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Banking Regulators' Response to COVID-19 [March 25, 2020]
From the Document: "Economic conditions have deteriorated rapidly in the past few weeks, as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused many businesses and public institutions to limit or close their operations. Policymakers are considering a range of programs and policy options to assist Americans facing increased financial hardship and those incurring time off work because of illness. Once it became clear that the COVID-19 outbreak would have serious financial ramifications for households and businesses, the federal agencies that regulate banks and credit unions--the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (collectively referred to as the bank regulators), and the National Credit Union Administration--responded in two general ways as discussed in this Insight: [1] measures to encourage banks to work with customers affected by COVID-19; and [2] adjustments to bank regulation related to capital, liquidity, and supervision."
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Scott, Andrew P.; Perkins, David W.
2020-03-25
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FY2020 Defense Reprogrammings for Wall Funding: Backgrounder [March 24, 2020]
From the Document: "On February 13, 2020, the Department of Defense (DOD) transferred $3.8 billion from defense procurement programs to the Army Operation and Maintenance account for use by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the construction of 31 additional barrier projects along the southern border of the United States. The transfers repeated, in part, a process the Department undertook twice in 2019 in conjunction with additional emergency construction transfers detailed below."
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Mann, Christopher T.
2020-03-24
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Global Economic Effects of COVID-19 [Updated April 24, 2020]
From the Document: "Since the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak was first diagnosed, it has spread to over 190 countries and all U.S. states. The pandemic is having a noticeable impact on global economic growth. Estimates so far indicate the virus could trim global economic growth by as much as 2.0% per month if current conditions persist. Global trade could also fall by 13% to 32%, depending on the depth and extent of the global economic downturn. The full impact will not be known until the effects of the pandemic peak. This report provides an overview of the global economic costs to date and the response by governments and international institutions to address these effects."
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Jackson, James K., 1949-; Weiss, Martin A.; Schwarzenberg, Andres B. . . .
2020-04-24
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Funding for Firefighters for COVID-19 Response [April 15, 2020]
From the Document: "COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] is a contagious disease caused by a novel coronavirus that originated in China in late 2019. It spread rapidly around the globe, and on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the situation a pandemic. In the United States, by the end of March 2020, the disease had spread to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories except American Samoa. Firefighter personnel providing emergency medical services (EMS) serve as first responders to calls for help from those who are infected. Challenges for firefighters, many of whom are volunteers, include a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and a high likelihood of exposure to the virus. This can lead to health impacts and staffing shortages due to long quarantine or recovery periods. Congress has provided emergency funding to assist firefighters responding to COVID-19 calls, and additional congressional action may be considered."
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Humphreys, Brian E.; Gallagher, Jill C.
2020-04-15
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Mortgage Provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [April 14, 2020]
From the Document: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic has had wide-ranging impacts. With many households experiencing income disruptions, some may have difficulty making their mortgage or rent payments on their homes. An inability of tenants to pay rent can, in turn, impact the ability of landlords to remain current on any mortgage on the rental property."
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Scott, Andrew P.; Jones, Katie
2020-04-14
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National Cemetery Administration and Department of Defense Response to COVID-19 Regarding Funerals and Military Honors [Updated April 15, 2020]
From the Document: "The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is responsible for providing interment benefits to eligible veterans and dependents and for administering America's national veterans' cemeteries. Veteran benefits for interment in a national cemetery include the gravesite and grave liner, opening and closing of the grave, government headstone or marker, U.S. burial flag, Presidential Memorial Certificate, and the perpetual care of the gravesite. These benefits are provided at no cost to the family."
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Torreon, Barbara Salazar; Salazar, Heather M.
2020-04-15
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Actions to Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 [April 16, 2020]
From the Document: "The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has broad regulatory authority over significant parts of the securities industry, including stock exchanges, mutual funds, investment advisers, bonds, publicly traded companies, and brokerage firms. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected various areas within the SEC's regulatory ambit. This Insight highlights selected tools that the agency has used to help mitigate those impacts."
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Shorter, Gary W.
