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Background and status of Navy/Marine Corps Vertical and Short Take-Off and...

The report reviews the historical background of vertical or short take-off and landing development.

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Welfare Provisions of H.R. 1 Social Security Amendments of 1971, as Reported...

This report addresses Welfare Provisions of H.R. 1 Social Security Amendments of 1971, as Reported by Committee on Ways and Means.

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Welfare Reform: Selected References, 1977-1978

This report is an annotated bibliography of published works on welfare reform from the years 1977 through 1978

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Vocational Rehabilitation Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as Amended:...

This report outlines the programs under the amended Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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U.S Taxation of Citizens Working in Other Countries: An Economic Analysis

This report contains information about the impact of U.S taxes on foreign U.S workers and industries, and the cost on mainland U.S.

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Voting in the House of Representatives when resolved into the Committee of...

This report describes the Voting in the House of Representatives when resolved into the Committee of the Whole.

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The Vice Presidency and the Vice Presidents: A Select Annotated Bibliography

This report is a select annotated Bibliography of The Vice Presidency and the Vice Presidents.

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The Vietnam Era Veteran: A Selected Bibliography

The subject area of this bibliography is limited to the Vietnam era veteran.

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Uzbekistan: Basic Facts

This report discusses the severe economic and environmental obstacles to growth which is a result of the soviets' former colonial-style in this region.

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Veterans' Educational Benefits: 1944-1976

This report contains a discussion of the intent of Congress regarding the three major GI bills as reflected in legislative actions, a brief comparison of education and training assistance under the...

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Abortion: Judicial and Legislative Control

This report is about Abortions and Constitution Amendments.

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United States Participation in International Organizations: An Introductory...

This report focuses on the organization and legislative framework for U.S. participation in international organizations.

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United States Policy toward Communist China in the 1970's: A Brief Review of...

This report is a brief review of background and problems of United States Policy toward Communist China in the 1970's.

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U.S. Policy in a changing World Economy: Foreign Economic Policies for the...

This report is a survey of the U.S. foreign economic policies for the Second Half of the Seventies.

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United States Policy Toward Cambodia since March 1970: Statements by...

This report includes Statements by President Nixon, Secretary of State Rogers, Secretary of Defense Laird of United States Policy Toward Cambodia since March 1970.

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The U. S. - Soviet Agreement in Science and Technology

This report talks about the U. S. - Soviet Agreement in Science and Technology and the possibilities of considerable expansion.

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965, As Amended; History, Effects, And Alternatives

This report is about amending the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Vinyl Chloride: An Occupational Health Hazard

This report gives information about various occupational and health issues associated with Vinyl Chloride.

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The Use of Computers by House Members and Their Staff for Official and...

This report supplements Multilith 77-242 (658/62), The Use of Computers by House Members, and Their Staff for Official and Campaign Purposes: Legal and Ethical Issues.

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Vietnamization: The Program and Its Problems

This report addresses the program and the problems of Vietnamization.

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Veterans' Preference in the Federal Civil Service

This report discusses the veterans' preference system within the Federal government.

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Western Approach to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe

This report is about the conference on security and cooperation that was held in Geneva, Europe.

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United States-West European Relations 1974-1976 , A Survey of Trends and Issues.

This report is a survey of Trends and Issues of United States-West European Relations from 1974 to 1976.

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Value Added Tax: A Selected Collection of Recent Literature, with...

This report addresses Value Added Tax and Selected Collection of Recent Literature, with Supplementary Reference from 1966 through 1972.

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The Wild Horse Controversy

This report addresses the Wild Horse Controversy.

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How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal

This report is intended for Members and staff assisting grant seekers in districts and states and covers writing proposals for both government and private foundation grants. This report will be updated...

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A Shift in the International Security Environment: Potential Implications for...

This report focuses on defense-related issues and does not discuss potential implications of a shift in the international security environment for other policy areas, such as foreign policy and...

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Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. A total of 32 LCSs have been procured through FY2018. For FY2019, the Navy is...

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Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2019 Budget...

This report outlines the 2019 fiscal year budget request for the U.S. State Department, foreign operations, and related programs such as foreign aid. It discusses information about funding levels...

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Defense Primer: Military Pay Raise

This report discusses military pay raises and the annual statutory basic pay raise based on changes in the Employment Cost Index. It includes descriptions of information related to the topic along with...

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Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues

This report discusses nuclear energy and various issues and concerns related to it use. Congressional actions and related CRS reports are described for six topics which are: radioactive waste, economic...

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Iran's Nuclear Program: Status

This report looks at the background of Iran's nuclear policy. It covers the current status of Iran's nuclear facilities, and current controversy surrounding them, as well as the effects of...

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Navy John Lewis (TAO-205) Class Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and...

This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the John Lewis (TAO205) class oiler shipbuilding program, a program to build a new class of 20 fleet oilers for the Navy. The...

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Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) in the United States

This report includes a primer on the CCS (and carbon utilization) process and discusses the current state of CCS in the United States, as well as the DOE program for CCS R&D and CCS-related...

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National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority

This report evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, particularly in the context of major floods, and...

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National Flood Insurance Program: Selected Issues and Legislation in the...

This report summarizes key insurance reform provisions in recent legislation, identifies issues for congressional consideration as part of the possible reauthorization of the NFIP, and describes...

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Military Commission Judges Do Not Have Unilateral Power to Punish for Contempt

This report discusses the case of Baker v. Spath, in which Brigadier General (Gen.) John G. Baker, Chief Defense Counsel of the Military Commission System, prevailed in his habeas case against a...

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Federal Research and Development (R&D) Funding: Fiscal Year 2019

This report begins with a discussion of the overall level of President Trump's FY2019 R&D request, followed by analyses of the R&D funding request from a variety of perspectives and for...

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Iran's Foreign and Defense Policies

This report discusses Iran's foreign and defense policy and the reasoning behind it, as well as U.S. concerns regarding their power and nuclear weapon capability.

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Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues...

This report provides background information and potential issues for Congress on the Navy's irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) operations. The Navy's IW and CT activities pose a number of...

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Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress such as: Arctic sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; Arctic oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered...

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Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy

This report discusses Qatar's governmental structure and politics, economy, foreign policy and regional disputes with other Gulf countries, U.S.-Qatar relations and security collaboration, and human...

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The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): An Overview

This report provides a basic description of the RFS, including some of the widely discussed policy issues related to it.

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Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition:...

This report provides background information and issues for Congress on multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC), which are special contracting mechanisms that Congress permits the...

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Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

This report discusses the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the requirements that private insurers must meet to satisfy the federal flood insurance requirements. It also discusses legislation...

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Israel: Background and U.S. Relations

This report discusses Israel's relations with the U.S. and its neighbors, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the domestic political scene amid allegations of corruption against the Prime Minister.

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China-U.S. Trade Issues

This report provides an overview of U.S.-China commercial ties, identifies major issues of contention, describes the Trump Administration's trade policies toward China, and reviews possible outcomes.

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Federal Disaster Assistance: The National Flood Insurance Program and Other...

This report provides an overview of the assistance available to individuals and households following a flood and provides links to more comprehensive guidance on both flood insurance and disaster...

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The U.S. Export Control System and the Export Control Reform Initiative

This report discusses the U.S. export control system for defense related exports and examines the current split administration of the various parts of the system and proposals to unify and streamline...

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Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Coast Guard's programs for procuring 8 National Security Cutters (NSCs), 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters...

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