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Constitutional Limits on States’ Power over Foreign Affairs
Congressional Research Service · 2022-08-15 · Posts · 2,212 words · PDF available
The Constitution gives the federal government the primary power to manage the United States’ foreign relations. Article I, Section 10 prohibits states from engaging in a set of activities that implica...
Hazard-Resilient Buildings: Sustaining Occupancy and Function After a Natural Disaster
Congressional Research Service · 2022-08-15 · Reports · 7,709 words · PDF available
Natural disasters contributed to more than $2.2 trillion in total losses in the United States between 1980 and 2021. Many in Congress are interested in reducing the losses due to buildings damaged or ...