Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Presidential Transition Act: Provisions and Funding, November 13, 2020
Federal Scientific Integrity Policies: A Primer, November 20, 2020
The Digital Divide: What Is It, Where Is It, and Federal Assistance Programs, November 17, 2020
Vaccine Safety in the United States: Overview and Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccines, November 4, 2020
Arms Sales in the Middle East: Trends and Analytical Perspectives for U.S. Policy, updated November 23, 2020
Federal Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology, October 27, 2020
Searches and Seizures at the Border and the Fourth Amendment, November 12, 2020
Emerging Military Technologies: Background and Issues for Congress, updated November 10, 2020
Despite significant political momentum behind reform efforts, limited attention has been paid to the federal workforce that will actually be responsible for interpreting and implementing new permitting regulations and better outcomes.
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DNA synthesis and export controls remain the primary regulatory safeguards against de novo production of harmful biological agents, yet governance frameworks lack the situational awareness and enforcement capacity to keep pace with rapidly falling technical barriers.