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GSEs and the Government's Role in Housing Finance: Issues for the 113th Congress

Description: This report examines options concerning the future of the GSEs and the future government role in residential mortgage markets. Other CRS reports address related issues such as conservatorship, the GSEs' financial condition, residential mortgage markets in other nations, and affordable housing.
Date: September 13, 2013
Creator: Weiss, N. Eric
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Sanctions on Burma: Issues for the 113th Congress

Description: This report provides a brief history of U.S. policy towards Burma and the development of U.S. sanctions, a topical summary of those sanctions, and an overview of actions taken to waive or ease those sanctions by the Obama Administration. The report concludes with a discussion of actions taken by the 112th Congress and options for the 113th Congress.
Date: September 13, 2013
Creator: Martin, Michael F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S.-Vietnam Economic and Trade Relations: Issues for the 113th Congress

Description: This report examines the bilateral trade issues between United States and Vietnam, discussing their main elements and exploring their potential implications for the 113th Congress.
Date: August 13, 2014
Creator: Martin, Michael F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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How Legislation Is Brought to the House Floor: A Snapshot of Parliamentary Practice in the 113th Congress (2013-2014)

Description: This report provides a snapshot of the forms and origins of measures that, according to the Legislative Information System of the U.S. Congress, received action on the House floor in the 113th Congress (2013-2014) and the parliamentary procedures used to bring them up for initial House consideration.
Date: February 13, 2015
Creator: Davis, Christopher M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 113th Congress: New and Recurring Issues

Description: This report discusses oversight issues and legislation in the 113th Congress that address Endangered Species Act (ESA) implementation and management of endangered and threatened species.
Date: January 13, 2014
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne & Alexander, Kristina
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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