2020-04-16
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Federal Reserve: Monetary Policy Actions in Response to COVID-19 [April 13, 2020]
From the Document: "The Federal Reserve (Fed) has taken a number of steps to promote economic and financial stability in response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). This Insight covers actions related to monetary policy--actions intended to lower interest rates or increase overall liquidity. Due to the severity of economic disruption, actions that increase overall liquidity have not been sufficient to maintain financial stability, and the Fed has also directly lent to firms and purchased private securities."
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Labonte, Marc
2020-04-13
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Pandemic Response Accountability Committee: Organization and Duties [April 17, 2020]
From the Document: "The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) created a new federal entity, the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC), to 'conduct and support oversight' of the federal government's response to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and to promote transparency. This Insight provides an introduction to the organization and duties of the PRAC."
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Wilhelm, Ben
2020-04-17
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Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery: Responsibilities, Authority, and Appointment [April 13, 2020]
From the Document: "The Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted on March 27, 2020 (P.L. 116-136). The CARES Act provides over $2 trillion in relief to individuals; businesses; state, local, and tribal government; federal agencies; and industry sectors impacted by the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. In addition to these relief programs, Congress included a variety of provisions to facilitate transparency and oversight in the implementation of the CARES Act. Among these actions was the creation of a Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR). The SIGPR is similar in purpose and legal authorities to two other special inspectors general: the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. This Insight provides an introduction to the responsibilities, authority, and selection of the SIGPR. Citations to the relevant provisions of the CARES Act are included in parenthesis as appropriate."
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Wilhelm, Ben
2020-04-13
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Limits on Business Interest Deductions Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [Updated April 14, 2020]
From the Document: "Thin capitalization rules, broadly, limit the amount of debt that can generate deductible interest for the purpose of calculating taxable income. Limits on the tax deduction for business interest restrictions have been relaxed by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748, as amended) providing economic stimulus and relief for taxpayers due to the expected slowdown of the economy because of the coronavirus pandemic. These restrictions, also referred to by their Internal Revenue Code Section 163(j), were expanded by the 2017 tax revision, P.L. 115-97."
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Gravelle, Jane
2020-04-14
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Funding in the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) [April 13, 2020]
From the Document: "Enacted March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116- 136) provides supplemental appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, which includes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Title VII in Division B provides a total of $7.23 million within four of EPA's 10 appropriations accounts to 'prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, domestically or internationally.' The appropriation supplements EPA's total FY2020 enacted appropriations of $9.36 billion included in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-94, Division D, Title II) enacted December 19, 2019, and $304.0 million supplemental appropriations included in Title IX of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 116-113), enacted January 29, 2020."
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Esworthy, Robert
2020-04-13
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Health Care Provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, P.L. 116-127 [April 17, 2020]
From the Document: "The global pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting communities around the world and throughout the United States, with case counts growing daily. Containment and mitigation efforts by federal, state, and local governments have been undertaken to 'flatten the curve'--that is, to slow widespread transmission that could overwhelm the nation's health care system. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA, P.L. 116-127) was enacted on March 18, 2020. It is the second of three comprehensive laws enacted in March specifically to support the response to the pandemic."
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Lister, Sarah A.; Morgan, Paulette C.
2020-04-17
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Federal Student Loan Debt Relief in the Context of COVID-19 [April 16, 2020]
From the Document: "The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA; P.L. 89-329, as amended) authorizes the operation of three federal student loan programs: the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) program, the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program, and the Federal Perkins Loan program. As of December 31, 2019, $1.5 trillion in such loans, borrowed by or on behalf of 42.8 million individuals, remained outstanding. In response to the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, numerous questions have arisen regarding student loan repayment flexibilities and debt relief that may be available to individuals to alleviate potential financial effects related to COVID-19."
