AEMA Urges BLM to Restore Multiple Use Status for Lands With Wilderness Characteristics to Promote Mineral Exploration and Development
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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AEMA Comments on BLM Manual 6320-Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Stevan Pearce
Director, Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C., 20240
Submitted via https://regulations.gov
RE: Department of the Interior, Bureau of more
Alaska Primary Care Association Urges Flexibility and Support in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Submitted via regulations.gov
Dear Administrator Oz: more
Alzheimer's Policy Group Urges HHS to Modernize Reimbursement and Expand Early Intervention in National Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Request for Information on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (HHS-ASPE-2026-0298)
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of the Alzheimer's Policy Wo more
American Chemistry Council Supports Comprehensive EPA Risk Evaluations and Advanced Modeling Techniques
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
REGULATORY COMMENTS
Submitted Electronically to: American Chemistry Council
RESPONSIBLE CARE Driving Safety & Sustainability Dr. Alaa Kamel, Designated Federal Official, Science Advisory Committee Branch, Office of Mission Critical Operations, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, kamel.alaa@epa.gov July 22, more
American Exploration and Mining Association Urges Reform of BLM Wilderness Study Area Policies to Enhance Mineral Access and Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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AEMA Comments on BLM Manual 6330-Wilderness Study Areas
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Stevan Pearce
Director, Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C., 20240
Submitted via https://regulations.gov
RE: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Managemen more
Association for Utah Community Health Urges CMS To Remove Burdensome Medicaid Community Engagement Impairment Requirement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5217 South State Street, Suite 201, Murray, UT 84107 801.716.4600 www.auch.org
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement more
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Completes Full Redemption of 2026 Notes
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Completes Full Redemption of 2026 Notes
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ("B&W" or the "Company") (NYSE: BW) announced today that, on August 14, 2026, we completed the previously announced redemption of the entire $61.4 million aggregate principal a more
Center for Biological Diversity: EPA Faces Criticism Over Proposed Approval of Persistent PFAS Herbicide Isoxaflutole on GMO Crops
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 11th, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0202 Isoxaflutole: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460
Re: New Use of Isoxaflutole on GMO Cotton and Expanded Use on GMO Soybean (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0202) more
Circana: Performance Shoe Sales Pick Up the Pace Amid Selective U.S. Consumer Spending in the Footwear Market
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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Performance Shoe Sales Pick Up the Pace Amid Selective US Consumer Spending in the Footwear Market
Consumers remain highly intentional about their footwear purchases
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The U.S. footwear industry delivered modest dollar gr more
Experienced Advisory Team With $160 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Innovative Technology, Advisory Program and Culture
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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Experienced Advisory Team With $160 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Innovative Technology, Advisory Program and Culture
Lee Winters III and Chris McClure join the branch channel of Ameriprise from Wells Fargo Clearing Services
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Financial advisors Lee Winters III and Chris McClure recently joined the more
FAU Foundation Raises $70M in 2026 Fiscal Year
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Foundation Raises $70M in 2026 Fiscal Year
By Kristine Gobbo
The Florida Atlantic University Foundation (FAUF) raised more than $70 million from nearly 10,000 donors at the close of the 2026 fiscal year, marking one of the top five fundraising totals in the university's history.
"This milestone reflects the extraordinary generosity of the m more
GAO Dismisses JAAW Protest Over Rejected Army Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest by JAAW Group LLC, a small business in Ogden, Utah, challenging the rejection of a proposal submitted by its joint venture, Paralaxx LLC, for a U.S. Army professional services contract.
The Army issued a request for a marketplace for the acquisition of professional services (MAPS), which is a procurement that could result in up to 350 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts across five service domains more
Gartner Predicts AI Inference Costs Per Agentic Workflow Will Increase More Than Fivefold Through 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts AI Inference Costs Per Agentic Workflow Will Increase More Than Fivefold Through 2028
Product Leaders Are Facing the Inference Paradox: Better Unit Economics Is Escalating the Overall Cost of AI Without Providing a Clear Pathway to Commensurate and Predictable Value
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AI inference costs per agentic workflow will increase more more
GovEvolve: OMB Urged to Establish Independent NAICS Code for Information Technology Value-Added Resellers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-Updates for 2027 Docket ID (USBC-2026-0133)
To: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
From: GovEvolve
Date: August 12, 2026
Subject: North American Industry more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins All Indiana Politics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins All Indiana Politics
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined All Indiana Politics to discuss AI oversight, Food-is-Medicine initiatives, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the Protect College Sports Act.
