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Congress

Flood Insurance Lapse Could Disrupt Home Sales

A new Congressional Research Service (CRS) Insight titled “What Happens If the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lapses?” examines the consequences of...

Health

Federal Drug Court Grant Funding Nears $200M

Federal support for drug courts sits at the intersection of criminal justice and public health, according to a new Congressional Research Service report...

Government Operations

Federal Data Standards Add New Category

A new Congressional Research Service report identifies implementation timing and Congress's legislative and oversight role as potential considerations in...