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Hegji, Alexandra
2020-04-16
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Overview of Federal Criminal Laws Implicated by the COVID-19 Pandemic [April 13, 2020]
From the Document: "As numerous recent incidents indicate, the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic's impact extends to the world of crime. News stories abound of attempts to profit from the pandemic by stockpiling masks, hand sanitizer, and other staples to sell at a significant markup. Reports have also circulated about scams involving the sale of fake COVID-19 test kits and cures, counterfeit surgical masks, substandard hand sanitizer, and unauthorized medicines. [...] Still other COVID-19-related illicit conduct is of a more violent nature, as evidenced by recent reports of individuals publicly attacking Asians and Asian Americans, erroneously accusing them of causing or spreading COVID-19. The Department of Justice (DOJ) warns of the possibility of another offense: the intentional infection of or threat to infect others with COVID-19. [...] Although state criminal laws likely govern much COVID-19-related conduct, given the concern expressed by some Members over the pandemic's effect on justice and law enforcement issues, this Sidebar examines the primary federal criminal statutes that may be relevant to criminal activity related to the ongoing pandemic. It discusses, in order: (1) the mail fraud and wire fraud statutes, (2) the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), (3) the Defense Production Act (DPA), (4) terrorism statutes and threat statutes, and (5) the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA)."
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Berris, Peter G.
2020-04-13
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Freedom of Association in the Wake of Coronavirus [April 16, 2020]
From the Document: "At least 42 U.S. states have issued emergency orders directing residents to 'stay at home,' with many states prohibiting gatherings of various sizes to control the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). California's March 19th stay-at-home order effectively banned public gatherings outside of 'critical' sectors and 'essential' services. New York's March 23rd order 'canceled or postponed' 'non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events),' with a maximum penalty of $1,000 for violations added in a later order. Maryland's March 30th order prohibited '[s]ocial, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events . . . of more than 10 people,' with willful violators facing up to a year imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $5,000. Texas's March 31st order directed residents to 'minimize social gatherings' except 'where necessary to provide or obtain' designated 'essential services.' In late March, some lawmakers called on the President to issue a temporary, nationwide shelter-in-place order."
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Killion, Victoria L.
2020-04-16
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Paving the Way for Value-Based Health Care Arrangements: Proposed Rules [April 16, 2020]
From the Document: "Last fall, as part of a broader effort to improve health care payment and delivery in the United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued two proposed rules to promote value-based arrangements. Value-based arrangements are health care payment and delivery models designed to reward health care professionals for the quality of health care provided, rather than the quantity of services rendered. Some Members of Congress, health care providers, and other stakeholders view the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Physician Self-Referral Law (known as the 'Stark Law') as impediments to establishing value-based arrangements. To foster the creation of value-based arrangements, the HHS's proposed rules would, among other things, establish new safe harbors and exceptions to these two health care fraud and abuse statutes--safe harbors for the Anti-Kickback Statute and exceptions to the Stark Law. This Legal Sidebar provides background on the potential interaction between value-based payment arrangements, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Stark Law. The Sidebar also explores central components of the proposed rules relating to value-based arrangements and selected key takeaways for the 116th Congress."
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Staman, Jennifer A.
2020-04-16
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FY2020 Foreign Operations Appropriations: Targeting Foreign Corruption and Human Rights Violations [Updated April 17, 2020]
From the Document: "To promote anti-corruption and human rights, the United States prohibits foreign corrupt actors and human rights violators from entering the United States. Currently, Congress provides for such a visa restriction in Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 (SFOPS, Division G, P.L. 116-94; 8 U.S.C. 1182 note). A variation of this provision has been in annual foreign operations appropriations since FY2008."
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Rosen, Liana W.; Weber, Michael A.
2020-04-17
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Legal Issues Related to the COVID-19 Outbreak: An Overview [Updated April 17, 2020]
From the Document: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak has rapidly shifted the congressional agenda in recent weeks, while altering the daily lives of millions of American residents. Alongside the many medical, economic, social, and public policy questions raised by the pandemic are a range of legal issues. These include both short-term legal questions related to the unfolding outbreak as well as longer-term legal issues that are anticipated to persist in the wake of the crisis. Among the most immediate questions are those related to the scope of state and federal authorities concerning quarantine measures, travel and entry restrictions, the movement of medical goods, health care coverage, and the like. Of more ongoing concern may be legal issues ranging from those related to the development of vaccines, testing, treatments, and other medical countermeasures, to postponing national elections, to civil liability for COVID-19 exposure, to criminal actions related to hoarding and price gouging, to providing economic assistance to individuals and businesses, to foreclosure, eviction, and debt collection moratoria."
