Reform of Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Stored Communications Act: Reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), May 19, 2015
United Nations Reform: Background and Issues for Congress, updated May 15, 2015
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Functions and Funding, May 15, 2015
In-Country Refugee Processing: In Brief, May 7, 2015
Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, updated June 2, 2015
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, updated June 1, 2015
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2016 Budget and Appropriations, updated May 13, 2015
Burundi’s Electoral Crisis: In Brief, May 14, 2015
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