WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 6, 2026
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549-1090
Re: Semiannual Reporting, File No. S7-2026-15, 91 Fed. Reg. 24968 (May 7, 2 more
Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Monumental Sports & Entertainment
WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Monumental Sports and Entertainment:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 30, 2026
Ted Leonsis
Chairman and CEO
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
616 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Mr. Leonsis,
The Pentagon recently designated Alibaba Group Holding Limited (A more
AFT Re-elects Officers, Hears from Union and Political Leaders, Passes Suite of Resolutions at 2026 Convention
WASHINGTON, July 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT Re-elects Officers, Hears from Union and Political Leaders, Passes Suite of Resolutions at 2026 Convention
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WASHINGTON- The 1.88 million-member AFT wrapped its 89th biennial convention today, with union delegates voting overwhelmingly to re-elect President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus to new two- more
Andreessen Horowitz Urges CFTC to Uphold Federal Preemption and Enhance Regulation of Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Re: Prediction Markets - RIN 3038-AF65
Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") appreciates the opportunity to submit the below comment more
Better Markets: CFTC Urged to Ban Event Contracts That Are Gambling and Threaten National Security
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Center
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65, 91 Fed. Reg. 12516 (Mar. 16, 2026)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Better Markets1 appreciates the opportunity to respond to the above-referenced Adv more
Coalition for Political Forecasting Urges Clearer Regulation and Enhanced Oversight of Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
In response to the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding more
GEnx-1B Engines Surpass 50 Million Flight Hours
EVENDALE, Ohio, July 19 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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GEnx-1B Engines Surpass 50 Million Flight Hours
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Milestone is the fastest ever for a GE Aerospace widebody engine model
FARNBOROUGH, England - July 19, 2026 - The GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) GEnx-1B engine has surpassed the 50 million flight hour mark i more
Harvard Public Policy Student: CFTC Prediction Market Regulation Faces Nuanced Challenges Over Market Types Insider Trading and Resolution Integrity
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael Li
Incoming MPP, Harvard Kennedy School
michaelli@hks.harvard.edu . onprediction.xyz
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN more
Insurance Watchdog Coalition Calls on Feds Not to Weaken Essential Health Benefits or Typical Employer Plan Standards to Protect Patient Access and Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits
Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard (CMS-9874-NC)
To whom it may concern:
The Insurance Watc more
National Congress of American Indians Urges CFTC to Uphold Tribal Sovereignty by Prohibiting Sports and Gaming Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Congress of American Indians | 1516 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 466-7767 | www.ncai.org
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
April more
PredictRails Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Standardize Infrastructure for Prediction Markets to Enable Institutional Participation
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael Izhaky CEO, PredictRails
michael@predictrails.ai
April 29, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets ( more
Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 2lst Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal
Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed more
Virginia Department of Transportation Calls for Centralized Multistate Construction Data and Enhanced Bureau of Transportation Statistics Tools
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1221 East Broad Street (804)482-5818
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
July 16, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Room W58-213
Washington, DC 20590
Subject: Bureau of Transportation Statistics; Request for Information: Shapi more
Vitruvitas: CFTC Comment Urges Recognition of Individual Performance Metrics as Exempt Commodities for Designated Contract Market Listing
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.vitruvitas.com - CFTC Comment on 91 FR 12516 - April 30, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
April 30, 2026
Office of the Secretariat
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20581
Re: Comment on Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets in Designated Contract more
Berea College Student Craft, Woodworking School at Pine Croft, Receive $200,000 in Craft Catalyst Initiative Grants
BEREA, Kentucky, July 16 -- Berea College issued the following news:
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Berea College Student Craft, Woodworking School at Pine Croft, Receive $200,000 in Craft Catalyst Initiative Grants
Berea College Student Craft and the College's Woodworking School at Pine Croft have received part of a $10 million grant as part of a partnership between Etsy and the Center for Craft.
The Craft Catalyst Initiative will invest these funds in craft hubs across the United States to unleash capacity in regi more
Mount St. Joseph University Launches Human Centered AI Initiative With New Artificial Intelligence Major, Minor and Expanded Curriculum
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 16 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news:
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Mount St. Joseph University Launches Human Centered AI Initiative with New Artificial Intelligence Major, Minor and Expanded Curriculum
The human centered AI initiative includes a new AI major and minor, and expanded AI learning opportunities integrated throughout the University's curriculum.
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine the future of work, Mount St. Joseph more
Record 22 University of Delaware Students, Alumni Earn Prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
DOVER, Delaware, July 15 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news:
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Launching research careers
A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program's (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni -- a record number of recipients for a single year.
UD's previous record-high was 19, in 2022. Since 2 more
University of Miami Nursing School: Can AI Help Asthma Patients Breathe Easier?
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news:
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Can AI help asthma patients breathe easier?
Novel nurse-led clinical trial at University of Miami is using artificial intelligence-enabled "social robots" to teach kids with asthma to prevent attacks.