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Lewis, Caitlain Devereaux
2020-04-17
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COVID-19, Digital Surveillance, and Privacy: Fourth Amendment Considerations [April 16, 2020]
From the Document: "As COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] has spread across the globe, countries like South Korea and Israel have employed digital surveillance measures using cell phone location data, among other things, in an effort to track and limit the virus's transmission. In the United States, the federal government and some state and local governments have reportedly begun to gather geolocation data voluntarily provided by the mobile advertising industry to assess how people are continuing to move and congregate during the pandemic. Technology companies such as Google and Facebook have also discussed leveraging some of their aggregated and anonymized location data for similar purposes. Moreover, the recently passed CARES [Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security] Act provides, as part of new funding for the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that the CDC must report to Congress within 30 days on 'the development of a public health surveillance and data collection system for coronavirus.' In light of these developments, some commentators have speculated about the potential in the United States for more invasive, obligatory data collection and tracking practices emulating the measures taken in some other parts of the world."
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Foster, Michael A. (Legislative attorney)
2020-04-16
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COVID-19 and Direct Payments to Individuals: Summary of the 2020 Recovery Rebates/Economic Impact Payments in the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) [Updated April 17, 2020]
From the Document: "The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; P.L. 116-136), which was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020, includes direct payments to individuals--referred to in the law as '2020 recovery rebates.' The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) refers to the payments issued in 2020 as economic impact payments, whereas some media reports call them 'stimulus payments.' This Insight provides a brief overview of these direct payments. The 2020 recovery rebates equal $1,200 per eligible individual ($2,400 for married taxpayers filing a joint tax return) and $500 per eligible child. These amounts phase down for higher-income taxpayers. These payments are automatically issued to households in 2020 if they filed a 2019 income tax return and will generally be received as a direct deposit or check by mail. If a 2019 return has not been filed, rebates will be advanced automatically based on 2018 return information."
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Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
2020-04-17
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COVID-19 and U.S. Iran Policy Updated [April 13, 2020]
From the Document: "The spread in Iran of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] (the disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2) has raised questions about the possible effects of U.S. policy on the capacity of Iran to cope with the outbreak. Since May 2018, when the Trump Administration withdrew the United States from the 2015 multilateral Iran nuclear agreement (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA), the Administration has reimposed all U.S. sanctions that were in place prior to that agreement and added further sanctions. The U.S. sanctions target virtually every economic sector in Iran, but at least technically exempt transactions involving humanitarian items. Iranian officials argue that the U.S. sanctions--which constitute the core of a U.S. 'maximum pressure' campaign intended to alter Iran's objectionable behavior--are impeding Iran's ability to respond to the coronavirus outbreak."
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Katzman, Kenneth
2020-04-13
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COVID-19's Effect on Interior Immigration Enforcement and Detention [April 14, 2020]
From the Document: "In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, immigration authorities have altered interior immigration enforcement activities including arrests, detention, and immigration court proceedings. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims these efforts 'have facilitated a speedy, whole-of-government response in confronting COVID-19, keeping Americans safe, and helping detect and slow the spread of the virus.' This Insight considers how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted interior immigration enforcement."
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Smith, Hillel R.; Singer, Audrey
2020-04-14
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COVID-19 and the Indian Health Service [April 14, 2020]
From the Document: "The Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the lead federal agency charged with improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives. In FY2019, IHS provided health care to approximately 2.6 million eligible American Indians/Alaska Natives. Its total FY2020 annual appropriation was $6.2 billion. IHS has seen nearly 1,000 positive tests as of early April for coronavirus. This Insight discusses the coronavirus and IHS."
