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The Build Back Better Act, Universal Comprehensive Paid Leave Benefit Formula (as in November 3 Text), and State-Level Distribution of Workers: In Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2021-11-12 · Reports · 5,231 words · PDF available
On November 3, 2021, the House Rules Committee released text of a modified version of H.R. 5376, commonly referred to as the Build Back Better Act (BBBA). Title XIII, Subtitle A, of the act (titled “U...
The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Questions
Congressional Research Service · 2021-11-12 · Reports · 19,717 words · PDF available
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 ...
A Survey of House and Senate Committee Rules on Subpoenas
Congressional Research Service · 2021-11-12 · Reports · 11,749 words · PDF available
House Rule XI, clauses 2(m)(1) and (3), authorizes House committees and subcommittees to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. Senate Rule XXVI, paragraph 1 ...