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If robots can deliver food or play soccer, why not deploy them to help manage chronic illness? That's a question nurse scientist Cynthia Foronda, Ph.D., more
AlphaSense Announces Native PowerPoint and Excel AI Assistants to Automate Creation of High-Stakes Assets for Financial and Corporate Teams
NEW YORK, July 14 -- AlphaSense, an AI platform defining market intelligence for the business and financial world, issued the following news release:
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AlphaSense Announces Native PowerPoint and Excel AI Assistants to Automate Creation of High-Stakes Assets for Financial and Corporate Teams
New native assistants extend AlphaSense's work product creation and iteration capabilities, helping financial and corporate teams transform trusted market intelligence into polished presentations, mode more
Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record $229 Billion in 2028, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, July 14 (TNSxrep) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release:
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Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record $229 Billion in 2028, SEMI Reports
AI-fueled Investment in Leading-edge Logic, Advanced Memory, Test and Packaging Drives Five-Year Growth Surge in Semiconductor Equipment
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Pitt is Part of an Effort to Recharge Energy Security and Resilience With $320M for New Technology, Infrastructure and Jobs
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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Pitt is part of an effort to recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, infrastructure and jobs
The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, led by West Virginia University in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and more than 60 regional partners, will use $321 million in public and private funding to de more
PJM Capacity Auction Procures 138,318 MW of Generation Resources as Work Continues To Address Growing Electricity Demand
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release:
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PJM Capacity Auction Procures 138,318 MW of Generation Resources as Work Continues To Address Growing Electricity Demand
Price Comes in at FERC-Approved Cap, Down 2.5%; Total Capacity Cleared Is 6,831 MW Short of Reliability Requirement
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PJM Interconnection today announced the results of its 2028/20 more
Stout Launches Drivr for Portfolio Valuation and Monitoring
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, July 14 -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release:
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Stout Launches Drivr for Portfolio Valuation and Monitoring
Stout announces the launch of Drivr, a purpose-built portfolio valuation and monitoring platform that leverages technology to combine Stout's independent valuation expertise with the monitoring and risk analytics that asset managers employ to m more
Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's 2026 Cloud Print Services Landscape
NORWALK, Connecticut, July 14 -- Xerox issued the following news release:
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Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's 2026 Cloud Print Services Landscape
Xerox today announced it has been positioned for the fifth consecutive year as a Leader in Quocirca's Cloud Print Services Landscape 2026, which evaluates vendor capabilities in delivering cloud-based print management and related digital services. Xerox was ranked strongest in the market on both strategy and completeness of offering.
Quocirca more
York Technical College: Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas Earns National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine Designation
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 14 -- The York Technical College issued the following news:
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Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas Earns National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine Designation
This initiative will receive up to $160 million in federal funding over ten years, with founding partner, York Technical College, coordinating workforce development to prepare the skilled talent needed to advance grid modernization.
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York Technical College has announced it is a f more
ASSP Opens Call for Presenters for Safety 2027 Conference + Expo
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, July 13 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release:
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ASSP Opens Call for Presenters for Safety 2027 Conference + Expo
Safety professionals invited to share expertise at the industry's premier education and networking event
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The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) today opened its call for presenters for the Safety 2027 Conference + Expo, taking place June 7-9, 2027, in New Orleans. Individuals are invited to subm more
McKesson Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Impact Report
IRVING, Texas, July 13 (TNSrpt) -- McKesson Corp., a provider of healthcare services, issued the following news release:
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McKesson Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Impact Report
Distributing one-third of medicines with more than 99% inventory and order accuracy, strengthening advanced cancer care for patients through support of approximately 3,300 independent oncology providers, and helping prepare the McKesson workforce for a human-led AI future
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McKesson Corporation today published its Fis more
Netherlands 2027: ENA Announces First-Ever Global Education Event
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 13 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news:
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Netherlands 2027: ENA Announces First-Ever Global Education Event
In partnership with Elsevier, ENA plans three-day emergency nursing conference in Rotterdam
By Dan Campana
Known for delivering high-quality education and innovative learning opportunities at its education and networking events, the Emergency Nurses Association on Monday announced plans for the 2027 Global Emergency Nursing Conf more
UVA President Names Committee to Help Compose University's Next Strategic Plan
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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UVA president names committee to help compose University's next strategic plan
University of Virginia President Scott Beardsley on Monday chartered a committee of students, staff, Board of Visitors members and faculty leaders, including several alumni, to assist him in developing a long-term strategic plan for the University.
Jennifer West, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, more
Yale: How Many LLMs Does It Take to Reason Through a Decision?
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 13 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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How Many LLMs Does it Take to Reason Through a Decision?
By Isabella Backman
Making clinical decisions is often a team effort. Patients seeking cancer treatment, for instance, may have a surgeon, oncologist, pathologist, and radiologist all involved in their care. These multidisciplinary care teams, in which specialists with diverse perspectives come together, can diagnose a condition or determine t more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee & Subcommittee Hearings - 1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12155) by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion and senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning.
Here are excerpts:
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Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee and Subcommittee Hearings (1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026)
This Insight provides historical information and analysis related to appearances by sitting U.S. Supreme Court more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by Science and Technology Policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological science research and developmen more
Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48984) on July 14, 2026, entitled "The Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft: In Brief" by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
The Advanced Air Mobility Concept ... 1
Federal Actions to Support Advanced Air Mobility Operations ... 2
New Aircraft Designs ... 3
Powered-Lift Aircraft ... 4
AAM Compared with Conventional Airplanes and Helicopter more
Commission Without Commissioners - The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12713) by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Commission Without Commissioners: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Commissioner Donald Palmer resigned from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on April 30, 2026. On July 9, the remaining three members of the four-person commission were effectively removed from their posit more
Coordinated Party Expenditures - Policy Background Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13270) by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
Here are excerpts:
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Coordinated Party Expenditures: Policy Background
On June 30, 2026, in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission (NRSC v. FEC), the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated federal statutory limits on a type of political party spending known as coordinated party expen more
DOD Contractors & Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48110) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Department of Defense Contractors and Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence" by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan:
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SUMMARY
Some U.S. firms, including some Department of Defense (DOD) contractors, receive foreign investment or have other ties to foreign entities, including foreign firms and foreign governments. DOD is "using a secondary Departm more
Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49030) on July 13, 2026, entitled "Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs - Frequently Asked Questions" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and legislative attorney Sean Stiff.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the annual appropriations process, Congress elects to make appropriations for certain federal education programs, in part, on a forward-funded basis. Programs funde more
Immigration Legislation & Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress."
The report is written by immigration policy specialists Jill H. Wilson, Holly Straut-Eppsteiner, Andorra Bruno, William A. Kandel, Abigail F. Kolker and Audrey Singer.
