WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11470) by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum: * * * ESA Section 7 Consultation and Cooperative Federalism Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services") in advance of agency activities with the potential to impact endangered or threatened species (listed specie more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Impact This section discusses the impact of the SSFA on existing and prospective beneficiaries who would otherwise have been affected by the GPO or WEP, as well as its effects on the solvency and administration of Social Security, railroad retirement, and related programs. Beneficiaries Affected more PR