BAAJA is still Bad: Congress Must Reject This Fossil Fuel Giveaway
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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BAAJA is still Bad: Congress Must Reject This Fossil Fuel Giveaway
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After amendments, Oil Change International reaffirms opposition to the Bipartisan Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA)
The changes to BAAJA have not addressed the major giveaways to the fossil fuel industry, including the problematic provisions on project certainty, disparate treatment, and significant rollbacks to key more
Education Next Posts Commentary: Should IES Advance a National-Interest Research Agenda?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachussetts, Nov. 7 -- Education Next, an academic journal and magazine that says it focuses on K-12 education policy, reform and research, posted the following commentary:
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Should IES Advance a National-Interest Research Agenda?
Two scholars debate how best to leverage federal resources for local concerns
By Kenneth Shores, Amber M. Northern
In the early months of the second Trump administration, the Department of Government Efficiency pushed into the U.S. Department of more
Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept.: Hawaii AI and Cloud Innovation Summit Draws Business and Government Leaders to Explore the Future of AI
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 7 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release:
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Hawaii AI and Cloud Innovation Summit Draws Business and Government Leaders to Explore the Future of AI
November 6, 2026
HONOLULU--Hundreds of business, government, nonprofit, education and technology leaders convened at the 5th Annual Hawaii AI and Cloud Innovation Summit at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort, bringing together decision makers focused on turn more
Why so much hype around the new Grand Theft Auto?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Why so much hype around the new Grand Theft Auto?
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A decade in the making, Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch later this month. Local 12 turned to multiple UC experts to see what the release will mean not just for gaming, but the broader culture around entertainment.
Evan Torner, professor and program coordinator for Games & Animation at UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) more
Celebrating Student Affairs at TC
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Columbia University Teachers College issued the following news:
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Celebrating Student Affairs at TC
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With October marking Careers in Student Affairs Month, Teachers College hosted Amelia Parnell, President of NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, for a day of engaging conversation and community building. Drawing students, faculty, alumni and student affairs professionals from New York and beyond, programming celebrated the field's TC roots, explor more
RIT professor rethinks AI's role in qualitative research
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 5 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT professor rethinks AI's role in qualitative research
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Two new open-source tools could make analyzing interviews more efficient and transparent
* The research: How AI and visualization can improve qualitative data analysis from interviews.
* The tools: RIT Assistant Professor Hidy Kong developed two open-source webtools for qualitative researchers to try.
* The goal: Help research more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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SUMMARY
As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various ki more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 4)
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Tensions Between Disparate Treatment and Disparate Impact
There are limits on how far people can go to eliminate disparate impacts without running afoul of prohibitions on disparate treatment. The Supreme Court has cautioned that disparate impact liability may not be used to more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 4)
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Disparate Impact
How Algorithms May Cause Disparate Impacts
Algorithmic decisionmaking could result in particular groups experiencing disproportionately negative outcomes in several ways. As a non-exhaustive list of examples, disparate impacts could result when algorithms re more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
(Continued from Part 3 of 4)
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Considering Requirements Beyond Nondiscrimination
Beyond establishing new antidiscrimination requirements in federal law, or amending existing ones, Congress could consider other frameworks for addressing algorithmic decisionmaking exercising different levels of oversight, su more
Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells - Permitting & State Program Primacy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, proh more
Equity & Good Conscience Debt Waiver Statutes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11497) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff:
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Equity and Good Conscience Debt Waiver Statutes
Each year, the federal government spends trillions of dollars through a wide variety of government programs. Agencies employ staff, rent office buildings, procure goods or services from private firms, award grants, make loans and loan guarantees, issue direct payments to prog more
Law Enforcement & Technology - "Lawful Access" Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11769) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Law Enforcement and Technology: The "Lawful Access" Debate
Technological advances present both opportunities and challenges for U.S. law enforcement. For example, some developments have increased the quantity and availability of digital content and information for investigators and analysts. Some observers say law en more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred main more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview and Issues:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Funding for NPS Deferred Maintenance
NPS has used discretionary and mandatory appropriations, allocations from the Department of Transportation, park entrance and recreation fees, donations, and other funding sources to address the DM backlog. Often it is more
Native American Heritage Month Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44258) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch:
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Native American Heritage Month: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Native American Heritage Month (also known as National American Indian Heritage Month) celebrates the contributions and achievements of Native Americans.
