Congressional Research Service Reports

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is part of the legislative branch of the federal government. CRS, which is a department of the Library of Congress, works exclusively as a nonpartisan analytical, research, and reference arm for Congress. The CRS mission is to support an informed national legislature. A selection of written reports prepared by CRS on a variety of general topics is available below.

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Bankruptcy Reform

Consumer Bankruptcy Reform in the 109th Congress: Background and Issues

The “Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005” in the 109th Congress

Budget

The Economics of the Federal Budget Deficit

The Federal Government Debt: Its Size and Economic Significance

Education

The Administration of Federal Student Loan Programs: Background and Provisions

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Analysis of Changes Made by P.L. 108-446

Energy

Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards

Renewable Energy: Tax Credit, Budget, and Electricity Production Issues

Gasoline Prices: Policies and Proposals

Environment

Clean Air Act Issues in the 109th Congress

Mercury Emissions to the Air: Regulatory and Legislative Proposals

Clean Water Act Issues in the 109th Congress

Safe Drinking Water Act: Implementation and Issues

Clean Air Act: A Summary of the Act and Its Major Requirements

Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and Policy

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program

Israel: Background and Relations with the United States

U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians

Stem Cell Research

Medical Malpractice Liability Reform: H.R. 534, 109th Congress

Medicaid and SCHIP: The President's FY2006 Budget Proposals

Immigration

Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 109th Congress

Immigration Related Border Security Legislation in the 109th Congress

Immigration: Policy Considerations Related to Guest Worker Programs

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

US Immigration Policy on Asylum Seekers

US Immigration Policy on Permanent Admissions

Immigration: Analysis of the Major Provisions of H.R. 418, the REAL ID Act of 2005

Social Security

Social Security Benefits for Noncitizens: Current Policy and Legislation

Social Security: “Transition Costs”

Social Security Reform

Taxes

Major Tax Issues in the 109th Congress

Overview of the Federal Tax System

Tax Cuts and Economic Stimulus: How Effective Are the Alternatives?

What Effect Have the Recent Tax Cuts Had on the Economy?

Extending the 2001, 2003, and 2004 Tax Cuts

The Alternative Minimum Tax for Individuals

FCC Media Ownership Rules: Current Status and Issues for Congress

Legal Challenge to the FCC's Media Ownership Rules: An Overview of Prometheus Radio v. FCC

Horse Slaughter Prevention Bills and Issues

USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005: A Legal Analysis

Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Law: Enforcement and Other Issues

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Katrina Relief

The Electoral College: Reform Proposals in the 109th Congress

Veterans' Health Care Issues in the 109th Congress

Welfare Reauthorization: Overview of the Issues

Retirement Benefits for Members of Congress

Postal Reform

Head Start: Background and Issues

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program: Funding and Related Issues

Veterans’ Medical Care Appropriations and Funding Process

Grants Information for Constituents

Workforce Investment Act of 1998:Reauthorization of Job Training Programs