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U.S. Armed Forces Abroad: Selected Congressional Votes Since 1982
Congressional Research Service · 2023-05-25 · Reports · 24,334 words · PDF available
This report summarizes selected congressional roll call votes related to instances in which U.S. Armed Forces have been sent abroad in potentially hostile situations. These votes reflect the type of c...
The Oregon and California Railroad Lands (O&C Lands): In Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2023-05-25 · Reports · 4,063 words · PDF available
The Oregon and California Railroad (O&C) lands consist of 2.6 million acres of timberland in western Oregon. The majority of these lands were originally granted to the Oregon & California Railroad Com...
Offshore Energy: Vessel and Crew Nationality Requirements
Congressional Research Service · 2023-05-25 · Resources · 1,898 words · PDF available
Introduction The 118th Congress is debating whether to further restrict foreigners from working in the U.S. offshore energy sector (i.e., oil, gas, and wind). The offshore wind industry asserts that p...
Venture Capital Operations and Regulation
Congressional Research Service · 2023-05-25 · Resources · 1,587 words · PDF available
Venture capital (VC) funds are sources of startup financing for early-stage, high-growth firms, such as technology startups. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as of the second...