Here are excerpts:
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This report discusses immigration-related bills that have received congressional action in the 119th Congr more
Immigration Legislation & Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Nonimmigrants
Nonimmigrants are foreign nationals who are lawfully admitted to the United States for a temporary period and specific purpose (e.g., tourism, study, work). Nonimmigrant visa categories are identified by letters and numbers based on the INA sections t more
National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48946) on July 14, 2026, entitled "National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget and Policy Issues - In Brief" by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is a semiautonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NNSA is responsible for m more
Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12148) by environmental policy specialist Laura Gatz:
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Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act
In recent decades, improvements in analytical methods and monitoring technologies, along with health research, have increased national attention to the presence of emerging contaminants in surface water. Detections of one particular group of contaminants, per- and polyfluoroalk more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act: Project Status and Considerations for Congress" by Yong W. Kwon, industrial organization and business policy analyst:
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SUMMARY
Integrated circuits on silicon semiconductors - commonly called semiconductor microchips or "chips" - are components in electronic devices that perform functions such more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act - Project Status and Considerations for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Considerations for Congress
Congress may look to evaluate implementation progress to date and weigh policy options regarding existing or potential future incentives programs and policies. FY2026 is the last year more
Central Bank Digital Currencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11471) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson:
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Central Bank Digital Currencies
Policymakers have debated whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) should create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) - a "digital dollar." A CBDC would share some of the technical features of cryptocurrencies (crypto) - that more
DNA Methylation - Applications to Living Marine Resource Management Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12962) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak and science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken.
Here are excerpts:
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DNA Methylation: Applications to Living Marine Resource Management
Introduction
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the genetic information of an organism (Figure 1). It consists of two linked strands of alternating more
Homelessness Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12985) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl.
Here are excerpts:
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Homelessness
On a single night in 2025, there were 745,652 total people experiencing homelessness, 479,332 of whom were sheltered and 266,320 of whom were unsheltered. Homelessness decreased compared to 2024 by a small percentage, both overall and for some populations. The federal government requires home more
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12709) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl:
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HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds housing and services to assist people experiencing homelessness. CoC funds are awarded through a competitive process announced in annual Notices of Funding O more
Internal Revenue Service Standard Mileage Rates Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12320) by public finance analysts Anthony A. Cilluffo and Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides standard mileage rates as optional methods for taxpayers to substantiate their transportation expenses. This Insight reviews how the standard mileage rates are set, who uses them, more
Overview of Federal Regulations & the Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10003) by Maeve P. Carey, government organization and management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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An Overview of Federal Regulations and the Rulemaking Process
Overview of Rulemaking
What Is Federal Rulemaking? Congress often grants rulemaking authority to federal agencies to implement statutory programs. The regulations issued pursuant to this authority can carry the for more
Peace Corps Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12873) by foreign assistance analyst Nick M. Brown.
Here are excerpts:
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The Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is an independent agency that sends American volunteers to serve at the grassroots level in developing countries in order to advance three goals:
* promote world peace and friendship by improving the lives of the communities where volunteers serve,
* help others under more
Sports Betting & Consumer Finance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider.
Here are excerpts:
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Sports Betting and Consumer Finance
Sports betting involves risking money on the outcomes of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that the Professional and Amateur Spo more
Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42854) entitled "Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation" by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers several permanently authorized programs to help producers recover from natural disasters. Most of these programs offer financial assistance to prod more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues" by financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 (FHLB Act; P.L. 72-304, 47 Stat. 128) created the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, which was established to address frequent liquidity shortfalls, or cash flow disruptions, experienced b more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues:"
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Current Financial Structure and Public Mission
The FHLBs are financial intermediaries that, similar to depositories, match savers with borrowers. Under a traditional intermediation business model, a firm borrows funds from savers (e.g., depositors) and uses those funds to origi more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues:"
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Policy Issues
As the FHLB system has evolved, its overall effectiveness in fulfilling its mission goals has been an ongoing policy concern. Specifically, Congress expanded FHLB membership eligibility to include commercial banks and removed the minimum mortgage asset requirement more
Financial Data Privacy in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12707) by financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Financial Data Privacy in the 119th Congress
No single law provides a framework for regulating data privacy and protection in the United States. Instead, several laws cover different industries, and numerous laws cover aspects of cybersecurity for the financial system. For the financial industry, more
FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12706) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal
President's Budget Request for Basic Pay Raise
The President's budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2027 for the Department of Defense (DOD, see "Note") proposes "$5.8 billion for a 7-6-5 percent targeted military pay raise effective on January 1, 2 more
Japan's Evolving Defense Policy & the U.S.Japan Alliance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12708) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo:
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Japan's Evolving Defense Policy and the U.S.Japan Alliance
Introduction
In 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been implementing major changes to Japan's security policies, with important implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance and the Indo-Pacific region. Forged after Japan's defeat in World War II, the all more
Kids Online Safety Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12730) by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Kids Online Safety Act
Beginning in the 117th Congress, some Members of Congress introduced different versions of a Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - a bill seeking to address harms to minors online by creating requirements for certain online platforms, among other provisions. In the 119th Congr more
Title V State Maternal & Child Health Block Grants Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12685) by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Title V State Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grants
Overview
Title V of the Social Security Act (SSA; P.L. 74-121, as amended; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.701-709) permanently authorizes the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant, which aims to improve the health of pregnant women, moth more
U.S. V. Benson - Sixth Circuit Denies Federal Demand for State Voter Registration List Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11456) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser:
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U.S. v. Benson: Sixth Circuit Denies Federal Demand for State Voter Registration List
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested election records - including statewide voter registration lists (SVRL) with detailed voter data - from the majority of states and, in some cases, has sued to enforce compliance with its more
Elementary & Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act: A Primer" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The primary source of federal aid for elementary and secondary education is the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) - particularly its Title I-A program, which author more
Elementary & Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act - A Primer:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Title II: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders
Title II includes programs centered on teachers, school leaders (e.g., principals), literacy, and American history a more
Farm Bills - Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45210) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Farm Bills: Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026" by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The farm bill provides an opportunity for Congress to address agricultural and food issues comprehensively about every five years. Over time, farm bills have tended to become more complicated and politically sensitive. As a result, more
Iran & Nuclear Weapons Production Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12106) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production
Since the early 2000s, Tehran's construction of gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facilities has generated widespread concern in Congress that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons. According to past U.S. intelligence assessments, Tehran had the capacity to produce nuclear weapons at some more
SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12402) by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin.
