American Consumer Institute Urges NHTSA to Grant Zoox Waiver to Boost Autonomous Vehicle Competition
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advocating for the approval of Zoox's petition to receive a waiver allowing the company to offer autonomous ride services in the United States. The nonprofit organization emphasized that current vehicle regulations, designed for human-operated cars, are outdated for autonomous vehicles and may hinder the expansion of safer, mo more
CU Denver Celebrates First-Ever Research Week
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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CU Denver Celebrates First-Ever Research Week
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CU Denver's first-ever Research Week is here, and as the state's premier public urban research university, there is much to celebrate! Our faculty are exploring ways to solve some of society's most pressing challenges. Both graduate and undergraduate students are working on cutting-edge studies. And this week, our campus hosts events that showcase and supp more
Hayward Chamber of Commerce Supports Zoox Petition for Automated Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Hayward Chamber of Commerce, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition to obtain an exemption allowing the commercial deployment of its automated vehicles under federal safety oversight. The chamber highlights Zoox's role as a driving force for economic growth and innovation in Hayward, California.
According to the Chamber of Commerce, Zoox operates a 220,000-square-foot more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of April 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of April 13, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Thursday, April 16, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission." more
Newmark's 1Q 2026 Korea Office Report Shows Market Stability as Redevelopment Drives Leasing Shifts and New Demand Emerges
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSxrep) -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark's 1Q 2026 Korea Office Report Shows Market Stability as Redevelopment Drives Leasing Shifts and New Demand Emerges
SEOUL, KOREA -- Newmark announces the release of its 1Q26 Korea Office Leasing Conditions & Trends report, highlighting stable market fundamentals, evolving demand drivers and continued rental growth across Seoul's office market. Vacancy held at 3.8% quarter-over-quarter in 1Q26, and re more
NIH Grants Policy Under the Second Trump Administration Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13131) on April 17, 2026, by health policy specialist Kavya Sekar.
Here are excerpts:
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NIH Grants Policy Under the Second Trump Administration
Since President Trump took office on January 20, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - the nation's leading health and medical research agency - changed grant poli more
Nunn Leads Trade Delegation to Taiwan, Secures Wins for Iowa Agriculture and National Security
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Nunn Leads Trade Delegation to Taiwan, Secures Wins for Iowa Agriculture and National Security
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) led a congressional delegation to Taiwan to advance a landmark trade agreement that expands market access for Iowa agriculture, opens new opportunities for ethanol export, and strengthens critical defense cooperation through provisions he authored in the Fiscal Y more
Tusculum celebrates entrepreneurial spirit with Pitch Day; three students and one community member receive awards
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tusculum celebrates entrepreneurial spirit with Pitch Day; three students and one community member receive awards
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GREENEVILLE - Entrepreneurship was on full display as 12 students and community members shared their impressive and well-developed ideas for businesses and products during Pioneer Pitch Day Saturday, April 18, at Tusculum University.
Tusculum student Aniye Nouck Nouck gives his winning pr more
Walmart Expands Access to Weight Management Support Services for Customers on or Exploring GLP-1s
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, April 18 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart Expands Access to Weight Management Support Services for Customers on or Exploring GLP-1s
Better Care Services platform connects customers to virtual care and nutrition support, complementing fast, convenient access to medications through Walmart's nationwide pharmacy network
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As more customers seek support for weight management and overall health, Walmart is expanding its Better Care Services platform with more
N.C. A&T Physics Professor to Present at First Joint Conference of African Meteorological Society
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 17 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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N.C. A&T Physics Professor to Present at First Joint Conference of African Meteorological Society
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 17, 2026) - The first African Meteorological Society (AfMS) Scientific Conference, set for April 20-23 at the new Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will feature air pollution and climate ch more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: Older Americans and Veterans Wait Longer for Financial Justice
MARINA DEL REY, California, April 17 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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Older Americans and Veterans Wait Longer for Financial Justice
A new study by USC Viterbi examining over 1.27 million federal complaints finds that older Americans and veterans are consistently receiving slower responses from financial companies, and the gap is getting worse right as the watchdog agency more
STATEMENT: NEMA Urges Senate Advancement of Legislation To Drive Energy Dominance, Increase Transmission System Capacity
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following statement:
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STATEMENT: NEMA Urges Senate Advancement of Legislation To Drive Energy Dominance, Increase Transmission System Capacity
NEMA Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Spencer Pederson issued the following statement of support for S.3947, the Reconductoring Existing Wires for Infrastructure Reliability and Expansion (REWIRE) Act in advance of its consideration today by the Se more
Colo. Education Dept.: Results of 2026 TLCC Survey Show Improvement in Educator Perceptions of Working and Learning Conditions
DENVER, Colorado, April 14 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Results of 2026 TLCC Survey show improvement in educator perceptions of working and learning conditions
The Colorado Department of Education has released the results of the 2026 Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey. Based on responses from more than 42,000 teachers and school-based staff (a 48.1% response rate), participants feel more positive about their school envir more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Biometric Technologies & Global Security Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11783) on April 16, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Biometric Technologies and Global Security
Biometric technologies use unique biological or behavioral attributes - such as DNA, fingerprints, cardiac signatures, voice or gait patterns, and facial or ocular measurements - to authenticate an individual's more
China's 15th Five-Year Plan - S&T & Economic Priorities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13204) on April 16, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China's 15th Five-Year Plan: S&T and Economic Priorities
On March 12, 2026, the legislature of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) approved China's 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (FYP) (2025-2030) and the Outline of Long-Term Go more
Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026 - Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance & Mail-In Ballots Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11419) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker:
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Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026: Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance and Mail-In Ballots
As the November 2026 congressional elections approach, three cases addressing various aspects of election law are pending at the U.S. Supreme Court. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court i more
Farm Bill Primer - SNAP & Nutrition Title Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12255) on April 15, 2026.
The white paper is written by nutrition assistance policy specialist Randy Alison Aussenberg and social policy specialists Gene Falk and Kara Clifford Billings.
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Farm Bill Primer: SNAP and Nutrition Title Programs
The Nutrition title of the farm bill typically reauthorizes a number of nutrition or domestic food assistance pro more
Great American Outdoors Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12888) on April 14, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Laura B. Comay:
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The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA): Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)?
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established in the U.S. Treasury a new fund - the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoratio more
New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12929) on April 15, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman and legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper:
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New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program: Background, Federal Role, and Selected Legal Issues
Congress has prohibited tolling of federal-aid highways and passed a series of exceptions to the prohibition. One such exception is the Value P more
Recent Developments in Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Review Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11418) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorneys Alexander H. Pepper and Jay B. Sykes:
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Recent Developments in Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Review
The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act) requires parties to mergers and acquisitions that exceed certain size thresholds to file a notification with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal more
Recent Regulatory Changes to Bank Capital Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12680) on April 14, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Recent Regulatory Changes to Bank Capital Requirements
Capital requirements are one of the primary ways banks are regulated for safety and soundness. (For background, see CRS Report R47447, Bank Capital Requirements: A Primer an more
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - FY2027 Budget Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13203) on April 15, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Eric P. Nardi.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2027 Budget Request
Introduction
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), an agency within the Department of the Interior (DOI), has a mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats. Congress funds F more
Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11831) on April 14, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
What Is the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)?
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'The Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) is a planned effort by the Marine Corps to provide a purpose-built family of vehicles, with new more
Artemis - NASA's Program to Return Humans to the Moon Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11643) on April 13, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh.
Here are excerpts:
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Artemis: NASA's Program to Return Humans to the Moon
Between 1969 and 1972, the Apollo program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) landed 12 American men on the Moon and returned them safely to Earth. Artemis, named for Apollo's twin sister in more
Farm Bill Primer - Conservation Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12024) on April 13, 2026, by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Conservation Title
The conservation title of a farm bill generally contains reauthorizations, amendments, and new programs that encourage farmers and ranchers to voluntarily implement resource-conserving practices on private more
Length of Major Steps in the Supreme Court Appointment Process, 1975-2022 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12679) on April 13, 2026, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion.
Here are excerpts:
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The Length of Major Steps in the Supreme Court Appointment Process (1975-2022)
This Insight provides historical data and information related to the length of time it has taken to appoint new Justices to the Supreme Court from 1975 to 2022. Specifically, for individual more
Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12422) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled more
Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12423) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit
In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled to expire more
Speakers of the House - Elections, 1913-2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL30857) on April 13, 2026, entitled "Speakers of the House: Elections, 1913-2025" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Each new House elects a Speaker by roll call vote when it first convenes. Customarily, the conference of each major party nominates a candidate whose name is placed in nomination. A Member normally votes for the more
Types of Committee Hearings Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-317) on April 13, 2026, entitled "Types of Committee Hearings" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Congressional committee hearings may be broadly classified into four types: legislative, oversight, investigative, and confirmation. Hearings may be held on Capitol Hill or elsewhere (e.g., a committee member's district or state, or a site related to the su more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction - Brief Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on April 13, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed wit more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Abbeville Area Medical Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposed by HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Abbeville Area Medical Center, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposal to implement a rebate model under the 340B drug pricing program. The letter conveys the medical center's firm stance against replacing the longstanding upfront discount mechanism with a rebate pilot program, citing substantial financial and operational bur more
Access Community Health Centers Urges Federal Agency to Protect 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Access Community Health Centers has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), appealing for the exemption of Community Health Centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model. The letter highlights concerns that manufacturer-imposed barriers are diminishing patient access to affordable medications and essential health care services. ACHC emphasizes the vital role the 340B Drug Pricing Program plays in supporting patients, par more
Adams County Memorial Hospital Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Adams County Memorial Hospital and Adams Community Pharmacy, Decatur, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's consideration of implementing a rebate model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital, serving a rural Indiana community with many vulnerable patients, addressed concerns over potential changes to the program's discount mechanism.
Adams County Memorial Hospital outlined more
Alaska Professional Hunters Association Proposes Separate Final Rules for Controversial Hunting Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Alaska Professional Hunters Association submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service regarding the agency's proposed rule on hunting and trapping in Alaska National Preserves. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on March 10, 2026 (Docket No.: NPA-2026-0034).
APHA, an organization representing professional hunting guides throughout Alaska, expressed general support for aligning hunting and trapping regulations on federal lands wit more
Alianza NORCO Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Restricting Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Alianza NORCO, a legal services organization serving immigrants in northern Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (Docket No. USCIS-2025-0370). The letter urges DHS to withdraw the NPRM, which would impose sweeping restrictions on asylum applicants' access to Employment Authorization Documents, commonly known as more
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Provides Comments on NHTSA Voice Command Interface Study
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's information collection request for research on modern voice command interfaces used in vehicles. The letter addresses the study aimed at understanding the impact of VCIs on driver inattention and distraction.
