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Airlines for America Announces Additions to Government Affairs Leadership Team

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Airlines for America issued the following news: * * * A4A Announces Additions to Government Affairs Leadership Team Airlines for America (A4A), the trade association representing the leading U.S. airlines, today announced three additions to its Global Government Affairs team: Mark Copeland, Chance Costello and Jessica Monahan. Collectively, they bring deep bipartisan experience across the House, Senate and private sector and will further strengthen A4A's advocacy on beh more

American Board of Trial Advocates Urges Reconsideration Of Proposed Rule On Machine Generated Evidence

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Civil Rules outlining its concerns regarding the proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707. The organization believes that the proposed rule requires further examination and should not be implemented as currently drafted. ABOTA asserts that the rule, which seeks to address issues surrounding the admissibility of machine-generated evi more

Cadence Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Cadence Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results 14% Revenue Growth and ~45% Non-GAAP Operating Margin for 2025 Record Backlog of $7.8 Billion * Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025. F more

Cantwell, Moran Reintroduce Bill to Help Small Business Leverage AI Tools

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Moran Reintroduce Bill to Help Small Business Leverage AI Tools U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a senior member of the Committee, reintroduced the bipartisan Small Business Artificial I more

Civil Rights Organizations Call for Revision of Proposed Evidence Rule on AI-Generated Content

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- A coalition of civil liberties, civil rights and professional organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Rules urging to reevaluate its proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 concerning the admissibility of machine-generated evidence, including artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content. In their letter, the group emphasized the critical need for a rule that accurately assesses the reliability of AI- more

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack Offers Ohio State Students Career Guidance

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack offers Ohio State students career guidance Hammack participated in campus Leadership Dialogue * When Cleveland Federal Reserve President and CEO Beth Hammack visited The Ohio State University's Columbus campus last Wednesday, she offered students a window into the decision-making that influences the U.S. economy. The John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the Office of A more

Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Harnessing AI, Scientists Discover a Rise in Floating Algae Across the Global Ocean

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Harnessing AI, Scientists Discover a Rise in Floating Algae Across the Global Ocean A recent study demonstrates the power of artificial intelligence as a tool for processing large amounts of ocean data. * Scientists used AI to analyze 20 years of satellite images and found that floating algae blooms are increasing worldwide. * Large seaweed (macroalgae) patches and microalgal more

Comcast, Classiq and AMD Demonstrate Quantum Algorithm for More Resilient and Reliable Internet

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Comcast, Classiq and AMD Demonstrate Quantum Algorithm for More Resilient and Reliable Internet Classiq, the leading quantum computing software company, Comcast and AMD today announced the completion of a groundbreaking trial aimed at improving Internet delivery by leveraging quantum algorithms to supercharge network routing resilience. * * * "What our custom more

Cowley College: February 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Feb. 18 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * February 2026 Board Meeting Highlights The Cowley College Board of Trustees gathered for their February 16th meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the President's Dining Room inside the McAtee Dining Center on the Ark City Main Campus. Trustee Phil White provided the invocation, and Chair Dr. Alan Marcotte recited the College Mission Statement. Under Awards and Reports, Cowley President Dr. Michelle Schoon shared tha more

Crexendo Launches Marketplace to Accelerate Partner Activation

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 18 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Crexendo Launches Marketplace to Accelerate Partner Activation Crexendo Inc. has announced the launch of the Crexendo Marketplace, a centralized environment designed to help service providers more easily expand, package and monetize solutions across the Crexendo ecosystem. The Crexendo Marketplace was created in direct response to what service providers are asking for: faster innovation wit more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Science on the Double - How an AI-Powered 'Digital Twin' Accelerates Chemistry and Materials Discoveries

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Science on the Double: How an AI-Powered 'Digital Twin' Accelerates Chemistry and Materials Discoveries A new AI-accelerated platform creates digital replicas of chemical experiments, enabling real-time optimization and rapid feedback. The advance could revolutionize research across energy, chemical manufacturing, and materials science. Key Takeaways * Berkele more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: What Is a Digital Twin?

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * What Is a Digital Twin? By Jenny Weger and Lauren Biron Learn how Berkeley Lab researchers are developing AI-enabled digital twins that simulate complex systems, accelerate scientific discovery, and enable smarter, faster decisions. Digital twins are transforming how scientists study and improve complex systems -- reducing the time between discovery and delivery. Lear more

Fed Gov. Barr Issues What Will Artificial Intelligence Mean for the Labor Market and the Economy?

NEW YORK, New York, Feb. 18 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on Feb. 17, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at the New York Association for Business Economics: * * * What Will Artificial Intelligence Mean for the Labor Market and the Economy? Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today./1 Before I get into my main topic, I wanted to share my current views on the economy and monetary policy. Last week, we received the latest report on employment, and it provided furthe more

Fed: Assessing Bank Resilience to a Funding Shock

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Assessing Bank Resilience to a Funding Shock Faith Achugamonu, Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr, and Matthew P. Seay/1 Introduction Deposits are the largest source of funding for U.S. banks, representing approximately two-thirds of liabilities. Deposits also remain key to bank profitability, as they typically function as a stable source of long-term funding at a cost well-below interest earned on bank assets. Howe more

Florida Polytechnic University: Capstone Team Builds Predictive Tool to Improve Patient Safety

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 18 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Capstone team builds predictive tool to improve patient safety When Lakeland Regional Health patients are admitted to the hospital, care teams must quickly assess their risk of falling and suffering a potentially serious injury. Traditionally, that process relies on clinical judgment and standard screening tools. Now, a group of Florida Polytechnic University capstone students is working to b more

Gartner Survey Finds 91% of Customer Service Leaders Under Pressure to Implement AI in 2026

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Finds 91% of Customer Service Leaders Under Pressure to Implement AI in 2026 AI Will Significantly Reshape Frontline Roles with More than 80% of Organizations Planning to Expand Human Agent Responsibilities * Customer service and support leaders are facing increased executive expectations to invest in AI, according to a survey b more

Global AI Regulations Fuel Billion-Dollar Market for AI Governance Platforms

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 18 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on Feb. 17, 2026, with director analyst Lauren Kornutick: * * * Global AI Regulations Fuel Billion-Dollar Market for AI Governance Platforms Q&A with Lauren Kornutick * The cost of unmanaged AI risk is escalating. According to Gartner, by 2030, fragmented AI regulation will quadruple and extend to 75% of the world's economies, driving $1 billion in total compliance sp more

GlobalFoundries and Renesas Expand Partnership to Accelerate U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 18 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries and Renesas Expand Partnership to Accelerate U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Multi billion-dollar collaboration strengthens supply chain resiliency and supports growing demand for chips powering smart vehicles and next-generation industrial systems * GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) and Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723 more

Indiana University Southeast: Regionals at the Rotunda - Guyani Don Francis, Morgann Lazrovitch, Xondrais Marie

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Feb. 18 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news: * * * Regionals at the Rotunda - Guyani Don Francis, Morgann Lazrovitch, Xondrais Marie Eight IU Southeast students have been selected to present their research findings at the second annual Regionals at the Rotunda on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis. The event will bring standout student researchers and their faculty mentors together to demonstrate how each more

Keysight Introduces PAM3 Signaling With New GDDR7 Transmitter Compliance Solution for Next-Generation Graphics Memory

SANTA ROSA, California, Feb. 18 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Introduces PAM3 Signaling with New GDDR7 Transmitter Compliance Solution for Next-Generation Graphics Memory Shortens Joint Electron Device Engineering Council standard validation cycles for graphics and AI systems requiring high-speed memory interfaces * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced its n more

Keysight Unveils 3D Interconnect Designer for Chiplet and 3DIC Advanced Package Designs

SANTA ROSA, California, Feb. 18 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Keysight Unveils 3D Interconnect Designer for Chiplet and 3DIC Advanced Package Designs Solution addresses design bottleneck by automating complex workflows * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced 3D Interconnect Designer, a new addition to its Electronic Design Automation (EDA) port more

Linebaugh Dority & Associates Supports Civil Rule Changes, Urges Caution On Evidence Amendment

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Linebaugh Dority and Associates LLP has issued a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts expressing support for proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The firm argues that specific changes will significantly enhance the efficiency of the litigation process, particularly in light of successful practices already adopted in Texas. Among the amendments highlighted in the letter are proposed changes to FRCP 41(a), 45(b), and more

Lowe's Foundation Invests Over $10 Million in Nonprofits to Expand and Scale Skilled Trades Training

MOORESVILLE, North Carolina, Feb. 18 -- Lowe's Companies, a chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Lowe's Foundation Invests Over $10 Million in Nonprofits to Expand and Scale Skilled Trades Training As American infrastructure investments and housing needs continue to rise, the Lowe's Foundation today committed more than $10 million in Gable Grants to help prepare the next generation of trades professionals. The funding more

McLaren Racing Extends Relationship With Dell Technologies to Accelerate Performance On and Off the Track

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * McLaren Racing Extends Relationship with Dell Technologies to Accelerate Performance On and Off the Track Story Highlights * McLaren Racing extends relationship with Dell Technologies as Official Innovation Partner * Dell infrastructure, PCs and services continue to support the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team from th more

NetSuite Announces AI Innovations to Help Businesses Increase Efficiency

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 18 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * NetSuite Announces AI Innovations to Help Businesses Increase Efficiency Oracle NetSuite has announced a series of innovations that will help organizations increase efficiency and accelerate growth. The new AI-powered innovations will enable customers to take advantage of unified workflows across finance, operations and customer service to automate and accelerate transactions, reconciliation more

NIH Center for Advancing Translational Sciences: Tissue Chips in Space 2.0 Will Reveal Age-Related Disease Mechanisms and Possible Therapies

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences issued the following news: * * * Tissue Chips in Space 2.0 Will Reveal Age-Related Disease Mechanisms and Possible Therapies During spaceflight, the human body is exposed to unique conditions, one of which is microgravity (diminished or close to zero gravity compared with Earth). Spaceflight ages the human body at an accelerated pac more

NJIT Secures Nearly $20 Million to Modernize Tiernan Hall

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Secures Nearly $20 Million to Modernize Tiernan Hall New Jersey Institute of Technology has secured nearly $20 million in state funding to support the comprehensive renewal and improvement of Tiernan Hall, a central academic and research building on campus since its construction in 1972. The funding -- $12,150,000 from the State's Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and $7,750,000 from the more

Northwood University: Tech That Cares - Edward Marx to Headline April 22 Health Care Summit

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Tech That Cares: Edward Marx to Headline April 22 Health Care Summit Standout roster of executives and experts will explore AI-driven transformation and the leadership demands of complex organizations * As the health care industry faces mounting cost pressures and increasing demands for improved outcomes, Northwood University will convene executives, physicians, administrators, technologists, and emerging le more

Penn State-World Campus: AI as a Partner - Amplifying Impact in Career and Business

