New or newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues, January 5, 2015
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities — Background and Issues for Congress, December 23, 2014
Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC): Background and Issues for Congress, January 6, 2015
Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, January 5, 2015
Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis, January 7, 2015
Keystone XL Pipeline: Overview and Recent Developments, January 5, 2015
U.S. Crude Oil Export Policy: Background and Considerations, December 31, 2014
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