Auto Innovators expressed support for NHTSA's efforts to better evaluate distracted driving, which claimed over 3,00 more
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Urges Clarity and Flexibility in NHTSA Drive-Mode Research
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's information collection request to study drive-mode design practices and their impact on driver attention and performance. Auto Innovators, representing the automotive industry that includes vehicle manufacturers and technology developers, expressed support for NHTSA's initiative to research distracted driving, which claimed more
Alliance to End Hunger Urges USDA to Continue Critical Food Security Data Collection
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Alliance to End Hunger submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, expressing concern about the USDA's decision to cease the production of the Household Food Security in the United States report and discontinue sponsorship of the Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement. The coalition, composed of over 100 diverse organizations committed to ending hunger domestically and globally, emphasized the indispen more
American Association for Elder Care Urges IRS to Clarify Tax Guidance on Aging in Place and Senior Care
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Association for Elder Care submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service outlining recommendations for the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The nonprofit organization, focused on improving the quality of life for older Americans, emphasized the need for clearer tax guidance supporting in-home caregiving and Age-Friendly products and services. AAEC's proposals aim to reduce regulatory burdens and promote affordable aging in place in alignm more
American Association for Justice Opposes NHTSA Proposal to Exempt ADS-Equipped Vehicles From Visibility Standards
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Association for Justice submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opposing the agency's proposed rule to exempt Automated Driving System-equipped vehicles without manual driving controls from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards currently cover windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing systems designed to ensure adequate visibility more
American Consumer Institute Urges NHTSA to Grant Zoox Waiver to Boost Autonomous Vehicle Competition
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advocating for the approval of Zoox's petition to receive a waiver allowing the company to offer autonomous ride services in the United States. The nonprofit organization emphasized that current vehicle regulations, designed for human-operated cars, are outdated for autonomous vehicles and may hinder the expansion of safer, mo more
American Dairy Coalition Urges USDA to Address Dairy Data Gaps and Protect Farmer Participation
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Dairy Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistical Service , and Office of the Chief Economist emphasizing the importance of accurate, transparent, and trustworthy data for the dairy sector. The letter highlights gaps in existing USDA data products, cautions against unchecked expansion of data collection, and calls for safeguards to maintain farmer participat more
American Fintech Council Advocates for Modernized Negative Option Marketing Rules
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Fintech Council has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission in response to the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. Representing over 150 financial technology companies and innovative banks, the AFC weighed in on the FTC's inquiry regarding the need to update existing rules, address unfair or deceptive practices, and clarify the regulatory scope for negative optio more
American Horse Council Calls for Improved Equine Data Collection at USDA
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Horse Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to the agency's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The letter highlights concerns regarding the current data collection and reporting practices by USDA's Economic Research Service and National Agricultural Statistics Service as they pertain to the equine industry.
The AHC unde more
American Malting Barley Association Urges USDA to Enhance Barley Data Reporting and Access
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Malting Barley Association Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service regarding a request for information on opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research. The nonprofit industry group, which supports the malting, brewing, distilling, and food industries, highlighted the critical role of USDA data in guiding growers and end users through the barley supply c more
American Society for Nutrition Urges USDA to Restore Critical Food Security Data Collections
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Society for Nutrition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service outlining concerns over recent changes to USDA's statistical data and research outputs. ASN, an organization committed to advancing nutrition science and policy, emphasizes the essential role the agency's data products play in informing nutrition research and federal nutrition programs.
In the letter, ASN highlights the cancellation of more
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund Calls for Stronger FTC Rules on Rental Housing Junk Fees
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission advocating for robust regulations to address unfair and deceptive junk fees in the rental housing market. These fees are additional charges imposed on tenants beyond their agreed rent, often undisclosed before lease signing.
The organization emphasizes that junk fees exacerbate the housing affordability crisis affecting millions of renters nationwide. more
Apartment Association of Greater Augusta Urges FTC To Consider Rental Industry Complexity In Fee Transparency Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Apartment Association of Greater Augusta (AAGA), representing over 21,000 rental units across 137 properties in the Augusta, Georgia area, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission. The letter responds to the FTC's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. AAGA urges the FTC to carefully consider the unique characteristics and regulatory environment of rental housing before proceeding with ru more
Apartment Association of North Alabama Urges Careful Consideration in FTC Rental Housing Fee Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Apartment Association of North Alabama, Madison, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. The organization, which advocates for 198 apartment communities comprising over 40,000 units, expressed concerns about potential federal regulation impacting rental pricing transparency.
In its letter, AANA emphasized the distinct nature of r more
Apartment Association of North Carolina Urges FTC to Consider Rental Housing Industry Complexity in Fee Transparency Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Apartment Association of North Carolina, Raleigh, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The association outlined the unique aspects of rental housing transactions and urged the FTC to account for these factors in its approach to rental price transparency.
The AANC emphasized that rental housing transactions differ from typical more
Arc San Francisco Supports Zoox Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Arc San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in support of Zoox's petition. The letter (Docket No.: NHTSA-2025-0523) expresses backing for the exemption request that would allow Zoox to commercially deploy their automated vehicles under federal safety oversight.
Representing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across San more
Arizona Alliance Urges HRSA to Avoid Mandatory 340B Rebate Model for Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers, Phoenix, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed mandatory 340B rebate model pilot program. Representing Arizona's 23 Community Health Centers and the 870,000 patients they serve, AACHC cautioned that implementing the rebate model would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on more
Arizona Multihousing Association Urges FTC to Consider Rental Housing Industry Complexities in Fee Regulation
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Arizona Multihousing Association, Phoenix, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. The AMA emphasized the unique aspects of rental housing transactions compared to other consumer transactions and urged the FTC to understand the diversity and complexity of fees, deposits, and utility billing in the rental sector before pursuing ne more
Association for Competitive Technology Urges Caution on Expanding Negative Option Rule
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Association for Competitive Technology submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing concerns about the proposed amendments to the FTC's Negative Option Rule. ACT, a global trade association representing small and medium-sized technology companies within the app economy, highlighted that the $1.8 trillion sector supports 6.1 million American jobs and urges the commission to exercise restraint in expanding the rule.
In its letter, ACT ar more
Association of American Railroads Calls for Clarifications on Electronic Export Manifest Rule
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Association of American Railroads submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking on the electronic transmission of export manifest information for vessel cargo. The NPRM aims to replace paper-based processes with electronic data transmission to improve export documentation efficiency. The AAR expressed concerns about ambiguities in the proposal and requested clarifications to minimize impacts on more
Augusta Health Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Citing Increased Costs and Operational Burdens
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Augusta Health, a nonprofit community hospital in Fishersville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the potential implementation of a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information regarding changes to the current upfront discount system used by the 340B program. Augusta Health strongly advise more
Blockchain Foundation Urges Treasury to Integrate Digital Assets in National Financial Literacy Strategy
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Blockchain Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrency, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The letter focuses on updating the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy, advocating for the inclusion of digital asset education in K-12 curricula to better prepare younger generations for the evolving fi more
Breakthrough Institute Urges NRC to Reject Proposed Project-Level Fee Caps in Fiscal Year 2026 Rule
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Breakthrough Institute, Berkeley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's proposed fee schedules and fee recovery for fiscal year 2026. BTI's letter voiced concerns about the NRC's proposed fixed fee cap regime under Section 170.33, cautioning that these project-level fee caps represent a fundamental change to NRC's fee structure with unclear benefits and significant legal and administrative risks. more
Bulk Broadband Alliance Urges FTC to Avoid Restrictions on Bulk Billing in Rental Housing
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Bulk Broadband Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission concerning the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The organization, representing stakeholders involved in providing broadband services through bulk billing arrangements in rental housing, emphasized the consumer benefits of these arrangements and advised against new regulations that would restrict them. The Bulk Bro more
Cambridge International Systems Supports Raising CAS Coverage Threshold to $100 Million
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Cambridge International Systems Inc., Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Cost Accounting Standards Board regarding the proposed changes to the Cost Accounting Standards regulations and coverage thresholds. Cambridge emphasized that increasing the threshold for full CAS coverage to $100 million will help reduce regulatory and compliance costs on smaller and mid-sized companies seeking to compete in the government marketplace.
Cambridge note more
Center for Family & Child Enrichment Raises Concerns Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, a federally qualified health center-affiliated organization serving families in Miami-Dade County, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding its proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines potential challenges the pilot program could pose for organizations like CFCE, which recently established an in-house medication dispensing program aimed at impro more
Center for Rural Affairs Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement to Enhance Rural Data Analysis
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Center for Rural Affairs submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to its Request for Information concerning opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research. The Nebraska-based organization urged the USDA to reinstate the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and continue the annual Household Food Security reports to better address food insecurity issues, particular more
Center for Taxpayer Rights Urges IRS to Automate Accounts and Improve Oversight for Trump Accounts Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Center for Taxpayer Rights submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations for Sections 301.6434-1 and 1.530A-1 governing the Trump Accounts Contribution Pilot Program and related accounts. The organization highlighted concerns about the current regulatory approach, particularly the decisions to forego automation of Sec. 530A account creation and Sec. 6434 $1,000 pilot contributions. more
CHI Health Mercy Corning Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- CHI Health Mercy Corning, part of CommonSpirit Health, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposed shift from an upfront discount to a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The nonprofit faith-based hospital in Corning, Iowa, expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts on safety-net hospitals and the patients they more
ClearPath Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Remove Proposed Fee Caps and Conduct Holistic Fee Structure Review
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- ClearPath, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing clean energy innovation, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's Proposed Rule, "Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2026." ClearPath expressed concerns that the NRC's proposed fixed fee caps on service fees would undermine efficiency, create distorted incentives, and increase uncertainty for licensees and applicants.
ClearPath highlighted that while the NRC has m more
Colorado Health Foundation Opposes HUD Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Colorado Health Foundation, Denver, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The nonprofit philanthropic organization, which is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Coloradans, asserts that the rule threatens affordable housing access for nearly 80,000 people in Colorado, including approxima more
Community Health System Urges HRSA to Reconsider 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Community Health System, a nonprofit health system operating several hospitals and healthcare facilities in California's Central Valley, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHS expressed concern that transitioning from the current up-front discount program to a rebate model would impose substantial administrative burdens and divert critical resources from pati more
Competitive Enterprise Institute Advises Against Expanding FTC Negative Option Rule
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), a nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on regulatory policy from a free-market perspective, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the agency's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. CEI expressed its position that expanding the FTC's current Negative Option Rule is unnecessary given existing statut more
Cooperative Credit Union Association Urges Fair Regulation of Stablecoin Issuers by National Credit Union Administration
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on Investments in and Licensing of Permitted Payment Stablecoins Issuers, aimed at implementing the GENIUS Act. Representing nearly 160 state and federally-chartered credit unions serving over 5 million consumers in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, the Associat more
Corporate Central Credit Union Backs NCUA's Proposed Stablecoin Issuer Rule With Recommendations for Clarifications
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Corporate Central Credit Union, New Berlin, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposed rule on licensing and regulation of Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers, entities created under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. Corporate Central, a federally insured corporate credit union serving liquidity and payment infrastructure functions for c more
Crescent Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Crescent Community Health Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing profound concerns over the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Crescent, which serves nearly 11,000 patients across Iowa, detailed financial and operational risks that the rebate model poses for community health centers (CHCs) nationwide.
The letter underscores that CHCs rely heavily on the 340B Drug Pricing Program's upf more
Data Foundation Highlights Critical Data Gaps in USDA Statistical Products
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Data Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing responsible data use in government, has submitted a public comment letter to the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The letter responds to the USDA's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas. It outlines key gaps, interoperability issues, and usability concerns that limit the broader economi more
Disabled American Veterans Oppose OPM Proposed Rule on Reduction in Force Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Disabled American Veterans has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revising Reduction in Force (RIF) procedures. DAV, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated to supporting veterans with service-connected disabilities, argues that the proposal unlawfully diminishes veterans' preference protections in federal employment.
The letter criticizes OPM's p more
Dow Chemical Provides Comments on PHMSA Hazardous Materials Rulemaking Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at harmonizing hazardous materials shipping regulations with international standards. The NPRM (Docket No.: PHMSA-2023-0111) focused on amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations concerning shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging autho more
East Valley Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- East Valley Community Health Center, Pomona, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration concerning the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. EVCHC cautions that the shift in responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers through a rebate model threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations at community health centers nationwide, undermining the 340B Drug Pricing Program's original purpose of enab more
El Dorado County Community Health Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- El Dorado County Community Health Center, Placerville, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns about the pilot's devastating impact on community health centers (CHCs) and the vulnerable patients they serve, emphasizing that the program threatens the original intent of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
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Environmental Defense Fund Urges USDA To Enhance Agricultural Data for Conservation and Resilience
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Environmental Defense Fund has submitted a public comment letter to the Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistical Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The letter (Docket No.: ERS-2026-0001) addresess opportunities and gaps in agricultural data collection and analysis.
EDF, which collaborates extensively with American farmers, ranchers, and foresters, highlighted the importance of USDA statistical more
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Opposes DHS Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security voicing opposition to a proposed rule concerning employment authorization for asylum applicants. The rule would extend work authorization timelines and suspend new work authorizations for asylum seekers for an indefinite period.
