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Armed Career Criminal Act (18 U.S.C. § 924(e)): An Overview
Congressional Research Service · 2024-11-01 · Reports · 7,839 words · PDF available
The Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), 18 U.S.C. § 924(e), requires imposition of a mandatory minimum 15-year term of imprisonment for recidivists convicted of prohibited possession of a firearm under ...
Federal Student Loan Program Models
Congressional Research Service · 2024-11-01 · Resources · 1,609 words · PDF available
The federal government has played a central role in facilitating the making of loans to finance students’ postsecondary education since at least 1958. The program models used to provide federal studen...
Defense Primer: United States Military Aviation
Congressional Research Service · 2024-11-01 · Resources · 1,456 words · PDF available
Background Military aircraft provide the United States a range of military capabilities, including deterrence against attack, power projection, situational awareness, air defense, and logistical suppo...
Connecting Grantseekers with Federal Assistance for Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms
Congressional Research Service · 2024-11-01 · Resources · 1,397 words · PDF available
This In Focus describes selected federal assistance programs available to state, local, and tribal governments; nonprofit organizations; educational institutions; and property owners interested in bui...
Election Day: Frequently Asked Questions
Congressional Research Service · 2024-11-01 · Reports · 2,222 words · PDF available
Election Day is the day legally established to select public officials in the United States. General elections for federal offices—President, Vice President, and U.S. Congress—are held on the Tuesday ...
Native American Heritage Month: Fact Sheet
Congressional Research Service · 2024-11-01 · Reports · 700 words · PDF available
Native American Heritage Month (also known as National American Indian Heritage Month) celebrates the contributions and achievements of Native Americans. November was first designated as National Ame...
U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council: Background and Issues
Congressional Research Service · 2024-11-01 · Resources · 1,715 words · PDF available
The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) is a high-level forum between the United States and European Union (EU) that aims to enhance cooperation on global technology, economic, and trade issues...
The 2024 presidential candidate tracker
Brookings Institution · 2024-11-01 · Article · 473 words
From social media to media mentions to finances, the 2024 Presidential Candidate Tracker tracks three measures to gauge public interest in candidates.