WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming Monday's notice of a $434,632 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency. "This grant is based on the efforts of Director Mariana Timu-Faiai and her team at the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency," said Aumua Amata. "Thank you to all inv more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $9,866,737.76 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Ida, and seawater intrusion relief. "Louisiana is a beacon of strength and resilience through any storm," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help restore our communities, prepare for future hurricanes, and ensure they are equipped with clean w more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10988) on Nov. 4, 2024, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist: * * * A Brief Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the primary source of flood insurance coverage for residential properties in the United States. The NFIP has two main policy goals: (1) to provide access to primary flood i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12049) on Nov. 4, 2024, by Elizabeth M. Webster, emergency management and disaster recovery specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * FEMA's Individuals and Households Program (IHP) Following an incident, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may assist individuals with their recovery through the Individual Assistance (IA) program if the President authorizes such assistance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10213) on Nov. 4, 2024, by section research manager Colin Willett. Here are excerpts: * * * Sri Lanka: Background and Issues for Congress The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a constitutional democracy situated off the southeastern tip of India's Deccan Peninsula in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Located along key shipping lanes, Sri Lanka and its Port of Colombo--a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11245) on Nov. 5, 2024, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith: * * * Supreme Court Rules That There Is No Constitutional Right to Having an Alien Spouse Admitted to the United States On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court in Department of State v. Munoz rejected a U.S. citizen's legal challenge to the denial of her alien husband's application for a visa to enter the United S more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41449) on Nov. 1, 2024, entitled "Armed Career Criminal Act: An Overview" by Charles Doyle, American public law senior specialist: * * * Summary The Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), 18 U.S.C. Sec. 924(e), requires imposition of a mandatory minimum 15-year term of imprisonment for recidivists convicted of prohibited possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g), who have three prior state more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following commentary on Nov. 5, 2024: * * * Holding the Line for Gila County For the past two years, I've had the privilege of representing Gila County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Although the corruption, arrogance, and incompetency of Washington runs deep, we successfully introduced and passed sensible legislation that benefits the amazing people of AZ-02. As a former Navy SEAL, I recognize many of the challenges our vete more PR