While most of Syria’s declared chemical weapons facilities have been destroyed, the possibility of undeclared stockpiles has been hard to rule out. UN investigators said they have confirmed the use of chemical weapons in attacks attributed to the Asad regime. Background on the subject was provided by the Congressional Research Service last week in Syria’s Chemical Weapons: Continuing Challenges, CRS Insight, September 8, 2017.

Other new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.

Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies, updated September 8, 2017

Congressional Considerations Related to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, CRS Insight, updated September 8, 2017

Patentable Subject Matter Reform, September 8, 2017

The DACA and DAPA Deferred Action Initiatives: Frequently Asked Questions, updated September 6, 2017

The End of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program: Some Immediate Takeaways, CRS Legal Sidebar, September 8, 2017