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * AI as a partner: Amplifying impact in career and business By Janet Duck, Ph.D. AI has rapidly become integral to how we work, learn, and plan our careers. For many of us, it's becoming more difficult to imagine working without it. I recognize that the concerns about this technology are real, and I'm absolutely committed to using AI ethically and responsibly. But I've also see more

Qualcomm Commits Up To $150 Million for Strategic AI Venture Fund in India

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 18 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Qualcomm Commits Up To $150 Million for Strategic AI Venture Fund in India Qualcomm Incorporated today announced its intention to invest up to $150 million to support India's rapidly expanding technology and AI startup ecosystem. The investments will be deployed through Qualcomm Ventures and will invest in sta more

Second Century Ventures Secures Strategic Partnership With Abu Dhabi's ADRES to Drive Technology Adoption Across a High-Growth Real Estate Market

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Second Century Ventures Secures Strategic Partnership with Abu Dhabi's ADRES to Drive Technology Adoption Across a High-Growth Real Estate Market Partnership accelerates SCV's expansion into the Middle East, providing portfolio companies with exposure to government- and private-led projects, smart city initiatives, and collaboration with regulatory stakeholders across the UAE more

SUNY Geneseo Partners With UR's Simon Business School

GENESEO, New York, Feb. 18 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Geneseo Partners with UR's Simon Business School A new partnership with the University of Rochester's Simon Business School will facilitate early admission for SUNY Geneseo students interested in graduate programs in artificial intelligence in business, business analytics, finance, or marketing analytics. Qualified undergraduates can complete a bachelor's degree at Geneseo and more

TCU Research Magazine Examines Paradox of Progress in the Age of AI

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Research Magazine Examines Paradox of Progress in the Age of AI The spring 2026 issue of Endeavors, Texas Christian University's dedicated research magazine, explores a question at the center of this moment: What happens when the tools we build to solve problems begin reshaping us in return? As artificial intelligence transforms political campaigns, disaster response and medical research, TCU schola more

UAlbany, UConn Researchers Launch Initiative to Improve Power Outage Predictions and Grid Resilience

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 18 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany, UConn Researchers Launch Initiative to Improve Power Outage Predictions and Grid Resilience By Mike Nolan Researchers at the University at Albany and University of Connecticut are working on a new initiative to better predict storm-related power outages, reduce restoration times, and strengthen the resilience of the electric grid. The initiative, called the North American Forecasting Weather, Ou more

UC-San Francisco: Brain May Learn More From Rare Events Than From Repetition

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * The Brain May Learn More from Rare Events than from Repetition UCSF research upends 100-year-old assumption about Pavlov's dog and associative learning. * More than a century ago, Pavlov trained his dog to associate the sound of a bell with food. Ever since, scientists assumed the dog learned this through repetition: The more times the dog heard the bell more

University of Georgia: Fourth Annual Active Learning Summit Grows in Reach and Impact

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fourth annual Active Learning Summit grows in reach and impact The three-day conference showcased innovative, student-centered teaching By Heather Skyler With 429 participants, this year's Active Learning Summit continued to demonstrate its strong foundation at the University of Georgia and its growing national reach. Held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel from Feb. 11-13, the major more

University of Pennsylvania: Energy Week to Explore Solutions for Transition to Clean Energy

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Energy Week to explore solutions for transition to clean energy Penn's sixth Energy Week, taking place Feb. 23-27, features events that highlight cross-disciplinary research at Penn and bring in leading industry experts. * As extreme weather, artificial intelligence, and data centers continue to make headlines, Energy Week returns for the sixth year Feb. 23-27 with free events--featuring P more

Warren Joins Cotton on Bill to Prevent Diversion of Advanced AI Chips to China

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Joins Cotton on Bill to Prevent Diversion of Advanced AI Chips to China United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, co-sponsored Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)'s Chip Security Act, legislation that will prevent advanced American chips from falling into the hands more

Where AI and Cybersecurity Converge: Introducing CompTIA SecAI+

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Where AI and cybersecurity converge: Introducing CompTIA SecAI+ CompTIA's first Expansion Series certification addresses skills to defend against and leverage AI technologies in modern cybersecurity environments * A new professional certification focused on the security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and the practical application of AI in cybersecurity was introduced today by CompTIA, the leading g more

3D Model Generation Using Multimodal Generative AI

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- NVIDIA CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555343 B2, initially filed March 29, 2024) developed by six inventors Cheng Xie, Toronto, Canada; Jonathan Lorraine, Toronto, Canada; Xiaohui Zeng, Toronto, Canada; James Lucas, Royston, United Kingdom; Jun Gao, Toronto, Canada; and Sanja Fidler, Toronto, Canada, for "3D model generation using multimodal generative AI." more

7-Ethyl-10-Hydroxycamptothecin Drug Precursor With Fluorescence Activity, and Preparation Method

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY, Suzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12551577 B2, initially filed Dec. 30, 2021) developed by six inventors Zhengqing Guo, Suzhou, China; Yangyang Huang, Suzhou, China; Dandan Ji, Suzhou, China; Han Xu, Suzhou, China; Hui He, Suzhou, China; and Dingding Ai, Suzhou, China, for "7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin drug precursor with fluorescence activity, and preparation method and use thereof." more

Adapting AI Models From One Domain to Another

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SERVICENOW, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554979 B2, initially filed Oct. 30, 2020) developed by Daniel Wong, Montreal, Canada, for "Adapting AI models from one domain to another." more

Adjusting Attribution for Content Generated by an Artificial Intelligence (AI)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SUREEL INC., Pacifica, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554767 B2, initially filed Jan. 29, 2024) developed by five inventors Christopher Benjamin Kuhn, Munich, Germany; Tamay Aykut, Pacifica, California; Diego Ponce De Leon Vera, Munich, Germany; Paul Pauls, Munich, Germany; and Christoph Burgmair, Poing, Germany, for "Adjusting attribution for content generated by an artificial intelligence (AI)." more

AI Autoscaling Containers in a Cloud-Native Core Network With Containerised Network Functions

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556454 B2, initially filed Aug. 23, 2021) developed by Yue Wang, Staines, United Kingdom, for "AI autoscaling containers in a cloud-native core network with containerised network functions." more

AI-generated Content Detection

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556402 B2, initially filed Aug. 18, 2023) developed by four inventors Jun Su, Beijing, China; Yang Liang, Beijing, China; Su Liu, Austin, Texas; and Jennifer Sparks, San Francisco, California, for "AI-generated content detection." more

AI@Work in Libraries

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * AI@Work in Libraries * MLIS Researcher Designs AI-Themed Games for Academic Libraries Libraries have always been the place to go when you have questions. Right now, people have lots of questions about artificial intelligence (AI) and its place in the workforce, recreation, the arts, research, commerce, and more. But AI, primarily generative AI, has moved so quickly t more

Always-on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Hardware Assisted Input/Output Shape Changing

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- MEDIATEK INC., Hsinchu, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554835 B2, initially filed June 9, 2023) developed by four inventors Chih-Hsiang Hsiao, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Hsu Chia-Feng, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Ze-Yu Wang, Hsinchu, Taiwan; and Sushih Yong, Hsinchu, Taiwan, for "Always-on artificial intelligence (AI) security hardware assisted input/output shape changing." more

Amazon Launches Community Fund, Now Accepting Applications for Projects in Bucks County

SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 17 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * Amazon Launches Community Fund, Now Accepting Applications for Projects in Bucks County * February 17, 2026 - Today, Amazon opens applications for the Amazon Bucks County Community Fund, a community grant program that supports local initiatives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Amazon has committed $100,000 to the fund, which is open to individuals, local community groups, schools, non-profi more

AMD CEO and global tech leader Lisa Su to headline upcoming Presidential Lecture on what will power AI era

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * AMD CEO and global tech leader Lisa Su to headline upcoming Presidential Lecture on what will power AI era Influential global technology leader Lisa Su, the visionary chief executive officer and chair of semiconductor company AMD, will join Purdue University President Mung Chiang in early March for a Presidential Lecture Series event focusing on the role high-performance computing plays in our world more

Ansari at Munich Security Conference: "We Need to Offer Bold, Big Changes for the Future"

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari at Munich Security Conference: "We Need to Offer Bold, Big Changes for the Future" * WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Iranian American Democrat and youngest woman in Congress, attended the Munich Security Conference, emphasizing the need for bold leadership to move past the chaos and instability caused by the Trump Administration. "Young pe more

Arkansas Entrepreneurs Wanted for Pitch Contest Spotlighting AI Business Ideas

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Entrepreneurs Wanted for Pitch Contest Spotlighting AI Business Ideas * Ideas for applying artificial intelligence to business challenges will take center stage at the Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition April 16 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The prize is $50,000 in services from PREDICTif Solutions, funded by Amazon Web Services. Hosted by the Ar more

Artificial Intelligence Agent Through Vectorizing Predicted Inputs

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554754 B1, initially filed Nov. 13, 2024) developed by Rohit Pradeep Shetty, Bangalore, India, for "Artificial intelligence agent through vectorizing predicted inputs." more

Artificial Intelligence Apparatus and Method for Controlling the Same

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555576 B2, initially filed Nov. 4, 2022) developed by three inventors Yuyong Jeon, Seoul, South Korea; Heewan Park, Seoul, South Korea; and Donghoon Yi, Seoul, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence apparatus and method for controlling the same." more

Artificial Intelligence Based Configure Price Quote Recommendation System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Redwood Shores, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555005 B2, initially filed Feb. 4, 2021) developed by six inventors Jennifer Jo Briscoe, Centennial, California; Arvind Srinivasamoorthy, Clarksburg, Maryland; Naveen Nahata, North Brunswick, New Jersey; Christopher Emmett Bales, Bend, Oregon; Gaurav Umeshkumar Gupta, Thane, India; and Maximilian Froeschl, Munich, Germany, for "Artificial intelligence based configur more

Artificial Intelligence Based Cybersecurity System Monitoring Telecommunications Networks

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556555 B2, initially filed Nov. 21, 2022) developed by Simon Fellows, Cambridge, United Kingdom, and Jack Pearson, Northumberland, United Kingdom, for "Artificial intelligence based cybersecurity system monitoring telecommunications networks." more

Artificial Intelligence for Animal Identification and Item Recommendation

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC., Durham, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555157 B2, initially filed March 1, 2023) developed by three inventors John Pistone, Cary, North Carolina; Philip S. Brown, Cary, North Carolina; and Evgeny Shevtsov, Frisco, Texas, for "Artificial intelligence for animal identification and item recommendation." more

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Colorectal Cancer Risk in Ulcerative Colitis Patients

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence Predicts Colorectal Cancer Risk in Ulcerative Colitis Patients * "Large language models accurately derived colitis-associated colorectal cancer risk factors -such as how big the low-grade dysplasia lesion is, whether there are multiple lesions and if the colon is extremely inflamed -from the narrative clinical notes themselves," said Kit Curtius, PhD, assist more

Artificial Intelligence Radio Function Model Management in a Communication Network

