Federal Prison Population Buildup, and More from CRS
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
Congress must enact a Digital Public Infrastructure Act, a recognition that the government’s most fundamental responsibility in the digital era is to provide a solid, trustworthy foundation upon which people, businesses, and communities can build.
To increase the real and perceived benefit of research funding, funding agencies should develop challenge goals for their extramural research programs focused on the impact portion of their mission.
Without trusted mechanisms to ensure privacy while enabling secure data access, essential R&D stalls, educational innovation stalls, and U.S. global competitiveness suffers.
Satellite imagery has long served as a tool for observing on-the-ground activity worldwide, and offers especially valuable insights into the operation, development, and physical features related to nuclear technology.