Offshore Wind Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act
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
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...