Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have been withheld from public distribution include the following.
Islamic State Financing and U.S. Policy Approaches, April 10, 2015
2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force: Issues Concerning Its Continued Application, April 14, 2015
The War Powers Resolution: Concepts and Practice, April 3, 2015
Iran: Efforts to Achieve a Nuclear Accord, April 9, 2015
Science and Technology Issues in the 114th Congress, April 7, 2015
Military Funeral Honors and Military Cemeteries: Frequently Asked Questions, April 10, 2015
Patent Litigation Reform Legislation in the 114th Congress, April 10, 2015
Funding of Presidential Nominating Conventions: An Overview, April 9, 2015
Recent Changes in the Estate and Gift Tax Provisions, April 13, 2015
El Salvador: Background and U.S. Relations, April 9, 2015
Venezuela: Background and U.S. Relations, April 1, 2015
Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances, April 10, 2015
Attempt: An Overview of Federal Criminal Law, April 6, 2015
Barriers Along the U.S. Borders: Key Authorities and Requirements, April 8, 2015
When a hurricane hits, it’s all hands on deck – that goes for federal data, too. Pulling back from our investments in timely, accurate, and accessible public data will only make us less prepared and put us all at greater risk.
This is bigger than a singular elimination of race and ethnicity questions. It could accelerate the second wave of widespread reductions to demographic data, leaving public health officials with even less information to deliver better health outcomes for all Americans.
Soft law was never meant to be a permanent solution. Treating it as one, and letting the sandcastle stand in for the skyscraper indefinitely, is how we end up with a decade of voluntary commitments and no enforceable accountability to show for it.
FAS has partnered with ICLEI USA to launch the CRI Local Advisory Council.