A new report from the Congressional Research Service provides a comprehensive overview of government efforts to combat money-laundering, discussing the scope of the money-laundering problem, the strategies employed to combat it, and the resources that have been made available for that purpose.
The US government has provided anti-money laundering support to more than 100 countries. But “Halting the introduction and circulation of criminally generated proceeds in the financial system, and, ultimately, depriving criminals from using illicit wealth remains a challenge,” the CRS report said. See Anti-Money Laundering: An Overview for Congress, March 1, 2017.
Other new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
The Scalia Vacancy in Historical Context: Frequently Asked Questions, March 1, 2017
Majority, Concurring, and Dissenting Opinions by Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, March 1, 2017
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA): A Summary of the Act and Its Major Requirements, updated March 1, 2017
Federally Funded Academic Research Requirements: Background and Issues in Brief, February 28, 2017
An Overview of Recent Tax Reform Proposals, February 28, 2017
Independence of Federal Financial Regulators: Structure, Funding, and Other Issues, February 28, 2017
U.S.-Mexico Water Sharing: Background and Recent Developments, updated March 2, 2017
Russia: Background and U.S. Interests, March 1, 2017
As Congress considers broader packages to advance critical minerals production and supply chain resilience, science diplomacy vehicles must be part of that conversation, not as an afterthought, but as an intentional and foundational pillar of any strategy.
“Structured partnerships with our allies on critical minerals innovation can ensure that the best science and the best talent are working together towards shared security and economic prosperity.”
This is a bipartisan, commonsense measure to reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) before it expires in September 2026.
Many states are introducing AI policies and task forces, but lack the “AI-native” personnel to build and maintain initiatives. To address this in the short term, states should establish AI Resilience Cohorts to embed early-career technologists in key offices to support state AI initiatives. Right now, Virginia and New Jersey have the opportunity to take […]