FAS

Wiretapping and Legal Ethics, and More from CRS

08.13.12 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been released to the public include the following.

Wiretapping, Tape Recorders, and Legal Ethics: An Overview of Questions Posed by Attorney Involvement in Secretly Recording Conversation, August 9, 2012

The Speech or Debate Clause: Constitutional Background and Recent Developments, August 8, 2012

FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues, August 9, 2012

Major Fiscal Issues Before Congress in FY2013, August 10, 2012

FY2013 Appropriations: District of Columbia, August 10, 2012

Newly updated editions of earlier CRS reports that Congress has also not made readily available to the public include these:

Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress, August 10, 2012

Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress, August 10, 2012

Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background, Issues and Options for Congress, August 10, 2012

Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier (CVN) Homeporting at Mayport: Background and Issues for Congress, August 10, 2012

Navy Shipboard Lasers for Surface, Air, and Missile Defense: Background and Issues for Congress, August 10, 2012

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, August 10, 2012

Budget “Sequestration” and Selected Program Exemptions and Special Rules, August 9, 2012

publications
See all publications
Education & Workforce
day one project
Policy Memo
Moving Federal Postsecondary Education Data to the States

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.

10.24.25 | 6 min read
read more
Education & Workforce
day one project
Policy Memo
Investing in Young Children Strengthens America’s Global Leadership

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.”

10.23.25 | 9 min read
read more
Education & Workforce
day one project
Policy Memo
AI Implementation is Essential Education Infrastructure

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.

10.22.25 | 9 min read
read more
Environment
Press release
Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act (S. 1462) Clears Senate Committee, a Crucial Step Forward for Wildfire Resilience

“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.”

10.22.25 | 2 min read
read more