Key Excerpts on AI:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "We need to better understand the security threats that are occurring in some of these labs, and that's the re more
Iona University Welcomes Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA to Board of Trustees
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Iona University issued the following news:
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Iona University Welcomes Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA to Board of Trustees
Bronxville, N.Y. - Continuing to build on the momentum, Iona University today announced the appointment of Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA, chief executive officer of Paraco Gas, to its Board of Trustees.
"We are grateful for Joe's willingness to serve Iona in this important capacity," said Iona President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. "His professional more
Isaac Health Highlights Telehealth and Multidisciplinary Care as Keys to Scaling Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and Support
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment Letter from Isaac Health
Subject: Response to Request for Information: Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
To: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
From: Isaac Health
Background on Isaac Health: Isaac Health is a virtual memory care / dementia clinic offering clinical more
Johns Hopkins: Wearable Sensors and AI Could Monitor Blood Pressure in ICU
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Wearable sensors and AI could monitor blood pressure in ICU
New system could replace need for invasive arterial lines, which come with risk of bleeding, clotting, and infection
By Jill Rosen
Wearable sensors coupled with artificial intelligence can generate blood pressure readings nearly as well as the invasive and risky arterial lines relied on in intensive care units and operating rooms, new more
Lessons From Our Alliances: What AWS's Agentic Journey Can Teach CEOs About Rewiring for AI
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- McKinsey and Co., a worldwide management consulting firm, presented the following news:
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Lessons from our alliances: What AWS's agentic journey can teach CEOs about rewiring for AI
As companies move from experimenting with AI to embedding agents into core business processes, the challenge is shifting from access to execution. In this conversation, AWS Vice President of Global Sales Greg Pearson joins McKinsey Senior Partner Liz Hilton Segel to share how AWS is rethin more
Michigan Medicine: Questions That Shape the Future of Medicine
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Thomas J. Wang, dean of the Medical School:
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The Questions That Shape the Future of Medicine
An interview with Dr. Thomas J. Wang on biomedical research, big data, and the discoveries that will transform healthcare
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On this episode of The Fundamentals, we talked to Dr. Thomas J. Wang, dean of the University of Michigan Med more
N.H. Banking Dept. Staff Members Attend NASCUS State System Summit
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 18 -- The New Hampshire Banking Department issued the following news release:
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New Hampshire Banking Department staff members attend NASCUS State System Summit
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) held its State System Summit in Philadelphia from August 11-13.
The conference was attended by New Hampshire Banking Department Director of Chartered Institutions Division Jameson Randall, Chartered Institutions Division Deputy Direct more
Neighborhood Healthcare Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Protect Vulnerable Patients and Support Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Neighb more
Rutgers: Even AI Knows Its Limits - Why Poison Centers Still Matter
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Even AI Knows Its Limits: Why Poison Centers Still Matter
When a pregnant woman accidentally took the wrong medicine, the platform recommended contacting Poison Control
By Alicia Gambino
When a 32-year-old pregnant woman accidentally took her husband's antidepressant medicine, she did what millions of Americans are increasingly doing for health information: She turned to artificial intelligence (AI) fo more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Robots Ease Elder Care Shortages Without Displacing Workers or Diminishing Care Quality, Study Finds
STANFORD, California, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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Robots Ease Elder Care Shortages Without Displacing Workers or Diminishing Care Quality, Study Finds
The study, one of the first to use institution-level data to examine service-sector robots, indicates that the adoption of care robots in Japanese nursing homes improves staffing retention, increases employment of care workers and nurses under flexib more
Syracuse University: NEH Grant-Funded Project Will Digitize Pre-Revolutionary War Papers
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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NEH Grant-Funded Project Will Digitize Pre-Revolutionary War Papers
University faculty will digitize the Jeffrey Amherst Papers and make them full-text-searchable for easier access to documents revealing key colonial-era relationships.