Here are excerpts:
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The SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program
Overview
The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBDCs operate in partnership with state government more
Small Business Research Programs Reauthorized After Six-Month Lapse Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12705) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
Here are excerpts:
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Small Business Research Programs Reauthorized After Six-Month Lapse
On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (P.L. 119-83) into law. P.L. 119-83 reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Te more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Public Transportation" by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding assistance to public transportation agencies is provided primarily through the public transportation program administered by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration ( more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Low and No Emission Vehicle Program
Although public transportation buses account for a relatively small share of air pollutants and greenhouse gases from transportation, federal policy has focused to some extent on reducing emissions by providing grant funding more
U.S. Trade & Development Agency - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10673) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Background and Issues
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) funds early-stage activities to support development projects in developing and middle-income countries, with a focus on sectors with "significant" U.S. export potential. USTDA de more
Veterans Law - Unaccredited Representatives Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11455) by legislative attorney Daniel T. Shedd:
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Veterans Law: Unaccredited Representatives
Federal law prohibits an individual from charging any fee for assisting in the filing of an initial claim for VA benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In recent years, some Members of Congress, veteran service organizations (VSOs), and veterans have expressed more
Federal Weather Radar - In Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49027) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Federal Weather Radar: In Brief" by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Extreme weather events, such as high winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall, impact communities across the United States each year. These extreme events can result in property damage, injuries, and lives lost. Multiple federal agencies have an i more
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions" by Erica A. Lee emergency management and disaster recovery specialist
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which leads federal emergency management and disaster relief efforts, has recently been subject to numerous ca more
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions:"
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Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025: Section Analyses
The tables below provide brief summaries of each section of the committee's FEMA Act of 2025 (based on the amended version of the Amendment in the Natur more
NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49026) on July 10, 2026, entitled "NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program and Issues for Congress" by natural resource policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) typically deploys a new generation of geostationary satellites every two decades. Geostationary satell more
NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49026) on July 10, 2026, entitled "NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Issues for Congress
The Trump Administration aims to reduce federal spending by modifying GeoXO./78 Modifications to the GeoXO program, including the number of satellites and planned instruments, may impact NOAA's continuous observation more
Tribal Energy Resource Agreements - Overview & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49025) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Tribal Energy Resource Agreements: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Pursuant to the federal trust responsibility and various federal statutes, the Department of the Interior (DOI) and federally recognized Tribes (hereinafter Tribes) manage energy production on more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
7 Senators Urge CFTC to Enforce Regulations on Illegal Sports Gaming Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Acting Chair Caroline Pham
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Dear Acting Chair Pham,
We write to express our concern that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is implicitly permitting sports gaming products that are regulated by states and more
8 Lawmakers Urge CFTC to Ban Election War Military and Sports Contracts in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Michael Selig
Chair
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
Dear Chair Selig,
We write in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) relating to prediction markets. Specifically, we are alarm more
94 Health Organizations Urge CMS to Enforce Essential Health Benefits and Protect Prescription Drug Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comments in response to the Request for Information on Essential Health Benefits [CMS-9874-NC]
Dear Administrator Oz:
We, the undersign more
ACAP Urges CMS to Maintain Stability and Transparency in Essential Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Robert F. Kennedy
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Peter Nelson
Deputy Administrator and Director
Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Submitted electronically via regul more
Advocates Criticize EEOC Draft Strategic Plan for Limited Public Input and Exclusion of LGBTQI+ Protections
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
Andrea Lucas
Chair
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M St., NE
Washington, DC 20507
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: Draft EEOC Strategic Plan 2026-2030 (Docket ID EEOC-2026-0001)
Dear Chair Lucas:
The undersigned organizations write in response to the request for comments on the U.S. more
AFGE Criticizes EEOC Strategic Plan for Staffing Cuts and Unrealistic Goals
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Raymond D. Windmiller
Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20507
July 17, 2026
Re.: AFGE Comments to EEOC Draft Strategic Plan FY2026-2030
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC-2026-0001
Dear Mr. Windmiller:
We write on behalf of more
All Copays Count Coalition Urges Federal Action to Ban Copay Accumulators and Maximizers in Health Plans
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Hon. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
more
AMA Urges CMS to Maintain Current Essential Health Benefits Framework to Protect Patient Access and Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard (CMS-9874-NC)
more
American College of Physicians Urges Comprehensive National Standard for Essential Health Benefits to Improve Coverage Affordability and Quality
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 14, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
The American College o more
American Dental Association Urges CMS to Include Adult Dental Benefits as Essential Health Benefits in Employer Plans
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: CMS-9874-NC; Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health
Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan more
American Lung Association Urges Strengthened Essential Health Benefits Protections and Improved Oversight for Lung Disease Patients
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
more
American Optometric Association Urges Preservation and Strengthening of Pediatric Vision Benefits in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
July 15, 2026
RE: CMS-9874-NC - Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Stand more
American Water Works Association: EPA Urged to Expedite Finalization of Rule Extending Compliance Deadline for PFOA and PFOS Standards
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 16, 2026
Jennifer McLain
Director
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460
SUBMITTED ELECTRONIALLY
RE: Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminants Levels
(Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742)
Dear Dr. M more
Amgen Urges CMS to Strengthen Prescription Drug Coverage Protections and Enforce Cost-Sharing Limits to Curb Accumulator and Maximizer Program Harms
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Greg Portner
Senior Vice President
Global Government Affairs & Policy
601 Thirteenth Street, NW
Suite 1100 North
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.253-7965
Email: gportner@amgen.com
www.amgen.com
July 15, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC DELIVERY
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid S more
Amplifi Advocates Dynamic Margin Trading and Isolated Lending Pools to Enhance Liquidity and Risk Management in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: ANPRM on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick,
Amplifi submits this comment in response to the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on prediction markets. Amplifi is a decentralized protocol that provides leverage for prediction market positions through isolated lending pools. Ou more
Andreessen Horowitz Urges CFTC to Uphold Federal Preemption and Enhance Regulation of Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Re: Prediction Markets - RIN 3038-AF65
Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") appreciates the opportunity to submit the below comment more
Arthritis Foundation Urges Comprehensive Protections and Patient-Centered Affordability in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Honorable Robert Kennedy
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Request for Informatio more
Backpack Exchange Urges CFTC to Adopt Principles-Based Regulation for Blockchain Prediction Markets Addressing Market Integrity and Risk Management
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2 Embarcadero Ctr.
