unvarnished assessment from our witnesses about where we stand in the fight. We are at a turning point in the new age of terror. I predict this year could exceed the last to become the most violent year on record for global terrorism. Radical Islamists are recruiting on-line across borders and at broadband speed, and the impact is being felt world-wide.' Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jeh C. Johnson, Nicholas J. Rasmussen, and James B. Comey."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2016
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DHS in Today's Dangerous World: Examining the Department's Budget and Readiness to Counter Homeland Threats, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, March 16, 2016
This is the March 16, 2016 hearing on "DHS in Today's Dangerous World: Examining the Department's Budget and Readiness to Counter Homeland Threats" held before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security. The purpose of this hearing is to establish an understanding of the threat level posed by American enemies both domestic and abroad. This hearing will take into consideration the DHS's current budget and its ability to effectively accomplish the task of keeping American citizens safe from threats of violence. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jeh C. Johnson.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2016
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Terrorist Travel: Vetting for National Security Concerns, Hearing Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, December 17, 2015
This is the December 17, 2015 hearing on "Terrorist Travel: Vetting for National Security Concerns," House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. From the opening statement of Jason Chaffetz: "The United States has the most generous immigration system in the world. In fiscal year 2015, the State Department issued almost 10 million visas for people seeking temporary entry into the United States. The State Department issued an additional 531,463 immigrant visas last year alone. Those 10.5 million immigrants and nonimmigrant visa holders joined an estimated 20 million others who entered the United States without visas under the Visa Waiver Program. Our government also issued 1,075,063 border crossing cards to Mexican nationals in just the first 10 months of fiscal year 2015.
There are an estimated, we are guessing, close to 10 million border crossing cards in circulation today. On top of that, more than 1 million nonimmigrant students are lawfully studying in the United States on student visas. Some 2,093,711 individuals were granted employment authorization in fiscal year 2015. In fiscal year 2013, the last year for which statistics are available, the United States granted asylum status to 25,199 people. And from fiscal year 2008 to fiscal year 2014, the number of individuals claiming a credible fear of persecution in their home country increased some 921 percent." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Alan Bersin, Leon Rodriguez, Michele Thoren Bond, and Anne C. Richard.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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Beyond Bin Laden's Caves and Couriers to a New Generation of Terrorists: Confronting the Challenges in a Post 9/11 World, Field Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, September 8, 2015
This is the September 8, 2015 hearing on "Beyond Bin Laden's Caves and Couriers to a New Generation of Terrorists: Confronting the Challenges in a Post 9/11 World," held before the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Joe Daniels: "On the 10th anniversary, just 4 years ago this week, we opened the memorial, and since then we have welcomed over 21 million visitors from every State in the country and 175 countries around the world, making this one of the most visited historical sites in our country. Just last year, we opened this museum with a dedication ceremony here in this Foundation Hall and have seen a tremendous outpouring of positive feedback. In just over a year, we have welcomed more than 31⁄2 million visitors to the museum. In addition to the general public, we have had visitors from across the political, cultural, and military spectrum. But for every visit from Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge and various heads of state, the most meaningful visits have been from the nearly 75,000 active military and veterans, including three recent Medal of Honor winners; the former U.S. Army Chief of Staff Ray Odierno, along with several four-stars from his team; and, last September, we had the entire corps of West Point cadets on the 9/11 Memorial." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: William J. Bratton, Daniel A. Nigro, Lee A. Ielpi, and Gregory A. Thomas.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2016
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Stopping the Next Attack: How to Keep Our City Streets from Becoming the Battleground, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, September 21, 2016
This is the September 21, 2016 hearing on "Stopping the Next Attack: How to Keep Our City Streets from Becoming the Battleground," held before the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Michael T. McCaul: "The threat environment is as high as we have ever seen it, especially from radical Islamist extremists. Last year, this committee tracked the most home-grown jihadist plots ever in a single year in the United States, and 2016 could be even worse. Americans are rightfully worried that our city streets are once again becoming the battleground. Fort Hood, Boston, Chattanooga, San Bernardino, Orlando. Some have said this kind of regular terrorism is the new normal. But I strongly reject that argument. Complacency is not an option. Terrorists are threatening American lives, our livelihood, and our way of life. We cannot falter with so much at stake. That is why yesterday I released a National strategy to win the war against Islamist terror, with proposals for fighting the enemy overseas and stopping radicalization in our communities. My strategy explains that one of our highest priorities must be to make sure our front-line defenders are better prepared to stop acts of terror. This means the police, fire, and other emergency professionals need to be able to detect suspicious activity and catch potential terrorists before it's too late. If a plot goes undetected, they must be equipped to respond quickly to prevent loss of life. We saw that play out this weekend when our first responders acted heroically to protect their fellow citizens." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Art Acevedo, Michael J. Bouchard, Jerry L. Demings, and John Miller.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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Shutting Down Terrorist Pathways into America, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, September 14, 2016