The ELCA, one of the largest Christian denominations in the U.S. with over 2.7 million members nation more
Family Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Family Health Center of Marshfield Inc., Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The center cautioned that the shift from manufacturer discounts to a rebate system would impose severe operational and financial challenges on Community Health Centers (CHCs), threatening their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patients.
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Fertilizer Institute Calls on USDA to Enhance Fertilizer Market Data and Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virgnia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to the agency's request for information on statistical data, analysis, and research opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas. The letter emphasized the role that USDA plays in collecting and disseminating fertilizer supply and demand data and urged the department to restore and improve its fertilizer market reporting to better serve farmer more
Flathead Community Health Center Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Flathead Community Health Center Inc., Kalispell, Montana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization detailed the significant operational and financial risks the model poses to Community Health Centers, which are pivotal in providing healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Flathead Community Health Center emphasized that the proposed s more
Florida Association of Community Health Centers Urge HRSA to Exempt Them From 340B Rebate Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Florida Association of Community Health Centers Inc., Tallahassee, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. Representing 54 community health centers in Florida and the 1.8 million patients they serve, FACHC warned that the rebate model would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on CHCs, jeopardizing their ability to provide affordable care. more
GECU Federal Credit Union Supports NCUA Proposal to Rescind IRPS 06-1 for Improved Regulatory Clarity
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- GECU Federal Credit Union, El Paso, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration. The letter addresses the agency's proposed rule to rescind Interpretative Ruling and Policy Statement 06-1, which relates to chartering and field of membership requirements for federal credit unions.
In its letter, GECU expresses support for the NCUA's proposal to eliminate IRPS 06-1, describing the guidance as duplicative of existing provisions found more
GoWest Credit Union Association Urges NCUA to Align Stablecoin Issuer Rules With FDIC Proposals
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The GoWest Credit Union Association, Seatac, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers under the GENIUS Act. Representing credit unions in six Western states and 18.4 million consumers, GoWest expressed cautious support for the agency's framework while urging closer alignment with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation' more
Grace Health Urges HRSA to Exclude Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Grace Community Health Center Inc., Centreville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Grace Health asserts that Community Health Centers must be exempt from the pilot program, emphasizing that the model would jeopardize their capacity to provide affordable, high-quality care to vulnerable populations.
In its letter, Grace Health highlight more
Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice Calls for USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement and Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice, Honolulu, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service urging the reinstatement of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and the resumption of the annual Household Food Security reports. The organization emphasized the critical role this data plays in understanding food insecurity trends and informing policy decisions.
Hawaii Appleseed, more
Health Care Advocates International Urges HRSA To Exempt Covered Entities From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Due To Financial Risks
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Health Care Advocates International, Stratford, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlighted that the pilot plan, which shifts financial responsibility from manufacturers to covered entities, threatens to undermine the financial stability and operational capacity of safety-net healthcare providers across the country.
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Housing Justice Center Urges FTC to Regulate Unfair Rental Housing Fees
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Housing Justice Center, Minneapolis, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The Minnesota-based public interest advocacy nonprofit, which focuses on affordable housing preservation and expansion for low-income individuals and families, strongly supports the Commission's efforts to investigate and potentially regulate rental h more
Illinois Credit Union League Comments on NCUA Stablecoin Licensing Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Illinois Credit Union League, Naperville, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding its proposed regulation to implement aspects of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation of U.S. Stablecoins Act. The proposal outlines the framework for insured depository institutions' subsidiaries to become permitted payment stablecoin issuers.
In their letter, ICUL supports the NCUA's efforts to apply the GENIUS Act by defining more
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, a Maine-based immigration legal services organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing a proposed rulemaking titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (Docket No. USCIS-2025-0370). ILAP urged the agency to rescind the proposed regulation, raising concerns over its potential impact on asylum seekers and community welfare in Maine.
According to ILAP, the pro more
Indiana Hospital Association Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discount Model for 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Indiana Hospital Association, Indianapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging the agency not to implement a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, expressing opposition to moving away from the existing upfront discount mechanism that has been used f more
Inspiritus Urges DHS to Rescind Rule Restricting Asylum Seekers' Work Authorization
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Inspiritus, an organization serving refugees and immigrants in the Southeast U.S., has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The NPRM, titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (Docket No. USCIS-2025-0370), proposes to drastically limit asylum seekers' access to Employment Authorization Documents, or work permits.
Inspir more
Institute of Real Estate Management Urges FTC to Consider Complexity of Rental Housing Fee Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Institute of Real Estate Management submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. Representing professionals responsible for managing a wide range of rental properties across the United States, IREM emphasized the importance of recognizing the unique, multi-step nature of rental housing transactions compared to typical consumer purchas more
International Franchise Association Urges FTC to Avoid New Rulemaking on Negative Option Rule
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The International Franchise Association submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing concerns about the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding amendments to the Negative Option Rule. The letter outlines IFA's position that another rulemaking proceeding is unnecessary and potentially harmful to small franchised businesses, although the association commits to active participation if the FTC decides to proceed.
The IFA, repr more
International Surety Association Urges Narrowed Focus on CBP Electronic Bond Transmission Rule
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The International Surety Association, representing the surety industry which manages over 75 percent of active bonds on file with U.S. Customs and Border Protection has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns over CBP's proposed rule aimed at modernizing electronic bond transmission and revising 19 CFR Part 113. While ITSA supports the modernization and elimination of paper processes, it warns that several provisions of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking exte more
Johnson County Hospital Opposes Shift to Rebate Model for 340B Drug Pricing
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Johnson County Hospital submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) opposing the agency's consideration of replacing the longstanding 340B upfront discount system with a rebate-based model for drug pricing. The hospital, a covered entity participating in the 340B program, expressed concerns about increased costs, administrative burdens, and risks to patient care resources under the proposed change.
The letter detailed how more
Latino Community Foundation Opposes HUD Proposal on Citizenship Verification for Housing Aid
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Latino Community Foundation, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The proposal aims to tighten verification requirements for federal housing assistance eligibility, which LCF warns could severely disrupt housing access for thousands of families.
The foundat more
Lincoln Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Lincoln Community Health Center, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration raising concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. LCHC urges HRSA to exempt all Community Health Centers from participating in the rebate model, highlighting operational, financial, legal, and patient care risks that could result from the proposed changes.
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Lowell Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Lowell Community Health Center, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter details the financial, operational, and patient care risks that the pilot program poses to community health centers (CHCs) nationwide, emphasizing the program's fundamental role in enabling CHCs to provide affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
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Maine Hospital Association Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discount Model for 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Maine Hospital Association, Augusta, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed move from an upfront discount model to a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The association represents 25 member hospitals in Maine, which currently participate in the 340B program and rely on the longstanding upfront discount syst more
Mass. Union of Public Housing Tenants, Law Reform Institute Oppose HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, Dorchester, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organizations argue that the proposed rule, published in the Federal Register in February 2026, contradicts the authorizing statute kn more
Morehouse Community Medical Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Morehouse Community Medical Centers Inc., Bastrop, Louisiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized the financial and operational risks that the pilot program poses to community health centers nationwide and urged HRSA to exempt CHCs from its requirements.
The letter highlighted that the 340B program is fundamental for CHCs to more
Mount Graham Regional Medical Center Raises Concerns Over HRSA 340B Rebate Model Implementation
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Mount Graham Regional Medical Center, a small rural hospital in southeast Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing concerns about the operational and financial burdens associated with the proposed 340B rebate model. The hospital cautions that the model's implementation would place substantial new demands on staffing, vendor services, cash flow, and pat more
National Corn Growers Association Urges USDA to Enhance Data Accuracy and Accessibility
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The National Corn Growers Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service regarding the agency's Request for Information on opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research. Representing 36,000 dues-paying members and a broader community of 500,000 U.S. corn farmers, NCGA provided extensive feedback aimed at improving USDA data products that directly impact farm decision more
National Grain & Feed Association Urges USDA to Enhance Agricultural Data Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The National Grain and Feed Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlining the importance of the department's statistical data, analyses, and research for the grain and feed industry. Representing over 8,000 grain-related businesses operating thousands of facilities nationwide, NGFA emphasized the critical role USDA reports play in facilitating procurement, disposition, and transportation decisions across the sector.
The ass more
National Nurses United Urges OSHA to Maintain Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records Standards
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- National Nurses United submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration advocating for the continuation of information collection requirements under OSHA's Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records Standard. This letter responds to OSHA's proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's approval of these requirements, emphasizing their critical role in protecting worker health and safety.
NNU highlighted that OSHA's sta more
National Pork Producers Council Highlights Critical USDA Data Needs for Pork Industry
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The National Pork Producers Council, representing over 60,000 U.S. pork producers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing the agency's request for information on statistical data, analysis, and research. The letter underscores the vital role that various USDA data products and reports play in supporting daily operations, market assessments, and long-term planning within the pork industry.
The NPPC emphasized the irreplaceable v more
National Rental Home Council Urges Balanced FTC Rules on Rental Housing Fee Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The National Rental Home Council submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's proposed rulemaking on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The letter provides aggregated feedback from professional rental housing operators across numerous states in response to the FTC's March 13, 2026, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Public Comment concerning disclosure of rent and related fees.
The NRHC repres more
National Women's Law Center Urges USDA to Sustain Critical Food Security Data Programs
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The National Women's Law Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research opportunities. The letter emphasizes the importance of the Economic Research Service's Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey as an essential tool for understanding food insecurity in the U.S. NWLC advocates for the continuation and enhancement of this data collectio more
New York Health Foundation Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Food Security Data Collection
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The New York Health Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service regarding the agency's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research opportunities. NYHealth emphasized the indispensable role of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey in tracking and addressing food insecurity trends across the United States.
NYHealth is a private foundation working to improve more
North Country Family Health Center Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- North Country Family Health Center Inc., representing over 21,000 patients in northern New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a mandatory 340B rebate model pilot program. The health center emphasized that the 340B Drug Pricing Program is essential for providing affordable medications and services to vulnerable populations in Jefferson and L more
Northern Alaska Environmental Center Opposes NPS Proposed Rule on Hunting in Alaska National Preserves
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Northern Alaska Environmental Center, Fairbanks, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule to rescind wildlife management regulations governing hunting and trapping in Alaska national preserves. The proposed rule would affect approximately 20 million acres of federally managed lands within the National Park System.
NAEC raised multiple legal, ecological, and proce more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Raises Concerns Over NRC's Proposed Fee Caps for Fiscal Year 2026
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Nuclear Innovation Alliance, an independent policy research organization focused on advancing nuclear energy, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission addressing the agency's proposed amendments to its Fee Schedules for Fiscal Year 2026. The letter expresses support for overall fee reform but voices multiple legal and policy objections to the NRC's plan to impose fixed fee caps on licensing actions that require a final safety evaluat more
Ohio Association of Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Avoid Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, Columbus, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed mandatory 340B rebate model pilot program. Representing 61 Federally Qualified Health Centers and FQHC Look-Alikes across Ohio, OACHC highlights the critical role 340B savings play in supporting comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and more for over one million low more
Ohio Hospital Association Urges HHS to Maintain Upfront Discounts in 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Ohio Hospital Association, Columbus, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The organization stresses that the existing upfront discount model, in place for over three decades, remains the most effective method to support hospitals serving vulnerable communities throughout Ohio.
In its detailed letter, the OHA outlines grave concerns t more
Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacy Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacy, Marietta, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing pharmacists, technicians, and interns across Ohio hospitals and health systems, the organization emphasized that shifting the 340B Drug Pricing Program from its historic prospective payment design to a rebate model would create risks for an efficien more
Online Lenders Alliance Calls for Balanced Approach to FTC Negative Option Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Online Lenders Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule. OLA, representing fintech companies and online lenders, emphasized the need for policies that balance consumer protections with ease of access and innovation in subscription-model credit products.
OLA, which includes online lenders, vendors, consumer reporting agencies, payment process more
OpenSky Policy Institute Urges USDA to Maintain Food Security Supplement in Federal Data Collection
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The OpenSky Policy Institute, Lincoln, Nebraska, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey. The letter was provided in response to the USDA's Economic Research Service Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research.