#08-133
San Francisco, CA 94111
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20581
Re: Response to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for
Comment on Prediction Markets
D more
Better Markets: CFTC Urged to Ban Event Contracts That Are Gambling and Threaten National Security
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Center
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65, 91 Fed. Reg. 12516 (Mar. 16, 2026)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Better Markets1 appreciates the opportunity to respond to the above-referenced Adv more
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Urges HHS to Enhance Essential Health Benefits Framework for Patient Access and Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
1201 New York Avenue NW
Suite 1300
Washington, DC, 20005
202-962-9200
The Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. July 15, 2026
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC
Submitted via regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information: Compre more
Boston College Law Student: CFTC Faces Calls to Ban Manipulation-Prone Prediction Market Contracts Including Timing and Categorical Outcomes
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bentley Wilking
Boston College Law Student
wilking@bc.edu
RE: CFTC-2026-0331-0001
To whom it may concern,
I am a law student at Boston College writing this comment to address the rule making proposal by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission titled Prediction Markets.
I consider regulation of prediction markets ext more
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper: EPA Faces Criticism for Proposed Rollback of PFAS Drinking Water Protections
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 16, 2026
Submission via www.regulations.gov
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Proposed Rule to Rescind Regulatory Determinations and Regulations for
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, more
Build America Buy America Act Challenges Increase Costs And Delays In Affordable Housing Development
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Subject: Response to FR-6616-N-01 - Request for Information on Build America, Buy America (BABA) Implementation in HUD-Assisted Affordable Housing Development
Executive Summary
Avesta Housing appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding HUD's implementation of
the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). We ar more
Cboe Global Markets Urges CFTC to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight and Investor Protections in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
433 W Van Buren St. cboe.com
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
May 5, 2026
Mr. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Relating to Prediction Markets
(Release No. 9194-26; R more
Centene Urges CMS to Maintain Current Essential Health Benefits Framework to Preserve Affordability and State Flexibility
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
July 15, 2026
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Ben more
CEO of if.market Says Cash-Settled Conditional Asset Pricing Markets Present Regulatory and Market Innovation Challenges
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
Re: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets
91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (March 16, 2026)
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick and Members of t more
Cherokee Nation Urges CFTC to Define Gaming Consistently and Protect Tribal Sovereignty in Event Contract Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CHEROKEE NATION
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Chad C. Harsha
Attorney General
P.O. Box 1533
Tahlequah, OK 74465
918-453-5000
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via CFT more
Clinical Social Worker Urges CFTC to Revoke Kalshi Designation Citing Youth Gambling Addiction and Public Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment: RIN 3038-AF65
Submitted to: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, CFTC
Date: 04/30/2026
I am a parent. I am also a licensed clinical social worker who has spent the last eleven years treating adolescents and young adults for behavioral addiction, including gambling disorder. I am not a la more
CMS Urged to Modernize Essential Health Benefits to Include Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9847-NC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Standard. CMS-9874-NC
more
Coalition for Political Forecasting Urges Clearer Regulation and Enhanced Oversight of Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
In response to the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding more
Colorado River Indian Tribes Demand CFTC Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
Colorado River Indian Reservation
26600 MOHAVE ROAD
PARKER, ARIZONA 85344
TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211
FAX (928) 669-1216
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Comrnission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, more
Compliance Adviser LLC Raises Concerns Over AML CFT and OFAC Compliance Gaps in Disintermediated Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Stephen J. Lurie
Principal
Compliance Adviser, LLC
2 Fairlawn Parkway
Rye Brook, NY 10573
April 30, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Proposed Rule 91 FR 12516; 17 CFR Chapter I more
CSL Behring Urges CMS to Close Loopholes in Essential Health Benefits Classification to Protect Patient Cost Sharing and Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CSL.com
1020 First Ave.
King of Prussia, PA 19409 CSLBehring.com
July 15, 2026
Submitted electronically
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential more
De Silva Law Offices: CFTC Faces Structural Challenges Regulating Event Contracts Under Individual Control
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DE SILVA LAW OFFICES, LLC
110 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2500
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Telephone: (312) 500-8424
April 30, 2026
VIA CFTC COMMENTS PORTAL
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Predi more
Delta Dental Supports CMS Decision to Exclude Routine Adult Dental Services From Essential Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
P.O. Box 8016,
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
Dear Dr. Oz:
On behalf of Delta Dental of California, New more
DraftKings Urges Clear Rules and Flexibility for Prediction Markets Amid CFTC Review
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
DraftKings Inc. ("DraftKings") appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Commodity
Futures Trading Commis more
Dragonfly Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Adopt Targeted Framework for Prediction Markets and Reject Overbroad Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets, 91 Fed. Reg. 12516
(Mar. 16, 2026) (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick more
ECOncrete Urges BOEM to Prioritize Environmental Safeguards and Nature Inclusive Infrastructure in Virginia Offshore Mineral Leasing
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
14 July 2026
Dear Mr. Giacona
Comments of ECOncrete Inc.
