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Decennial Census and Apportionment: Frequently Asked Questions
Posts · Aug 14, 2024
Every 10 years, the U.S. Constitution requires administration of a national census—an “actual Enumeration”—conducted “in such Manner as [Congress] shall by Law direct.” The next decennial census is...
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Antitrust Enforcement During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Frequently Asked Questions
Posts · May 18, 2020
Although the COVID-19 coronavirus has shuttered wide swaths of the U.S. economy, it has also spurred a flurry of activity by some of the country’s largest firms. To respond to the virus, major...
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Federal Broadband Data Sources: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Apr 22, 2022
This report provides an overview of select federal broadband data sources and answers frequently asked congressional questions concerning these sources. The answers to frequently asked questions...
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Military Medical Care: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Oct 25, 2021
Military medical care is a congressionally authorized entitlement that has expanded in size and scope since the late 19th century. Chapters 55 and 56 of Title 10, U.S. Code entitle certain health...
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Iran’s Central Bank Asks Supreme Court to Consider Whether the Bank’s Assets Abroad are Immune from Attachment to Satisfy Terror Judgments
Posts · Jan 14, 2020
Update: The Supreme Court on January 13, 2020, granted review and vacated the decision below, remanding to the Second Circuit for reconsideration in light of section 1226 of the National Defense...
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Apprenticeship in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Jan 29, 2016
Apprenticeship is a job training strategy that combines on-the-job training with related instruction, typically provided in a classroom setting. This report answers frequently asked questions about...
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COVID-19 and Private Health Insurance Coverage: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Apr 9, 2021
There is considerable congressional interest in understanding private health insurance coverage of health benefits related to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This report...
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Children in Foster Care and Social Security Administration Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Nov 23, 2021
In a given year, about 27,000 children in foster care receive benefits from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program (due to their own disability) or the Social Security program (based on the...
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The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Nov 12, 2021
The Congressional Review Act (CRA) is a tool that Congress may use to overturn rules issued by federal agencies. The CRA was included as part of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act...
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International Air Service Controversies: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · May 4, 2015
“Open skies” agreements are a form of international civil air service agreement that facilitates international aviation in a deregulated environment. They eliminate government involvement in airline...
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Unauthorized Immigrants: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Aug 10, 2022
Unauthorized immigrants are noncitizens who generally have entered the United States without inspection, overstayed a period of lawful admission, or violated the terms of their admission. Congress...
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COVID-19 and Other Election Emergencies: Frequently Asked Questions and Recent Policy Developments
Reports · Jul 16, 2020
This report addresses frequently asked questions and policy developments surrounding election emergencies. For the purposes of this report, election emergencies are defined as unexpected, rapidly...
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Credible Fear and Defensive Asylum Processes: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Sep 25, 2024
Non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal statute and regulation) subject to removal from the United States may seek asylum and other forms of humanitarian protection during formal and expedited...
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2024 Presidential Nominating Process: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Jul 9, 2024
The presidential nominating process is one of the most complex aspects of American politics. This report provides brief answers to selected frequently asked questions about that process in 2024. In...
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Infrastructure Codes, Standards, and Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions
Report · Aug 29, 2023
Ensuring the safe operation of and uninterrupted services provided by infrastructure, as well as resiliency, efficiency, environmental protection, and other aspects of infrastructure performance, may...