Presidential Transitions: Facilities and Related Services Provided by the General Services Administration
In order to “minimize disruptions that might be occasioned by ... transitions in the office of President,” the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 (PTA; P.L. 82-277), as amended, authorizes the Genera...
Rapidly Growing “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) Financing: Market Developments and Policy Issues
“Buy now, pay later” (BNPL) is a form of point-of-sales financing. With BNPL financing, a consumer can purchase an item now and pay for it later on a predetermined payment schedule. While retailers ha...
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant: Overview and Issues for Congress
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant program aims to support and improve the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families, particularly those with low income or limited...
Chief Information Officers (CIOs): Agency Roles and Responsibilities
In the course of fulfilling their missions, federal agencies constantly consume, create, use, and store information from a variety of sources, media formats, and technology platforms. In response to c...
Biodiversity and Conservation in Tanzania
Tanzania is rich in biodiversity and is home to several iconic species, including elephants, lions, black rhinoceros, and giraffes. Tanzania hosts 6 of 25 globally designated biodiversity hotspots and...
The Creation of Presidential Records
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The Creation of
Presidential Records
Information as of July 30, 2024. Prepared by Meghan M. Stuessy, Analyst in Government Organization and Management, and
Jamie Bush, Visual Information Specialist....
Space Resource Extraction: Overview and Issues for Congress
Many in Congress have expressed interest in opportunities to extract resources (e.g., oxygen, water, precious metals) from the Moon, Mars, and asteroids—an activity often referred to as space resource...
Australia: Background and U.S. Relations
Overview
Australia’s relationship with the United States, forged as allies in all major U.S. wars, remains close. The two countries enjoy close trade, political, cultural, intelligence, and defense re...
Smithsonian Institution: Background, Entities, and Leadership
Congress created the Smithsonian Institution in 1846, 10 years after it agreed to accept the bequest of James Smithson, an English scientist who died in 1829. Smithson left the bulk of his estate to t...