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Oregon Housing & Community Services Urges Caution on HUD Work Requirements and Term Limits Rule
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Oregon Housing and Community Services, Salem, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the department's proposed rule to allow Public Housing Agencies and certain Multifamily Housing Owners to implement optional work requirements and term limits for assisted housing programs. OHCS outlined significant concerns about the proposed policy's impact on Oregon's housing crisis.
The proposed rule would permit PHAs a more
Rental Housing Association of Utah Urges Caution on Federal Rules for Rental Fee Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Rental Housing Association of Utah, Sandy, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission concerning the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. The association, representing rental housing owners and operators in Utah, expressed support for transparency in pricing but raised concerns about the impact of broad federal regulations on rental housing fee disclosures.
In its letter, the RHA of more
Retail Energy Supply Association Urges FTC to Exempt Competitive Energy Markets From Negative Option Rule Amendments
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Retail Energy Supply Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Negative Option Rule Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making. RESA represents retail energy suppliers and advocates that the competitive retail electric and natural gas industry, operating in deregulated states, should be exempt from any potential amendments to the existing Negative Option Rule. The organization emphasized that mandatory c more
Rutland Regional Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rutland Regional Medical Center, Vermont, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital strongly opposes replacing the longstanding upfront discount pricing approach with a rebate-based system that HRSA is considering for 25 drugs subject to Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program pricing in 2026 and 2027.
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Santa Fe County Housing Authority Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Santa Fe County Housing Authority, New Mexico, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing opposition to a proposed rule aimed at revising eligibility verification requirements under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The County's Housing Authority, which administers Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs serving hundreds of low-income residents, emphasized more
Service Employees International Union Raises Safety and Employment Concerns Over Zoox's Petition to NHTSA
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Service Employees International Union submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Zoox, Inc.'s petition for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The letter expressed strong reservations about granting Zoox, an Amazon-owned company, permission to deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis nationwide under relaxed safety regulations.
SEIU emphasized its representation of over two million work more
Seward Peninsula Subsistence Council Seeks Extension on Alaska Hunting and Trapping Rule Comments
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory Council has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) requesting a 30-day extension to the comment period for the proposed regulation titled "Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves." The proposal (Docket No.: NPS-2026-0034/1024-AE96) impacts subsistence harvesters in the Seward Peninsula Region.
The Council, representing subsistence users of federally managed fish and wildlife resou more
Sierra View Medical Center Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sierra View Medical Center, Porterville, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, expressing strong opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlined concerns regarding the potential replacement of the longstanding upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism under the 340B drug pricing program.
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Spartanburg Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Spartanburg Medical Center, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposal for a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital strongly urged HRSA to maintain the established upfront discount pricing model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which has operated under this approach for over three decades.
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St. Anthony Summit Hospital Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- St. Anthony Summit Hospital, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital argues that replacing the current upfront discount system with a rebate mechanism would impose heavy operational burdens and costs that far outweigh any potential benefits.
The letter explains that the upfront discount model has functioned effectively f more
St. Elizabeth Hospital Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- St. Elizabeth Hospital, a member of CommonSpirit Health, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, opposing the implementation of a rebate model under the 340B drug discount program. The hospital emphasized the crucial role the current upfront discount mechanism plays in supporting its operations and community health services in rural Fort Morgan, Colorado.
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Suncoast Credit Union Provides Feedback on National Credit Union Administration's Proposed Rule on Mergers and Termination of Federal Insurance
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Suncoast Credit Union, Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the proposed amendments to 12 CFR Part 708b, which address the mergers of insured credit unions into other credit unions as well as the voluntary termination or conversion of insured status. Suncoast Credit Union, a state-chartered federally insured credit union based in Florida with over $19 billion in assets and 1.37 million members, provide more
Sunset Community Health Center Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sunset Community Health Center, Yuma, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center warned that the shift from manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system would impose severe financial and operational burdens on community health centers nationwide, threatening their ability to provide affordable medicat more
Transport Workers Union Opposes Zoox Exemption Requests to NHTSA Citing Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Transport Workers Union of America, representing more than 165,000 members including bus operators, mechanics, and bikeshare workers, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opposing exemption requests filed by autonomous vehicle operator Zoox. The union warned that granting these exemptions could jeopardize the safety of workers who operate around public roadways, urging the agency to treat the petition as a call for ru more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Seeks Extension for Stablecoin Rulemaking Comment Period
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency requesting a 60-day extension of the comment period for proposed rules implementing provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The Chamber, representing more than three million businesses including financial institutions and digital asset firms, emphasized the need for more time to thoroughly evaluate the nearly 400- more
University Medical Center of El Paso Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The University Medical Center of El Paso, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital warns the model would impose unsustainable financial and operational burdens that could undermine its ability to serve vulnerable populations.
UMC El Paso described itself as an essential hospital reliant on 340B program savings to maintain access to medic more
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, Houghton, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Center emphasized the severe operational and financial risks this model poses to community health centers, which rely on the 340B program to provide affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
The letter highlighted that the shift from upfront manufacturer discoun more
Upper State Apartment Association Urges FTC to Consider Unique Rental Housing Fee Practices
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Upper State Apartment Association, Greenville, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing concerns related to the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on "Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices." USAA emphasized the distinctive nature of rental housing transactions and urged the FTC to consider the complexity and diversity of fees, deposits, and billing practices inherent in the industry.
In its le more
Utah Credit Union Association Supports NCUA Proposal to Modernize Merger and Insurance Conversion Rules
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Utah Credit Union Association, Salt Lake City, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed amendments to 12 C.F.R Part 708b. The proposal aims to update regulations governing mergers of insured credit unions and voluntary termination or conversion of insured status, as part of the NCUA's broader Deregulation Project responding to Executive Order 14192 on regulatory reform.
In its letter, the associatio more
Vietnamese American Community Center Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Limiting Asylum Seekers' Work Authorization
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay, San Leandro, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (Docket No. USCIS-2025-0370). VACCEB urges DHS to rescind the NPRM, asserting that the proposed changes would severely restrict asylum applicants' ability to obtain Employment Authorization Documents, o more
Western Center on Law & Poverty Urges FTC to Limit Unfair Rental Housing Fees
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty, Los Angeles, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission supporting regulatory action on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The advocacy group highlighted the detrimental impact of so-called "junk fees" on renters, particularly low-income individuals and communities of color, urging the FTC to implement substantive limits and enforceable rules to protect tenants nationwide.
The Western Center, Ca more
White Mountain Regional Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- White Mountain Regional Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, expressing strong opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter emphasizes the potential negative impacts of replacing the longstanding upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism under the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
The medical center outlines that adop more
William E. Morris Institute for Justice Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement Survey
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The William E. Morris Institute for Justice, Phoenix, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. MIJ addressed the department's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The institute specifically urges USDA to reinstate the annual Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey, as well as to resume publishing the annual H more
Wisconsin Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Rescind IRPS 06-1 Affecting Federal Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League, Madison, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to rescind Interpretative Ruling and Policy Statement 06-1. This policy had placed limits on underserved area additions to the fields of membership for multiple common bond federal credit unions. The League emphasized that since the current FOM requirements are already incorporated into the NCUA's Chartering more
AbbVie Urges Department of Labor to Enhance Oversight and Confidentiality in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- AbbVie Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company based in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule aimed at improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure.
In its letter, AbbVie expressed support for the DOL's focus on enhancing transparency and accountability of PBM business practices to empower employers and plan fiduciaries under the Employee Retirement Inco more
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Raises Concerns Over Department of Labor's Proposed Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, a professional association representing pharmacists and other healthcare practitioners based in Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule to improve transparency into pharmacy benefit manager fee disclosures. The AMCP outlined multiple concerns about the Proposed Rule's statutory authority, scope, potential mark more
Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety Challenges Zoox's FMVSS Exemption Application
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing serious concerns about Zoox, Inc.'s application for a temporary exemption from various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for its automated driving system-equipped vehicle. The organization critically assessed the exemption request, which covers eight FMVSS provisions related to windshield systems, lighting, rear visibility, braking, more
Aimed Alliance Urges Department of Labor to Strengthen Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Aimed Alliance, a health policy non-profit focused on protecting the rights of health care consumers and providers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the proposed rule on Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure. The organization expressed support for the rule's disclosure requirements and urged enhancements to increase transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices that influence prescription more
Air Line Pilots Association Backs FAA Airworthiness Directive on GE Engines
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing over 80,000 airline pilots in the U.S. and Canada, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) new airworthiness directive (AD) regarding certain General Electric Company (GE) jet engines.
The directive, identified as Amendment 39-23269 and AD 2026-04-09, addresses specific models of GE's GEnx engines including GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B more
Air Line Pilots Association Supports FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350-941
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing over 80,000 professional airline pilots across 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a proposed airworthiness directive from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The directive addresses certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes and is prompted by findings related to the application of double overcoating sealant and susceptibility to fa more
Air Line Pilots Association Supports FAA Airworthiness Directive for ATR Regional Airplanes
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating support for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed airworthiness directive concerning ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Regional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes. ALPA, representing more than 80,000 professional airline pilots across 42 airlines in the United States and Canada, evaluated the FAA's proposal under the docket numbe more
Air Line Pilots Association Supports FAA Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 80,000 professional airline pilots from 42 airlines in the United States and Canada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed airworthiness directive concerning certain Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes.
The FAA's proposed directive aims to address concerns related to the low-range radio al more
Air Line Pilots Association Supports FAA Airworthiness Directive on Portable Breathing Equipment
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents the interests of over 80,000 airline pilots across 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines, expressed support for a recent airworthiness directive issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The directive pertains to certain portable breathing equipment (PBE) produced by Aerospace & Defense Oxygen Systems SaS, part of Safran Aerosystems and formerly known as Air Liquide, aimed at a more
Air Line Pilots Association Supports FAA Proposal on Embraer ERJ 190-100 ECJ Airplanes
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents over 80,000 professional airline pilots in the United States and Canada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a proposed airworthiness directive for certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes. The proposal was made by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and deals with an identified manufacturing quality issue.
The FAA's proposed directive addresses more
Air Line Pilots Association Supports FAA Proposal to Update Airbus Airworthiness Directives
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing over 80,000 airline pilots in the United States and Canada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The letter addresses the FAA's proposal to supersede several existing Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to certain Airbus SAS aircraft models, including the A330 and A340 series.
The FAA's proposal pertains to the replacement of AD 2014- more
Air Line Pilots Association Supports FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Fuel Tank Inspections
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing over 80,000 professional airline pilots across 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed airworthiness directive (AD). The proposed AD concerns certain Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes, specifically addressing issues related to fuel tank sealant installations.
In the letter, ALPA rev more
Alaska Vocational Rehabilitation Committee Backs Extensions for Tribal Programs
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Alaska State Vocational Rehabilitation Committee has submitted a public comment letter to the Rehabilitation Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the proposed waivers and extensions of project periods for 43 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) projects and the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center (AIVRTTAC).
Alaska, noted for having one of the nat more
ALPA Backs FAA Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 777 Landing Gear Inspections
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has expressed support in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 777 aircraft models. The FAA's directive concerns inspections and maintenance related to the main landing gear (MLG) support beam on 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes.
The association, which represents more than more
American Association of People with Disabilities Supports Zoox Petition for Accessible Autonomous Vehicle Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition for exemptions from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The organization emphasizes the importance of adapting vehicle safety regulations to better accommodate individuals with disabilities as transportation evolves toward automated, shared ride services.
AAPD, a cross-d more
American Benefits Council Urges Careful Implementation of DOL Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Benefits Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the agency's proposed rule titled Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure. The Council represents over 220 major employers administering health and retirement benefits to millions of Americans and supports efforts to enhance transparency in prescription drug pricing and pharmacy benefit management.