Diane Stirling
Two Syracuse University faculty members have received a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to digitize portions of the Jeffrey Amherst Papers--a more
Tulane Law Welcomes the Class of 2029
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 18 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news:
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Tulane Law Welcomes the Class of 2029
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Tulane Law School welcomed more than 230 new students to the Class of 2029 last week, a group whose journeys to law school stretch across the country and around the world -and whose next chapter begins together in New Orleans.
The new 1Ls hail from 34 states and the District of Columbia and include citizens of seven countries outside th more
University of Nebraska: Husker Doctoral Student Aims to Detect Insect-borne Viruses Sooner
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Husker doctoral student aims to detect insect-borne viruses sooner
By Karl Vogel, Engineering
Brhanu Fentaw still remembers the feeling of watching the world shut down in 2020 -- the fear, the uncertainty, the sense that humanity was reacting to a crisis few saw coming.
That experience now fuels his work as a biomedical engineering doctoral student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln developing gen more
University of South Carolina-Aiken Library Dean Helps Aiken County Educators Balance Creativity and AI in the Classroom
AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news:
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USCA library dean helps Aiken County educators balance creativity and AI in the classroom
Fine arts educators from across Aiken County attended an AI-related program presented by the dean of the Gregg-Graniteville Library at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
During the summer break, Dr. Lisa Ennis presented "AI Literacy in the Arts Classroom" to approximately 125 Aiken Coun more
Venice Family Clinic Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Prevent Coverage Loss and Support Vulnerable Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Venice Fam more
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Urges CMS to Clarify and Adjust Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements to Protect Vulnerable Patients and Support Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Virginia Ga more
Virginia Tech Issues Q&A: Engineering Into the Future - Meet Dean Warren Dixon
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Aug. 17, 2026, involving Warren Dixon, dean of the College of Engineering:
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Engineering into the future: Meet Dean Warren Dixon
Get to know the College of Engineering's new dean as he gears up for his first semester.
By Chelsea Seeber
Warren Dixon, Virginia Tech's new dean of the College of Engineering, combines a passion for student success with a research background in robotics and artificial intelligence and more
Data, Analytics, and AI Modernization Services Sought for DoD Education Activity in Alexandria, Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking data, analytics, and artificial intelligence modernization services to enhance its technological capabilities. This effort aims to support the agency's mission by improving data-driven decision-making and advancing AI integration within its operations.
The scope includes a range of modernization services focused on data management, analytics, and AI technologies. These services will help more
AABB Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Citing Risks to Biomedical Research Stability and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 10, 2026
Mr. Russell T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance: Proposed Rule (OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Mr. Vought,
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) respectfully submits thes more
AFGE Calls on Congress to Invest in Social Security as Program Marks 91 Years
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Calls on Congress to Invest in Social Security as Program Marks 91 Years
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SSA is facing historic staffing shortages resulting in service delays to nation's retirees
WASHINGTON - Ninety-one years after President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into the law the landmark Social Security Act, the American Federation of Government Employees is calling on C more
AI Doesn't Need More Instruction Followers, It Needs More Problem Solvers
AUBURN, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news:
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AI Doesn't Need More Instruction Followers, It Needs More Problem Solvers
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Recently, Seth Godin shared an insightful perspective in his blog, "The Lego Problem, Revisited," that offers an interesting way to think about the future of work.
For decades, LEGO bricks represented creativity. A box of pieces could become anything a child's imagination coul more
AI's Effect on Workplace Culture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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AI's Effect on Workplace Culture
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* 50% of CHROs in Gallup's CHRO survey are not confident in managers' ability to guide employees' AI use
* Employees with AI-supportive managers are more likely than others to say workplace culture has improved
* 57% of CHROs surveyed are providing AI training for people managers
Co more
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Pathology & Pediatrics Professor Ostrer Urges OMB to Preserve Peer Review and Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Harry Ostrer, M.D., F.A.C.M.G.
Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
July 12, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; Docket more
Alfred S. Chandler Jr. Named as New Chief of Police, Strengthening Campus Safety for a Progressive Era
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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Alfred S. Chandler Jr. Named as New Chief of Police, Strengthening Campus Safety for a Progressive Era
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Veteran law enforcement executive brings more than two decades of experience as Hampton expands its focus on public safety, technology, data and community-centered policing
HAMPTON, Va. -Hampton University has appointed Alfred S. Chandler Jr. as chief of police, bringing an experienced law enforcement execu more
American College of Lifestyle Medicine Urges Medicare Coverage for Intensive Lifestyle Interventions to Address Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 15, 2026
Re: Response to HHS Request for Information: Comprehensive Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Department of Health and Human Services' Request for Information to infor more
APA Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Citing Risks to Psychological Research Training and Behavioral Health Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Russ Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE:
Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance - Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Association Servi more
Arizona Western College Leads the Region in Comprehensive AI Integration
YUMA, Arizona, Aug. 17 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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AWC leads the region in comprehensive AI integration
Regional Center for Emerging Technology champions innovative AI education and community access
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Arizona Western College is the first institution in the region to roll out a visionary plan for institution-wide integration of artificial intelligence through the establishment of the Regional Center for Emerging Technology. The effort will expand access to AI more
Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nuclear energy already plays a pivotal role in powering some of the largest economies in the U.S., including Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas, and it could be the key to offsetting a rapidly increasing demand for electricity across the country, according to researchers at Penn State.
In the following more
Baruch Honors Six Students for Research on AI and Society
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch Honors Six Students for Research on AI and Society
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For her PELTA Publication Prize-winning project, An Apocalyptic Business Plan, Ariel Taub examined the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, resource scarcity, and water security.
Six Baruch students are exploring some of the most urgent questions surrounding artificial intelligence through an inaugural publication prize, part of the College's recently more
Beyond the Classroom: Global Experiences That Bring Learning to Life
ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 17 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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Beyond the Classroom: Global Experiences That Bring Learning to Life
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UMGC learners explore history, culture, and community across continents
UMGC in Asia learners, staff, and families participate in the Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul in May 2026.
Traditional Japanese ohayashi and geisha performances. A 1,200-year-old lantern festival. A Cold War-era bunker tour in Germany. Pompeii an more
BLM Faces Opposition to Proposed Revisions of Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Reduced Protections and Public Engagement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/ more
Classroom solution evolves into public resource for navigating AI tools
AMES, Iowa, Aug. 17 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Classroom solution evolves into public resource for navigating AI tools
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AMES, Iowa -By midsemester last spring, Wei Le could see it on her students' faces -not confusion, exactly, but a kind of volume-induced whiplash.
Le, a professor of computer science at Iowa State University, was teaching an advanced artificial intelligence course at a moment when AI tools were multiplying faster than anyone could re more
Conservation Groups Urge BLM to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Potential Policy Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/ more
Conservation Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals and Oppose Proposed Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/ more
DNP Student Stefanie McGowan Selected for Vermont Governor's AI Task Force
NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Aug. 17 -- Colby-Sawyer College issued the following news:
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DNP Student Stefanie McGowan Selected for Vermont Governor's AI Task Force
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Colby-Sawyer College Doctor of Nursing Practice student Stefanie McGowan is one of 18 people appointed by Vermont Governor Phil Scott to the Vermont Artificial Intelligence (AI) Economic Taskforce.
The task force members have backgrounds in business, nonprofit, education, healthcare, government, technology and energy, among more
Duke-Margolis Institute Recommends National Plan Updates to Advance Early Detection and Coordinated Care for Alzheimer's Disease
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Submitted via regulations.gov
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
Docket ID: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298-0001
August 15, 2026
Re: HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Institu more
Erie Family Health Centers Urge CMS to Reconsider Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Losses and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Erie F more
Executive Jason Correia Says People Skills Are Essential for Aspiring Employees
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Executive Jason Correia Says People Skills Are Essential for Aspiring Employees
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Jason Correia '10, '13 MSA has nothing against artificial intelligence, but when the corporate executive is hiring a new employee, he's looking for great communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work as part of a team.