November was first designated as National American Indian Heritage Month on August 3, 1990, by P.L. 101-343 to aut more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Mine more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) 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 with seabed mining acti more
Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference Into Law & Pro Codes Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47656) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference into Law and the Pro Codes Act" by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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SUMMARY
This report explains the current law concerning copyright protection for technical standards developed by private organizations and subsequently incorporated by reference into federal, state, or local law. It reviews the out more
Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference Into Law & Pro Codes Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47656) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference into Law and the Pro Codes Act:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Takings Clause Issues
If a government's incorporation by reference diminishes or eliminates copyright protection, it arguably raises questions under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. The Takings Clause states that "private property more
Delay in Changes to Hemp Definition - Cannabinoids Not Capable of Being Naturally Produced by Cannabis Plant Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11496) by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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Delay in Changes to Hemp Definition: Cannabinoids Not Capable of Being Naturally Produced by the Cannabis Plant
Under federal law, cannabis and its derivatives are classified as either marijuana or hemp. Marijuana is subject to regulation under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), while hemp more
Farm Bill Primer - PLC & ARC Farm Support Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12114) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: PLC and ARC Farm Support Programs
The Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) programs provide income support for eligible agricultural producers that is triggered when market prices (PLC) or crop revenues (ARC) fall below certain thresholds. Congress origina more
Foreign Relations Reauthorization - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10293) by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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Foreign Relations Reauthorization: Background and Issues
Introduction
The Constitution empowers Congress to provide funding, authorize programs, and conduct oversight with respect to foreign policy implementation. In exercising these powers, Congress has enacted several laws requiring foreign affairs ap more
Office of Personnel Management Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46833) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The Office of Personnel Management: An Overview" by government organization and management analyst Taylor N. Riccard.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is authorized by statute to perform various duties and functions that are related to human resources management and personnel policies for the federal government. The more
Time Capsules for the Semiquincentennial of Signing of the Declaration of Independence Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13339) by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus and senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning.
Here are excerpts:
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Time Capsules for the Semiquincentennial of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrated the semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As part of the celebration more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Many of today's federal lands are located on the ancestral homelands of federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"). Many Tribes maintain ongoing physical, cultural, spiritual, and economic re more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands - Overview and Selected Issues for Congress:"
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Co-Managing Historic and Cultural Resources
Many Tribes maintain ongoing cultural and spiritual relationships with their ancestral homelands. Tribes may seek access to federal lands to continue practicing traditional ceremonies, and they ma more
Attempted Dismissals of Members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight & Management Board Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12598) by economic policy analyst D. Andrew Austin:
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Attempted Dismissals of Members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board
On Friday, August 1, 2025, President Trump sent dismissal notices to five of the seven members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB or Oversight Board): Arthur J. Gonzalez, Cameron McKenzie, Betty A. Rosa, more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From August 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11495) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from August 2026
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals are often the last word on more
Environmental Justice & Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11340) by legislative attorney Madeline W. Donley:
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Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
During the Biden Administration, both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) sought to advance "environmental justice" goals using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), which prohibits recipients more
Federal Election Results - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46565) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Federal Election Results: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman, R. Sam Garrett and Karen L. Shanton:
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SUMMARY
States, territories, and the District of Columbia (DC) administer federal elections. Each of these jurisdictions has its own process for counting votes and declaring elec more
Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - History & Background Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44504) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: History and Background" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay and legislative attorney Adam Vann.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Under Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA; 43 U.S.C. Sec.1344), the Secretary of the Interior must prepare and maintain forward-l more
Funding for the Impact Aid Program Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43657) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "Funding for the Impact Aid Program: Options for Budget Year Appropriations, Forward Funding and Advance Appropriations" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Impact Aid program is one of the oldest federal more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43397) entitled "Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report responds to frequently asked questions about legislative branch appropriations. Frequently asked questions include the items that are funded within this bill; development, presentation, and consideration of the legislative branch more
Overview of the U.N. System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11780) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield.