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556943 B2, initially filed Nov. 30, 2022) developed by three inventors Ali Esswie, Montreal, Canada; Gwenael Poitau, Montreal, Canada; and Hamidreza Farmanbar, Ottawa, Canada, for "Artificial intelligence radio function model management in a communication network." more

Ashesh Chattopadhyay wins Sloan Fellowship to build advanced AI for Earth-system modeling

SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 17 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Ashesh Chattopadhyay wins Sloan Fellowship to build advanced AI for Earth-system modeling * University of California, Santa Cruz Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics Ashesh Chattopadhyay will build AI models to project extreme Earth-system events with the support of the highly competitive 2026 Sloan Research Fellowship. Chattopadhyay's research group at the Baskin School more

Automated Decline Curve and Production Analysis Using Automated Production Segmentation, Empirical Modeling, and Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12553329 B2, initially filed March 18, 2022) developed by three inventors Uchenna Odi, Houston, Texas; Karri Srinivasa Reddy, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; and Cenk Temizel, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, for "Automated decline curve and production analysis using automated production segmentation, empirical modeling, and artificial intelligence." more

AWS and Yotta Data Services collaborate to deploy hybrid cloud infrastructure for National Informatics Centre's Meghraj 2.0

SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 17 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * AWS and Yotta Data Services collaborate to deploy hybrid cloud infrastructure for National Informatics Centre's Meghraj 2.0 * New Delhi, February 17, 2026, Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India) today announced that it will work with Yotta Data Services to deploy AWS Outposts for the National Informatics Centre's (NIC) Meghraj 2.0 initiative. This initiative enables governm more

Barbecue Thermometer

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SHENZHEN HONGKANG INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1113498 S1, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by Qilong Ai, Shenzhen, China, and Jieyuan Tan, Shenzhen, China, for "Barbecue thermometer." more

Barbecue Thermometer

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SHENZHEN HONGKANG INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1113499 S1, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by Qilong Ai, Shenzhen, China, and Jieyuan Tan, Shenzhen, China, for "Barbecue thermometer." more

Barbecue Thermometer

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SHENZHEN HONGKANG INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1113501 S1, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by Qilong Ai, Shenzhen, China, and Jieyuan Tan, Shenzhen, China, for "Barbecue thermometer." more

Barbecue Thermometer

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SHENZHEN HONGKANG INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1113497 S1, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by Qilong AI, Shenzhen, China, and Jieyuan Tan, Shenzhen, China, for "Barbecue thermometer." more

Barbecue Thermometer

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SHENZHEN HONGKANG INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1113500 S1, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by Qilong Ai, Shenzhen, China, and Jieyuan Tan, Shenzhen, China, for "Barbecue thermometer." more

Beasley Allen Law Firm Calls for Delay of Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 on Machine-Generated Evidence

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Beasley Allen Law Firm has submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure regarding its proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 concerning machine-generated evidence. In the letter, the firm expresses concerns about the clarity and practicality of the proposed rule, suggesting it should be tabled for further consideration. The letter highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of the techno more

Big Data-Based Modular AI Engine Server and Driving Method of the Same

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- DATACENTRIC CO., LTD., Anyang-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555039 B2, initially filed Aug. 23, 2021) developed by Dong Hun Jang, Gwangju-si, South Korea, for "Big data-based modular AI engine server and driving method of the same." more

Bot Detection Through Explainable Deep Learning and Rule Violation Codebooks From Generative Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- PAYPAL, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556558 B2, initially filed Dec. 26, 2023) developed by eight inventors Panpan Qi, Singapore, Singapore; Zhe Chen, Singapore, Singapore; Quan Jin Ferdinand Tang, Singapore, Singapore; Fei Pei, San Jose, California; Omkumar Mahalingam, Santa Clara, California; Mandar Ganaba Gaonkar, Fremont, California; Ting Lin, Singapore, Singapore; and Gaurav Vishwanath Rane, Fremont, California, for "Bot d more

Calix One Delivers AI-Native Platform for Telecom

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 17 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix One Delivers AI-Native Platform for Telecom * SAN JOSE, Calif.-February 17, 2026 -Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) launches Calix One (tm) as the next evolution of its platform. Calix One brings together Calix's full portfolio-spanning appliances, cloud software, AI-powered agents ( Calix Agent Workforce Cloud (tm)), and managed services- more

CCIA To Testify Against Maine LD 2162 Restricting Access to AI Chatbots

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA To Testify Against Maine LD 2162 Restricting Access to AI Chatbots * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify today in Maine before the Joint Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services in opposition to LD 2162, warning that the proposal could impose sweeping restrictions on artificial more

Citizens' Council for Health Freedom Raises Concerns Over Proposed Health IT Regulation Changes

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Citizens' Council for Health Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology regarding proposed regulatory changes affecting health data and technology. The organization expressed support for the proposed rule while also highlighting concerns over reduced regulatory scrutiny. In their correspondence, CCHF noted that the proposed regulation marks a "decisi more

Classifying pediatric brain tumors by liquid biopsy using artificial intelligence

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Classifying pediatric brain tumors by liquid biopsy using artificial intelligence * Liquid biopsies, which test body fluids that contain cancerous material, including circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), are a noninvasive way to learn about a cancer's biology. However, technological limitations with the small amount of ctDNA available from pediatric brain tumor liqu more

Computationally Efficient Framework for Sequence-to-Sequence Modeling and Reinforcement Learning With Deep History

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- FIRST PRINCIPLES AI, INC., Auburn, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554995 B2, initially filed July 2, 2025) developed by Jason Michael Nett, Auburn, Washington, for "Computationally efficient framework for sequence-to-sequence modeling and reinforcement learning with deep history." more

Computer Implemented Method for the Automated Analysis or Use of Data

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- UNLIKELY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LIMITED, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554935 B2, initially filed Dec. 25, 2022) developed by four inventors William Tunstall-Pedoe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom; Finlay Curran, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom; Harry Roscoe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom; and Robert Heywood, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, for "Computer implemented method for the automated analysis or use of data." more

Conduent Study Reveals Human Connection in HR Strongly Influences Employee Perceptions

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Feb. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Study Reveals Human Connection in HR Strongly Influences Employee Perceptions * Data shows HR teams balancing employee demand for human interaction with growing technology adoption FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -New research from Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and serv more

Designing Data Centers for the Communities and Natural Environments Where We Operate

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Designing Data Centers for the Communities and Natural Environments Where We Operate * When Oracle evaluates locations for a new AI data center, we start with a simple truth: we're joining a community. And we know as a new member of the community, how we design and build our AI data centers is critical to the long-term relat more

Device Repairing Method and System, and Electronic Device and Non-Transitory Storage Medium

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SUZHOU METABRAIN INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Suzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555081 B2, initially filed Nov. 27, 2024) developed by five inventors Hanfang Zhou, Jiangsu, China; Shihui Li, Jiangsu, China; Wenbin He, Jiangsu, China; Shanbin Ai, Jiangsu, China; and Daotong Li, Jiangsu, China, for "Device repairing method and system, and electronic device and non-transitory storage medium." more

DOW's New Chief Information Officer Seeks to Put the Warfighter First

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * DOW's New Chief Information Officer Seeks to Put the Warfighter First * The Pentagon's newest chief information officer, Kirsten Davies, gathered her department's senior leaders and staff together at the War Department's Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia, Feb. 10, where she laid out a vision for her office that focuses strongly on supporting America's warfighters. "Our mission is to support the National De more

Driving Circuit, Driving Method, Driving Module and Display Device

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555526 B2, initially filed Dec. 19, 2022) developed by thirteen inventors Ziyang Yu, Beijing, China; Haijun Qiu, Beijing, China; Ming Hu, Beijing, China; Zhiliang Jiang, Beijing, China; Tianyi Cheng, Beijing, China; Jianpeng Wu, Beijing, China; Qingqing Yan, Beijing, China; Xiangnan Pan, Beijing, China; Qing He, Beijing, China; Quanyong Gu, Beijing, China; Sifei Ai, Beijing, China more

Dynamic Content Generation for Contact Center Interactions Using Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- GENESYS CLOUD SERVICES, INC., Menlo Park, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556633 B2, initially filed Dec. 19, 2023) developed by four inventors Diwahar Sundar, Chennai, India; Kavvya Jothibabu, Chennai, India; Satesh Kumar Hariharan, Chennai, India; and Vidhyasimhan Jayaraghavendran, Chennai, India, for "Dynamic content generation for contact center interactions using artificial intelligence." more

Eight UChicago scholars awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships in 2026

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Eight UChicago scholars awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships in 2026 * Eight University of Chicago scholars have earned Sloan Research Fellowships, which recognize early-career scholars' potential to make substantial contributions to their fields. Awarded since 1955 to the brightest young scientists across the United States and Canada, the two-year Sloan Fellowships are one of the most competitive and more

Electric Scooter

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- WUYI AI CHI INDUSTRY AND TRADE CO., LTD., Jinhua, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1113594 S1, initially filed Sept. 18, 2024) developed by Wei Lyu, Yongkang, China, for "Electric scooter." more

Five CMU Faculty Members Named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Five CMU Faculty Members Named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows * Five Carnegie Mellon University faculty members from the School of Computer Science (opens in new window), Mellon College of Science (opens in new window) and Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences (opens in new window) are among the 126 recipients of 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships, which honor early career scholars whose a more

FSU chemist lands international fellowship to advance quantum materials

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU chemist lands international fellowship to advance quantum materials * A Florida State University researcher has been awarded an international fellowship to develop new materials that contain quantum bits -the elementary units of quantum technologies -with eventual applications ranging from health care to cybersecurity. Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Michael Shatruk has earned a 2025 Novo more

Full List of FY 2026 Federal Funding for Kentucky Secured by Senator McConnell

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Full List of FY 2026 Federal Funding for Kentucky Secured by Senator McConnell * SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS NEARLY $2.6 BILLION FOR KENTUCKY AGRICULTURE ($11.350 MILLION FOR KENTUCKY) * $10 million for the University of Kentucky's new Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Building * $1.35 million for hospital infrastructure improvements at more

GE HealthCare builds on BARDA collaboration with approximately $35 million expansion to advance artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound for trauma care and emergency preparedness

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare builds on BARDA collaboration with approximately $35 million expansion to advance artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound for trauma care and emergency preparedness * GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced a new approximately $35 million expansion to a previous contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Admini more

Generative Artificial Intelligence Model Protection Using Prompt Blocklist

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- HIDDENLAYER, INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554855 B2, initially filed Jan. 31, 2024) developed by three inventors Kwesi Cappel, Austin, Texas; Tanner Burns, Austin, Texas; and Kenneth Yeung, Ottawa, Canada, for "Generative artificial intelligence model protection using prompt blocklist." more

Glass Half Full: Opportunities for Beverage Innovation, Sales Continue to Pour In