"With the advent of AI, I feel like the ability to communicate in person has b more
Fairfax-based founder wins $10K in pitch contest for veterans in Orlando
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Fairfax-based founder wins $10K in pitch contest for veterans in Orlando
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A Fairfax, Virginia, based Army veteran and the co-founder of NextStepCare secured $10,000 in non-dilutive funding in a special pitch competition hosted by DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the congressionally chartered voice of America's disabled veterans.
Dr. Jeremy Dublon is a distinguished podia more
Food as medicine: Six insights from a George Mason nutrition expert
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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Food as medicine: Six insights from a George Mason nutrition expert
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George Mason University community health students share their insights from nutrition professor and registered dietitian Raedah Basiri for their Honors College project exploring nutrition interventions for chronic disease.
The concept of food as medicine is gaining traction as a way to prevent and manage chr more
Global CEOs to Convene at Optica's Global Photonics Economic Forum as Early Bird Registration Enters Final Month
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release:
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Global CEOs to Convene at Optica's Global Photonics Economic Forum as Early Bird Registration Enters Final Month
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More than 400 executives, policymakers and industry leaders will gather in Malaga to explore the economic forces, investment opportunities and strategic decisions shaping the future of the global photonics industry.
WASHINGTON, 17 August 2 more
Guided Neurocognitive Engagement Technology Founder Osman Urges HHS to Expand Person-Centered Dementia Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Introduction
I respectfully submit these comments as Founder of GNET - Guided Neurocognitive Engagement Technology - in response to the Department of Health and Human Services Request for Information concerning the comprehensive update of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease through 2035.
The United States sho more
Harvard Urges Delay of Proposed Federal Grant Rule Changes Citing Risks to Scientific Excellence and Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of the Vice Provost for Research | 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 664, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
July 10, 2026
Mr. Andrew Reisig
Mr. Joel Savary
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Public Comment on OMB 2026-0034
Dear Mr. Reisig and Mr. Savary,
I write on more
High school students build AI solutions at College of Public Health summer camp
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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High school students build AI solutions at College of Public Health summer camp
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Through hands-on projects and mentorship from experts, high school students learned how to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, create an AI agent, and explore how AI is used to improve health care.
At George Mason University's College of Public Health, 30 juniors and seniors spent a we more
How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
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For all that day-to-day weather predictions have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years-like the deadliest heat waves.
Traditional supercomputer-based models can forecast these events, but they require a lot of time and energy. Meanwhile, newer forecasting models, based on artificial intellig more
International Society for Advancement of Cytometry Warns OMB Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions Could Harm Scientific Progress and U S Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) on the Office of Management and Budget's Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
Submitted by:
International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC)
The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) appreciates the o more
Kamehameha haumana connect with culture and each other at `Aha `Opio
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 17 -- Kamehameha Schools posted the following news:
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Kamehameha haumana connect with culture and each other at `Aha `Opio
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For the thousands of people who attended, the 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention was a chance to connect with culture -and each other. That also proved true for hundreds of `opio, including a large contingent of haumana from all three Ke Kula `o Kamehameha campuses who took part in the `Aha `Opio, a stylized youth experience.
In contras more
L'Oreal's Bizien-Mourgue to Co-Chair Capability Forum
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 17 [Category: Media] -- The World Federation of Advertisers posted the following news release:
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L'Oreal's Bizien-Mourgue to Co-Chair Capability Forum
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Anouck Bizien-Mourgue, Global Head of L'Oreal University for Augmented Marketing & Communications at L'Oreal, has been named Co-Chair of WFA's Marketing Capability Forum, where she will support the Forum's mission to strengthen marketing capabilities across a global network of leading brands.
WFA's Marketing Capa more
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Around Social Media Deepfakes, Meta's Rollback of Election Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Lawmakers Raise Concerns Around Social Media Deepfakes, Meta's Rollback of Election Safeguards
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As artificial intelligence makes it increasingly easy to spread deepfakes and other deceptive political content, federal lawmakers are raising concerns that Meta's rollback of election integrity safeguards could leave voters more vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation ahead of the 2026 electi more
Lincoln University Faculty and Staff Prepare for Academic Year at Fall Institute 2026
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Lincoln University Faculty and Staff Prepare for Academic Year at Fall Institute 2026
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The annual event brought faculty and staff together for university updates, professional development and collaboration ahead of the fall semester.
