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Offshore Wind Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-22 · Posts · 1,037 words · PDF available
P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), addressed U.S. offshore wind development with provisions on leasing, transmission planning, and tax credits. Congress and the...
Diplomatic Security, Embassy Construction, and the Role of Congress
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-22 · Resources · 1,548 words · PDF available
As the executive branch’s lead foreign affairs agency, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) plans, constructs, and manages U.S. embassies, consulates, and other overseas posts and provides for the secur...
Selected Issues in Tax Policy: The Mortgage Interest Deduction
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-22 · Resources · 1,672 words · PDF available
The mortgage interest deduction is of interest to policymakers due to its association with homeownership. The mortgage interest deduction is also of interest because it is one of the largest tax benef...
The Congressional Review Act: Determining Which “Rules” Must Be Submitted to Congress
Congressional Research Service · 2024-10-22 · Reports · 29,251 words · PDF available
The Congressional Review Act (CRA) is a tool Congress can use to review federal agency actions that fall under the statutory category of “rules.” The CRA requires that agencies report their rules to C...