This is the September 14, 2016 hearing on "Shutting Down Terrorist Pathways into America," held before the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Michael T. McCaul: "One year ago, this committee released the most comprehensive report on terrorist travel since the 9/11 Commission. Our bipartisan findings were very sobering, yet the administration has failed to address many of them. We still don't have a National strategy to combat terrorist travel. Our refugee program is not as secure as it needs to be. We are struggling to bring our security checks into social media age. Our allies are in worse shape, especially in Europe. I have seen it first-hand. Their borders are not secure, they are not sharing intelligence quickly enough, and they are failing to screen travelers against terrorist databases. We cannot afford to wait. Today, I expect to hear what your agencies are doing to help fix this mess. If our allies can't step up to the plate, then terrorists will be one step closer to reaching us. I also hope you will discuss any barriers here at home that might be making it harder for you to secure our country against this threat. This time last year, our committee held the first-ever Congressional hearing at Ground Zero in New York. We came together on hallowed ground to remember those we lost in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania and those who have given their lives to keep America safe." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Francis X. Taylor, Leon Rodriguez, Huban A. Gowadia, Kevin K. McAleenan, and Daniel H. Ragsdale.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): Background and Funding [Updated June 15, 2022]
From the Introduction: "This report begins by describing the population using emergency food assistance. It goes on to discuss the TEFAP [The Emergency Food Assistance Program] program, including its administration at the federal, state, and local levels, eligibility rules, and funding structure. The report concludes by summarizing TEFAP's role in disaster response and recent reauthorizations."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Billings, Kara Clifford
2022-06-15
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Summary of Selected Biden Administration Actions on Supply Chains [Updated June 14, 2022]
From the Document: "This CRS [Congressional Research Service] Insight presents selected Biden Administration actions on supply chains. The U.S. economy has faced many supply disruptions and bottlenecks since the beginning of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. These supply issues have contributed to high inflation throughout 2021 and thus far in 2022. For more information on supply chain disruptions and their effect on the U.S. economy, see CRS Insight IN11926 [hyperlink]. The first section of this Insight focuses on select executive orders signed by President Biden aimed at supply chain issues. The second section focuses on other Administration actions and goals to reduce supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks. Both sections are organized in chronological order. Each header provides a hyperlink to a description of the action in question."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Weinstock, Lida R.
2022-06-14
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Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief [Updated June 15, 2022]
From the Summary: "Israel has forged close bilateral cooperation with the United States in many areas. A 10-year bilateral military aid memorandum of understanding--signed in 2016--commits the United States to provide Israel $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing and to spend $500 million annually on joint missile defense programs from FY2019 to FY2028, subject to congressional appropriations. Some Members of Congress have increased their scrutiny over Israel's use of U.S. security assistance, contributing to debate on the subject."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Zanotti, Jim
2022-06-15
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FEMA Needs to Improve Oversight and Management of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Property Acquisitions
From the Highlights: "Through grants to states, FEMA uses the HMGP [Hazard Mitigation Grant Program] to purchase properties that are flood damaged or in flood-prone areas, demolish any structures on them, and ensure they are maintained forever as open space. FEMA has acquired more than 32,000 properties for open space since 1989. We conducted this audit to determine whether FEMA is properly using the HMGP for property acquisitions. [...] We made four recommendations to help FEMA strengthen its property acquisition activities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2022-06-22
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MMWR Early Release: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 24, 2022: Interim Analysis of Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology in Children Aged <10 Years -- United States, October 2021-June 2022
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 [name of series] issue of MMWR contains the following article: "Interim Analysis of Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology in Children Aged
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2022-06-24
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Defense Primer: Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) [Updated June 15, 2022]
From the Overview and Mission: "The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is a voluntary high school program of instruction administrated by the Department of Defense (DOD) through the military departments. A key purpose of JROTC, according to 10 U.S.C. §2031 (as amended by P.L. 116-283), is 'to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States (including an introduction to service opportunities in military, national, and public service), and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.' JROTC was established as an Army program by the National Defense Act of 1916 (P.L. 64-85) and in 1964 expanded to the Navy and Air Force. Congress authorized Coast Guard JROTC units at two schools: the Maritime and Science Technology Academy in Miami, FL, in 1989 (P.L. 101-225), and Camden County High School, NC, in 2005 (P.L. 109-241). In FY2021, there were about 3,500 JROTC units operating in every state and in DOD schools overseas. Eighth-grade students are allowed to participate in JROTC if physically co-located with 9th -12th grade students. Homeschooled students may also participate."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Kamarck, Kristy N.
