A range of energy tax alternatives are discussed in this report. These tax alternatives cover the recent proposals for taxing energy to raise Treasury revenue and to achieve other energy policy goals. Each is evaluated in the context of various measures of economic impacts, varying from regional to macroeconomic, from ease of administration to income distribution.,CRS 86-630 ENR,March 24, 1986,SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Charles Davis, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 85-661 A,"March 4, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This report analyses some of the available data to identify some of the reasons for the "crisis" of affordability and availability of the General Liability category of commercial insurance. Four possible reasons are identified: while there have apparently been dramatic increases in premium rates, premium income in the General Liability category is rising slowly relative to losses; insurers are writing less of these lines in comparison with other lines; the high and rising cost of litigation; and the relatively sharp swings in under- writing experience. These explanations do not necessarily cover the broad spectrum of and interaction between the legal, social, and other factors influencing the General Liability insurance market.,CRS 86-628 E,April 18, 1986,SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The U.S. agricultural trade performance has deteriorated over the past six years. The value of exports has fallen some 40 percent, cutting into what had been a healthy agricultural trade surplus. This report examines the reasons behind the deteriorating agricultural trade performance, recent policy changes to increase U.S. agricultural trade competitiveness, and a number of other options likely to be considered by the 100th Congress.

When a witness before a congressional committee asserts his fifth amendment privilege against self-incrimination, the committee may obtain a court order which compels him to testify and grants him immunity against the use of his testimony and information derived from that testimony in a subsequent criminal prosecution. He may still be prosecuted on the basis of other evidence.,Jay R. Shampansky, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 86-1026 A,"December 10, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Karen J. Lewis, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 85-662 A,"March 11, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Introduction -- HR 1, Housing Act of 1985 -- HR 770, Homeless Assistance Act of 1985 -- HR 1422, Homeless Persons Housing and Supportive Services Act of 1985 -- HR 1479, (amends the Public Health Service regarding community mental health grants) -- HR 1526, Homeless Emergency Relief Act of 1985 -- HR 1669, National Endowment for the Homeless Act -- HR 1774, Housing for the Handicapped Act of 1985 -- HR 2410, Health Professions Educational Assistance Amendments of 1985 -- S 394, Homeless Housing Assistance Act of 1985 -- S 739, National Endowment for the Homeless Act, S 1142, Domestic Food Assistance Act.,Sharon House, Coordinator, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 85-831 EPW,"July 5, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The microthesaurus identifies terms on housing and housing finance in the Legislative Indexing Vocabulary. It also includes terms on real estate and land use. The terms may be used in searching the CRS Bibliographic Data Base, the Bill Digest files, and the Major Issues System on SCORPIO.

The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, P.L. 99-570, authorizes a wide-ranging Federal effort to prevent and control substance abuse. This paper describes the background and development of Federal support for substance abuse education, prevention, and treatment programs and activities, including provisions for such support in P.L. 99-570.

The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is widely viewed as symbolizing the power and authority of the House of Representatives. This report, designed to aid in responding to student and constituent requests, summarizes the duties and the influence of the Speaker. The Speaker is most prominently the presiding officer of the House chamber, but he also fulfills at least two other roles. He is the leader of the majority political party in the House, and he is an elected Member of the House, representing a congressional district. This report discusses each of the Speaker's roles and examines why they combine to make the Speaker a powerful and respected institutional leader. The report concludes with a brief bibliography.

This report provides a background discussion of accelerated depreciation, the investment tax credit, and their required ratemaking treatment in the public utility industry. "Excess deferred taxes," which result from the tax rate decrease in the Tax Reform Act of 1986, are also discussed. The report summarizes the legislative history and discusses the extent to which the required ratemaking treatments are consistent with the underlying economic effects of the tax benefits. A final section provides data on the amounts of accumulated deferred income taxes and investment tax credits in the electric, telephone, and gas utility industries since enactment of the tax provisions.

Ray Schmitt, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 85-692 EPW,"April 15, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

S. 548, 100th Congress, would protect life and health insurance benefits of retirees who worked for debtor corporations that file for reorganization under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.,Vincent E. Treacy, Robin Jeweler, Legislative Attorneys, American Law Division,CRS 87-294 A,"March 31, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This selected bibliography lists books, articles and government publications on the Federal budget process. It includes descriptions and assessments as well as proposals for reform. Most of the material was written after 1974. The bibliography is divided into four sections: general works, congressional budgeting, executive budgeting, and the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act.

Listing of Tables -- Executive Summary -- Background -- Issuance of Initial and Revised OMB/GBO Joint Reports -- Issuance of a Report by the Comptroller General -- House and Senate Action on Sequester Resolutions -- Action on Alternative Deficit-Reduction Legislation -- Modification of Sequestration Procedures.,Robert A. Keith, Specialist in American National Government, Government Division,CRS 86-1049 Gnn"December 23, 1986"nnSuDoc # LC 14. 18/3

Henry Cohen, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 85-688 A,"April 4, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The techniques used in In Virtro Fertilization (IVF) have expanded significantly since the birth in 1978 of the first so-called "test-tube" baby. Technical advances, such as the use of a freezing technique known as cryopreservation and the application of drugs to stimulate the maturation of multiple ova during a woman's menstrual cycle, have contributed to improved successful pregnancy rates and also to wider uses of IVF as a means of treating infertility. This paper describes the techniques currently being used in this area of reproduction and also presents some of the problems associated with the uses of these techniques.,Abstract -- Background -- Human Reproduction -- Infertility -- The IVF Procedure -- How Successful is IVF? -- The Use of Super-Ovulatory Drugs -- Cryopreservation -- Research on Embryos -- Ethical, Social, and Legal Implications of IVF.,Irene Stith-Coleman, Analyst in Life Sciences, Science Policy Research Division,CRS 85-703 SPR,"April 12, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This paper provides a brief overview of selected data on the following aspects of private elementary and secondary school enrollment: numbers of students, enrollment of minority (blacks and Spanish origin) students, enrollment in religiously affiliated private schools, and enrollment of students from families with different levels of annual income. Where appropriate, comparisons are made to enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools.,James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 85-578 EPW,"February 22, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The Federal Government aids transportation-disabled people by providing communities with financial assistance to establish or operate special transportation programs for elderly and handicapped people, and by regulating public transportation services to ensure accessibility by handicapped people. This report reviews the principal financial assistance programs and the most recent report reviews the principal concerning accessibility. It also discusses some current issues related to transportation of elderly and handicapped people.,Lenore M. Sek, Analyst in Transportation, Economics Division,CRS 85-699 E,"April 26, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

This report reviews the current historic preservation partnership between the Federal/State/local government sectors, and the private sector; the partnership evolution from 1906 through 1976; the historic preservation legislation of the 95th through 99th Congresses; the congressional jurisdiction for historical preservation in the 100th Congress; and historic preservation issues which may be debated in the 100th Congress.,Malcolm M. Simmons, Specialist in Natural Resources, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division,CRS 87-302 ENR,"April 14, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3