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The American Health Care Act, & More from CRS

05.04.17 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Given its length, complexity and limited availability, it is unlikely that most members of Congress actually read the full text of the American Health Care Act that passed the House of Representatives today.

But the Congressional Research Service prepared a report, updated today, that includes an overview of all of the provisions of the Act. See H.R. 1628: The American Health Care Act (AHCA), May 4, 2017.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Prescription Drug Pricing and Policy, May 2, 2017

Revitalizing Coastal Shipping for Domestic Commerce, May 2, 2017

Trade Implications of the President’s Buy American Executive Order, CRS Insight, May 2, 2017

Presidential Appointee Positions Requiring Senate Confirmation and Committees Handling Nominations, updated May 3, 2017

The United States Withdraws from the TPP, CRS Insight, updated May 4, 2017

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF): Program Overview and Issues, updated May 3, 2017

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting: Federal Funding and Issues, updated May 3, 2017

How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal, updated May 2, 2017

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