Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat
Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work situations—such as bakeries, ...
Martin v. United States: Supreme Court Allows Suit Against the Federal Government for Raid on Wrong House
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...
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function
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...
Advanced Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Battery Manufacturing in the United States
Due to increases in demand for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energies, and a wide range of consumer goods, the demand for energy storage batteries has increased considerably from 2000 through 202...
Federal Civil Aviation Programs: Background and Issues for Congress
Civil aviation programs address air traffic control and aviation safety, funding for air traffic control facilities and equipment, grants for airports under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), and ...
Proceedings in Federal Criminal Cases: From Initiation to Indictment
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Information as of July 30, 2025. Prepared by Cassandra J. Barnum, Legislative Attorney and Jamie Bush, Visual Information Specialist.
1 See generally Federal Bureau of Investigation, A Brief Descrip...
The Congressional Budget Process Timeline
The Constitution grants Congress power over federal spending, revenues, and borrowing. While the Constitution establishes the legislative branch as having this authority, it does not specify how, when...
HALT Fentanyl Act Permanently Controls Fentanyl-Related Substances
On July 17, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (HALT Fentanyl Act). Among other things, the HALT Fentanyl Act permanently placed certain fentanyl-rel...
Military Service Records, Awards, and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources
This guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and...
Staff Pay, Selected Positions in House Member and Committee Offices, 2024
Levels of pay for congressional staff are a source of recurring questions among Members of Congress, congressional staff, and the public. There may be interest in congressional pay data for multiple r...
Tax Provisions in P.L. 119-21, the FY2025 Reconciliation Law
P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1 in the 119th Congress, also referred to as the FY2025 reconciliation act or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) was enacted into law on July 4, 2025. It was developed and considered as...
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: A Guide to Component Accounts
The annual Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) appropriations legislation funds many U.S. nondefense international affairs activities. The State Department portion ma...
The Rice’s Whale: Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors, and Considerations for Congress
The Rice’s whale (Balaenoptera ricei; Figure 1) is a recently described species of baleen whale (i.e., whales that contain baleen plates in their mouths for sieving plankton) and one of the rarest wha...