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Glass Half Full: Opportunities for Beverage Innovation, Sales Continue to Pour In * Today, drinks are more than just something to accompany a meal or snack or quench a craving. Circana's research confirms growth across several retail and foodservice beverage categories, including non-alcoholic and alcohol more

Glucosamine Derivatives and Pharmaceutical Uses Thereof

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- RISEN (SUZHOU) PHARMA TECH CO., LTD., Suzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12552823 B2, initially filed Jan. 18, 2023) developed by twelve inventors Jiasheng Lu, Shanghai, China; Jiamin Gu, Suzhou, China; Xiang Ji, Suzhou, China; Daiqiang Hu, Suzhou, China; Xiuchun Zhang, Suzhou, China; Xinyong Lv, Suzhou, China; Jinchao Ai, Suzhou, China; Dongdong Wu, Suzhou, China; Xianqi Kong, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Canada; Lin Wang, Suzhou, China; Dongqing Zhu, Suzh more

Hardware-Agnostic Multimodal Brain-Computer Interface Powered by a Generative Artificial Intelligence Neural Foundation Model and Cognitive AI Agents

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- INCLUSIVE BRAINS, Marseilles, France has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554328 B2, initially filed July 18, 2025) developed by Paul Harold Aristide Barbaste, l'Etang la Ville, France, and Olivier Michel Pierre Edouard Oullier, Marseilles, France, for "Hardware-agnostic multimodal brain-computer interface powered by a generative artificial intelligence neural foundation model and cognitive AI agents." more

Hudson Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Hudson Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Southern Pines, NC - Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced that his Southern Pines and Fayetteville offices are accepting submissions from North Carolina's Ninth District for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. "The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity for our District's high school students to sho more

ICYMI: Celeste Maloy and Heather Reams: Geothermal's Potential for the Nation

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Celeste Maloy and Heather Reams: Geothermal's Potential for the Nation * WASHINGTON - ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President and CEO Heather Reams and Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) penned more

Information Processing Method and Storage Medium

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Toyota, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555147 B2, initially filed Nov. 6, 2023) developed by five inventors Hiroki Takeishi, Machida, Japan; Ai Miyata, Hirakata, Japan; Koki Moriya, Nagakute, Japan; Ibuki Shimada, Miyoshi, Japan; and Koji Ueda, Hunabashi, Japan, for "Information processing method and storage medium." more

Integrated AI-driven System for Automating IT and Cybersecurity Operations

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- AUGSTRA LLC, Dover, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554620 B2, initially filed Jan. 15, 2025) developed by Albert Stevens, St. Augustine, Florida, for "Integrated AI-driven system for automating IT and cybersecurity operations." more

Joe Halpern, 'towering' computer scientist and mentor, dies at 72

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Joe Halpern, 'towering' computer scientist and mentor, dies at 72 * Joseph "Joe" Halpern, a pioneering computer scientist whose profound impact advanced not only his own field but philosophy, economics and artificial intelligence, died Feb. 13 in Ithaca. He was 72. In addition to his scholarship, Halpern was a beloved professor and mentor who influenced generations of students during his 30 years at Cornell. more

Large Language Model-Enabled Artificial Intelligence-Based Virtual Interactive Reading Assistant

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555489 B2, initially filed April 8, 2024) developed by four inventors Raquel Norel, Bronx, New York; Chen Wang, Chappaqua, New York; Carla Paola Agurto Rios, Ossining, New York; and Bo Wen, Chappaqua, New York, for "Large language model-enabled artificial intelligence-based virtual interactive reading assistant." more

Lujan, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop, Demonstrate, and Deploy Technologies to Accelerate Nuclear Waste Cleanup

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop, Demonstrate, and Deploy Technologies to Accelerate Nuclear Waste Cleanup * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Combining Laboratory Expertise to Accelerate Novel Solutions for Minimizing Accumulated Radioactive Toxins (CLEAN SMART) Act, legislation that would build on the su more

Machine Learning Powerlifting Training System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- BARBELL AI, American Fork, Utah has been assigned a patent (No. US 12551761 B2, initially filed June 27, 2023) developed by Benjamin Coomer, American Fork, Utah, for "Machine learning powerlifting training system." more

Marsh Law Firm Criticizes Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 for Lack of Clarity and Potential Overreach

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Marsh Law Firm PLLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Evidence. The firm expresses concerns that the proposed rule 707 is overly broad, poorly defined and could lead to excessive litigation about evidence that courts currently admit without complication. The rule intends to regulate "machine-generated evidence," a term the letter claims lacks a clear definition, which could invite litigation over a wide rang more

Menendez Presses New Jersey State Investment Council on Palantir Investments

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Presses New Jersey State Investment Council on Palantir Investments * Today, Congressman Rob Menendez pressed the New Jersey State Investment Council on the State's investment of $130,000,000 in pension funds in Palantir Technologies Inc. ("Palantir") shares. Palantir has profited from expansive federal contracts supporting the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") and Immigration and more

Meta Builds AI Infrastructure With NVIDIA

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * Meta Builds AI Infrastructure With NVIDIA * News Summary: * Meta expands NVIDIA CPU deployment and significantly improves performance per watt in its data centers. * Meta scales out AI workloads with NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet, supporting network efficiency and throughput. more

Method and System for Computer-Aided Triage

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- VIZ.AI INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555235 B2, initially filed March 15, 2024) developed by Christopher Mansi, San Francisco, California, and David Golan, San Francisco, California, for "Method and system for computer-aided triage." more

Method and System for Integrating Field Programmable Analog Array With Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- HCL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, New Delhi, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555025 B2, initially filed Nov. 12, 2020) developed by four inventors Gandhi Karuna K T, Chennai, India; Veerendra Prasad Nettem, Chennai, India; Nataraj Pinakapani, Chennai, India; and Saravanan K, Chennai, India, for "Method and system for integrating field programmable analog array with artificial intelligence." more

Method and System for Performing Non-Invasive Genetic Testing Using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- ASTEC CO., LTD., Fukuoka, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555224 B2, initially filed Sept. 25, 2020) developed by five inventors Jonathan Michael MacGillivray Hall, Adelaide, Australia; Donato Perugini, Adelaide, Australia; Michelle Perugini, Adelaide, Australia; Tuc Van Nguyen, Adelaide, Australia; and Sonya Maree Diakiw, Adelaide, Australia, for "Method and system for performing non-invasive genetic testing using an artificial intelligence (AI) mode more

Method, Apparatus and System for Locating Fault of Server, and Computer-Readable Storage Medium

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- INSPUR SUZHOU INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Jiangsu, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554570 B2, initially filed Sept. 28, 2021) developed by eight inventors Xiuqiang Sun, Shandong, China; Jiaming Huang, Shandong, China; Yingliang Qiao, Shandong, China; Daotong Li, Shandong, China; Fanyi Yao, Shandong, China; Xuntang Li, Shandong, China; Bing Wang, Shandong, China; and Shanbin Ai, Shandong, China, for "Method, apparatus and system for locating faul more

Methods, Systems, and Computer Program Products Using Artificial Intelligence for Coordinated Identification of Patients for a Clinical Trial Based on Social Determinants of Health Information

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- CHANGE HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC, Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555652 B2, initially filed Dec. 16, 2021) developed by five inventors Daniel Skees, Port St Lucie, Florida; Sanjoy Mondal, Sunnyvale, California; Mark Fidow, San Ramon, California; V. Scott Morris, Wake Forest, North Carolina; and Faisal Mushtaq, West Harrison, New York, for "Methods, systems, and computer program products using artificial intelligence for coordinated ident more

MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026 * Seven MIT researchers are among the 130 new members and 28 international members recently elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for 2026. Twelve additional MIT alumni were also elected as new members. One of the highest professional distinctions for engineers, membership in the NAE is g more

Navigating AI's growing influence on health care

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Navigating AI's growing influence on health care * Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-facing experiment in health care. It's already embedded in many settings and systems, influencing everything from clinical decision-making to medical documentation. As AI becomes a permanent fixture in medicine, experts at Texas A&M's Institute for Healthcare Access say its growing role raises critical ques more

Neag School Researchers Seek to Use Innovative Methods and Analysis to Reimagine Special Education Policy

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Neag School Researchers Seek to Use Innovative Methods and Analysis to Reimagine Special Education Policy * In December, experts from around the nation gathered at UConn Storrs to take the first steps toward changing special education policy and re-establishing civil rights protections for Students of Color. Led by Neag School of Education faculty Nicholas S. Bell and Zachary Collier, as well as Ve more

New research from Notre Dame theologian and Vatican working group explores how to 'reclaim human agency' in age of AI

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 17 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * New research from Notre Dame theologian and Vatican working group explores how to 'reclaim human agency' in age of AI * One of the fundamental promises of artificial intelligence is that it will strengthen human agency by freeing us from mundane, repetitive tasks. However, a new publication, co-edited by University of Notre Dame theologian Paul Scherz, argues that promise "rings hollow" in the fac more

NP-micro for Video Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hardware (HW) Pipeline

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- MEDIATEK INC., Hsinchu, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556717 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2024) developed by three inventors Hsu Chia-Feng, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Chih-Hsiang Hsiao, Hsinchu, Taiwan; and Shih-Yong Su, Hsinchu, Taiwan, for "NP-micro for video artificial intelligence (AI) hardware (HW) pipeline." more

NRB Board of Directors Approves 2026 Resolutions, Elects Officers and Board Members

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Board of Directors Approves 2026 Resolutions, Elects Officers and Board Members * Association adopts resolutions on America's 250th anniversary, religious liberty, media regulation, free speech, global persecution, antisemitism, and emerging technology. WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) -On Tuesday, February 17, at the NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention, the NRB Board o more

Officer, Student, Ultrarunner: The Disciplined Path of 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Officer, Student, Ultrarunner: The Disciplined Path of 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz * In the pre-dawn darkness of Prince William Forest, Virginia, the temperature dropped and the trails turned to a mix of snow and root-covered obstacles. Deep into the Devil Dog Ultras, Air Force 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz found herself at a physical and mental crossroads. Her electrolytes were dangerously low, and t more

OncoPRO: Transforming Cancer Care Through Real-Time Symptom Monitoring

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * OncoPRO: Transforming Cancer Care Through Real-Time Symptom Monitoring * Summary * OncoPRO is a next-generation symptom monitoring program designed to detect problems earlier, strengthen cancer patient safety and deliver data-driven cancer care. * At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, OncoPRO embeds patient-reported outcomes directly into MyUHealthChart, the health system's more

Operator-Independent Histotripsy Device

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- QUANTANOSIS AI, INC., Harlingen, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12551222 B2, initially filed Aug. 9, 2021) developed by Ameer E. Hassan, Harlingen, Texas, and Yousef Hasan Ahmad Khalili, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for "Operator-independent histotripsy device." more

Platform for Agentic AI Creation, Contextualized Enterprise Data Interaction, and Enterprise Memory