Here are excerpts:
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United Nations Issues: Overview of the United Nations System
The United Nations (UN) system comprises interconnected entities including the United Nations, specialized agencies, peacekeeping operations, funds and programs, and other entities. Congress has generally supported the UN system more
Confirmation of U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1946-2024 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12749) by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion.
Here are excerpts:
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Confirmation of U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During Lame Duck Sessions of Congress (1946-2024)
This Insight provides information and analysis related to U.S. circuit and district court nominations confirmed during lame duck sessions held by the Senate during the postwar pe more
Election Day - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46413) entitled "Election Day: Frequently Asked Questions" by senior knowledge management librarian Caitlin Curran:
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SUMMARY
Election Day is the day legally established to select public officials in the United States. General elections for federal offices - President, Vice President, and U.S. Congress - are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years. Ci more
Jordan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL33546) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jeremy M. Sharp.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an important U.S. partner in the Middle East, and the two countries have cooperated closely for decades. Issues of bilateral cooperation include countering Islamist extremism, stabilizing Iraq and more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance: History and Usage" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Members of the House of Representatives have one consolidated allowance, the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA), with which to operate their offices. The first full year of the MRA was the second session of the 104th Congre more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance - History and Usage:"
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Individual MRAs for Members: Formula and Authorized Levels Since 1996
The MRA for each Member is set by the Committee on House Administration based on three components: personnel, official office expenses, and official (franked) mail. The personnel allowance compone more
Proposed Rule Affecting Noncitizen Eligibility for Refundable Tax Credits Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13337) by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott and immigration policy analyst Abigail F. Kolker:
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Proposed Rule Affecting Noncitizen Eligibility for Refundable Tax Credits
On August 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed a new rule that would make some noncitizens ineligible for the portion of certain refundable tax credits that exceed the taxpayer's in more
Recent Changes to DOJ's Interpretation of Olmstead V. L.C. Ex Rel. Zimring Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11494) by legislative attorneys April J. Anderson and Abigail A. Graber:
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Recent Changes to DOJ's Interpretation of Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring
In 1999, the Supreme Court decided the landmark disability discrimination case Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring, which established that "unjustified institutional isolation of persons with disabilities is a form of discr more
Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine & Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11457) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its intent to temporarily place in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) a chemical found in the kratom plant, 7- more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments Urge EPA to Withdraw Proposal Repealing Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30th, 2026
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
William J. Clinton Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean more
American Bankers Association Urges CFPB to Reduce Burden and Improve Guidance for Credit Card Terms Reporting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
Mr. Anthony May
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20552
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0021, Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, OMB Control Number 3170-0001, Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans (Form FR 2572) and more
Association of Washington Cities Urges Census Bureau to Reject Proposed Residence Criteria and Demographic Question Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Bureau of the Census
From: Association of Washington Cities
Date: October 27, 2026
Re: Comments on Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Docket No. 260903-0005, Document 2026-18481)
To the U.S. Census Bureau:
On behalf of the more
Austin Community Foundation Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Census Residence Criteria and Demographic Question Limits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 28, 2026
Mr. Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
Re: "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Pro more
Curyung Tribal Council Objects to Proposed 2030 Census Questionnaire Changes and Removal of Race and Ethnicity Questions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CURYUNG TRIBAL COUNCIL P.O. Box 216
Dillingham, Alaska 99576 Phone: (907) 842-2384, www.curyungtribe.com
Submitted Electronically via Federal e-Rulemaking Portal
October 28, 2026
United States Dept. of Commerce
U.S. Census Bureau Office of the Director Washington, DC 20233-0001 Honorable George Cook, Acting Director
more
Del. Natural Resources & Environmental Control Dept. Urges EPA To Designate New Castle County Attainment Under 2024 Revised Annual PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 25, 2026
Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey
Regional Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3
Four Penn Center
1600 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19903-2029
Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078
Re: Initial Air Quality Designations for the 2024 Revised Primary Annual Fine Particle Nationa more
Food Research & Action Center Urges USDA to Reject Nebraska Demonstration Project Restricting Food Purchases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
Ms. Shiela Corley
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Nebraska Demonstration Project (Docket Number FNA-2026-0463)
Dear Ms. Corley:
On behalf of the Food Research & Action Center, p more
Independent Community Bankers Urges CFPB to Cut Credit Card Pricing Reporting Burdens in PRA Review
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
Comment Intake
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Attention: PRA Office
445 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
RE: Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans (Form FR 2572) and Consumer and College Credit Card Agreements, [Docket No. CFPB-2026-0021]
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Independent Community Bankers o more
Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Urges Census Bureau to Pause 2030 Residence and Demographic Question Changes Over Native Data and Consultation Concerns
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 28, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Docket No. USBC-2026-0628
Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Comments of the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, I more
Kindred Futures Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Residence Criteria and Remove Race and Ethnicity Questions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket No. 260903-0005 (Regulations.gov ID USBC-2026-0628); RIN 0607-AA75; Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions, 91 Fed. Reg. 57524 (September 10, 2026)
I. Interest of Kindred Futures and Summary of Recommendations
Kindred Future more
Md. Environment Dept. Requests Cecil County Be Designated Attainment for 2024 PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
Michael Dunn, Director
Air and Radiation Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region-3
Four Penn Center-1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
Dear Mr. Dunn:
On behalf of Maryland, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) respectfully submits this formal te more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Urges EPA To Exclude Wildfire PM2.5 Data From Apple Valley Monitor to Maintain Attainment Designation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 29, 2026
Anne Vogel, Regional Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Mail Code: R-19J
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078: 120-day Letter Response
Dear Anne Vogel:
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), on behalf of Gove more
MTW Collaborative Urges HUD to Keep Moving to Work Expansion Authority From Becoming Overly Prescriptive
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4926-7230-6140, v. 3
MTW Collaborative
455 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 425
Washington DC 20001-2621
November 2, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Docket No. FR-5994-N-07, Revis more
National Cotton Ginners Association Warns EPA PM2.5 Standard Change Could Trigger New Nonattainment Areas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 28, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N
Washington, DC 20460
Re: RIN 2060-AA33 - Initial Air Quality Designations for the 2024 Revised Primary Annual Fine Particle (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQ) (Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2024- 0078)
The National Cotton Ginners more
National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Urges DOT to Deny Petition for Changes to 49 CFR Part 40 Medical Documentation and Observed Recollection Procedures
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300
Washington D. C. 20006
(888) 31-NDASA
www.ndasa.com
"The voice of the drug and alcohol testing industry"
October 30th, 2026
Docket No.: DOT-OST-2026-3664
Mr. Douglas Simon
Director, Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance
Of more
National Turkey Federation Urges USDA APHIS to Modernize Veterinary Biologics Regulations for Faster, Risk-Based Access
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CHRISTY PUFFENBARGER, Chairwoman
RUSS DIERENFIELD, Vice Chairman
JOHN KING, Secretary-Treasurer
JAY JANDRAIN, Immediate Past Chairman
LESLEE ODEN, President & CEO
1225 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW SUITE 400 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 TEL: (202) 898-0100
Mr. Michael Poe
Office of the General Counsel, USDA
1400 Independence Avenue SW more
SanctionFlow Founder Sonmez: FinCEN Proposed A7 Network Funds Transfer Ban Should Clarify CVC Return Handling and Publish Sub-Agent Addresses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Osman Sonmez
Founder and Project Lead, SanctionFlow
Irvine, California
October 31, 2026
Policy Division
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 39
Vienna, VA 22183
Re: Docket No. FINCEN-2026-0265; RIN 1506-AB77; Proposal of Special Measure Prohibiting the Transmittal of Funds Re more
U.S. Climate Alliance Urges EPA to Withdraw Proposal Ending Power Plant Carbon Pollution Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
States United for Climate Action | www.usclimatealliance.org
The Honorable Lee M. Zeldin
Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
October 30, 2026 Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124
Dear Administrator Zeldin,
I write on behalf of the U.S. Climate All more
VeloxVFX Urges Treasury to Clarify Reviewable Control and Renter Benefit Rules for Large Institutional Single-Family Home Purchases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VELOXVFX LLC
PUBLIC COMMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
21st Century ROAD
to Housing Act
Large Institutional Investor
Purchases of Single-Family Homes
Reviewable control and purchase exceptions.
