Vital and State Records Integrity Act
Whereas the designation of sex is essential for data collection, statistics, and policy for many functions of the state, including public health, education, the protection of sex-specific spaces, righ...
PJM’s Electric Capacity Market: Background and Current Issues
PJM is the country’s largest electric grid operator, managing the electricity transmission system for more than 65 million people in all or part of 13 states—Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mar...
Election Administration: Federal Grant Programs for States and Localities
States, territories, and localities have primary responsibility for administering elections in the United States, but Congress has tools it can use to support or shape their efforts if it chooses to d...
Tornadoes: Forecasting, Detection, and Communication
Tornadoes are narrow, violently rotating columns of air, connecting the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. They affect communities across the United States every year and can cause fatalities and i...
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...
What does America’s foreign and military policy have to do with democracy?
Since its founding, the United States has significantly expanded its global influence and military power, especially in the 20th century. In this episode, host Katie Dunn Tenpas and guest Michael O’Ha...