The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency committee chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury. It serves the President in overseeing the national security risks of certain foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S. economy. CFIUS jurisdiction includes the review of mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers that could result in … Read more
“Constitutional Authority Statements: A Quick Guide,” CRS In Focus IF12335, February 27, 2023 (5-page PDF) “Congressional Disapproval of District of Columbia Laws Under the Home Rule Act,” CRS Insights IN12119, February 27, 2023 (5-page PDF) “The Congressional Review Act (CRA): A Brief Overview,” CRS In Focus IF10023, February 27, 2023 (5-page PDF) “East Palestine, OH, … Read more
“Federalism-Based Limitations on Congressional Power: An Overview,” CRS Report R45323, January 31, 2023 (50-page PDF) “Discharge Procedure in the House,” CRS Report R45920, January 26, 2023 (8-page PDF) “Constituent Services: Overview and Resources,” CRS Report R44726, January 23, 2023 (12-page PDF) “Enforceable Spending Allocations in the Congressional Budget Process: 302(a)s and 302(b)s,” CRS Report R47388, … Read more
“The OPEN Government Data Act: A Primer,” CRS In Focus IF12299, December 29, 2022 (5-page PDF) “The Debt Limit Since 2011,” CRS Report R43389, December 23, 2022 (44-page PDF) “Penny: History and Current Status,” CRS Report IF12293, December 22, 2022 (5-page PDF) “Congressional Oversight Manual,” CRS Report RL30240, December 22, 2022 (140-page PDF) “The Right … Read more
“The Debt Limit,” CRS In Focus IF10292, November 22, 2022 (5-page PDF) “Offering an Amendment on the House Floor: Current Practice,” CRS Report R47314, November 22, 2022 (21-page PDF) “Constituent Services: Overview and Resources,” CRS In Focus IF10503, November 22, 2022 (5-page PDF) “Expiration of the Discretionary Spending Limits: Frequently Asked Questions,” CRS Report R46752, … Read more
“Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions,” CRS Report R43397, October 31, 2022 (15-page PDF) “Legislative Branch: FY2023 Appropriations,” CRS Report R47296, October 27, 2022 (43-page PDF) “House Committee on Ethics: A Brief History of Its Evolution and Jurisdiction,” CRS 98-15, October 27, 2022 (38-page PDF) “The Federal Role in Apportionment and Congressional Redistricting: CRS Resources,” … Read more
“Membership of the 117th Congress: A Profile,” CRS Report R46705, August 31, 2022 (17-page PDF) “Women in Congress, 1917-2022: Service Dates and Committee Assignments by Member, and Lists by State and Congress,” CRS Report RL30261, August 30, 2022 (11-page PDF) “The Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant: A Legal Introduction,” CRS Legal Sidebar LSB10810, August 29, 2022 (8-page … Read more
“Statehood Process and Political Status of U.S. Territories: Brief Policy Background,” CRS In Focus IF11792, July 29, 2022 (5-page PDF) “Suspension of the Rules in the House: Principal Features,” CRS Report 98-314, July 22, 2022 (11-page PDF) “Considering Legislation on the House Floor: Common Practices in Brief,” CRS Report xxxxx, July xx, 2022 (11-page PDF) … Read more
“U.S. Electricity Sector: Summer 2022 Outlook,” CRS insight IN11943, May 31, 2022 (7-page PDF) “Membership of the 117th Congress: A Profile,” CRS Report R46705, May 25, 2022 (17-page PDF) “Dynamic Scoring in the Congressional Budget Process,” CRS Report R46233, May 24, 2022 (24-page PDF) “Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations,” CRS Report R46936, May 18, 2022 (44-page … Read more
“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: Selected Primary Material,” CRS Legal Sidebar LSB10702, February 28, 2022 (7-page PDF) “History, Evolution, and Practices of the President’s State of the Union Address: Frequently Asked Questions,” CRS Report R44770, February 28, 2022 (14-page PDF) “The Federal Reserve and Inflation,” CRS Insight IN11868, February 25, 2022 (6-page PDF) “Rules and Practices … Read more