BOEM Docket No. BOEM-2026-0100
Request for Information and Interest: Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf
Minerals Offshore Virginia
ECOncrete Inc. respectfully submits the following comments in response to BOEM's
Request for Information and Interest. more
Elk Valley Rancheria Urges CFTC to Prohibit Sports-Event Contracts as Gaming to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Market Integrity
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 29, 2026
VIA CFTC COMMENT PORTAL
https://comments.cftc.gov
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65 - Comments of Elk Valley Rancheria, California
Dear Secret more
Empire Smiles LLC: Retail Traders Call for Stronger Consumer Protections and Transparency in Prediction Markets Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on Prediction Markets Rulemaking
17 CFR Chapter I - Federal Register Release 91 FR 12516
Submitted April 30, 2026
I. Statement of Interest
We submit this comment as a retail market participant with direct experience trading on Kalshi across multiple event categories, including elections, commodities, weat more
Enterprise Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov
RE: Enterprise Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick:
On behalf of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, a federally recognized more
Families USA Urges CMS to Strengthen and Regularly Update Essential Health Benefits Standard
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re: CMS-9874-NC: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typ more
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Urges CFTC To Enforce Ban On Unlawful Sports Betting Contracts Threatening Tribal Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 29, 2026
Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov
RE: Graton Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on
Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick:
On behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the Tribe or Graton), I write to in resp more
Fond Du Lac Band Urges CFTC to Prohibit Prediction Markets as Unlawful Gaming
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior - Chippewa Reservation Business Committee
Chairman Bruce M. Savage - Secretary/Treasurer Wayne Dupuis
District I Wally J. Dupuis - District II Brad Blacketter - District III Earl Otis
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Center
1155 2 more
Fresno, Calif., Fast Food Worker Urges Regulators to Crack Down on Kalshi Prediction Markets for Exploitative Gambling Practices
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am a fast food worker from Fresno, California. I make around $20 an hour. I am submitting this comment because the Commission is asking the public what it should consider in regulating prediction markets, and I want the Commission to understand what these markets look like from where I sit - not from a trading desk, not f more
Genentech Urges Modernization of Essential Health Benefits Framework to Enhance Patient Access and Address Coverage Loopholes
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-0062-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard (CMS-9874-N more
Gilead Sciences Urges Mandatory Coverage of All FDA-Approved HIV PrEP and Innovative Therapies in Essential Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-4218-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
July 15, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING - http://www.regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information (RFI): Comprehensive Review of the Essential Healt more
Grand Ronde Tribal Council Urges CFTC to Prohibit Sports Betting Contracts as Illegal Gaming
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
Umpqua Molalla Rogue River Kalapuya Chasta
Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232
Phone (503) 879-2301 9615 Grand Ronde Road
Fax (503) 879-5964 Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick sent Via: CFTC Comments Portal
Secretary of the Commiss more
Harvard Public Policy Student: CFTC Prediction Market Regulation Faces Nuanced Challenges Over Market Types Insider Trading and Resolution Integrity
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael Li
Incoming MPP, Harvard Kennedy School
michaelli@hks.harvard.edu . onprediction.xyz
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN more
HIV Medicine Association Urges CMS to Maintain Robust Essential Health Benefits for HIV Care and Prevention
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing on behalf more
Hivemind Capital Partners: CFTC Urged to Clarify Jurisdiction and Establish Regulatory Framework for Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Hivemind Capital Partners LLC
875 Avenue of the Americas
Floor 22
New York, NY 10001
April 30, 2026
Via Electronic Submission to CFTC Comments Portal
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: RIN 3038-AF65 - Prediction Mar more
Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Raises $143 Million in Anomalous Profits and Challenges Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Joshua Mitts
David J. Greenwald Professor of Law
435 West 116th Street
New York, NY 10027
joshua.mitts@law.columbia.edu
Moran Ofir
Professor of Law and Finance
199 Abba Khoushy Ave
Mount Carmel, Haifa 3103301, Israel
moranofir@law.haifa.ac.il
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Co more
Insurance Watchdog Coalition Calls on Feds Not to Weaken Essential Health Benefits or Typical Employer Plan Standards to Protect Patient Access and Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits
Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard (CMS-9874-NC)
To whom it may concern:
The Insurance Watc more
Kalispel Tribe Urges CFTC to Classify Prediction Markets as Illegal Gambling and Protect Tribal Gaming Rights
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box39
Usk, WA 99180
Py 509 445-1147
ALISPEL 509 445-1705 fax
TRIBE OF INDIANS
kalispeltribe.com
*
April 14, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Sent Via: CFTC Comments Portal: http more
Kentucky Voices for Health Urges CMS to Strengthen Essential Health Benefits Framework and Enhance Transparency and Consumer Protections
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
Kentucky Voices for Health appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Centers more
Knoxville, Tenn., High School Coach Urges CFTC to Revoke Kalshi Designation and Ban Predatory Prediction Market Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets
I am a high school football coach and physical education teacher from Knoxville, Tennessee. I am submitting this comment because I have watched prediction markets - and Kalshi specifically - hollow out the financial futures of young men I have known since they more
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Pride of the Ojibwe
13394 W Trepania Road . Hayward . Wisconsin . 54843
Phone 715-634-8934 . Fax 715-634-4797
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-68
PROTECTING TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND INDIAN GAMING FROM THE ILLEGITIMATE EXPANSION OF COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ch more
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Urges CFTC to Protect Tribal Gaming Sovereignty and Prohibit Sports Wagering on Regulated Exchanges
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Office of Tribal Ogema
2608 Government Center Drive
Manistee, MI 49660
231-723-8288
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Submitted via the Federal Rulemaking Portal
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Steet. N.W.
W more
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2 Matt's Path
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation P.O. Box 3060
Mashantucket, CT 06338-3060
Office of Legal Counsel
Tel: 860-396-2099
Fax: 860-396-6295
JCummings@mptn-nsn.gov
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st more
Master Control Systems Urges HUD to Recognize Third-Party Certification for Build America Buy America Compliance
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
Todd M. Richardson
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build Am more
Merchant Mariner Proposes Anchorages Rulemaking at Port of New York Raises Safety and Environmental Concerns for Hudson River Navigation
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Proposed rulemaking
Anchorages; Port of New York [Docket Number USCG-2026-0042]
As a Merchant Mariner that works for a company that transits the Hudson River with tug and barge units, I'd like to comment on this proposed rulemaking.