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Heisler, Elayne J., 1976-
2020-04-14
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Child Support Federal Tax Offset of CARES Act Economic Impact Payments [Updated April 24, 2020]
From the Document: "The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; P.L. 116-136, enacted March 27, 2020) includes direct payments to individuals in 2020--referred to by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as 'economic impact payments' ($1,200 per adult/$2,400 per couple filing a joint return; $500 for dependent children). These payments are structured as tax credits automatically advanced to households that meet certain criteria. Receiving a recovery rebate in 2020 will not affect a taxpayer's 2020 income tax liability or tax refund, and taxpayers will generally not need to repay the rebate."
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Tollestrup, Jessica
2020-04-24
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COVID-19 and Short-Run Federal Deficits Updated [April 17, 2020]
From the Document: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak and ensuing economic shock may have major effects on future federal budget deficits (the amounts by which annual outlays exceed annual revenues). The latest federal budget baselines from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) use economic forecasts produced before the COVID-19 outbreak; baselines with updated forecasts would typically not be expected for several months, though agencies could decide to provide updates sooner. This Insight briefly discusses the effects that recent economic and legislative developments may have on short-term federal budget outcomes."
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Driessen, Grant A.
2020-04-17
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Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress [Updated April 15, 2020]
From the Introduction: "This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Coast Guard's programs for procuring 8 National Security Cutters (NSCs), 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs), and 58 Fast Response Cutters (FRCs). The Coast Guard's proposed FY2021 budget requests a total of $597 million in procurement funding for the NSC, OPC, and FRC programs. The issue for Congress is whether to approve, reject, or modify the Coast Guard's funding requests and acquisition strategies for the NSC, OPC, and FRC programs. Congress's decisions on these three programs could substantially affect Coast Guard capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base."
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O'Rourke, Ronald
2020-04-15
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2020 Budget and Appropriations [Updated April 9, 2020]
From the Document: "Each year, Congress considers 12 distinct appropriations measures, including one for the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS), which includes funding for U.S. diplomatic activities, cultural exchanges, development and security assistance, and U.S. participation in multilateral organizations, among other international activities. On March 11, 2019, the Trump Administration submitted to Congress its SFOPS budget proposal for FY2020, which totaled $42.72 billion in discretionary funds ($42.88 billion when $158.9 million in mandatory retirement funds are included), reflecting adherence to discretionary funding caps, as determined by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA; P.L. 112-25). [...] This report provides an account-by-account comparison of the FY2020 SFOPS request (including the supplemental request), House and Senate SFOPS legislation, and the final FY2020 SFOPS appropriation (including supplemental appropriations) to FY2019 funding in Appendix A. The International Affairs (function 150) budget in Appendix B provides a similar comparison."
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Gill, Cory R.
2020-04-09
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Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA): Workers' Compensation for Federal Employees [Updated April 13, 2020]
From the Summary: "The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) is the workers' compensation program for federal employees. Like all workers' compensation programs, FECA pays disability, survivors, and medical benefits, without regard to who was at fault, to employees who are injured or become ill in the course of their federal employment and to the survivors of employees killed on the job. The FECA program is administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) and the costs of benefits are paid by each employee's host agency. U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees currently comprise the largest group of FECA beneficiaries and are responsible for the largest share of FECA benefits."
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Szymendera, Scott
2020-04-13
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Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress [Updated April 16, 2020]
From Why Is This Issue Important to Congress?: "The Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) is the Army's third attempt to replace the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) which has been in service since the early 1980s. Despite numerous upgrades since its introduction, the Army contends the M-2 is near the end of its useful life and can no longer accommodate the types of upgrades needed for it to be effective on the modern battlefield. Because the OMFV would be an important weapon system in the Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs), Congress may be concerned with how the OMFV would impact the effectiveness of ground forces over the full spectrum of military operations. Moreover, Congress might also be concerned with how much more capable the OMFV is projected to be over the M-2 Bradley to ensure that it is not just a costly marginal improvement over the current system. A number of past unsuccessful Army acquisition programs have served to heighten congressional oversight of Army programs, and the OMFV may be subject to a high degree of congressional interest."
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Feickert, Andrew
2020-04-16