Preserved renter rights and attributable benefits.
DOCKET
REGULATORY IDENTIFIER
TREAS-DO-2026-0529
1505-AC96
FR DO more
W.Va. Environmental Protection Dept. Air Quality Division Supports Limiting 2024 Annual PM2.5 Nonattainment Designation to Allegheny County
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Division of Air Quality
601 57th Street, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 926-0475
Harold Ward, Cabinet Secretary
dep.wv.gov
Promoting a healthy environment.
October 29, 2026
Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078
The Honorable Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Wash more
W.Va. Environmental Protection Dept. Challenges EPA Plan to Designate Brooke and Hancock Counties Nonattainment for 2024 Annual PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Executive Office 601 57th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304
Harold D. Ward, Cabinet Secretary dep.wv.gov
Promoting a healthy environment. October 29, 2026
Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey Regional Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3 Four Penn Center 1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania more
Wyo. Environmental Quality Dept. Urges EPA to Designate Carbon and Washakie Counties as Attainment for 2024 Annual PM2.5 Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Environmental Quality To protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming's environment for the benefit of current and future generations.
Mark Gordon, Governor Nancy Vehr, Interim Director 200 West 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002 . http://deq.wyoming.gov . Fax (307)635-1784 ADMIN/OUTREACH ABANDONED MINES more
Tipoffs: GAO Reports (Weekly)
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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SUMMARY
As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various ki more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 4)
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Disparate Impact
How Algorithms May Cause Disparate Impacts
Algorithmic decisionmaking could result in particular groups experiencing disproportionately negative outcomes in several ways. As a non-exhaustive list of examples, disparate impacts could result when algorithms re more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred main more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview and Issues:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Funding for NPS Deferred Maintenance
NPS has used discretionary and mandatory appropriations, allocations from the Department of Transportation, park entrance and recreation fees, donations, and other funding sources to address the DM backlog. Often it is more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Many of today's federal lands are located on the ancestral homelands of federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"). Many Tribes maintain ongoing physical, cultural, spiritual, and economic re more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands - Overview and Selected Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Pat 1 of 2)
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Co-Managing Historic and Cultural Resources
Many Tribes maintain ongoing cultural and spiritual relationships with their ancestral homelands. Tribes may seek access to federal lands to continue practicing traditional ceremonies, and they ma more
Funding for the Impact Aid Program Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43657) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "Funding for the Impact Aid Program: Options for Budget Year Appropriations, Forward Funding and Advance Appropriations" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Impact Aid program is one of the oldest federal more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43397) entitled "Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report responds to frequently asked questions about legislative branch appropriations. Frequently asked questions include the items that are funded within this bill; development, presentation, and consideration of the legislative branch more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance: History and Usage" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Members of the House of Representatives have one consolidated allowance, the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA), with which to operate their offices. The first full year of the MRA was the second session of the 104th Congre more
Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Budget Process Reform Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Blue Dog Coalition issued the following news release:
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Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Budget Process Reform Package
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Representatives Jared Golden (D-ME), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Adam Gray (D-CA) - leaders in the House Blue Dog Coalition - recently introduced the Congressional Budget Reform Act of 2026, a package of nine fiscal reform proposals. They put the reforms into three main categories: fixing the broken budget process, strengthening fiscal guar more
