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Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function
Congressional Research Service · 2025-07-31 · Reports · 25,795 words · PDF available
This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 10 federal regional commissions and authorities. Those commissions are the Appalachian Regional Commis...
The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) in P.L. 119-21, the FY2025 Reconciliation Law
Congressional Research Service · 2025-07-31 · Resources · 1,554 words · PDF available
The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) program is the single largest source of federal financial assistance to support students’ postsecondary education. When entering into repayment of...
Martin v. United States: Supreme Court Allows Suit Against the Federal Government for Raid on Wrong House
Congressional Research Service · 2025-07-31 · Posts · 1,457 words · PDF available
On June 12, 2025, in Martin v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed whether the federal government could be held liable for a raid by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents mistakenly carr...
The Clery Act, as Amended by the Stop Campus Hazing Act
Congressional Research Service · 2025-07-31 · Resources · 1,816 words · PDF available
The federal government requires colleges and universities to implement several institutional policies aimed at ensuring the safety and security of their students. One key federal statute that applies ...
Recent Developments in International Tourism to the United States
Congressional Research Service · 2025-07-31 · Posts · 1,012 words · PDF available
Certain recent developments have led some observers to express concern about the state of international tourism to the United States. These developments include lengthy visa interview wait times, stri...
Legislative Branch: FY2026 Appropriations
Congressional Research Service · 2025-07-31 · Reports · 12,838 words · PDF available
The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; Congressional Budget Office...