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Federal Prison Population Buildup, and More from CRS

05.25.16 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made publicly available online include the following.

The Federal Prison Population Buildup: Options for Congress, May 20, 2016

Zika Response Funding: Request and Congressional Action, May 20, 2016

Pay Equity: Legislative and Legal Developments, May 20, 2016

The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (S. 524): Comparison of Senate- and House-Passed Versions, May 23, 2016

FHFA’s Administrative Reform of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Housing Finance System, May 23, 2016

DOT’s Federal Pipeline Safety Program: Background and Key Issues for Congress, May 20, 2016

Treasury Issues White Paper on Fintech and Marketplace Lending, CRS Insight, May 20, 2016

United States Lifts Remaining Restrictions on Arms Sales to Vietnam, CRS Insight, May 23, 2016

U.S.-Vietnam Economic and Trade Relations: Issues for the 114th Congress, May 20, 2016

Honduras: Background and U.S. Relations, May 23, 2016

A Resurgence of Unaccompanied Alien Children?, CRS Insight, May 20, 2016

Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, May 23, 2016

Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, May 20, 2016

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, May 20, 2016

Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)/Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress, May 20, 2016

Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress, May 20, 2016

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