The text for this rulemaking [Docket Number USCG-2026-0042] includes several r more
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Urges CFTC to Uphold Sovereignty and Ban Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians
Executive Branch of Tribal Government
Office of the Chief Executive
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking P more
Minnesota Council of Health Plans Urge CMS to Strengthen Oversight of Essential Health Benefits Amid Rising Premiums
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Request for Information on the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard [CMS-9874-NC]
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Dear Administrator Oz, more
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges CFTC to Prohibit Illegal Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W. A SOVEREIGN NATION
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on E more
NABIP Urges CMS to Preserve Statutory Employer Plan Standard and Ensure Affordability in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: CMS-9874-NC; Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan more
NAIC Urges CMS to Address Delays and Maintain State Flexibility in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016
Via Regulations.gov
To whom it may concern:
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), representing the chief insurance regulators in the states, the Di more
National Association for Behavioral Healthcare Urges Expansion of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits in Essential Health Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard (CMS-9874-NC)
Submitted Elect more
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Urges CMS to Strengthen Essential Health Benefits and Protect Access for Bleeding Disorders Patients
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Hon. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
RE: R more
National Congress of American Indians Urges CFTC to Uphold Tribal Sovereignty by Prohibiting Sports and Gaming Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Congress of American Indians | 1516 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 466-7767 | www.ncai.org
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
April more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Requests Extension for NRC Reactor Licensing Rule Comment Period
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17th, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Subject: Request for an Extension of Comment Period for Modernizing Reactor Licensing,
Safety Oversight, and Siting Practices Rulemaking (Docket ID NRC-2025-0975; RIN 3150-
AL44)
Dear NRC Staff,
The Nuclear Regulatory more
Patient and Consumer Groups Urge Strengthening of Essential Health Benefits Framework to Ensure Coverage Adequacy and Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert Kennedy
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Request for Inform more
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Warns Against CFTC Authorization of Prediction Markets Targeting Youth and Undermining State Sports Betting Laws
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
303 WALNUT STREET, COMMONWEALTH TOWER
Chair
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17101 DENISE J. SMYLER
KEVIN F. O'TOOLE
Executive Director Commissioners
April 30, 2026
303 Walnut Street SHAWN DILLON
Commonwealth Tower, 5th Floor GEORGE DUNBAR
Harrisburg, PA 17101 EDWARD C. GAINEY
Phone: (717 more
PGA Tour Urges CFTC to Enforce Strong Integrity Safeguards for Sports Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Andy Levinson
SVP, Tournament Administration
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Michael S. Selig, Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three LafayeFe Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Dear Chairman Selig,
On behalf of the PGA TOUR, we appreciate the opportunity to comment o more
Pikkit: Sports Prediction Markets Gain Traction as Essential Trading Platforms for Professional Bettors
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael S. Selig
Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Dear Chairman Selig,
My co-founder and I started our company, Pikkit, in our college dorm in 2019. It has been a long and demanding journey, and we are proud to say that we now serve well ov more
PredictRails Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Standardize Infrastructure for Prediction Markets to Enable Institutional Participation
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael Izhaky CEO, PredictRails
michael@predictrails.ai
April 29, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets ( more
PrizePicks Predicts Urges CFTC to Modernize Event Contract Regulations and Ensure Customer Protection Parity
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 29, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Re: Comments on the CFTC's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments, Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-A more
Professional Athletes Players Association Urge CFTC to Implement Safety and Privacy Protections in Prediction Market Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Michael Selig
Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
RE: Public Comment to Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Chairman Selig,
We are the unions that represent the athlet more
Risk Labs Foundation: CFTC Should Require Dual Resolution Paths for Event Contracts to Ensure Settlement Integrity
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Governor's Square, 23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue
Grand Cayman, KY1-1002, Cayman Islands
legal@risklabs.co
risklabs.co
RISK LABS
Submitted Electronically
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 205 more
Robinhood Derivatives Urges CFTC for Clear Rules and Harmonized Customer Protections in Prediction Markets Regulation
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docusign Envelope ID: 7D1ED007-20D2-475C-9283-CBB61F7E6033
250 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
robinhood.com
April 30, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washing more
Science Educator Advocates Replacing ALARA With Clearer Radiation Management Terms
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Proposed Rule Docket ID NRC-2025-1140
Dear Esteemed Policy Makers and Comment Reviewers,
My name is Kyle Hill, and I'm an award-winning science educator and nuclear communications expert. I've personally spent time in Chernobyl and Fukushima, worked directly with bodies like the U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho National L more
Seton Hall Law School Professor: CFTC Should Exercise Caution in Approving Event Contracts Due to Gambling Risks and Limited Hedging Utility
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ilya Beylin
Associate Professor
Seton Hall Law School
1109 Raymond Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07102
Christopher Kirkpatrick,
Secretary of the Commission,
Commodity Futures Trading Commission,
Three Lafayette Centre,
1155 21st Street NW,
Washington, DC 20581
Mark Fajfar,
Senior Assistant General Counsel,
(202) 418-6636,
more
Squaxin Island Tribe Opposes CFTC Proposal to Legalize Sports Betting Through Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Squaxin Island Tribe
Comments in Response to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("ANPRM"), published on March 26, 2026, in the Federal Register, Vol. 91, No. 50 p.12516
April 30, 2026
These comments are submitted on behalf of the Squaxin Island Tribe in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's ("CFTC") Ad more
State of Alaska Opposes Fixed Vehicle Limit in Proposed Denali National Park Road Rule
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Natural Resources
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501-3561
Main: 907.269-8690
July 17, 2026
Denali National Park and Preserve
Attention: Superintendent Brooke Merrell
P.O. Box 9
Denali Park, AK 99755
Submitted online at regulations.gov
Re: more
Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 2lst Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal
Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed more
Swinomish Tribe Urges CFTC to Classify Prediction Markets as Illegal Gambling and Enforce Existing Laws
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Uploaded to https://comments.cftc.gov
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1151 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: 17 CFR Chapter 1, RIN 3083-AF65 - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking;
Request for Comments
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick,
On behalf of the Swinomish Indian Tr more
Two Wake Forest Economics Professors Advocate for Light Touch Regulation To Preserve Benefits of Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Economics
30 April 2026
We are responding to the Commission's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding prediction market regulations. We are economics professors at Wake Forest University, and we have been studying these markets for thirty years. We have written academic articles about the hi more
Underdog Sports Holdings Urges CFTC To Balance Innovation And Consumer Protection In Sports Prediction Market Regulation
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20581
April 30, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Re: Underdog Sports Holdings, Inc. Comment on Advanced Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking: Prediction Markets / RIN more
USofCare Urges CMS to Preserve State Flexibility and Prevent Access Reductions in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health & Human Services
Submitted via regulations.gov.