2022-06-15
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Colombia: Presidential Elections in 2022 [June 16, 2022]
From the Document: "On June 19, 2022, Colombia, long a close U.S. ally in Latin America, is scheduled to hold a presidential runoff vote. Whatever the outcome of the election, the new government may seek to reshape [hyperlink] Colombia's relations with the United States; both candidates favor policies very different from those of previous administrations. Congress maintains a keen interest in several issues regarding Colombia, including narcotics, responses to neighboring Venezuela, trade, human rights, and the ongoing peace process [hyperlink]."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Beittel, June S.
2022-06-16
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Denying Terrorists Entry to the United States: Examining Visa Security Hearing Before the Task Force on Denying Terrorists Entry to the United States, Hearing Before the of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 3, 2017
This is the May 3, 2017 hearing on "Denying Terrorists Entry to the United States: Examining Visa Security Hearing Before the Task Force on Denying Terrorists Entry to the United States" before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security. The purpose of this hearing is to establish definitive guidelines to prevent terrorist actors from obtaining visas to the United States further enhancing U.S. national security. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Mike Gallagher, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Michael T. McCaul, and Sheila Jackson Lee.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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Federal Research and Development (R&D) Funding: Fy2023 [June 10, 2022]
From the Introduction: "The 117th Congress continues its interest in U.S. research and development (R&D) and in evaluating funding for federal R&D activities. The federal government has played an important role in supporting R&D efforts that have led to scientific breakthroughs and new technologies, from jet aircraft and the internet to communications satellites and defenses against disease. In recent years, federal budget caps have driven executive and legislative branch decisions about the prioritization of R&D, both in the context of the entire federal budget and among competing needs within the federal R&D portfolio. [...] This report begins with a discussion of the overall level of R&D in President Biden's FY2023 budget request, followed by analyses of R&D funding in the request from a variety of perspectives and for selected multiagency R&D initiatives. The remainder of the report discusses and analyzes the R&D budget requests of selected federal departments and agencies that, collectively, account for approximately 99% of total federal R&D funding."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Croft, Genevieve K.; Harris, Laurie A.; Lipiec, Eva . . .
2022-06-10
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North Korea: Legislative Basis for U.S. Economic Sanctions [Updated June 16, 2022]
From the Summary: "U.S. economic sanctions imposed on North Korea are instigated by that country's activities related to weapons proliferation, especially its tests since 2006 of nuclear weapons and missile technology; regional disruptions; international terrorism; narcotics trafficking; undemocratic governance; and illicit activities in international markets, including money laundering, counterfeiting of goods and currency, and bulk cash smuggling. [...] In addition to economic and diplomatic restrictions on the U.S.-North Korea bilateral relationship, other states' failure or resistance to comply with Security Council requirements, sanctions evasion, and transactions with persons and entities subject to U.S. sanctions as part of the United States' policy toward North Korea invites the United States to impose 'secondary sanctions'. Third parties--individuals, entities, or governments--may find their U.S.-based assets blocked, transactions and contracts with U.S. persons prohibited, use of the U.S. financial system denied, and U.S. support in the international financial institutions curtailed."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Rennack, Dianne E.
