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Changes to House Rules Affecting the Congressional Budget Process Included in H.Res. 5 (118th Congress)
Congressional Research Service · 2023-01-12 · Reports · 3,346 words · PDF available
At the beginning of each Congress, the House of Representatives adopts rules to govern its proceedings. Traditionally, the House does this by readopting the rules of the previous Congress along with c...
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trends and Projections from the Inflation Reduction Act
Congressional Research Service · 2023-01-12 · Reports · 8,203 words · PDF available
Pursuant to international climate change treaty obligations, the United States submitted a nonbinding pledge in 2021 to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50%-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. ...
An Introduction to Oversight of Offices of Inspector General
Congressional Research Service · 2023-01-12 · Resources · 1,624 words · PDF available
Who watches the watchers? is a frequently posed question when people consider the role of oversight bodies, including offices of inspector general (OIGs). However, the organization of OIGs may pose un...
USMCA: Labor Provisions
Congressional Research Service · 2023-01-12 · Resources · 1,664 words · PDF available
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force on July 1, 2020, replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). USMCA establishes new and updated provisions on the protect...