View the PDF version. Overview The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is an independent, nonpartisan agency meant to ensure U.S. companies have a level playing field and promote competitiveness, even when a foreign company falls outside the jurisdiction of…
View the PDF version. Overview The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935 was a monumental shift in the American labor rights movement. The act established protections for employers to form and join unions, or refuse to do so. It…
View the PDF version. Overview As the only cabinet-level federal agency dedicated to small businesses, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has an enormous mandate: assist small business owners across the country. It does this through technical assistance, funding opportunities, and…
View the PDF version. Overview As one of the cornerstones of American environmental law, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was designed to protect the environment by requiring federal agencies and federally funded programs to conduct assessments of their environmental…
View the PDF version. Overview Child care is an essential service, but rising costs and limited availability following the COVID-19 pandemic have put an increasing strain on working parents. The average annual cost of one child’s care in 2021 was…
View the PDF version. Overview The Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act, or PAHPA, was originally introduced into law with the intention to ensure the United States would be prepared for public health emergencies, including pandemics and bioterrorist attacks. This law is…
View the PDF version. Overview Congressional investigations are a method by which both the House of Representatives and the Senate perform their oversight functions. Court decisions, laws, and legislative practice have shaped the form and function of these investigations and…
View the PDF version. Overview The COVID-19 pandemic exhibited how vital broadband is for the future of American business and education. The pandemic also highlighted the disparities in broadband access across the country, a problem the Broadband Equity, Access, and…
View the PDF version. Overview Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are insurance plans offered by Medicare-approved private companies that provide an alternative to traditional Medicare for health and drug coverage. These plans cover more than 30 million beneficiaries, nearly half of…
View the PDF version. Overview Every two years, at the beginning of each Congress, the House of Representatives is responsible for adopting rules that govern the procedure and process of the chamber, while the Senate uses its traditional rules and…
View the PDF version. Overview Every two years, at the beginning of each Congress, both the House of Representatives and Senate are responsible for adopting rules that govern the procedure and process of their respective bodies. These rules are complex…
View the PDF version. Overview In recent years, Washington has increasingly focused on avoiding impending deadlines that require more immediate legislative action. The federal government reaching the statutory debt limit—often called “the debt ceiling”—has become one of these simultaneously dramatic…