WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL33865) on July 3, 2025, entitled "Arms Control and Nonproliferation - A Catalog of Treaties and Agreements:" (Continued from Part 2 of 6) * * * Weapons Control and Elimination Conventions Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) bans the development, production, transfer, stockpiling, and use of chemical and toxin weapons; mandates the destruction of all chem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48599) on July 14, 2025, entitled "Energy and Water Development - FY2026 Appropriations:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation DOE's nonproliferation and national security programs provide technical capabilities to support U.S. efforts to prevent, detect, and counter the spread of nuclear weapons worldwide. These programs are administered by NNSA's Office of D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48568) on July 1, 2025, entitled "Federal Power Act: The Department of Energy's Emergency Authority" by energy policy specialist Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents History of Section 202(c) ... 1 DOE Implementation ... 1 Trump Administration Actions ... 4 Issues for Congress ... 5 Tables Table 1. Events for Which DOE Issued Emergency Orders ... 3 Contacts Author Infor  more