The Council acknowledges the DOL's more
American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Urges EPA to Maintain Prevention Focus in Chemical Accident Prevention Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing deep concerns about proposed changes to the agency's chemical accident prevention requirements under the Clean Air Act. ACOEM represents physicians and health professionals focused on preventing occupational and environmental injury and illness and warns that the proposed revisions would weaken more
American Consumer Institute Supports Labor Department Rule for Greater Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Consumer Institute, an independent education and research organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing the proposed rule that would require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) serving group plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to report standardized fee, rebate/discount, and spread pricing data. The institute highlights the opaque nature of PBM p more
American Economic Liberties Project Urges Swift FTC Action on Subscription Traps
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Economic Liberties Project has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking on prenotification negative option plans. The organization highlights concerns over outdated federal regulations that have failed to keep pace with the expanding subscription economy and calls for prompt implementation of clear, comprehensive rules to protect consumers and promote fair competition.
Acco more
American Feed Industry Association Urges FDA to Consider Animal Food Impacts in BHA Review
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Feed Industry Association, representing over 600 companies in the animal food sector, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's ongoing review of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA). Although the FDA's current assessment focuses on BHA's use in human food, the organization cautioned that regulatory decisions could have unintended consequences for animal food applications, urging the FDA's Human Foods P more
American Pharmacists Association Supports Enhanced PBM Fee Transparency Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Pharmacists Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule aimed at improving transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures. The proposal seeks to require detailed disclosures from PBMs and related service providers to responsible fiduciaries of self-insured group health plans covered under the Employee Retiremen more
Arthritis Foundation Urges Department of Labor to Enhance Transparency and Accountability in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Arthritis Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure." Representing over 60 million American adults and 300,000 children living with arthritis, the Foundation emphasized the critical importance of transparency and accountability in Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) practices, which significantly affect access to specialty medicatio more
Asian Law Caucus Urges DOJ to Rescind Interim Final Rule Shortening Immigration Appeal Period
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Asian Law Caucus submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice urging the agency to rescind its Interim Final Rule that shortens the appeal period for non-asylum cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals to 10 days. The ALC, a legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian and Pacific Islander communities, contends that the rule would violate due process and amplify barriers faced by detained and low-income immigrants seeking to more
Association for Accessible Medicines Urges Stronger Transparency and Net Cost Bidding in PBM Fee Disclosures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Association for Accessible Medicines Biosimilars Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) regarding the agency's proposed rule "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure." The letter outlines AAM's support for increased transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee structures and offers detailed recommendations to improve the regulatory framework aimed at more
Association for Sustainable Food Safety Urges FDA to Use Science-Based Approach in Butylated Hydroxyanisole Assessment
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Association for Sustainable Food Safety submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information regarding butylated hydroxyanisole as part of its post-market assessment. ASFS, representing food companies dedicated to sustainable chemical food safety strategies, emphasized the importance of employing science-based principles consistent with global regulatory precedents to ensure consumer food safety and more
Association of Pro Bono Counsel Opposes EOIR Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appellate Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Association of Pro Bono Counsel, a membership organization representing over 400 attorneys and practice group managers from more than 140 large law firms, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Interim Final Rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The letter argues that the IFR's procedural changes will hinder pro bono representation and adversely affect fairness and more
Bay Area Apartment Association Urges Flexible Approach to Rental Fee Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Bay Area Apartment Association, Temple Terrace, Florida, representing over 1,200 apartment communities and nearly 400 supplier partners in Florida's Tampa Bay region, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's inquiry into unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices.
The letter responds to the FTC's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on potential regulations addressing advertising rent and other fees, assert more
BBB National Programs Urges FTC to Update Negative Option Rule to Reflect Subscription Market Changes
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- BBB National Programs, McLean, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans.
The non-profit organization, which oversees U.S. independent industry self-regulation programs, emphasized the need to retain the current Negative Option Rule but expand its scope to address the broad array of subscription services a more
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Urges Expanded Transparency in Federal Pharmacy Benefit Manager Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization, a global biotech advocacy group, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure". BIO expressed strong support for the rule's aim to clarify disclosure obligations under ERISA for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) serving self-insured group health plans, while also recommending expansions and enhancem more
Birmingham Business Alliance Urges Department of Labor to Align Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule With Congressional Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Birmingham Business Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor urging the agency to reconsider and revise its proposed rule on improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The letter emphasizes the need for the DOL to align its rule with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (CAA), which Congress enacted after the agency's proposed regulation was published.
The BBA, representing over 500 organiza more
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the Proposed Rule aimed at improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The company, a leading biopharmaceutical firm focused on innovative therapies for critical medical needs, supports the Department's efforts to enhance disclosure requirements but calls for additional clarifications more
Bristol Myers Squibb Urges Strengthened PBM Transparency and Enforcement in Letter to U.S. Department of Labor
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in oncology, hematology, neuroscience, immunology, and cardiovascular disease based in Princeton, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing the Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Proposed Rule. The proposal, issued by the department's Employee Benefits Security Administration, aims to increase transparency into the compensat more
Brooklyn Defender Services Urges DOJ to Rescind Appellate Procedure Changes for Board of Immigration Appeals
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Brooklyn Defender Services, a public defender organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing its Interim Final Rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The letter addresses issues raised by the DOJ's new regulations published in the Federal Register on February 6, 2026, which BDS argues will disrupt critical appellate review and impede fair access to justice for noncitizens facing removal proceedings.
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Business Group on Health Provides Comments on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Business Group on Health, a nonprofit representing employer perspectives on health benefits, submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure." The proposal aims to enhance disclosure requirements concerning pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) compensation arrangements with self-insured ERISA group health more
Business Software Alliance Urges FTC to Limit Negative Option Rule to Consumer Transactions
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Business Software Alliance, an advocate for the global software industry, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the agency to revise its Negative Option Rule to specifically exclude business-to-business transactions. The letter was submitted in response to the FTC's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans, codified at 16 CFR Part 425.
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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Critiques Federal THIRA/SPR Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency expressing concerns about the practicality and burden of the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) unified reporting tool. Cal OES challenges the usefulness and applicability of the current data collection process, particularly for large and diverse states like California.
In its l more
Center for Food Safety Challenges EPA's Interim Decision on Pyrimethanil and Thyroid Cancer Risks
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Center for Food Safety has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the agency's proposed interim registration review decision on the pesticide pyrimethanil. The letter raises concerns over EPA's assessment of pyrimethanil's carcinogenicity and its impact on human thyroid cancer risk.
CFS highlighted that EPA has determined pyrimethanil causes thyroid follicular cell tumors in rats, a troubling finding given the m more
Central American Resource Center Urges DOJ to Rescind Restrictive Board of Immigration Appeals Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Central American Resource Center of Northern California, San Francisco, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing the interim final rule that reforms appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The organization calls for the department to rescind the rule entirely, citing concerns that it undermines due process and restricts access to counsel for noncitizens nationwide.
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Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Advocate for Continued Funding of Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the continuation of funding for their Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) Program. The letter highlights the TVR Program's vital role in providing services to Alaska Native and American Indian individuals with disabilities across Southeast Alaska.
According to the Central Council, the TVR Program is essential more
China Submits Comments to U.S. NHTSA on Modernization of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for ADS Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The China WTO/TBT National Notification & Enquiry Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the proposed modernization of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102. The proposed amendments seek to update the regulation to accommodate vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS).
In its submission, China expresses appreciation for the transparency afforded un more
Cigna Group Urges Department of Labor to Rescind or Revise PBM Fee Disclosure Proposal to Align With New Federal Law
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Cigna Group, Bloomfield, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing concerns with the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure under ERISA Section 408(b)(2).
Cigna, a global health services company operating in over 30 countries and serving millions of Americans with medical and pharmacy benefits through its healthcare and Evernorth divisi more
Circle Internet Group Urges NCUA for Uniform Stablecoin Issuer Standards Under GENIUS Act
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Circle Internet Group Inc., New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for its proposed rulemaking on investments in and licensing of permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). Circle, although not supervised by the NCUA, emphasized the importance of consistent federal standards to foster consumer protection, market integr more
Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice - Santa Barbara, California, an organization representing faith groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The letter addresses the potential impact of the rule on intergenerational and mixed status households benefiting from federal housing assistanc more
CLNM Capital Urges Tailored Compliance Rules for Payment Stablecoin Issuers
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- CLNM Capital LLC, New York, a venture capital and family office focused on cross-border investment and digital asset infrastructure, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The letter addresses FinCEN's joint proposed rulemaking with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on the anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance p more
Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Calls for Greater Transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fees
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Coalition Against Socialized Medicine has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure." CASM, led by the Conservative Political Action Coalition, urged the Department to adopt stronger measures to expose the financial practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), who play a critical role in administering prescription drug benefits for insurers more
Community Access National Network Calls for Enhanced Transparency in PBM Fee Disclosures to Department of Labor
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Community Access National Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to healthcare access for people living with HIV/AIDS and related conditions, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration. The letter addressed the agency's proposed rule aimed at improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures for self-insured group health plans covered under the Employee Retirement Income Sec more
Consumer Brands Association Supports Continued Safe Use of BHA in Foods in Comments to FDA
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Consumer Brands Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information on butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). The letter addresses the ongoing post-market safety review of BHA, which is used as an antioxidant in human food and as a food contact substance. The Consumer Brands Association represents over 2,000 companies within the consumer packaged goods industry, highlighting the importance of a more
Council for Responsible Nutrition Opposes FTC Expansion of Negative Option Rule on Material Fact Misrepresentations
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition, a trade association for dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers, marketers, and ingredient suppliers, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing opposition to the expansion of the agency's Negative Option Rule. The FTC released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public input on whether the rule should be broadened to prohibit misrepresentations of any material fact related more
Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Urges Department of Labor to Clarify and Revise Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the department's proposed rule on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee transparency under ERISA Section 408(b)(2)(B), as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (2026 CAA). The Council is a leading coalition of insurance brokerages that collectively place 70 percent of all employee benefits business in the U.S. and has expressed strong suppo more
CPAC Foundation Urges FDA to Maintain Streamlined Certification for Medical Gases
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responding to the agency's draft guidance on the certification process for designated medical gases (DMGs). The letter, authored by the CPAC Foundation's Center for Regulatory Freedom, addresses concerns and recommendations regarding the FDA's approach to the regulation of these critical medical products.
The CPAC Foundation praised the F more
CPAC Foundation Urges Streamlined FEMA Process for Surplus Federal Property Transfers
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the agency's information collection request for the Application for Surplus Federal Real Property Public Benefit Conveyance and BRAC Program for Emergency Management Use. The letter supports FEMA's ongoing administration and extension of the information collection, while emphasizing the more
CTIA Urges FTC to Exclude Wireless Services From Negative Option Rule Amendments
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- CTIA, representing the U.S. wireless communications industry, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. The letter highlights CTIA's position that wireless services should not fall under any expanded Negative Option Rule due to the unique nature of wireless service billing, disclosure, and cancellation procedu more
CVS Health Urges DOL to Withdraw and Align Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule With Congressional Mandates
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- CVS Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed rule on Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) fee disclosure.
CVS Health urged the DOL to rescind the current proposal due to conflicts with statutory provisions enacted by Congress through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA, 2026). The company recommended a coordinated re-proposal in collaboratio more
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Urges Enhanced Transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosures to Protect Patients
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor supporting the agency's proposed rule on Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure. The Foundation emphasized the vital need for greater openness in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) operations and compensation structures, citing the detrimental impact opaque PBM practices have on people with cystic fibrosis (CF).
In the letter, the more
Deep South Center for Environmental Justice Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Chemical Safety Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ), an environmental justice organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing proposed revisions to the 2024 Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule. The letter argues that the EPA's proposal would undermine critical safety measures designed to prevent chemical accidents, reduce transparency, and disproportionately harm vulnerable commu more
Diabetes Advocacy Groups Urge Department of Labor to Enhance Transparency of Pharmacy Benefit Managers
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Diabetes Leadership Council and the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor supporting efforts to increase transparency and impose guardrails on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). These organizations spoke on behalf of millions of Americans living with diabetes, emphasizing the impact PBMs have on medication access and pricing.
