Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has withheld from online distribution include the following.
Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing: The 18 U.S.C. 924(c) Tack-On in Cases Involving Drugs or Violence, October 21, 2013
The Mental Health Workforce: A Primer, October 18, 2013
Student Bullying: Overview of Research, Federal Initiatives, and Legal Issues, October 18, 2013
Improper Payments and Recovery Audits: Legislation, Implementation, and Analysis, October 18, 2013
Tax-Advantaged Accounts for Health Care Expenses: Side-by-Side Comparison, 2013, October 18, 2013
Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects: Authorization and Appropriations, October 18, 2013
The 2013 Farm Bill: A Comparison of the Senate-Passed (S. 954) and House-Passed (H.R. 2642, H.R. 3102) Bills with Current Law, October 18, 2013
Budget Issues Shaping a Farm Bill in 2013, October 21, 2013
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs, October 18, 2013
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, October 18, 2013
As Congress considers broader packages to advance critical minerals production and supply chain resilience, science diplomacy vehicles must be part of that conversation, not as an afterthought, but as an intentional and foundational pillar of any strategy.
“Structured partnerships with our allies on critical minerals innovation can ensure that the best science and the best talent are working together towards shared security and economic prosperity.”
This is a bipartisan, commonsense measure to reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) before it expires in September 2026.
Many states are introducing AI policies and task forces, but lack the “AI-native” personnel to build and maintain initiatives. To address this in the short term, states should establish AI Resilience Cohorts to embed early-career technologists in key offices to support state AI initiatives. Right now, Virginia and New Jersey have the opportunity to take […]