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- IP HOLDINGS 2017 LLC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554723 B1, initially filed June 28, 2025) developed by three inventors Muhammad Saljook Asghar Chaudhry, Woodbridge, Virginia; Fabio Luzzi, Brooklyn, New York; and Xinquan Ye, Hoboken, New Jersey, for "Platform for agentic AI creation, contextualized enterprise data interaction, and enterprise memory." more

PNNL Powers Biotechnology, Grid Operations, Nuclear Science Through Genesis AI for Science Mission

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * PNNL Powers Biotechnology, Grid Operations, Nuclear Science Through Genesis AI for Science Mission * RICHLAND, Wash.- The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has joined collaborators across the nation to develop and deploy artificial intelligence to vastly accelerate the speed of discovery for science, energy and national security. The Genesis more

Providing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Notebook Interfaces for a Security Framework

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- FORTINET, INC., Sunnyvale, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556559 B1, initially filed Jan. 11, 2024) developed by four inventors Pamela Bhattacharya, Redmond, Washington; Njall Skarphedinsson, Redwood City, California; Theodore M. Reed, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; and Yijou Chen, Cupertino, California, for "Providing generative artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled notebook interfaces for a security framework." more

Redwire Corporation to Report Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on February 25, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 17 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Corporation to Report Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on February 25, 2026 * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (February 17, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW; "Redwire" or "the Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the full year and fourth quart more

Remote Distance Estimation System and Method

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- AI INC., Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12553706 B1, initially filed May 15, 2023) developed by Ali Ebrahimi Afrouzi, Henderson, Nevada, and Soroush Mehrnia, Helsingborg, Sweden, for "Remote distance estimation system and method." more

Researchers Launch Initiative to Improve Power Outage Predictions and Grid Resilience

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Researchers Launch Initiative to Improve Power Outage Predictions and Grid Resilience * Researchers at the University at Albany and University of Connecticut are working on a new initiative to better predict storm-related power outages, reduce restoration times, and strengthen the resilience of the electric grid. The initiative, called the North American Forecasting Weather, Outage, Load & Damage more

Ride Vehicle Artificial Intelligence Entity Systems and Methods

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC, Universal City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12551806 B2, initially filed May 11, 2023) developed by Robert Michael Jordan, Orlando, Florida, and Mark James Traynor, Orlando, Florida, for "Ride vehicle artificial intelligence entity systems and methods." more

Road Safety Assessment Method and Apparatus, Electronic Device and Readable Medium

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- CRSC COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION GROUP COMPANY LTD., Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12552389 B2, initially filed Sept. 23, 2021) developed by five inventors Zhenjiang Yuan, Beijing, China; Ai Zhang, Beijing, China; Tianjiao Yang, Beijing, China; Yiming Zhang, Beijing, China; and Yanzhen Bi, Beijing, China, for "Road safety assessment method and apparatus, electronic device and readable medium." more

RV Industry Recognizes 2026 Leadership Conference Sponsors

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Recognizes 2026 Leadership Conference Sponsors * The RV Industry Association would like to thank the sponsors of the upcoming 2026 Leadership Conference. Their extraordinary generosity and commitment to the RV industry make this event possible. Simply put, without their partnership and investment in our shared future, this conference would not happen. We are proud more

Smart Body for Contactless Detection of Defects Using Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12553820 B2, initially filed Aug. 14, 2023) developed by five inventors Ahmed Aljarro, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia; Mohmmed T. Abdulmohsin, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Ahmed I. Hawas, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Khalid Ghamdi, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; and Salah A. Zahrani, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, for "Smart body for contactless detection of defects using artificial intelligence." more

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Controller Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Weighted-Cost Multi-Path (WCMP) to Identify Paths for Data Centers

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556474 B2, initially filed June 3, 2024) developed by three inventors Ali Sydney, Pepperell, Massachusetts; Bengi Karacali-Akyamac, Bridgewater, New Jersey; and MD Abdul Alim, White Plains, New York, for "Software-defined networking (SDN) controller using artificial intelligence (AI)-driven weighted-cost multi-path (WCMP) to identify paths for data centers." more

Symposium to Address Cyber Mission Readiness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * Symposium to Address Cyber Mission Readiness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the cyber threat landscape and our defensive capabilities, cyber mission readiness (CMR) is changing rapidly. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is holding a free, in-person symposium for U.S. government agencies more

Synthetic Document Generation Pipeline for Training Artificial Intelligence Models

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Redwood Shores, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555359 B2, initially filed Nov. 28, 2022) developed by three inventors Amit Agarwal, Bangalore, India; Srikant Panda, Bangalore, India; and Kulbhushan Pachauri, Bangalore, India, for "Synthetic document generation pipeline for training artificial intelligence models." more

System and Method for Determining Background

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- CRON AI LTD, London, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555245 B2, initially filed Dec. 30, 2022) developed by Bastiaan Willem Kwaadgras, London, United Kingdom, and Robert De Temple, Essen, Germany, for "System and method for determining background." more

System and Method for Enforcing PII Segregation in a Distributed Data 1 Processing System for Privacy-Preserving AI Corpus Generation

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- An inventor from Garland, Texas, Waleed S Nema has been awarded a patent (No. US 12556907 B1, initially filed Aug. 29, 2025) for "System and method for enforcing PII segregation in a distributed data 1 processing system for Privacy-preserving AI corpus generation." more

System and Method for Tracking Emotional State of a Caller Using Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555594 B2, initially filed Nov. 16, 2022) developed by four inventors Mariya Bondareva, Loxahatchee, Florida; April L Garrett, Flossmoor, Illinois; Martha Lora, Plantation, Florida; and Jacqueline Mazzeo, New York, New York, for "System and method for tracking emotional state of a caller using artificial intelligence." more

Systematic Testing of AI Image Recognition

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- FRAUNHOFER USA, INC., Plymouth, Michigan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555365 B2, initially filed Sept. 7, 2023) developed by Mikael Lindvall, Greenbelt, Maryland, and Rohan Reddy Mekala, Silver Spring, Maryland, for "Systematic testing of AI image recognition." more

Systems and Methods for an Artificial Intelligence-Based Appliance End-of-Life Calculator

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554610 B2, initially filed May 15, 2024) developed by three inventors Alexander Cardona, Gilbert, Arizona; Michael P. Baran, Bloomington, Illinois; and Daniel Wilson, Glendale, Arizona, for "Systems and methods for an artificial intelligence-based appliance end-of-life calculator." more

Systems and Methods for Generating Synthetic Information for Application Programming Interfaces Using Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554561 B2, initially filed April 6, 2023) developed by Kathryn Curley, McLean, Virginia, for "Systems and methods for generating synthetic information for application programming interfaces using artificial intelligence." more

Systems and Methods for Inventory Management and Optimization

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- C3.AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555069 B2, initially filed April 29, 2021) developed by five inventors Henrik Ohlsson, Palo Alto, California; Gowtham Bellala, Redwood City, California; Sina Khoshfetratpakazad, Redwood City, California; Dibyajyoti Banerjee, Santa Clara, California; and Nikhil Krishnan, San Carlos, California, for "Systems and methods for inventory management and optimization." more

Systems and Methods for Live Summarization

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- OTTER.AI, INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555581 B2, initially filed May 23, 2024) developed by seven inventors Yun Fu, Cupertino, California; Richard B. Tasker, Sunnyvale, California; Shivum Agarwal, Palo Alto, California; Neal Granger, Victoria, Canada; Gregory K. Sell, Bremerton, Washington; Tao Xing, San Jose, California; and Sam S. Liang, Palo Alto, California, for "Systems and methods for live summarization." more

Systems and Methods for Responsible AI

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- FRACTAL ANALYTICS PRIVATE LIMITED, Mumbai, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12554874 B2, initially filed May 9, 2023) developed by three inventors Akbar Mohammed, Mumbai, India; Sagar Shah, Jersey City, New Jersey; and Sray Agarwal, London, United Kingdom, for "Systems and methods for responsible AI." more

Systems and Methods for Using AI/ML and for Cardiac and Pulmonary Treatment via an Electromechanical Machine Related to Urologic Disorders and Antecedents and Sequelae of Certain Urologic Surgeries

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Brookfield, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12555667 B2, initially filed June 30, 2023) developed by Joel Rosenberg, Brookfield, Connecticut, and Steven Mason, Las Vegas, Nevada, for "Systems and methods for using AI/ML and for cardiac and pulmonary treatment via an electromechanical machine related to urologic disorders and antecedents and sequelae of certain urologic surgeries." more

Threat Detection Platforms for Detecting, Characterizing, and Remediating Email-Based Threats in Real Time

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- ABNORMAL AI, INC., Las Vegas, Nevada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12556550 B2, initially filed Sept. 26, 2023) developed by thirteen inventors Sanjay Jeyakumar, Berkeley, California; Jeshua Alexis Bratman, New York, New York; Dmitry Chechik, San Francisco, California; Abhijit Bagri, San Francisco, California; Evan Reiser, San Francisco, California; Sanny Xiao Lang Liao, San Francisco, California; Yu Zhou Lee, San Francisco, California; Carlos Daniel Gasperi more

Trahan Unveils Report Outlining Bipartisan Path to Update the Privacy Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Unveils Report Outlining Bipartisan Path to Update the Privacy Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) released a new staff report titled Privacy, Trust, and Effective Government: A Bipartisan Blueprint for Modernizing the Privacy Act. The report was developed following extensive stakeholder input submitted in response to a Request for Information (RFI) T more

Undergrad's "SafeWalk AI" app uses crime data to assess street safety for pedestrians in urban areas

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 17 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Undergrad's "SafeWalk AI" app uses crime data to assess street safety for pedestrians in urban areas * Promoting pedestrian safety. That was Quinn Arnold '26's goal when crafting his predictive navigation app, SafeWalk AI. The Applied Mathematics and Statistics major used public crime data and machine learning to create a system that ensures pedestrians know their safest route when walking through a cit more

Underwater Booster

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- SUBLUE UNDERWATER AI CO., LTD., Tianjin, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1113629 S1, initially filed March 7, 2024) developed by four inventors Jiancang Wei, Tianjin, China; Chunjiang Tian, Tianjin, China; Qiang Wang, Tianjin, China; and Yan Dong, Tianjin, China, for "Underwater booster." more

USU Course Blends Sociology and Artificial Intelligence to Prepare Students for Modern Careers

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Course Blends Sociology and Artificial Intelligence to Prepare Students for Modern Careers * LOGAN, Utah -The College of Arts & Sciences at USU is adapting to the rapidly changing technological landscape with an innovative course that brings artificial intelligence into the social sciences classroom. The course, Sociology of Artificial Intelligence (SOC 4800), equips students with practical AI skills while enc more

Verve Appoints Five to Synthetic Personas Team

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news: * * * Verve Appoints Five to Synthetic Personas Team * Verve has appointed five new recruits into the team which delivers its rapidly growing synthetic personas proposition. Andrew Cooper, Founder and CEO explains: "We've seen our VIPS proposition really catch fire after over three and a half years of investment and foundation client success. This is helping us retain and grow existing clients a more