The DLC, representing former leaders from national diabetes organizations, and D more
Digital Chamber Urges Consistent Stablecoin Regulation Across Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Digital Chamber submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing the agency's proposed rulemaking on investments in and licensing of permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The Digital Chamber, a trade association representing over 250 companies in the digital asset and blockchain sector, urged the NCUA to coordinate with the Federal Depos more
Digital Token Identifier Foundation Urges NCUA to Mandate Unique Stablecoin Identification in Licensing Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Digital Token Identifier Foundation, London, England, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on investments in and licensing of permitted payment stablecoin issuers. The DTIF, which serves as the registration authority for ISO 24165-the global standard for unique digital asset identification, highlighted a critical gap in the proposed rule: the absence of a requirement for issuers to uniqu more
Disability Law United Opposes DOJ Rule Changing Immigration Appeals Process for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Disability Law United submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing an interim final rule that amends appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The organization argues the rule dismantles fair appellate processes and violates due process, disproportionately harming noncitizens with disabilities, especially those who are detained.
Disability Law United (DLU) is a legal advocacy group focused on disability justice, intersecti more
DisposeRx Urges FDA to Prioritize Practicality and Accessibility in In-Home Opioid Disposal Systems
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- DisposeRx Inc., Sanford, North Carolina, a company specializing in at-home drug disposal technology, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-1001) regarding specifications for in-home disposal systems under the Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy. The letter emphasizes the importance of practicality, accessibility, affordability, and ease of use in any fr more
Door Legal Services Center Urges Rescission of EOIR Appellate Rule Citing Harm to Immigrant Youth
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Door Legal Services Center, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing the agency's "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals" Interim Rule published earlier this year. The Door cautions that the rule undermines due process protections for noncitizens, disproportionately affecting vulnerable immigrant youth, especially detained unaccompanied minors.
The Door Legal Services Center serve more
DuPage County Health Department Urges FDA to Establish Stricter Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal Systems
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The DuPage County (Illinois) Health Department submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns about the environmental impact of certain in-home opioid analgesic disposal systems.
The letter was submitted in response to the FDA's request for comments on developing specifications for in-home disposal products as part of the Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy.
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Edible Oil Producers Association Responds to FDA Request for Information on Butylated Hydroxyanisole
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Edible Oil Producers Association (EOPA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's Request for Information on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), an antioxidant widely used in the food industry. EOPA, a national trade association representing refiners of edible fats and oils across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, provided detailed insight into the usage, regulation, and compliance practices surrounding B more
Entertainment Software Association Urges Caution in FTC Subscription Regulation Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Entertainment Software Association, representing the U.S. video game industry, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addressing the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. ESA shared insights based on its members' extensive experience with subscription services across consoles, handheld devices, and personal computers. The letter highlighted th more
Federation for American Reform Supports DOJ Rule to Streamline Immigration Appeals
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Federation for American Reform submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review, endorsing the Interim Final Rule titled Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (Docket EOIR-26-AB37). FAIR, a nonprofit organization with over three million members advocating for strict immigration law enforcement, contends that the IFR is a necessary measure to reduce the persistent backlog of immigration co more
Fire Solutions Group Urges PHMSA to Mandate Thermally Activated Shutoffs to Combat Rising Fire Risks to Gas Meter Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Fire Solutions Group LLC, York, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration urging the agency to adopt regulatory measures that explicitly recognize fire as a critical external threat to gas meter sets under 49 CFR 192.353. The group highlights the need for mandating Thermally Activated Shutoffs (TAS) to substantially improve public safety, protect first responders, and preserve structures.
The let more
Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association Responds to FDA on BHA Inquiry
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information on butylated hydroxyanisole (Docket FDA-2026-N-0302). The association represents more than 130 member companies involved in the flavor industry, including manufacturers and suppliers responsible for producing over 95% of the flavors sold in the United States.
The association emphasized t more
Food Packaging Forum Foundation Urges FDA to Reassess Safety of BHA in Food Contact Materials
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Food Packaging Forum Foundation, an independent scientific organization based in Zurich, Switzerland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's post-market assessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as a food contact substance. The FPF urged the FDA to reevaluate the safety of BHA under its current conditions of use in food contact materials, citing recent scientific evidence on its prevalence and potenti more
Forest River Bus Urges Clarification in FAR Semiconductor Procurement Rule to Reflect Supply Chain Realities
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Forest River Bus LLC, Goshen, Indiana, has filed a public comment letter with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) regarding the proposed rule under FAR Case 2023-008, which places restrictions on the procurement of certain semiconductor products and services. As a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial buses sold to federal agencies and programs, Forest River addressed concerns about the rule's implementation challenges given the complex nature of semiconducto more
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review expressing opposition to the Interim Final Rule concerning appellate procedures before the Board of Immigration Appeals. GHIRP urges the DOJ to rescind the rule entirely, citing concerns that it undermines due process and access to counsel for noncitizens nationwide, particularly affecting vulnerable p more
Hayward Chamber of Commerce Supports Zoox Petition for Automated Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Hayward Chamber of Commerce, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition to obtain an exemption allowing the commercial deployment of its automated vehicles under federal safety oversight. The chamber highlights Zoox's role as a driving force for economic growth and innovation in Hayward, California.
According to the Chamber of Commerce, Zoox operates a 220,000-square-foot more
Health & Fitness Association Urges Tailored Approach to FTC's Negative Option Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Health & Fitness Association, representing the health and fitness industry across the United States, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking on prenotification negative option plans. The comment letter addresses concerns about the application of the Negative Option Rule, highlighting the distinct characteristics of fitness club memberships compared to other subscription models more
HIAS Urges Rescission of EOIR Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appeals Due to Due Process Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- HIAS, Silver Spring, Maryland, a global nonprofit committed to aiding forcibly displaced people, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review expressing opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule that significantly alters appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. HIAS highlighted how the new rule would harm asylum seekers and others relying on due process protections during immigration proc more
Human Agenda Opposes DOJ Interim Final Rule on Board of Immigration Appeals Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Human Agenda, a San Jose, California-based non-profit immigration legal services organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review expressing opposition to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The organization urges DOJ to rescind the rule, citing concerns over due process protections and access to counsel for noncitizens nationwide.
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Human Rights First Opposes DOJ Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appeal Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Human Rights First has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Executive Office for Immigration Review's (EOIR) Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals." The rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and published on February 6, 2026, introduces significant changes to how appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) are processed. Human Rights First urges the DOJ to rescind the IFR, citing viola more
Immigrant Justice Corps Opposes EOIR Interim Final Rule on Appellate Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Immigrant Justice Corps, a legal fellowship program devoted exclusively to providing high-quality legal assistance to immigrants, has submitted a public comment letter to the Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing the Interim Final Rule on appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The letter expresses grave concerns that the rule would undermine due process, limit access to justice, and impose unfair procedural constraints on noncitizens fac more
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Opposes EOIR Interim Final Rule on Board of Immigration Appeals Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing immigrant rights, submitted a public comment letter to the Executive Office for Immigration Review expressing strong opposition to the interim final rule titled "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals" published in February 2026. The ILRC argues that the rule severely restricts the ability of most respondents in immigration proceedings to appeal decisions, unde more
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative Urges Enhanced Transparency and Regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration concerning the agency's proposed rule titled Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure. Representing over 2,000 independent community pharmacies, IPC highlighted the need for comprehensive transparency and accountability in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices affecting E more
Institute for Cooperative Policy Solutions Supports FDA's Risk-Based Review of Butylated Hydroxyanisole
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Institute for Cooperative Policy Solutions, a non-profit research and education foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's ongoing post-market assessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). ICPS expressed strong support for FDA's effort to modernize food chemical oversight by reevaluating legacy approvals based on current scientific understanding, while emphasizing the necessity for a rigorou more
International Chewing Gum Association Comments on BHA Use in Chewing Gum to FDA
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The International Chewing Gum Association (ICGA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's request for information on the antioxidant butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). The trade group, which represents leading manufacturers of chewing gum and its ingredients, addressed the current use and regulatory considerations of BHA in chewing gum products sold in the United States.
In its letter, ICGA stated that chewing g more
International Motors Submits Public Comments to EPA on Clean School Bus Program
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- International Motors, Lisle, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Clean School Bus program. The submission includes feedback from both International Motors and its subsidiary IC Bus, which are involved in manufacturing and supplying school buses. The letter was provided in response to the EPA's request for information on the initiative.
The company provided two versions of its comments: one con more
Intertribal Council of Central Louisiana Requests Waiver and Extension for American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Program
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Intertribal Council of Central Louisiana has submitted a public comment letter to the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) of the U.S. Department of Education requesting approval for a waiver and extension of the project period for its American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) Program grant. The grant is currently scheduled to end on September 30, 2026. ITCCLA seeks to extend this period to September 30, 2027, with continued funding not to exc more
Inventec Performance Chemicals SAS Submits Safety Data Sheet for THERMASOLV CF2 to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Inventec Performance Chemicals SAS, a French company, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the safety profile of its chemical product THERMASOLV CF2, known chemically as Hexafluoropropene Trimer. The letter includes a detailed Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prepared under European chemical regulations that outlines product identification, usage, hazards, handling, and environmental considerations.
The SDS identifies THERMA more
Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts Urges DOJ to Rescind Rule Restricting Immigration Appeals
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, Springfield, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing an Interim Final Rule titled "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals." The organization called on the department to rescind the rule entirely, emphasizing concerns over threats to due process and access to legal counsel for noncitizens nationwide.
The IFR, issued on February 6, more
Judi Group Urges Expanded Transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Judi Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing the agency's proposed regulation aimed at enhancing transparency around pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures. The letter supports the initiative but calls for broader application of disclosure requirements to include all service providers materially affecting prescription drug spending under ERISA Sec. 408(b)(2).
Judi Group emphasizes that the proposal should explicitly more
Kaiser Permanente Urges Labor Department to Withdraw Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw its proposed rule aimed at improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The health care organization, which serves 12.6 million members across nine states and D.C. and operates an extensive internal pharmacy system, expressed significant concerns about the rule's scope, timing, and potential impact on integrated health more
LatinoJustice Urges DOJ to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appeals Citing Harm to Latinx Immigrants
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the agency's Interim Final Rule amending administrative appellate review procedures by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The organization highlights the IFR's disproportionate negative effects on Latinx immigrants and raises constitutional, statutory, and procedural concerns. LatinoJustice calls on the DOJ's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to withdraw the rule more
Legal Aid Justice Center Opposes EOIR's Proposed Rule on Board of Immigration Appeals Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Legal Aid Justice Center, a Falls Church, Virginia-based nonprofit providing legal representation to low-income immigrants, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) proposed interim final rule that would amend appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals.
In its letter, LAJC criticized the rule for undermining due process for noncitizens by enabling summary dismissal of mos more
Legal Aid Society Challenges EOIR Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appeals
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Legal Aid Society, a nonprofit legal services provider for low-income immigrants in New York City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing an Interim Final Rule concerning appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The letter outlines several legal and procedural objections to the IFR, arguing that it undermines due process protections and administrative law requirements.
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Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio Opposes DOJ Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appeals
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio LLC, a nonprofit organization providing legal services to low-income residents in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review in opposition to the February 6, 2026 Interim Final Rule (IFR) altering appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). LASSO argues that the IFR's intent to streamline appellate review and adjudication more
Legal Aid Society Urges DOJ to Rescind Executive Office for Immigration Review Interim Final Rule on Appellate Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Legal Aid Society submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the Executive Office for Immigration Review's (EOIR) Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The letter raises grave concerns about the IFR's violation of administrative law, its arbitrary and capricious nature, and its detrimental impact on due process rights in immigration appeals.
The Legal Aid Society, a longstanding more
Lockton Urges Reissue and Clarification of Department of Labor Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Lockton Companies, which says it is the world's largest privately owned independent insurance broker, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Proposed Rule. Lockton, which serves over 65,000 clients globally, focuses on risk management, insurance, and employee benefits consulting, with significant experience assisting employer plan sponsors in pharmacy and medic more
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Endorses Department of Labor Rule on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association, Dracut, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding its proposed rule aimed at improving transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The proposal seeks to require PBMs to disclose both direct and indirect compensation, including manufacturer rebates, spread pricing, and pharmacy recoupments.
