Overview
The following are the CRS reports published in 2009 that are discussed in this wiki (in reverse chronological order). Those Reports that have already been summarized are in blue; those that have not yet been summarized are in red.
[NOTE: CRS Reports are often updated; many are updated multiple times. The links below are to the most recent version of the Report.]
December
- Security Classification Policy and Procedure: E.O. 12958, as Amended (CRS Report 97-771) (Dec. 31, 2009).
- Amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Set to Expire February 28, 2010 (CRS Report R40138) (Dec. 23, 2009).
- U.S. Public Diplomacy: Background and Current Issues (CRS Report R40989) (Dec. 18, 2009).
- Spyware: Background and Policy Issues for Congress (CRS Report RL32706) (Dec. 9, 2009).
- Privacy: An Overview of Federal Statutes Governing Wiretapping and Electronic Eavesdropping (CRS Report 98-326) (Dec. 3, 2009).
November
- Border Searches of Laptop Computers and Other Electronic Storage Devices (CRS Report RL34404) (Nov. 16, 2009).
- Advertising Industry in the Digital Age (CRS Report R40908) (Nov. 9, 2009).
- Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (CRS Report R40436) (Nov. 5, 2009).
- Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development (CRS Report RL33527) (Nov. 5, 2009).
- Terrorism Information Sharing and the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Report Initiative: Background and Issues for Congress (CRS Report R40901) (Nov. 5, 2009).
October
- Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (CRS Report R40616) (Oct. 29, 2009).
- Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues (CRS Report 97-868) (Oct. 28, 2009).
- Expanding the Scope of the Public Performance Right for Sound Recordings: A Legal Analysis of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848 and S. 379) (CRS Report RL34411) (Oct. 28, 2009).
- The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape (CRS Report RL32589) (Oct. 27, 2009).
- Public Safety Communications and Spectrum Resources: Policy Issues for Congress (CRS Report R40859) (Oct. 27, 2009).
- Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Enforcement: Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (CRS Report RS22880) (Oct. 26, 2009).
- Text and Multimedia Messaging: Emerging Issues for Congress (CRS Report RL34632) (Oct. 22, 2009).
- Intellectual Property Rights and International Trade (CRS Report RL34292) (Oct. 21, 2009).
- Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and Its Implementing Regulations (CRS Report RS22749) (Oct. 19, 2009).
- Protection of Children Online: Federal and State Laws Addressing Cyberstalking, Cyberharassment, and Cyberbullying (CRS Report RL34651) (Oct. 19, 2009).
- Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment (CRS Report 95-815) (Oct. 16, 2009).
- Reauthorizing the Satellite Home Viewing Provisions in the Communications Act and the Copyright Act: Issues for Congress (CRS Report R40624) (Oct. 9, 2009).
- Obscenity, Child Pornography, and Indecency: Brief Background and Recent Developments (CRS Report 98-670) (Oct. 6, 2009).
- Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs (CRS Report RL30719) (Oct. 6, 2009).
- Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (CRS Report RL33816) (Oct. 6, 2009).
September
- Cybersecurity: Current Legislation, Executive Branch Initiatives, and Options for Congress (CRS Report R40836) (Sept. 30, 2009).
- The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law? (CRS Report R40194) (Sept. 25, 2009).
- Spectrum Policy: Public Safety and Wireless Communications Interference (CRS Report RL32408) (Sept. 22, 2009).
- Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress (CRS Report R40674) (Sept. 22, 2009).
- Net Neutrality: The Federal Communications Commission’s Authority to Enforce Its Network Management Principles (CRS Report R40234) (Sept. 21, 2009).
- Social Networking and Constituent Communication: Member Use of Twitter During a Two-Week Period in the 111th Congress (CRS Report R40823) (Sept. 21, 2009).
- Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (CRS Report R40436) (Sept. 16, 2009).
- National Security Letters in Foreign Intelligence Investigations: Legal Background and Recent Amendments (CRS Report RL33320) (Sept. 8, 2009).
August
- Access to Government Information In the United States (CRS Report 97-71) (Aug. 31, 2009).
