Federal Lands and Related Resources: Overview and Selected Issues for the 118th Congress
The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the authority to acquire, dispose of, and manage federal property. The 118th Congress faces multiple policy issues related to federal lands and the natural, cultu...
East Palestine, OH, Train Derailment and Hazardous Materials Shipment by Rail: Frequently Asked Questions
On February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials operated by Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation derailed in the town of East Palestine, OH. The derailment involved a fire and damage...
Prior Converted Cropland Under the Clean Water Act
For decades, the value of wetlands and efforts to protect them have been recognized in different ways through national policies, federal laws, and regulations. The central federal regulatory program, ...