Overview Tulsa Women’s Reproductive Clinic v. Hunter et al. (Oklahoma County District Court, Oct. 29, 2019): The District Court for the County of Oklahoma temporarily…
This resource summarizes laws in each state and the District of Columbia that recognize same-sex relationships, deny protections to same-sex couples, and other factors.
In response to the public health risks posed by expired and leftover medicines, federal law was enacted to encourage the establishment of voluntary drug take-back programs. This resource provides an overview of these programs.
Federal law bans convicted drug felons from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This brief discusses the public health consequences of rescinding nutritional assistance from people with drug convictions. The 50-State Survey examines how states have reacted to the ban, by either leaving it in place, removing it, or modifying it.
This fact sheet provides information on the Federal Communications Commission’s Lifeline Program.
Many schools throughout the nation have moved to distance learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal programs can help address the digital divide by increasing capacity for schools to provide broadband service or by providing broadband access to students that lack access to broadband at home.
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have caused massive damage and displaced tens of thousands of people. Federal and state emergency declarations have been made to accelerate relief and recovery efforts through deployment of on-the ground personnel, supplies and health care to help those affected. This Primer provides a snapshot of current emergency declarations and what they authorize.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Privacy Act Regulations implement the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974 for HHS. The HHS Privacy Act Regulations protect records and systems of records maintained by components of HHS.
SNAP provisions limit the use and disclosure of SNAP applicant or recipient household information.
Overview Vulnerable Prisoner Release. U.S. v. Steinger (U.S. District Court – Southern District of Florida): On March 18, 2020,Joel Steinger, a 70 year-old Florida prisoner incarcerated at the Federal Medical…
Provisions include requirements to protect the confidentiality of individuals receiving family planning services under Title X.
Protects the confidentiality of VA files, records, reports and other papers and documents that pertain to VA claims.
