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The CASES Act: Implementation and Issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service · 2022-07-08 · Resources · 1,449 words · PDF available
The CASES Act is intended to modernize and simplify what has been an inconsistent and variable process of obtaining an individual’s written consent for information disclosure. The act would enable con...
Congressional Authority to Regulate Abortion
Congressional Research Service · 2022-07-08 · Posts · 3,516 words · PDF available
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overruled Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey an...
Abortion, Data Privacy, and Law Enforcement Access: A Legal Overview
Congressional Research Service · 2022-07-08 · Posts · 3,024 words · PDF available
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, some Members of Congress and commentators have expressed concerns that law enforcement officials may seek...
Redefining Waters of the United States (WOTUS): Recent Developments
Congressional Research Service · 2022-07-08 · Reports · 21,181 words · PDF available
Congress established the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), to restore and protect the quality of the nation’s surface waters. The CWA protects “navigable wa...
Trade-Related Agencies: FY2022 Appropriations, Commerce, Science, Justice and Related Agencies (CJS)
Congressional Research Service · 2022-07-08 · Reports · 6,587 words · PDF available
This report provides an overview of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget request and appropriations for the International Trade Administration (ITA), the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), and t...