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EPA Water Infrastructure Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Congressional Research Service · 2020-07-24 · Reports · 9,685 words · PDF available
As part of the federal response to the “Great Recession,” Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA, P.L. 111-5) to stimulate the economy and address a range of other po...
Racial Profiling: Constitutional and Statutory Considerations for Congress
Congressional Research Service · 2020-07-24 · Posts · 2,390 words · PDF available
Protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody have prompted renewed interest in police reform efforts. One particular area of focus has been the issue of racial profiling by state and loca...
This Land Is Whose Land? The McGirt v. Oklahoma Decision and Considerations for Congress
Congressional Research Service · 2020-07-24 · Posts · 2,259 words · PDF available
On July 9, 2020, the Supreme Court announced its decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma—hailed by some as the “most significant Indian Law case of the century.” In a 5-4 ruling, the Court held that land reser...
CARES Act Payments Use and Recipient Characteristics: In Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2020-07-24 · Reports · 3,375 words · PDF available
In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act, P.L. 116-136) provided direct payments to individuals and families. ...