- Patents and Innovation: Issues in Patent Reform (CRS Report 97-599 STM) (Aug. 29, 2009).
- Statutory Royalty Rates for Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Decision of the Copyright Royalty Board (CRS Report RL34020) (Aug. 27, 2009).
- Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues (CRS Report 97-868) (Aug. 10, 2009).
- Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs (CRS Report RL30719) (Aug. 4, 2009).
- Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (CRS Report R40616) (Aug. 3, 2009).
July
- Reauthorizing the Satellite Home Viewing Provisions in the Communications Act and the Copyright Act: Issues for Congress (CRS Report R40624) (July 30, 2009).
- "Gang of Four" Congressional Intelligence Notifications (CRS Report R40698) (July 14, 2009).
- Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA's Rural Utilities Service (CRS Report RL33816) (July 13, 2009).
- Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress (CRS Report R40674) (July 13, 2009).
- Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (CRS Report R40436) (July 8, 2009).
- The U.S. Newspaper Industry in Transition (CRS Report R40700) (July 8, 2009).
- Cartoon Network LP v. CSC Holdings, Inc.: Remote-Storage Digital Video Recorders and Copyright Law (CRS Report RL34719) (July 6, 2009).
- The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law? (CRS Report R40194) (July 6, 2009).
June
- Protecting the U.S. Perimeter: Border Searches Under the Fourth Amendment (CRS Report RL31826) (June 29, 2009).
- The Technology Innovation Program (CRS Report RS22815) (June 29, 2009).
- The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and All-Hazard Warnings (CRS Report RL32527) (June 26, 2009).
- Emergency Communications: The Future of 911 (CRS Report RL34755) (June 16, 2009).
- Federal Rulemaking: The Role of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (CRS Report RL32397) (June 9, 2009).
- Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues (CRS Report 97-868) (June 8, 2009).
- The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment (CRS Report RL30840) (June 8, 2009).
- Reauthorizing the Satellite Home Viewing Provisions in the Communications Act and the Copyright Act: Issues for Congress (CRS Report R40624) (June 5, 2009).
- Security Classification Policy and Procedure: E.O. 12958, as Amended (CRS Report 97-771) (June 4, 2009).
- Access to Broadband Networks: The Net Neutrality Debate (CRS Report R40616) (June 1, 2009).
May
- Statutory Royalty Rates for Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Decision of the Copyright Royalty Board (CRS Report RL34020) (May 27, 2009).
- Science and Technology Policymaking: A Primer (CRS Report RL34454) (May 27, 2009).
- Expanding the Scope of the Public Performance Right for Sound Recordings: A Legal Analysis of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848 and S. 379) (CRS Report RL34411) (May 20, 2009).
- Spyware: Background and Policy Issues for Congress (CRS Report RL32706) (May 19, 2009).
- The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law? (CRS Report R40194) (May 14, 2009).
- The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape (CRS Report RL32589) (May 14, 2009).
- The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Funding Issues and Activities (CRS Report RL33586) (May 14, 2009).
April
- Obscenity and Indecency: Constitutional Principles and Federal Statutes (CRS Report 95-804) (April 28, 2009).
- Obscenity, Child Pornography and Indecency: Brief background and Recent Developments (CRS Report 98-670) (Apr. 28, 2009).
- Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (CRS Report R40436) (Apr. 24, 2009).
- Federal Advisory Committees: An Overview (CRS Report R40520) (Apr. 16, 2009).
- The National Intelligence Council: Issues and Options for Congress (CRS Report R40505) (Apr. 10, 2009).
March
- Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (CRS Report RL33816) (Mar. 27, 2009).
- An Overview of Recent U.S. Supreme Court Jurisprudence in Patent Law (CRS Report RL33923) (Mar. 26, 2009).
- Patent Reform in the 111th Congress: Innovation Issues (CRS Report R40481) (Mar. 24, 2009).
- Statutory Royalty Rates for Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Decision of the Copyright Royalty Board (CRS Report RL34020) (Mar. 23, 2009).
- Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (CRS Report R40436) (Mar. 20, 2009).