RE: "Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard"
Dear Administrator Oz,
United States of Care (USof more
Virginia Department of Transportation Calls for Centralized Multistate Construction Data and Enhanced Bureau of Transportation Statistics Tools
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1221 East Broad Street (804)482-5818
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
July 16, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Room W58-213
Washington, DC 20590
Subject: Bureau of Transportation Statistics; Request for Information: Shapi more
Vitruvitas: CFTC Comment Urges Recognition of Individual Performance Metrics as Exempt Commodities for Designated Contract Market Listing
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.vitruvitas.com - CFTC Comment on 91 FR 12516 - April 30, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
April 30, 2026
Office of the Secretariat
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20581
Re: Comment on Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets in Designated Contract more
Vortex Weather Markets: Weather Event Contracts Merit Distinct Regulatory Consideration Due to Non Manipulability and Federal Data Settlement
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Austin Caton
Founder, Vortex Weather Markets
vortexwxpredictions.com
AustinC@vortexwxpredictions.com
April 28, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via comments.cftc.gov
Re: Comment more
Yavapai-Apache Nation Opposes CFTC Rule Changes to Permit Sports Betting on Futures Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
YAVAPAI-APACHE NATION
Executive Office
Chairman Buddy Rocha, Jr.
Vice-Chairman Charlie Baca, IV
2400 West Datsi Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone (928)567-1021 Fax (928)567-3994
April 30, 2026
Via https://comments.eftc.gov
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
T more
Tipoffs: Iran
8 Lawmakers Urge CFTC to Ban Election War Military and Sports Contracts in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Michael Selig
Chair
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
Dear Chair Selig,
We write in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) relating to prediction markets. Specifically, we are alarm more
Andreessen Horowitz Urges CFTC to Uphold Federal Preemption and Enhance Regulation of Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Re: Prediction Markets - RIN 3038-AF65
Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") appreciates the opportunity to submit the below comment more
Beyond the Hype: Science, Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Protein Research
HAIFA, Israel, July 19 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Beyond the Hype: Science, Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Protein Research
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On June 18, 2026, the Technion hosted "," a conference focused on the scientific and technological challenges of developing sustainable proteins. Topics included food production in an era of increasing shortages of land, water, and energy; edible bioinks for 3D printing of cultured meat; improving crops; more
Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Raises $143 Million in Anomalous Profits and Challenges Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Joshua Mitts
David J. Greenwald Professor of Law
435 West 116th Street
New York, NY 10027
joshua.mitts@law.columbia.edu
Moran Ofir
Professor of Law and Finance
199 Abba Khoushy Ave
Mount Carmel, Haifa 3103301, Israel
moranofir@law.haifa.ac.il
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Co more
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Warns Against CFTC Authorization of Prediction Markets Targeting Youth and Undermining State Sports Betting Laws
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
303 WALNUT STREET, COMMONWEALTH TOWER
Chair
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17101 DENISE J. SMYLER
KEVIN F. O'TOOLE
Executive Director Commissioners
April 30, 2026
303 Walnut Street SHAWN DILLON
Commonwealth Tower, 5th Floor GEORGE DUNBAR
Harrisburg, PA 17101 EDWARD C. GAINEY
Phone: (717 more
PredictRails Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Standardize Infrastructure for Prediction Markets to Enable Institutional Participation
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael Izhaky CEO, PredictRails
michael@predictrails.ai
April 29, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets ( more
Robinhood Derivatives Urges CFTC for Clear Rules and Harmonized Customer Protections in Prediction Markets Regulation
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docusign Envelope ID: 7D1ED007-20D2-475C-9283-CBB61F7E6033
250 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
robinhood.com
April 30, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washing more
Krishnamoorthi Condemns Deadly Iranian Attack, Warns Iran Against Further Attacks, and Calls for Diplomacy to End Trump's Illegal War
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Condemns Deadly Iranian Attack, Warns Iran Against Further Attacks, and Calls for Diplomacy to End Trump's Illegal War
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) released the following statement after two American service members were killed in an Iranian attack:
"The deaths of two American service members in today's Iranian attack are a tragic reminder of the esca more
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
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KTNV : Las Vegas tourism drop hits small businesses as visitor spending falls $4.3 billion
Las Vegas Review-Journal : Vegas rents have risen almost 20% faster than LA rents since 2019, report says
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leavi more
WVDP Warns Trump's Primetime Election Speech Is a Dangerous Prelude to Federal Election Interference
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 17 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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WVDP Warns Trump's Primetime Election Speech Is a Dangerous Prelude to Federal Election Interference
West Virginia Democratic Party Chairman Mike Pushkin today condemned President Donald Trump's primetime address on elections as an alarming attempt to lay the political groundwork for unprecedented and unnecessary federal interference in this fall's elections.
"West Virginians--and a more
ICYMI: Iowa Hit With Record Layoffs
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Iowa Hit With Record Layoffs
Iowa employers laid off 656 workers in June, the highest monthly loss since June 2025
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Iowa's economy continues to crumble under a decade of one-party rule, as a slew of companies announced far-reaching layoffs this June.
Whirlpool Corp., the Iowa Department of Management, Plastic Products Co., BrandFX, and Wells Fargo are all closing plants or firing worker more
Washington State Democratic Party: New Data - Washington Families Have Spent $342 More on Gas Since Trump Began His Unnecessary War With Iran
SEATTLE, Washington, July 16 -- The Washington State Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NEW DATA: Washington Families Have Spent $342 More on Gas Since Trump Began His Unnecessary War with Iran
As Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran continues on, with no end in sight, newly released data from the Senate Joint Economic Committee reveals that Washington households have spent $342 more on the gas they need to drive to work, pick up their kids, and run their dail more
World Jewish Congress Welcomes Planned UK Designation of IRGC and HAYI as Terrorist Organizations
NEW YORK, July 13 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release:
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World Jewish Congress Welcomes Planned UK Designation of IRGC and HAYI as Terrorist Organizations
LONDON -- Following reports that the British government is set to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its proxy, Harakat Ashab Al Yamin Al Islamia (HAYI), as terrorist organizations, Dr. Efrat Sopher, Chair of the World Jewish Congress Taskforce on Islamic Extremism, issued the follow more