War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security At March Air Reserve Base, California, Feb. 15, a next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for transport to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The reactor will eventually head to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for testing and evaluation. The Ward 250 is a 5-megawatt nuclear reactor that f more

What Are They Saying: Risch, Gallego Nuclear Bill is Critical to Meet Growing Energy Demands

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * What Are They Saying: Risch, Gallego Nuclear Bill is Critical to Meet Growing Energy Demands * WASHINGTON - Last week, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Accelerating Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act. The ARC Act would establish a risk reduction program for new commercial nuclear reactors. The ARC Act has received significant support from industry leaders. Here's more

Writers find their creative strengths in the age of AI

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Writers find their creative strengths in the age of AI * Northeastern professors, students explore creative writing in the age of AI The debate about artistic agency in the age of AI is playing out at Northeastern's Oakland campus, where English professors are designing curricula to give creative writing students a taste of an AI-driven future. by Tanner Stening February 17, 2026 There are those more

George Mason Scholarship for Service students commit to America's cyber defense

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason Scholarship for Service students commit to America's cyber defense * With the support of the National Science Foundation's CyberCorps (r) Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, George Mason University's Department of Cyber Security Engineering (CYSE) and Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) are training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals committed to public s more

Hoeven Secures More Than $100 Million for Grand Forks High-Tech Aerospace Ecosystem in FY 2026 Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Secures More Than $100 Million for Grand Forks High-Tech Aerospace Ecosystem in FY 2026 Funding Bill * Senator Announces Q Station is Coming to Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today announced he has secured more than $100 million for the Grand Forks high-tech aerospace ecosystem in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 fu more

Mason Korea partners with defense organizations to advance military technology

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Korea partners with defense organizations to advance military technology * Mason Korea's Industry-University Collaboration Foundation is taking its defense capabilities to the next level. They recently signed a memorandum of understanding with two major Korean players, the Association of the Republic of Korea Army and the Defense Information and Communication Association. Together, they'll work on de more

Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality Budget Topic of CRS Fact Sheet

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44136) on Feb. 12, 2026, by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata and research assistant Sylvia L. Bryan. Here are excerpts: * * * The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Budget: Fact Sheet The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is the federal agency charged with supporting research designed to im more

Constitutional Protections for Members of Congress & Presidents When Speaking to the Public Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11395) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorney Todd Garvey: * * * A Tale of Two Immunities: Constitutional Protections for Members of Congress and Presidents When Speaking to the Public Presidents and Members of Congress regularly communicate with the American public. When the President speaks directly to the people, he is often either conveying information or using the more

Financial Stability & Economic Growth Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12655) on Feb. 12, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte: * * * Financial Stability and Economic Growth The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), an interagency council headed by the Treasury Secretary and composed primarily of financial regulators, has been tasked with monitoring and mitigating systemic risks to financial stability. (For background, see more

Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument - Commercial Fishing Interests & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13090) on Feb. 12, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak. Here are excerpts: * * * The Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument: Commercial Fishing Interests and Considerations for Congress Introduction The Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument (PIHMNM; Figure 1), known as the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument until Ja more

Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) on Feb. 12, 2026, by Kyla H. Kitamura, international trade and finance analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress power to impose duties and regulate foreign commerce. Congress has delegated some of these authorities to the President through statutes. Section 232 of the Tr more

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11346) on Feb. 12, 2026, by Danielle M. Trachtenberg, international trade and finance analyst: * * * Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420), titled "Relief from Unfair Trade Practices," is often collectively referred to as "Section 301." Under Section 301, Congress grants the Office of the United S more

State & Local Homeland Security - DHS Preparedness Grants Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48828) entitled "State and Local Homeland Security: DHS Preparedness Grants" by Shawn Reese, emergency management and homeland security policy analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Congress expanded support for state and local homeland security efforts. This included creating the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and giving it the auth more

Statutory PAYGO & Budget Reconciliation Legislation Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12564) on Feb. 12, 2026, by Megan S. Lynch and James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialists: * * * Statutory PAYGO and Budget Reconciliation Legislation This Insight provides a brief overview of statutory PAYGO, its application to reconciliation legislation, and the ways in which it has been addressed in relation to previously enacted budget reconciliation leg more

Supreme Court to Examine ERISA Pleading Standards Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11396) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorney Jennifer A. Staman: * * * Supreme Court to Examine ERISA Pleading Standards In January 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Anderson v. Intel Corp. Investment Policy Committee, a case about what retirement plan participants and other plaintiffs must allege in a complaint to sue plan fiduciaries under the Employee Retireme more

Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Entry in Emergency Aid Case Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11394) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorneys Dave S. Sidhu and Cassandra J. Barnum: * * * Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Entry in Emergency Aid Case On January 14, 2026, the Supreme Court in Case v. Montana resolved when, under the Fourth Amendment, law enforcement may enter a home without a warrant to render aid in response to a public safety emergency inside. Pr more

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer" by social policy specialist Gene Falk. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal grants to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories (collectively, "states"), as well as Indian tribes. TANF helps fund state-r more

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant - A Primer:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Furthering State Flexibility: Limitation on Federal Regulatory Authority TANF's purpose of increasing flexibility is reinforced by a statutory limitation on federal regulation of state behavior under the block grant: 'No officer or employee of the Fed more

U.S. Courts of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48846) on Feb. 6, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Courts of Appeals: Background and Circuit Splits from 2025." The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia, supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdicti more

Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47705) on Feb. 3, 2026, entitled "Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills (CHIMPs)." The report is written by Drew C. Aherne, Megan S. Lynch and James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialists: * * * SUMMARY When Congress considers legislation, it takes into account the proposal's potential budgetary effects. This helps more

Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The first and second Trump Administrations and the Biden Administration have issued executive orders announcing U.S. more

Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Critical Mineral Research and Evaluation Activities on the Outer Continental Shelf In addition to administering the marine mineral leasing program for the OCS, BOEM has the responsibility to evalu more

Department of Education's Proposed Rule to Define "Professional Student" Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48768) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Reserve Funds in the Congressional Budget Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Title VIII of P.L. 119-21 (also referred to as the FY2025 budget reconciliation law) amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to update several aspects of the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (D more

Executive Order on Defense Contracting Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12654) on Feb. 11, 2026, by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan and legislative attorney Matthew D. Trout: * * * Executive Order on Defense Contracting The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, relies on a large and complex defense industrial base (DIB) to produce materi more

Telecommunications - CRS Products Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48520) on Feb. 11, 2026, entitled "Telecommunications: CRS Products" by senior research librarian Rachael D. Roan: * * * SUMMARY Telecommunications infrastructure and programs have a long history of congressional interest and present several issues for policymakers, including those related to fifth-generation (5G) and next-generation technologies, broadband deployment, emergency communication more

Defense Appropriations Process Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10514) on Feb. 11, 2026, by James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialist and Cameron M. Keys, defense logistics and resource management policy analyst: * * * Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse in Article I, Section 9, which provides that "No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequ more

Defense Primer - Procurement Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10599) on Feb. 11, 2026, by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: Procurement Overview While procurement implies a process of obtaining goods or services, the word also refers to a specific title and to associated accounts within the typically annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Department of Defense Appropriatio more

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Adopt Alternative Credit Scores Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12588) on Feb. 11, 2026, by financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter: * * * Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Adopt Alternative Credit Scores Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government-sponsored enterprises that collectively guarantee the default risks for a large share of U.S. single-family mortgages. The two are adopting scoring metrics that incorporate available rent, utiliti more

Fourth Amendment Meets the Fourth Estate - Law Enforcement Searches of Journalists Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11393) on Feb. 10, 2026, by legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Peter G. Berris: * * * The Fourth Amendment Meets the Fourth Estate: Law Enforcement Searches of Journalists Law enforcement searches or confiscations of news media materials can raise questions about the intersection of the First Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of the press, more

FY2026 NDAA - Status of Legislative Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12653) on Feb. 10, 2026, by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger. Here are excerpts: * * * FY2026 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity On May 2, 2025, President Donald Trump submitted documentation supporting the FY2026 budget request, including proposed funding for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), at more

Geofence & Keyword Searches - Reverse Warrants & the Fourth Amendment Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Geofence and Keyword Searches: Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment" by legislative attorneys Peter G. Berris and Clay Wild. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY From thermal imaging and wiretaps to Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, law enforcement's use of emerging technologies is sometimes in tension more

Geofence & Keyword Searches - Reverse Warrants & the Fourth Amendment Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Geofence and Keyword Searches: Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment:" (Continued form Part 1 of 2) * * * Constitutionality of Geofence Searches As previously discussed, determining the constitutionality of geofence searches typically involves two discrete analyses - whether the collection of geofence data itself constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, more

National African American History Month Speech Resources Topic of Fact Sheet

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44363) on Feb. 5, 2026, by Maya V. Thomas, reference and digital services librarian: * * * National African American History Month Speech Resources: Fact Sheet SUMMARY This fact sheet links to authoritative information resources related to National African American History Month, which is also referred to as African American History Month and Black History Month. It is designed to assist more

Nuclear Cooperation With Other Countries Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22937) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer" by nonproliferation specialists Paul K. Kerr and Mary Beth D. Nikitin. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In order for the United States to engage in significant civilian nuclear cooperation with other states, it must conclude a framework agreement that meets specific requirements under Section 123 of the A more

Social Security - Benefit Calculation Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46658) on Jan. 26, 2026, entitled "Social Security: Benefit Calculation" by social policy specialist Barry F. Huston. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI), commonly referred to on a combined basis as OASDI, are social insurance programs that protect insured workers and their family members against loss of income due to old age, more

Supreme Court Decisions Without a Majority Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13166) on Feb. 10, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe: * * * Supreme Court Decisions Without a Majority Since 1869, the size of the U.S. Supreme Court has been set by statute at nine Justices. By longstanding Court practice, all of the Justices participate in most merits decisions and many other types of decisions, and the Court determines the outcome by majority vot more

Telecommunications & the 119th Congress - Primer on Programs, Authorities & Emerging Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12955) on Feb. 10, 2026. The white paper is written by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialists Colby Leigh Pechtol, Jill C. Gallagher and Amanda H. Peskin: * * * Telecommunications and the 119th Congress: A Primer on Programs, Authorities, and Emerging Issues The development and implementation of U. more

Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12171) on Feb. 5, 2026, by income security specialist John J. Topoleski: * * * Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Introduction Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi's pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan participant more

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Funding for FY2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10349) on Feb. 9, 2026, by Bryce H. P. Mendez, defense health care policy specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Funding for FY2026 Members of Congress are frequently lobbied to add funding to annual defense appropriation legislation for certain medical research programs on a wide variety of diseases and topics. In addressing an more

Extension of New START Central Limits - Overview of the Expert Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12640) on Feb. 9, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink: * * * Extension of New START Central Limits: Overview of the Expert Debate The New START Treaty, a 2010 arms control agreement that imposes numerical caps (or central limits) on deployed U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons at intercontinental ranges, is set to expire on February 5, 2026. The treaty's provisions do not more