- The American's with Disability Act: Application to the Internet (CRS Report R40462) (Mar. 19, 2009).
- Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs (CRS Report RL30719) (Mar. 19, 2009).
- Net Neutrality: Background and Issues (CRS Report RS22444) (Mar. 19, 2009).
- Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (CRS Report R40436) (Mar. 12, 2009).
- U.S. National Science Foundation: An Overview (CRS Report 95-307) (Mar. 12, 2009).
- Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative: Legal Authorities and Policy Considerations (CRS Report R40427) (Mar. 10, 2009).
February
- Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA's Rural Utilities Service (CRS Report RL33816) (Feb. 20, 2009).
- Privacy Law and Online Advertising: Legal Analysis of data Gathering By Online Advertisers Such As Double Click and NebuAd (CRS Report RL34693) (Feb. 20, 2009).
- Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs (CRS Report RL30719) (Feb. 20, 2009).
- The Evolving Broadband Infrastructure: Expansion, Applications, and Regulation (CRS Report R40230) (Feb. 19, 2009).
- Patents on Tax Strategies: Issues in Intellectual Property and Innovation (CRS Report RL34221) (Feb. 13, 2009).
- Expanding the Scope of the Public Performance Right for Sound Recordings: A Legal Analysis of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848 and S.379) (CRS Report RL34411) (Feb. 13, 2009).
- U.S. Patent and Trademark office Reforms: Regulatory Impacts Upon Innovation and Competition (CRS Report RL34422) (Feb. 10, 2009).
- Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Program (CRS Report RL30719) (Feb. 10, 2009).
- The Bayh-Dole Act: Selected Issues In Patent Policy and the Commercialization of Technology (CRS Report RL32076) (Feb. 3, 2009).
- Broadband Loans and Grant Programs in the USDA's Rural Utilities Service (CRS Report RL33816) (Feb. 3, 2009).
January
- Cartoon Network LP vs. CSC Holdings, Inc.: Remote-Storage Video Recorders and Copyright Laws (CRS Report RL34719) (Jan. 30, 2009).
- Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and its Implementing Regulations (CRS Report RS22749) (Jan. 29, 2009).
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations (CRS Report R40174) (Jan. 27, 2009).
- Statutory Royalty Rates for Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Decision of the Copyright Royalty Board (CRS Report RL34020) (Jan. 27, 2009).
- Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights and State Soverign Immunity (CRS Report RL34593) (Jan. 26, 2009).
- Campaign Finance: Regulating Political Communications on the Internet (CRS Report RS22272) (Jan. 26, 2009).
- "Orphan Works" in Copyright Law (CRS Report RS33392) (Jan. 23, 2009).
- Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs (CRS Report RL30719) (Jan. 23, 2009).
- Expanding the Scope of the Public Performance Right for Sound Recordings: A Legal Analysis of the Performance Rights Act of 2007 (H.R. 4789 and S.2500) (CRS Report RS34411) (Jan. 23, 2009).
- Wireless Technology and Spectrum Demand: Advanced Wireless Service (CRS Report RS20933) (Jan. 22, 2009).
- Infrastructure Programs: What's Different About Broadband? (CRS Report R40149) (Jan. 22, 2009).
- Obscenity and Indecency: Constitutional Principles and Federal Statutes (CRS Report 95-804) (Jan. 21, 2009).
- Obscenity, Child Pornography and Indecency: Recent Developments and Pending Issues (CRS Report 98-670) (Jan. 21, 2009).
- Privacy Law and Online Advertising: Legal Analysis of Data Gathering by Online Advertisers Such as DoubleClick and NebuAd (CRS Report RL34693) (Jan. 16, 2009).
- Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs (CRS Report RL30719) (Jan. 15, 2009).
- Congress as a Consumer of Intelligence Information (CRS Report R40136) (Jan. 15, 2009).
- Homeland Security Intelligence: Perceptions, Statutory Definitions, and Approaches (CRS Report RL33616) (Jan. 14, 2009).
- Fairness Doctorine: History and Constitutional Issues (CRS Report R40009) (Jan. 12, 2009).
Other CRS Reports
The following entries list other CRS Reports by year:
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