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MEMA Advocates for Technology-Neutral Updates to NHTSA Vehicle Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning the agency's proposal to modernize Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Nos. 103 and 104. These standards regulate windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing systems, and the modernization seeks to accommodate Automated Driving System (ADS)-equipped vehicles.
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Motion Picture Association Urges Caution on New FTC Rule for Negative Option Plans
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Motion Picture Association Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on prenotification negative option plans. MPA, representing major film, television, and streaming companies, expressed concerns over the potential impact of a new FTC rule on subscription-based services offered by its members, including Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Disney, and Warn more
National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals Urges Clear Phased Approach in Department of Labor's Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule aimed at improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures.
NABIP represents licensed health insurance agents and benefits professionals whose work spans employer-sponsored insurance, the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, and Medicar more
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Calls for Enhanced Transparency and Enforcement in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule aimed at improving transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The rule seeks to mandate PBM providers to disclose information about their compensation to self-insured group health plan sponsors and fiduciaries governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Representing around 32,000 ph more
National Association of Manufacturers Submits Public Comment Letter to DOL on Proposed PBM Transparency Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Association of Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) transparency. NAM's letter provides a comprehensive summary of key provisions and poses detailed questions to inform the agency's final rulemaking aimed at enhancing transparency in self-insured group health plans' contracts with PBMs.
The proposed rule targets self-insured plans and require more
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Provides Feedback on 2027-28 FAFSA to U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing proposed changes to the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Representing over 29,000 financial aid professionals serving 16 million students across 3,000 member institutions nationwide, NASFAA offered insights on improvements, ongoing concerns, and additional recommendations for FAFSA enhancements.
NASFAA commende more
National Community Pharmacists Association Urges Stronger PBM Fee Transparency Rules in Letter to U.S. Department of Labor
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration in the U.S. Department of Labor advocating for enhanced transparency and regulatory reforms regarding pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures under the Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure proposed rule.
Representing nearly 19,000 independent community pharmacies, the NCPA emphasized the critical role tha more
National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans Calls for Clarity and Alignment in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure."
The proposal, aimed at increasing transparency in drug pricing practices through pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), prompts NCCMP to emphasize the need for clear, consistent guidance that aligns with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of more
National Council on Independent Living Urges Voluntary In-Home Disposal Systems in FDA Opioid REMS Program
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Council on Independent Living submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy to require opioid medication application holders to provide in-home disposal systems alongside mail-back envelopes and educational materials for safe opioid analgesic disposal.
NCIL emphasized the importance of making in-home disposal systems voluntary, citing concerns that many chronic pain p more
National Grain & Feed Association Highlights Concerns Over BHA Regulatory Impact
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's Request for Information regarding butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). The letter emphasizes the need for the FDA to consider the broader implications of regulatory changes on the grain and feed industry, particularly noting the interconnected nature of food manufacturing supply chains.
NGFA, a trade organization representing a wid more
National Health Council Urges Meaningful Transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Health Council (NHC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration concerning the agency's proposed rule on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure requirements. The NHC, a coalition of over 180 health-related organizations advocating for patient-centered health policy, highlighted the importance of clarity and utility in the disclosures to better support plan fiduciaries overseeing group hea more
National Oncology State Network Urges Stronger Patient Protections in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Oncology State Network, South Windsor, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing critical concerns regarding the department's proposed rule on improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The nonprofit organization, representing state leaders focused on cancer care and policy, called for enhancements to the rule to better protect patients and self-insured employers affected by PBM p more
National Pork Producers Council Urges FDA to Maintain BHA Safety Standards Amid State Regulatory Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's request for information on the use and safety of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) in food and food contact substances. NPPC, representing over 60,000 American pork producers through 42 affiliated state organizations, emphasized the critical role BHA plays in preserving food quality, ensuring safety, and supporting internatio more
National Psoriasis Foundation Urges Enhanced Transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, a nonprofit serving people affected by psoriatic disease, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the department's proposed rule on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure requirements. The NPF emphasized the importance of increased transparency in PBM practices to improve patient access to affordable and effective treatments.
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National Retail Federation Urges Against Changes to FTC Negative Option Rule Citing Existing Legal Framework and Market Growth
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Retail Federation, representing diverse retail sectors, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Negative Option Marketing Practices. The letter expressed concern that amending the FTC's longstanding Negative Option Rule would complicate compliance without yielding consumer benefits, emphasizing the robust existing legal framework and significant growth in subscription-based comm more
National Turkey Federation Urges FDA to Maintain Butylated Hydroxyanisole Use Guidelines Based on Science
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Turkey Federation (NTF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's request for information on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA). Representing more than 95 percent of the U.S. turkey industry, including growers, processors, and allied companies, NTF emphasized BHA's critical role in maintaining food safety, quality, and shelf life in turkey and other fat-containing foods.
In the letter, NTF outline more
Nautilus Health Institute Urges Expanded Safe Harbor Protections in PBM Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Nautilus Health Institute, Mechanicsville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) within the U.S. Department of Labor, praising the agency's proposed regulation to improve transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures for self-insured group health plans. The letter strongly supports the rule's core provisions, which require PBMs to disclose compensation information to fiduciaries under ERISA sec more
New York Legal Assistance Group Opposes DOJ Interim Final Rule on Board of Immigration Appeals Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The New York Legal Assistance Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the Feb. 6, 2026 Interim Final Rule concerning appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals.
NYLAG, a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive civil legal services to vulnerable New Yorkers including immigrants, criticized the IFR for its detrimental impact on noncitizens involved in removal proceedings. The letter urges the DOJ to resc more
North American Renderers Association Highlights Importance of BHA Use in Animal Food Production
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The North American Renderers Association, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing concerns related to the use of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) following the agency's request for information under Docket No. FDA-2026-N-0302. NARA, representing over 90% of animal proteins and fats manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, underscored the critical role BHA plays in the stability and safety of animal food p more
Northeast Pharmacy Service Highlights Structural Imbalance in PBM Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Northeast Pharmacy Service Corp., Framingham, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the proposed rule on Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Fee Disclosure. NPSC emphasized the necessity of the rule but cautioned that transparency alone does not address underlying structural issues in the PBM market.
In the letter, NPSC acknowledged the importance of requ more
Northwest Horticultural Council Supports EPA's Proposed Pyrimethanil Registration Review Mitigations
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Northwest Horticultural Council, representing apple, pear, and cherry growers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision for pyrimethanil. The fungicide, critical to postharvest disease management in stone and pome fruits, is under review as part of EPA's ongoing pesticide registration assessments.
NHC noted that pyrimethanil more
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Criticizes DOJ Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appeals
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) criticizing an interim final rule (IFR) that modifies appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). NWIRP, a longstanding legal service organization dedicated to assisting low-income immigrants, argues that the IFR undermines due process rights and threatens the fairness of immigration app more
Oceana Urges NOAA Fisheries to Approve Revised Amendment 25 for Atlantic Cod Management
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Oceana has submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service urging the agency to approve the proposed rule implementing the revised Amendment 25 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. The letter emphasizes the importance of adopting the amendment by May 1, 2026, to incorporate the latest scientific data on Atlantic cod stocks and ensure effective fishery management.
The revised Amendment 25 reflects updated Atlantic cod stock uni more
Oh My Transport Urges FMCSA to Retain Bus Stopping Requirement at Railroad Grade Crossings
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Oh My Transport LLC, a private passenger transportation company, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) opposing proposed changes to the rules governing bus stops at railroad grade crossings. The company insists that the longstanding requirement for buses and certain commercial motor vehicles to stop at these crossings should be preserved for safety reasons.
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Ohio Immigrant Alliance, Columbus, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing the Interim Final Rule titled Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (Docket No. EOIR-26-AB37, Dir. Order No. 03-2026). The organization calls on the DOJ to rescind the rule, emphasizing the need for immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to maintain discretion and independence more
Partnership for Employer-Sponsored Coverage Supports Enhanced Transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fees
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Partnership for Employer-Sponsored Coverage, a coalition representing employer-based organizations and trade associations across industries, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule on "Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure." The organization expressed strong support for the Department's efforts to increase transparency and accountability in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) m more
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- PatientRightsAdvocate.org, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing transparency and accountability in employer-sponsored health coverage, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Fee Disclosure (RIN 1210-AB37). The letter commends the Department of Labor for its initiative but offers detailed recommendations to broaden and more
PBM Accountability Project Urges U.S. Department of Labor to Strengthen Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Transparency Rules
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The PBM Accountability Project submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule aimed at increasing transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) fees. The organization praised the DOL and the Employee Benefits Security Administration for advancing this initiative following Executive Order 14273, seeking to shed light on the complex financial dealings of PBMs within the American healthcare system.
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PedSafe Vegas Backs Zoox Automated Vehicle Exemption Request to NHTSA
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- PedSafe Vegas, a Southern Nevada organization focused on preventing roadway deaths and injuries, has submitted a public comment letter urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approving Zoox's petition for an exemption that would permit commercial deployment of their automated vehicles under federal safety monitoring (Docket NHTSA-2025-0523).
The organization emphasizes that existing federal safety standards, which assume the presence of a human driver, more
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association Urges Withdrawal of DOL PBM Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, representing pharmacy benefit managers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration expressing strong concerns about the Department's proposed rule titled Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure.
PCMA contends that the rule exceeds the Department's statutory authority under ERISA section 408(b)(2), conflicts with recently enacted Co more
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Urges Department of Labor to Finalize PBM Fee Disclosure Rule With Expanded Transparency and Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, representing leading U.S. biopharmaceutical companies, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration endorsing the agency's proposed rule to improve transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures. The letter, dated April 15, 2026, underscores PhRMA's support for greater transparency to assist plan fiduciaries in understanding PBM compensa more
Policy Research Initiative for Medication Access & Security Supports and Recommends Enhancements to Labor Department's PBM Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Policy Research Initiative for Medication Access and Security submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule aimed at increasing transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures related to ERISA-covered self-insured group health plans. In the letter, PRiMAS highlights how the proposed rule's requirements for disclosing direct and indirect compensation from manufacturers and pharm more
Priority Health Urges U.S. Department of Labor to Refine PBM Fee Disclosure Rule for Practical Fiduciary Oversight
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Priority Health, a division of Corewell Health, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration addressing concerns and recommendations regarding the proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure". Corewell Health, a non-profit health system serving over 1.3 million members primarily in Michigan, emphasized the importance of striking a bal more
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Refugee Women's Alliance has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Justice Interim Final Rule (IFR) altering appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of DOJ, issued the IFR which modifies appeal processes including limiting mandatory merits consideration, shortening appeal deadlines from 30 to 10 days, and expanding summary dismissal authority.
ReWA argues these c more
Retail Industry Leaders Association Urges FTC to Refine Negative Option Rule Amendments
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addressing the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning amendments to the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. RILA emphasized the importance of balancing consumer protection with the promotion of innovation and operational flexibility in the retail sector.
RILA represents over two hundred leadi more
Roanoke Insurance Group Urges Clearer Bond Conditions for CBP Export Manifest Filing
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Roanoke Insurance Group Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois, an insurance broker authorized to manage U.S. Customs and Border Protection bonds and related claims, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding proposed updates to the ACE Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo regulations. The company expressed support for the modernization effort aimed at automating export manifest filing but urged clarifications surrounding bond conditi more
RxBenefits Urges U.S. Department of Labor to Reconsider PBM Fee Transparency Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- RxBenefits Inc., a pharmacy benefits company based in Birmingham, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the proposed rule "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure". The company highlighted concerns about increased costs and implementation challenges that the rule would impose on smaller organizations like RxBenefits and the self-funded employers it serves more
SafeMedWaste Urges FDA to Set Rigorous Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal Systems
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- SafeMedWaste, Johns Island, South Carolina, a company specializing in pharmaceutical waste management, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for input on specifications for in-home disposal systems as part of the Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy.
