United Nations Issues: Overview of the United Nations System
The United Nations (UN) system comprises interconnected entities including the United Nations, specialized agencies, peacekeeping operations, funds and programs, and other entities. Congress has gener...
Tribal Spectrum and Broadband Access: Background and Considerations for Congress
Congress has recognized a need to expand broadband services on tribal lands (i.e., areas associated with federally recognized Tribes, or Tribes), as access to broadband can spur economic development a...
U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel: Overview and Developments since October 7, 2023
Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. Successive Administrations, working with Congress, have provided Israel with assistance reflective of robust d...
Tax Provisions in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: House-Passed Version
On May 22, 2025, the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. That act provides for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of H.Con.Res. 14, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY2025...
Transportation Security: Background and Issues for the 119th Congress
The nation’s aviation, mass transit, passenger and freight rail, maritime, and pipeline transportation systems are geographically dispersed and designed for accessibility and efficiency. These charact...
Executive Agency Justification of the President’s Budget: In Brief
The Constitution vests Congress with the power of the purse, with provisions that refer to congressional authority to levy taxes, authorize the issuance of debt, and make appropriations to fund the fe...
The Role of Executive Agencies in Budget Development: In Brief
The Constitution vests Congress with the power of the purse, with provisions that refer to congressional authority to levy taxes, authorize the issuance of debt, and make appropriations to fund the fe...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Title V, Provisions Related to CFPB Funding
On May 22, 2025, the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, providing for budget reconciliation pursuant to H.Con.Res. 14, the budget resolution for FY2025. Title V (House Committee on F...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Title V, House Committee on Financial Services
On May 22, 2025, the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, providing for budget reconciliation pursuant to H.Con.Res. 14, the budget resolution for FY2025. Title V (House Committee on F...
The Role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in Budget Development: In Brief
The Constitution vests Congress with the power of the purse, with provisions that refer to congressional authority to levy taxes, authorize the issuance of debt, and make appropriations to fund the fe...
Internships in Congressional Offices: Frequently Asked Questions
Many interns serve in various congressional offices, assisting individual Members, committees, and other offices or support services. Interns serve the House or Senate in a temporary capacity, primari...
Cryptocurrency Investment Scams
Law enforcement, policymakers, victims, and the general public have expressed concern over technology-enabled scams affecting individuals’ finances. These scams come in many forms, ranging from phishi...
Who Is an Astronaut? Safety Implications for Commercial Human Spaceflight
On April 14, 2025, the company Blue Origin launched its New Shepard rocket with six women on board to the edge of space. This mission (NS-31) was the company’s 11th mission with humans on board, and B...