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Plan a National Parks Vacation!
It’s officially Summer! Looking to plan an impromptu summer vacation? Then check out one of our nation’s beautiful National Parks.
Established in 1916, the National Park Service works to preserve the natural and cultural resources of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of all Americans. And with nearly 433 individual sites spread across all 50 states, there’s something for everyone – from rocky mountain peaks and beautiful waterfronts to numerous national monuments and heritage trails.
Come browse a selection of our department’s National Park resources and even grab a NPS Trip Planning Guide. The display can be found at Marx Library on 2nd Floor South with a 5-page bibliography for more information.
15th Anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Disaster
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon mobile drilling unit suffered a catastrophic blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. Every day, over the next 87 days, approximately 4.9 million barrels of oil were released into the Gulf making the Deepwater Horizon disaster the largest oil spill in the history of the U.S. In addition, 11 workers were killed and 17 critically injured by the explosion and resulting fire. After several unsuccessful attempts to contain the spill, on July 15th a “capping stack” was finally installed on the Macondo well which stopped the release of oil. The cleanup lasted several years. On April 4, 2016, the court approved an $8.8 billion settlement with British Petroleum (BP) for natural resource injuries caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, concluding the largest natural resource damage assessment ever undertaken.
There is currently a display of a few of the materials available on the topic on 2nd Floor South at Marx Library, along with a companion 6-page bibliography. For more extensive information on the topic, see the LibGuide: Gov Docs: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Incident (2010)
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Golden Dome: Related CRS Products
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/30/25 (CRS REPORT, R48584)
Introduction to U.S. Economy: Trade Deficit
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/30/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13047)
Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/30/25 (CRS REPORT, RS22478)
NASA Appropriations and Authorizations: At a Glance
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/27/25 (CRS REPORT, R43419)
Federal Reserve Board: Current and Historical Membership
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/26/25 (CRS REPORT, R48233)
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/26/25 (CRS REPORT, R48586)
Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Strikes, and Ceasefire
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/26/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13032)
National Environmental Policy Act: Judicial Review and Remedies
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/26/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF11932)
National Environmental Policy Act: An Overview
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/26/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12560)
Defense Primer: U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM)
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/25/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13042)
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/25/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11329)
Congressional Membership and Appointment Authority to Advisory Commissions, Boards, and Groups
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/24/25 (CRS REPORT, Rl33313)
Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/24/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12106)
Proposed Elimination of the Penny: Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/24/25 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12572)
War Powers Resolution: Expedited Procedures in the House and Senate
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/24/25 (CRS REPORT, R47603)
Affirmative Action at Military Service Academies Under the Trump Administration
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/23/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13038)
U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Sites in Iran
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/23/25 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12571)
War Powers Issues: U.S. Use of Military Force Against Iran
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/23/25 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12577)
Defense Primer: U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM)
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/23/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12840)
National Park Service: FY2025 Appropriations
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12713)
The Trump Administration’s Foreign Assistance Review: Nuts and Bolts Issues and Congress’s Role
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/20/25 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12567)
Public Broadcasting: Background Information and Current Issues for Congress
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/18/25 (CRS REPORT, R48645)
Changes to National Cyber Policy in the Trump Administration
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/18/25 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12570)
Supreme Court Upholds ATF “Ghost Gun” Regulation in Bondi v. VanDerStok
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/18/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11325)
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/16/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB10922)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget: Background, Trends, and Policy Options
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/16/25 (CRS REPORT, R48295)
Immigration Arrests in the Interior of the United States: A Primer
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/13/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB10362)
H.R. 1 Limitation on Enforcement of Contempt Orders: Selected Legal Considerations
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/12/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11323)
Presidential Proclamation of June 4, 2025, Restricting the Entry of Certain Foreign Nationals
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/9/25 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12561)
Transgender Athletes and Title IX: Agency Investigations and Litigation
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/6/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11322)
“Sanctuary” Jurisdictions: Legal Overview
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/6/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11321)
Global Human Rights: International Religious Freedom Policy
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/5/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10803)
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 6/4/25 (CRS REPORT, R48555)