The letter outlines critical considerations that the FDA should incorporate to ensure these disposal systems effectively reduce opioid more
San Juan County Commission Raises Concerns Over USDA Forest Service Locatable Minerals Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The San Juan County Commission of Utah submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regarding the agency's proposed locatable minerals rule. The county, with considerable mineral resources contributing to local revenue and employment, expressed specific concerns about the rule's impact on small mining operations and the agency's capacity to process applications efficiently.
The commission acknowledged the rule's goal to improve e more
Script Care Urges Labor Department to Reevaluate Proposed Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Script Care Ltd., a mid-market pharmacy benefit manager based in Beaumont, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing concerns about the proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure". The company highlighted potential adverse impacts the rule may have on mid-market PBMs and their self-insured health plan clients.
Script Care noted that it is the longest operating privately held PBM in t more
Self-Insurance Institute Urges DOL to Expand Compensation Disclosure and Claims Data Access Rules for Self-Insured Plans
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Self-Insurance Institute of America Inc., Simpsonville, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration endorsing proposed regulations under ERISA section 408(b)(2)(B) that require pharmacy benefit managers to disclose compensation details to fiduciaries of self-insured group health plans. The industry association also calls on EBSA to extend these compensation disclosure requirements to e more
Sidecar Health Insurance Backs Greater Transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sidecar Health Insurance Co., Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) expressing strong support for the proposed rule aimed at improving transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures. The proposal, titled "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure," would require PBMs to disclose specific pricing and formulary payment arrangements to fi more
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Urges FTC to Expand Negative Option Rule Coverage
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule. The SCDCA, South Carolina's consumer protection authority, provided feedback based on its extensive experience enforcing consumer protection laws and handling complaints related to negative option practices.
The current Negative Option Rule covers only prenotifica more
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Endorses Continuation of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tagging Programs for Wildlife Management
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service endorsing the agency's proposal to renew tagging programs without modification. The letter highlights the role these tagging programs play in the management, protection, and conservation of various species, particularly horseshoe crabs, and encourages the continuation of these efforts.
As the steward of South Carolina's wildlife, fisheries, and marin more
Sunrise Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sunrise Community Health Center, Evans, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (HHS Docket HRSA-2026-03042). The community health center emphasized the detrimental operational, financial, and patient care impacts that the rebate model could impose on Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), also known as Community Heal more
T&H CBS Healing Center Urges Continued Funding for Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- T&H CBS Healing Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the continuation of funding for the Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program. The Healing Center highlights the TVR program's vital role in providing personalized and tribal-centered vocational rehabilitation services to tribal citizens who face systemic barriers and challenges in accessing care.
The letter details a collaborative partnership bet more
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Supports EPA's Proposed Approval of Texas State Air Quality Plan Revisions
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing the agency's proposed rule on the approval and promulgation of state air quality plans for designated facilities and pollutants in Texas. The letter pertains specifically to control of emissions from existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills and supports EPA's proposal to approve revisions to Texas' state plan under Secti more
Texas Farm Bureau Urges USDA Not to Delay Poultry Grower Payment Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Texas Farm Bureau, Waco, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States Department of Agriculture expressing opposition to the proposed delay of the "Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems" rule. The rule, published by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service Packers and Stockyards Division, aims to increase transparency and fairness in contract poultry grower compensation.
The Farm Bureau highlighted concerns from contract poultry gr more
Tompkins County Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal Challenges FDA Over Risks of Proposed In-Home Opioid Disposal Systems
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Tompkins County (Ithaca, New York) Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning its notice of proposed specification development titled "Developing Specifications for In-Home Disposal Systems for Opioid Analgesics Dispensed in an Outpatient Setting" (Docket FDA-2026-N-1001). The coalition expressed reservations about the agency's encouragement of in-home disposal options for opioid medicat more
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Transparency-Rx Corp., a not-for-profit coalition promoting transparency and innovation in the pharmaceutical supply chain, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule on Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure. Representing pass-through Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and similar healthcare participants, the Detroit, Michigan-based company emphasized the need for greater disclosure of broker c more
Trek Health Urges Clarifications on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Compensation Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Trek Health, a healthcare data analytics company serving over 140 health systems, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding its proposed rule on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) compensation disclosures under ERISA. The company, based in San Mateo, California, focused on provisions related to the machine-readable file (MRF) disclosure framework, advising that specific clarifications would enhance the rule's analytical utility and enable pla more
TruDataRx Supports DOL Proposed Regulation on Pharmacy Benefits Management Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- TruDataRx, Norwich, Vermont, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong support for the department's proposed regulation aimed at enhancing transparency in Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM). The regulation is intended to help employers better evaluate their relationships with PBM partners by providing clearer insights into pharmacy spending and incentive structures.
In its letter, TruDataRx emphasized that employers should ha more
Turquoise Health Urges Public Machine-Readable Files for Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Turquoise Health, San Diego, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration on a proposed rule aimed at improving transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The company, which serves over 300 healthcare stakeholders including employers, brokers, and life sciences companies, emphasized the necessity of clearer drug pricing information for both employers managing health plans and pa more
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugee Warns Proposed Changes to Board of Immigration Appeals Could Undermine Asylum Seekers' Rights
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review addressing concerns about the proposed rule titled "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals." The letter emphasizes UNHCR's mandate to support fair and efficient asylum systems globally and assesses the potential impact of changes aimed at increasing efficiency in the U.S. asylum a more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges FTC Not to Proceed With Negative Option Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addressing the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning prenotification negative option plans. The letter contends that while the Chamber supports the FTC's goals of preventing unintended recurring payments and facilitating simple cancellation, the existing legal framework adequately addresses these concerns and that further rulemaking is unnec more
UnitedHealthcare Urges Labor Department to Align Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule With Congressional Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- UnitedHealthcare, the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure." The comment letter addresses concerns about the proposed amendments to disclosure requirements for pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) services provided to ERISA-covered group health plans.
UHC, based in Hopkins, Minnes more
US Beacon Calls for Stronger Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- US Beacon LLC, an independent medical claims review firm, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule aimed at improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The comment, submitted on April 15, focuses on enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of disclosures to safeguard self-funded employer health plan sponsors, particularly smaller and mid-si more
USDA Urges EPA to Maintain Current Restricted Entry Intervals for Pyrimethanil Use
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Pest Management Policy has submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed interim decision on pyrimethanil for registration review. The letter addresses concerns over changes to Restricted Entry Intervals (REIs) for certain crops treated with the fungicide pyrimethanil, which the EPA proposed in its ongoing evaluation.
Pyrimethanil, an anilinopyrimidine-class fung more
Verde Environmental Technologies Urges FDA to Set Rigorous Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal Systems
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Verde Environmental Technologies Inc., Hopkins, Minneapolis, specializing in drug deactivation solutions, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for rigorous performance standards in in-home opioid disposal systems. The company highlighted concerns over opioid misuse and environmental impacts and provided detailed recommendations aimed at enhancing public health protections under the Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitig more
Virginia Highway Commissioner Urges Expanded Data Reporting for Automated Driving Systems Incident Collection
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Virginia Highway Commissioner Stephen C. Brich submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's notice and request for comment on incident reporting for Automated Driving Systems and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
Brich expressed support for NHTSA's efforts to collect safety data but offered multiple recommendations aimed at improving the scope and utility of the more
WellDyneRx Urges Labor Department to Rethink Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- WellDyneRx LLC, a midsized pharmacy benefit management company based in Lakeland, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule intended to improve transparency into pharmacy benefit manager fee disclosure. The Florida-based company expressed concerns that the new rule's compliance demands and timeline could hinder their growth and ability to compete effectively in the market.
WellDyneRx highlighted that t more
World Shipping Council Proposes Key Changes to Electronic Export Manifest Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The World Shipping Council, representing operators of containerships and roll-on/roll-off vessels, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection outlining recommendations for the Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Vessel Cargo regulations. The letter addresses concerns about data submission timing and responsibilities, emphasizing the need for modifications to facilitate smooth compliance by the liner shipping industry, which operates about 90 more
Tipoffs: Iran
1,100 Unite Members Set to Strike at Five Scottish Universities
LONDON, England, April 20 -- Unite, an industry-based union, issued the following news:
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1,100 Unite members set to strike at five Scottish universities
Latest 24-hour action due to successive real terms pay cuts
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Over 1,100 Unite members at five Scottish universities are set to take part in the latest round of 24-hour strike action on Friday (24 April) in an escalating dispute over an imposed real-terms pay cut.
The strike action at Glasgow, Strathclyde, Glasgow School of Art, Edinb more
Greenpeace Build Wind Farm on Trump's Golf Course
LONDON, England, April 20 -- Greenpeace UK issued the following news release:
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Greenpeace build wind farm on Trump's Golf Course
Monday 20th April, 2026, Scotland. At 6.30am this morning, as the first of the day's golfers were arriving at the Trump Turnberry Golf Club, a team of Greenpeace activists installed a windfarm on the green of the 4th hole, together with a sign reading 'Choose wind, dump Trump'.
Lily-Rose Ellis, Climate Campaigner for Greenpeace UK, said:
"Donald Trump wants more
Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump's Escalation as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump's Escalation as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again
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SCHAUMBURG, IL -Following Iran's latest closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement:
"Donald Trump's illegal war is making us weaker and more vulnerable to our adversaries. Because of his reckless, unau more
Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for two resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, blocking arms sales to Israel:
"Equipping the Netanyahu government with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional weapons will only enable the destruction of communities, unde more
U.S. Forces Disable Vessel Attempting to Enter Iranian Port, Violate Blockade
TAMPA, Florida, April 19 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release:
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U.S. Forces Disable Vessel Attempting to Enter Iranian Port, Violate Blockade
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TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea enforced naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, April 19.
Guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) intercepted M/V Touska as it transited the north Arabian Sea at 17 knots enroute to Bandar more
Australian PM Albanese Joins Global Summit to Advocate for De-escalation and Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
CANBERRA, Australia, April 18 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release:
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Press conference - Sydney
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ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Shortly, Minister Bowen will provide his weekly update on the Australian Government's Minimum Stockpile Obligation and some broader updates as well. But it certainly has been a very busy week. Last night, I joined the Strait of Hormuz Freedom of Navigation Summit that was hosted by President Macron more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of April 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of April 13, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Thursday, April 16, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission." more
ICOM Reaffirms the Protection and Respect of Human Lives and Cultural Heritage During Conflict
PARIS, France, April 18 -- The International Council of Museums issued the following news on April 17, 2026:
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ICOM Reaffirms the Protection and Respect of Human Lives and Cultural Heritage During Conflict
ICOM expresses its alarm over recent military actions that continue to cause humanitarian harm and pose serious threats to cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible. Recent media coverage has underscored the sharp escalation in damage to cultural heritage across multiple conflict more
Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for two resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, blocking arms sales to Israel:
"Equipping the Netanyahu government with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional weapons will only enable the destruction of communities, unde more
Reed Highlights How Trump's Reckless Trade Wars & War in Iran Raises Costs for All RIers
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Highlights How Trump's Reckless Trade Wars & War in Iran Raises Costs for All RIers
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WASHINGTON, DC - With no clear plan, objective, or exit strategy, President Donald Trump chose to initiate two costly, destabilizing international conflicts: a global trade war and a military operation against Iran. In both cases, Trump turned his back on America's allies and forced American consumers and b more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/10/2026-4/17/2026
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/10/2026-4/17/2026
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Condemning Senate Republicans' Vote Against Iran War Powers Resolution
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted down legislation to reclaim Congressional authority under the War Powers Act and condem more
KDP Statement on Rep. Guthrie's Plan to Pay for Trump's Iran War by Cutting Kentuckians' Health Care
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 14 -- The Kentucky Democratic Party issued the following news:
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KDP Statement on Rep. Guthrie's Plan to Pay for Trump's Iran War by Cutting Kentuckians' Health Care
Today, with the U.S. House set to reconvene in Washington, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement on Republican Congressman Brett Guthrie's plan to pay for President Trump's war in Iran by cutting his constituents' health care:
"Kentuckians are begging more
