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Applying the White House’s Higher-Ed “Compact” at State Level

When it was announced last fall, the White House’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education”—which ties federal funding to much-needed reforms—disturbed the right universities in the right...

2026-08-13

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U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview

May 8, 2025 – August 14, 2026IF12990 Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of add...

2026-08-14

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Maritime Legislation: Explainer and Next Steps

The IssueIn the coming weeks, Congress will review critical legislation for the nation’s maritime industry (shipping, shipbuilding, and ports)—notably, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for P...

2026-08-12

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ESA Section 7 Consultation and Cooperative Federalism

Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)requires federal agencies to consultwith the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services"...

2026-08-14

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“We Have To Smash the State”: The Left Prepares for War

The 2020 Black Lives Matter insurrection came close to achieving regime change in America, yet failed, because Marxists did not anticipate that Americans would rise to defend their country. But Marxis...

2026-08-12

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African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a key pillar of U.S. trade policy with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Congress enacted AGOA as part of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (Title I ofP.L....

2026-08-14

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The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): An Overview

November 27, 2013 – August 13, 2026R43325 The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requires U.S. transportation fuel to include a minimum volume of renewable fuel each year. The RFS—established by the ...

2026-08-13

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Venezuela’s Post-Maduro Political Transition and U.S. Policy

Some Members of Congress have closely followed the political and economic situation in Venezuela following the January 3, 2026, U.S. capture and arrest of President Nicolás Maduro (2013-2026) and his...

2026-08-13

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The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit

November 7, 2024 – August 13, 2026IF12809 P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), enacted a tax credit for the production of component parts and critical mineral...

2026-08-13

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The DPA Modernization Act of 2026: An Overview

The Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950 (P.L. 81-774, 50 U.S.C. §§4501 et seq.), as amended, gives the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of nationa...

2026-08-13

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Afro-descendants of Latin America: Selected Resources

November 4, 2021 – August 13, 2026IN11790 The United Nations (UN)estimatesthat approximately "200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas." Congress ...

2026-08-13

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Federal Rental Assistance and Affordability

November 18, 2024 – August 13, 2026IF12824 Housing is generally considered affordable if it costs a household no more than 30% of their income; households who pay more are considered cost-burdened...

2026-08-13

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Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality, and Health

Wildland fire smoke is acomplex mixtureof gases and fine particles produced by burning materials during wildland fire events that temporarily degrades air quality over long distances, creatinghealth c...

2026-08-13