Notable new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made widely available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions,” updated October 11, 2007.
“U.S.-China Counterterrorism Cooperation: Issues for U.S. Policy,” updated October 10, 2007.
“Mexico’s Drug Cartels,” October 16, 2007.
“Burma-U.S. Relations,” updated October 4, 2007.
“The Export Administration Act: Evolution, Provisions, and Debate,” updated September 28, 2007.
“Status of a Member of the House Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony,” updated October 5, 2007:
Researchers have many questions about the modernization of Pakistan’s nuclear-capable aircraft and associated air-launched cruise missiles.
The decision casts uncertainty on the role of scientific and technical expertise in federal decision-making, potentially harming our nation’s ability to respond effectively
Congress should foster a more responsive and evidence-based ecosystem for GenAI-powered educational tools, ensuring that they are equitable, effective, and safe for all students.
Without independent research, we do not know if the AI systems that are being deployed today are safe or if they pose widespread risks that have yet to be discovered, including risks to U.S. national security.