Iran's Nuclear Program & UN Sanctions Reimposition Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11583) on Feb. 9, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr: * * * Iran's Nuclear Program and UN Sanctions Reimposition UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), which the council adopted on July 20, 2015, implements the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and contains other provisions concerning Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's development of missiles, and arm more

Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project: Background and Issues for Congress" by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Virginia-class submarine program. The Navy has been procuring Virginia (SSN-774) class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998, and a total of 41 hav more

Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Overview In September 2021, the Australian, UK, and U.S. governments announced a significant new security partnership, called AUKUS (pronounced AW-kus, rhyming with ca more

Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Arguments for Instead Implementing Alternative Division-of-Labor Approach Supporters of the alternative division-of-labor approach for performing SSN missions and non- SSN missions outlined earlier - in more

U.S. Army's Mobile Brigade Combat Team Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13128) on Feb. 9, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai. Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Army's Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT) The Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT) The U.S. Army is developing a type of formation called the Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT) to enhance the mobility, flexibility, and survivability of Infant more

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12604) on Feb. 5, 2026, by defense health policy analyst Hannah D. Dennis and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM, commonly referred to as INDOPACOM) is one of 11 unified combatant commands in the Department of Defense (DOD, which is "using a secondary Depa more

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Advocacy Groups Oppose HUD Proposal to Rescind Fair Housing Disparate Impact Standard

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC), along with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (LCCR) and the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC), have expressed their opposition in a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In their letter, the civil rights groups argue that removing the Disparate Impact Rule would severely undermine efforts to address structural ine more

AGLP Voices Strong Opposition to Proposed Medicaid Rule on Gender-Affirming Care

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- AGLP: The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed prohibition on the use of funds for gender-affirming medical care for individuals under age 18. The organization asserts that the proposal undermines established medical standards, exacerbates health disparities and restricts access to necessary care for vulnerable youth. The association expressed strong concerns that th more

American Association for Justice Advocates for Proposed Amendments to Rule 41(a), Seek to Streamline Dismissal Processes

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The American Association for Justice (AAJ) has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure advocating for proposed amendments to Rule 41(a) which governs the dismissal of actions or claims. AAJ believes that the amendments will enhance efficiency and predictability in the judicial process. AAJ emphasizes that the existing text of Rule 41(a), in effect since 1937, needs modernization due to more

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Warns of Safety Risks In Alternative Compliance For Automated Vehicles

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's research on vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The organization emphasized the challenges presented by the alternative compliance methods that manufacturers may use, potentially compromising public safety. AAMVA highlighted the necessity for manufa more

American Board of Trial Advocates Urges Reconsideration Of Proposed Rule On Machine Generated Evidence

Ariz. Game & Fish Dept. Voices Concerns Over Proposed Regulation Changes

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Arizona Game and Fish Department has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing feedback on the proposed rescission of regulations regarding public access, use and recreation for four National Wildlife Refuges. The agency outlines that the removal of specific federal regulations could inadvertently pose public safety risks, particularly concerning watercraft operations at Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. The Department appreciat more

Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Urges NHTSA to Modernize Safety Standards

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing the need for the modernization of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to better accommodate autonomous vehicle technologies. AVIA aims to facilitate a clearer regulatory framework that supports the broader deployment of AVs across the United States. In its letter, AVIA emphasized the importance of updating outdate more

Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Backs Proposed Federal Rule Changes Expanding Subpoena Service Options and Clarifying Nationwide Authority

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLC submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure urging amendments to Rules 45(b) and 45(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to broaden permissible methods of serving subpoenas and to clarify nationwide subpoena authority. The letter emphasizes the challenges faced under the current rules, particularly the reliance on personal service that may not a more

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers Urges HUD to Retain Disparate Impact Framework

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns over the proposed rule regarding the implementation of the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. In its letter, CFILC emphasized that access to safe, stable, affordable, and accessible housing is fundamentally linked to community integration, employment, health, and independence for individu more

Call For Enhanced Food Allergen Regulations Amid Rising Celiac Disease Cases

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- A recent public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration highlights the urgent need for improved regulations surrounding food allergens, particularly in relation to Celiac Disease. The letter describes the challenges faced by families, detailing the life-altering impact of gluten intolerance on a young child recently diagnosed. The sender, emphasizing that gluten-free living is not merely a dietary choice but a necessity for those affected by Celi more

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Limiting Care for Transgender Youth

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing a proposed rule that would condition hospital participation in Medicare and Medicaid on limiting certain gender-affirming services for minors. The organization argued that the proposal exceeds statutory authority and would harm transgender youth by restricting access to medically necessary care. more

Civil Rights Organizations Call for Revision of Proposed Evidence Rule on AI-Generated Content

Coalition Advocates for Reform of Prior Conviction Impeachment Rules

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Coalition for Prior Conviction Impeachment Reform has submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence urging changes to Federal Rule of Evidence 609. The organization argues that current impeachment practices concerning prior convictions pose risks to the fairness of legal proceedings and advocates for amendments that prioritize truth-seeking and just determinations in the judicial process. In their more

Coalition on Human Needs Urges HUD to Maintain Disparate Impact Standards

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Coalition on Human Needs submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing proposed changes to the Disparate Impact Rule under the Fair Housing Act. The organization represents a broad alliance of national groups focused on advocating for the needs of low-income and vulnerable populations across the country. CHN emphasized the growing crisis of affordable housing and homelessness, stating that urgent action is essentia more

Colorado Consumer Health Initiative Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Medicaid Rules on Gender-Affirming Care

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for the withdrawal of proposed regulations that would prohibit federal funding for gender affirming procedures for minors. CCHI asserts that these proposed rules are discriminatory and lack scientific backing. The organization emphasizes that denying access to gender affirming care significantly harms transgender youth, noting the proven more

Committee on Criminal Law Calls for Amendments to Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Edmond E. Chang, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Law of the Judicial Conference of the U.S., has submitted a series of recommendations to Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure aimed at refining the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Drawing on his extensive professional credentials and his leadership role, the principal policy-making body for the federal court system, Chang is advocating for heightened protections regarding victim privacy. In a detailed letter more

CPAC Foundation Center For Regulatory Freedom Urges Improvements to Tip Reporting System

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency regarding the request for input on the "Emergency Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting" data collection system. The letter outlines concerns about current immigration enforcement dynamics and advocates for enhancements to the tip reporting mechanism, which it considers essential for effe more

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Opposes Changes to Fair Housing Act Standards

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to proposed changes to the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact regulations. In the letter, DREDF argues that removing the existing discriminatory effects standard would undermine HUD's obligation to enforce fair housing laws effectively. Founded in 1979, DREDF is a prominent national organization that more

Economic Impact of Cancelled Recreational Trips in Northwest Florida After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Justice highlights that approximately 1.88 million planned visitor trips to the affected areas were cancelled within a year of the incident, leading to a staggering loss of $1.30 billion in expected visitor spending. The analysis further forecasts total regional economic losses to be around $2.04 billion, with a significant impact on employment translating to a loss of over 20,000 job-years. The survey, which a more

Gibson Consumer Legal Group Advocates for Amendments to Federal Rules

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Gibson Consumer Legal Group LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure expressing support for proposed changes to several Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The letter outlines how these amendments would enhance litigation efficiency and adaptability, particularly in complex cases involving multiple parties. The founder of Gibson Consumer Legal Group emphasized that the proposed ame more

Greater Boston Legal Services Opposes HUD's Move to Eliminate Disparate Impact Regulations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development voicing opposition to the proposal to remove regulations addressing discriminatory effects under the Fair Housing Act. The organization argues that the elimination of these rules would undermine efforts to ensure fair housing opportunities and could lead to increased discrimination against marginalized groups. In their letter, GBLS asserts tha more

Greenberg Traurig Raises Concerns Over Proposed IRS Rules Affecting Foreign Government Investors

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Greenberg Traurig LLP has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expressing concerns regarding the proposed regulations which entail changes impacting foreign government investments. The firm highlights a "chilling effect" stemming from the previous proposal of a "Revenge Tax," which had threatened to eliminate tax benefits for specific foreign investors based on their countries of origin. In the letter, the organization underlines the int more

Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia Urges HUD to Preserve Disparate Impact Standards

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed changes to the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The proposed alterations threaten to undermine critical protections against discriminatory housing practices. In its letter, HOME described the current Disparate Impact Rule as an essential mechanism for addressing policies that, while ostensibly neutr more

Justice Department Opposes Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707, Warns of Unnecessary Costs and Litigation Complexity

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has conveyed its opposition to the proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 in a public comment letter addressed to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules. The Department argues that the proposed rule is unnecessary and could lead to increased costs and complexity in litigation, challenging the effective handling of machine-generated evidence in courtrooms across the nation. According to the Department, the exi more

Justice In Aging Opposes Proposed Changes to Fair Housing Act Regulations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Justice in Aging has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing changes to the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact regulations. The organization argues that the proposed rule seeks to undermine existing fair housing protections and could disproportionately harm older adults, particularly those facing intersecting forms of discrimination. In its letter, Justice in Aging contends that the current regulations effectivel more

Lawyers For Civil Rights Urges HUD to Withdraw Disparate Impact Standard Rule

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule intended to alter the implementation of the Fair Housing Act. The organization argues that the proposed changes represent a regression in efforts to combat housing discrimination and threaten the rights of vulnerable communities. The proposed rule, published on January 14, 2026, aims to repeal existing regula more

Linebaugh Dority & Associates Supports Civil Rule Changes, Urges Caution On Evidence Amendment

Maryland Legal Aid Opposes HUD's Proposed Changes to Fair Housing Act Regulations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Maryland Legal Aid has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rule to remove disparate impact liability from the Fair Housing Act's regulations. The organization emphasizes that protecting access to affordable housing is essential for the low-income population they serve. The organization argues that disparate impact serves as a crucial civil rights tool necessary to combat housing discrimination. Th more

National Center for Youth Law Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Medicaid Rule Limiting Coverage for Transgender Youth Care

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The National Center for Youth Law has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to restrict federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for transition-related healthcare for individuals under 18. The organization argues that the proposed rule is discriminatory and harmful to an already marginalized population. In the letter, NCYL outlines the significant risk more

New York Council of Defense Lawyers Urges Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The New York Council of Defense Lawyers (NYCDL) has submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules calling for amendments that would tighten limits on the use of prior convictions and clarify the admissibility of statements reflecting a declarant's state of mind. As a professional association of over 300 defense attorneys, the NYCDL highlights its principal role in protecting individual rights as guaranteed b more

Pa. Environmental Protection Dept. Voices Concerns Over Proposed Use of Non-Permissible Equipment in Mines

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration regarding petitions that seek to modify existing safety standards governing the use of non-permissible diagnostic equipment in coal mines. The DEP highlighted the potential dangers posed by allowing such equipment to be used in hazardous areas, particularly where dangerous mixtures of methane and air may be pres more

