New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made available to the public include the following.
Desalination and Membrane Technologies: Federal Research and Adoption Issues, January 8, 2013
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting: Federal Funding and Issues, January 8, 2013
DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues, December 6, 2012
Environmental Considerations in Federal Procurement: An Overview of the Legal Authorities and Their Implementation, January 7, 2013
Responsibility Determinations Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Legal Standards and Procedures, January 4, 2013
Social Security: The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), January 8, 2013
Social Security: The Government Pension Offset (GPO), January 8, 2013
Economic Growth and the Unemployment Rate, January 7, 2013
Overview and Issues for Implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative: Implications for Federal Information Technology Reform Management, January 4, 2013
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Issues for the 113th Congress, January 3, 2013
Military Medical Care: Questions and Answers, January 7, 2013
Israel: 2013 Elections Preview, January 8, 2013
Moving postsecondary education data collection to the states is the best way to ensure that the U.S. Department of Education can meet its legislative mandates in an era of constrained federal resources.
Supporting children’s development through health, nutrition, education, and protection programs helps the U.S. achieve its national security and economic interests, including the Administration’s priorities to make America “safer, stronger, and more prosperous.”
To strengthen federal–state alignment, upcoming AI initiatives should include three practical measures: readiness assessments before fund distribution, outcomes-based contracting tied to student progress, and tiered implementation support reflecting district capacity.
“FAS is very pleased to see the Fix Our Forests Act, S. 1426, advance out of Committee. We urge the Senate to act quickly to pass this legislation and to ensure that federal agencies have the capacity and resourcing they need to carry out its provisions.”