2022-06-16
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Paid Family and Medical Leave in the United States [Updated June 13, 2022]
From the Introduction: "Paid family and medical leave (PFML) refers to partially or fully compensated time away from work for specific and generally significant family caregiving needs ('paid family leave') or for the employee's own serious medical condition ('paid medical leave'). Family caregiving needs include those such as the arrival of a new child or serious illness of a close family member. Medical conditions that may qualify for medical leave generally must be severe enough to require medical intervention and interfere with a worker's performance of key job responsibilities. Although the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA; P.L. 103-3, as amended) provides eligible workers with a federal entitlement to unpaid leave for a limited set of family caregiving needs, federal law does not require private-sector employers to provide 'paid leave' of any kind. [...] This report provides an overview of PFML in the United States, summarizes state-level family and medical leave insurance program provisions, reviews PFML policies in other advanced-economy countries, and describes recent federal legislative action to increase access to paid family and medical leave."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Donovan, Sarah A.
2022-06-13
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United States Central Command and International Security Assistance Force: Hearing Before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, March 14, 2014
This is a compilation of the March 14, 2014 hearing on "United States Central Command and International Security Assistance Force" held before the House Subcommittee on Defense. From the opening statement of Rodney Frelinghuysen: "Generals, the turmoil and instability in the Central Command area of responsibility is concerning to all Americans. Continued uprisings associated with the Arab Spring, the undeterred desire by Iran to seek nuclear weapons, the presence of Al Qaeda throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa, Taliban factions in Pakistan and Afghanistan, state sponsored terrorism exported from that region throughout the world, and a refugee crisis created by internal conflict, are concerning, just to name a few. Undeniably, this is a region in turmoil. Today we welcome the sharing of your expertise, sound military judgment, and candor. This is a closed hearing, so feel free to get to the facts. Just as you have the daunting task of trying to bring peace to a troubled region of the world, this Committee has the daunting task of giving oversight and requisite funding to support your efforts. Make no mistake -- this Committee is united in its bipartisan, unwavering, strong defense of this nation and its allies. We can only perform our duties adequately when we receive candid, unbiased advice from our nation's military leadership." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Rodney Frelinghuysen, Lloyd J. Austin III, and Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
2014-03-14
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Annual World Wide Threat Assessment Hearing: Hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Second Session, February 7, 2008
This testimony compilation is from the February 7, 2008 hearing, "Annual World Wide Threat Assessment Hearing," before the U.S. House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. From the opening statement of Silvestre Reyes: "We continue to face enemies and adversaries who know no boundaries. Our brave men and women continue to face these enemies valiantly in Iraq and Afghanistan, with no end in sight. Our troops work diligently to train a capable Iraqi security force, but their successes have been marginalized by political infighting and stalemates. And without political progress in Iraq, security improvements will be fleeting and mean little. Global terrorist networks continue to threaten the U.S and its allies. Al Qaeda has strengthened its position in the Pakistani tribal areas, where it has entrenched itself in a safe haven that provides it freedom to recruit, train, and plot new attacks. New threats constantly emerge as well, such as the expanding Al Qaeda network in North Africa […] President Lyndon Johnson once said, 'Our purpose … is to prevent the success of aggression.' He was speaking of the Vietnam War, but today we are fighting a different form of aggression. And our collective purpose today is to ensure that this aggression against U.S. national security does not succeed. How will we do this? What tools and resources are needed to ensure victory?" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Silvestre Reyes, Chairman, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; and J. Michael McConnell, Director of National Intelligence.
United States. Congress. House. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
2008-02-07
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Short- and Long-Term Solutions to Extreme Drought in the Western United States [June 14, 2022]
From the Document: "Chairman Manchin, Ranking Member Barrasso, and Members of the committee, thank you for inviting the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to provide testimony on short and long-term solutions to extreme drought in the western United States. [...] My comments today will largely focus on drought not in any one specific location, but as a broader policy issue. I will start by providing background and context on drought in general, including abbreviated information on the status of the current drought in the western United States and prospects for future droughts. I will then provide a broad survey of federal drought policy and authorities, along with a summary of some current proposals for new and modified approaches to address drought"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Stern, Charles V.
2022-06-14