Proof Technology Opposes Proposed Rule 45 Amendment On Subpoena Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Proof Technology has submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Civil Rules opposing the proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45(b)(1). The organization argues that the proposed changes would create unnecessary confusion and legal disputes. In its letter, Proof highlights the importance of ensuring reliable delivery of legal documents, noting that indirect delivery methods or those routed through interme more

Proposed Gender-Affirming Care Rule Sparks Widespread Opposition From Experts

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- A public comment letter issued has drawn significant attention as it underscores strong opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The letter, addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), criticizes the rule's grounding in fundamentally flawed scientific claims and a pre-determined agenda. In the letter, the economist highlights that the supporting sources used to substantiate the proposed rule more

Proposed HHS Policy on Gender-Affirming Care Faces Backlash Over Legality and Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has raised serious concerns about a proposed rule related to gender-affirming care for minors. Critics argue that the policy, outlined under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), lacks legal backing and places vulnerable children at risk for unnecessary harm. The letter highlights significant issues with the proposed regulation, which aims to redefine and limit access more

Proposed Rule on Gender Dysphoria Treatments Sparks Controversy Over Medical Care Access

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- A public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has raised serious concerns about a recently proposed rule that would restrict access to treatments for children with gender dysphoria. The proposed rule, titled "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Condition of Participation: Prohibiting Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children," asserts that certain medical procedures related to gender identity treatment do not fall under the practice of medi more

Public Health Advocates Coalition Urge Education Department to Designate Public Health Degrees as Professional Credentials

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- A coalition of over 2,400 public health stakeholders, including students, graduates, faculty, and community health professionals, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education. This collective effort aims to formally request that public health degrees, such as the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), be classified as "professional degrees" under the proposed definitions outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBB more

Public Interest Law Center Opposes Changes to Fair Housing Regulations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Public Interest Law Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to proposed changes regarding the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. This notice of proposed rulemaking aims to eliminate HUD's existing discriminatory effects regulations, which the organization argues have been pivotal in combating discrimination across various protected classes for nearly six dec more

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Strongly Opposes Proposed Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has expressed its opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would prohibit hospitals receiving Medicare and Medicaid funding from providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18. The foundation detailed its concerns about the implications this rule could have on minors experiencing gender dysphoria. The foundation, dedicated to health equity and transforming health in the United more

Stritmatter Law Supports Proposed Civil Procedure Rule Changes

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Stritmatter Law has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure expressing support for proposed amendments to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The amendments aim to enhance procedural clarity and efficiency within the civil justice system. The law firm, which focuses solely on representing plaintiffs, argues that the revisions hold substantial benefits for litigation practices. The pro more

Tulane Law School Professor Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Fair Housing Rule

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Tulane Law School professor Stacy Seicshnaydre has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concern over a proposed rule regarding the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The organization emphasizes that the 2013/2023 rule aligns with longstanding legal precedents surrounding fair housing and correctly interprets the effects framework under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The comment criticizes HUD's ration more

University of California Urges Evidence Rule To Address Reliability Of Computer-Generated Conclusions

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The University of California Berkeley campus School of Law submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure urging revisions to Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 to ensure that computer-generated conclusions offered at trial are subject to meaningful reliability review. In her letter, Professor Roth emphasizes the need for the proposed rule to provide a thorough framework for assessing the a more

University of Utah Professor Cassell Urges Caution On Proposed Criminal Subpoena Rule Changes

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Paul G. Cassell, professor of criminal law at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, delivered testimony on Jan. 22, 2026, to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules warning that proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 17 could weaken privacy protections for crime victims. The key issues highlighted by the professor revolve around the perceived inadequacies of the proposed amendments in protecting crime victi more

Waters Law Firm Backs Proposed Civil Procedure Rule Amendments

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Waters Law Firm has issued a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure urging the approval of proposed amendments to several Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The firm highlights the need for modernizing the rules to enhance clarity and uniformity across federal jurisdictions. In the letter, the firm emphasizes the importance of these amendments for legal practitioners, particularly those involved in adm more

Advocacy for Clear Gluten Labeling Grows Amid Celiac Disease Awareness

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- A concerned individual has sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), advocating for clearer labeling of gluten content in food products. This appeal highlights the challenges faced by those suffering from celiac disease, a condition that affects the small intestine and is triggered by gluten-a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. In the letter, the advocate shares a personal journey spanning over two decades, marked by debilitating h more

Beasley Allen Law Firm Calls for Delay of Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 on Machine-Generated Evidence

Buchanan Marine Urges U.S. Coast Guard To Modify Proposed Anchorage Restrictions In Upper New York Bay

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Buchanan Marine LP, Norfolk, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding proposed restrictions on anchorage grounds. Buchanan Marine operates a fleet of 128 barges and five tugboats, emphasizing the necessity for uninterrupted access to its permitted moorings in Upper New York Bay. As detailed in the company's letter, Buchanan Marine manages an essential supply chain for construction aggregates, making 24/7 barge movements from quarri more

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Supports for Recertification of Prince William Sound Council

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard expressing support for the recertification of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC). The PWSRCAC, founded in the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, has dedicated over three decades to ensuring the environmentally safe operation of the Alyeska terminal and its associated tankers. CACS highlighted the critical role that the PWSRCAC plays in more

Center For Democracy & Technology Urges HUD to Maintain Discriminatory Effect Provisions

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Center for Democracy and Technology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the proposed rule that seeks to amend regulations under the Fair Housing Act. This proposed rule aims to eliminate provisions concerning discriminatory effects within housing regulations. CDT's letter expresses strong opposition to HUD's plan to remove references to discriminatory effect and the burden-shifting framework tied to d more

Citizens' Council for Health Freedom Raises Concerns Over Proposed Health IT Regulation Changes

Equitas Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed Medicaid Rule on Gender Affirming Care

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Equitas Health, Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing objections to a proposed rule that would prohibit federal funding for gender affirming care for children under Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The letter highlights the vital importance of these programs in providing access to life-saving health care for vulnerable populations. The proposed rule seeks to classify gender affirming m more

Managing Attorneys & Clerks Association Urges Revisions to Proposed Federal Subpoena Service Amendments

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Managing Attorneys and Clerks Association Inc. (MACA) submitted a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. These amendments relate specifically to the service of subpoenas, an essential component of legal practice that impacts court proceedings and the rights of parties involved. MACA, representing approximately 120 law firms and legal offices primarily within the New York City ar more

Marsh Law Firm Criticizes Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 for Lack of Clarity and Potential Overreach

N.H. Rep. Domb Urges HHS To Reject Rules Limiting Gender-Affirming Care For Youth

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- New Hampshire State Rep. Mindy Domb has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing proposed federal actions that would limit access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, arguing that the measures would interfere with clinical decision-making by families and physicians and restrict coverage under federal health programs. The letter highlights concerns that decisions regarding medical care should lie with more

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Supports Proposed Amendments to Rule 17

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has issued a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. supporting proposed amendments to Rule 17 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The organization has expressed its approval of the changes, which are designed to clarify existing ambiguities within the rule, while also voicing recommendations for further improvements. Founded in 1958, NACDL represents over 40,000 criminal defense attorneys a more

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates Urges Changes to VA Claims Form

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The National Organization of Veterans' Advocates Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs highlighting concerns regarding the information collection activity related to the intent to file a claim for compensation, pension or survivors pension. The organization represents over 900 members who assist military veterans in navigating the complexities of claims for their earned benefits. In the letter, NOVA emphasizes the importance more

New York City Bar Association Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule 17

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The New York City Bar Association has raised concerns in a public comment letter to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules regarding the proposed amendments to Rule 17 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The association emphasized that the current rule, unchanged since 1944, does not reflect the complexities of modern federal criminal practice. The letter points out that ambiguous interpretations of Rule 17 have resulted in incons more

O'Rourke Investigative Associates Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Subpoena Service Rules

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- O'Rourke Investigative Associates Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure expressing concerns over proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization argues that the amendments, which would permit non-personal methods of subpoena service, pose various economic and legal risks. The amendments indicate a shift away from the traditional, personal delivery more

Prince William Sound Advisory Council Seeks Recertification

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council has submitted a public comment letter to the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District advocating for its recertification. The council, established in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1990, has played a pivotal role in promoting environmentally safe operations at the Alyeska terminal and its associated tankers. In its communication, the council outlined its essential mission of ensuring safe oi more

Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules Aim to Streamline Litigation Process

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure at the Administrative Office of the United States Courts has received a public comment letter in support of proposed amendments to Rules 41(a) and 45(c) from a prominent Detroit law firm. Carla D. Aikens, a principal attorney, highlighted concerns about procedural ambiguities that often burden individuals litigating against powerful entities in federal courts. In her comment, Aikens emphasized that the proposed amendment to more

Real Estate Board of New York Urges IRS To Clarify Section 892 Rules On Sovereign Investor Control

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Real Estate Board of New York has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed regulations that relate to the taxation of income earned by foreign governments from their investments in the U.S. The board highlighted potential issues that could impact both current and future investments in U.S. real estate. The letter expressed concern over new proposed rules that could disrupt long-established market practices. Under Section 892 more

Support for Recertification of Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) received a supportive public comment letter directed to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regarding its recertification process. The letter was submitted in response to the federal agency's solicitation for comments documented in Docket USCG-2025-1064. The letter expresses strong support for the PWSRCAC, which plays a vital role in monitoring activities related to terminal facilities and crude oil tankers wi more

Texas General Land Office Advocates for HUD's Proposed Updating of Fair Housing Act Rules

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Texas General Land Office, Austin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing its support for the proposed rule regarding the updates on Fair Housing Act. This letter addresses issues presented by the current regulatory framework and emphasizes the need for streamlined guidelines that facilitate disaster recovery efforts in Texas. The GLO believes that the existing 2023 Rule introduces unnecessary complexit more

Volare Opposes Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 17

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Volare has issued a public comment letter expressing opposition to the proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 17. The letter was addressed to the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules following a public hearing held on January 22. The proposed revisions to Rule 17 could reduce protections for victims by altering the process surrounding subpoenas for personal and confidential information. In its letter, Volare highlighted t more

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Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement Issues Information Collection Notice on Application for Permit to Modify & Supporting Documentation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement issued the following information collection: Title of Collection: "Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation." (See 30 CFR 250.465.) OMB Control Number: 1014-0026. Form Number: BSEE-0124. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Potential respondents include Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulfur lessees and more

USDA Issues Information Collection Notice on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Reporting of Lottery & Gambling, & Resource Verification

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following information collection: Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Reporting of Lottery and Gambling, and Resource Verification. OMB Control Number: 0584-0621. Summary of Collection: In accordance with section 4009 of the Agricultural Act of 2014, households in which members receive substantial lottery and gambling winnings are ineligible for SNAP until they meet allowable financial resources and i more

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