Lincoln University faculty and staff gathered Aug. 10-11 for Fall Institute 2026, an annual event held during the week before fall classes begin. This year's theme, "Build more
Linus Health Urges HHS to Treat Early Cognitive Detection as Healthcare Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov (Docket No. HHS-ASPE-2026-0298)
Maria-Theresa Okafor, PhD, MCG
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Dr. Okafor,
Linu more
Loyola University Chicago: Summer news from Loyola
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Summer news from Loyola
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This summer, Loyola welcomed new leaders, traveled to Rome for private audiences with the Pope, and advanced major campus development projects. Here's a look back at what you might have missed.
Faith in action
President Mark C. Reed Joins Chicago Delegation to the Vatican
In May, Reed joined a Chicago delegation for a private Vatican audience with Pope Leo XIV, more
Media Tip Sheet: What Happens When Public Health and Computer Science Build AI Together?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: What Happens When Public Health and Computer Science Build AI Together?
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As universities race to prepare students and researchers for an AI-driven future, a new perspective from George Washington University public health researcher Seble Frehywot argues that one of the biggest opportunities may be hiding in plain sight: bringing public health and computer science departments together.
In a more
MIT Warns Proposed Federal Research Funding Rules Risk Scientific Independence and Innovation Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ian A. Waitz
Ofce of the Vice President for Research
Vice President for Research 77 Massachusetts Avenue
Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
617-253-0218 | iaw@mit.edu
July 10, 2026 The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Stre more
MPA and ByteDance Announce Global Agreement to Protect Intellectual Property on AI Video and Image Generation Models
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news:
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MPA and ByteDance Announce Global Agreement to Protect Intellectual Property on AI Video and Image Generation Models
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MOU Marks Significant Step Forward to Safeguard Intellectual Property on Seedance and Seedream and Further Protect the Film and TV Industry
WASHINGTON - The Motion Picture Association and ByteDance today announced they have reached a Memorandum of Unde more
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Revisions Impacting Federal Research Funding and Dissemination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MDPI AG, Grosspeteranlage 5, 4052 Basel, Switzerland. Tel.: +41 61 683 77 34 mdpi.com
11th July 2026 Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Comment of MDPI on "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
Office of Management and Budget
Docket ID: OMB-202 more
New Analysis: Compared to Nearby Counties, Loudoun Data Centers Help Fund Better Services, Lower Taxes
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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New Analysis: Compared to Nearby Counties, Loudoun Data Centers Help Fund Better Services, Lower Taxes
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Chamber of Progress released a new analysis today highlighting that Loudoun County's data center tax base helps fund strong public services while keeping property taxes lower for homeowners. The analysis, autho more
New Applied AI major prepares students to lead in an AI-powered world
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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New Applied AI major prepares students to lead in an AI-powered world
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This story originally appeared on the website of the School of Computing, Data Science and Physics - Ed.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people work, create, discover and solve problems. From health care and education to government, business and the arts, organizations increasingly need professionals who understand not more
New Research: The Way You Word a Question Changes the Answer You Get
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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New Research: The Way You Word a Question Changes the Answer You Get
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Walr has published new research showing that how a survey question is worded, not just who answers it, has a measurable effect on data quality.
The study, "Optimizing for Understanding," makes the case that the next frontier in data quality is not a better filter. It's the question itself. For years, better data quality more
Northwestern University: Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund Advances Promising Biomedical Discoveries
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund advances promising biomedical discoveries
Latest round awards more than $2 million to 8 Northwestern projects as part of the Ryan Family's $35 million commitment to high-impact research
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Northwestern University recently awarded more than $2.1 million through the Pat & Shirley Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund to advance eight biomedical research projec more
NSF Proposed Guidance Faces Criticism Over Political Review Mid Term Award Terminations And Publication Cost Disallowance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
TO: Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, U.S. National Science Foundation
DOCKET NO.: NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0003 (Replacing PAPPG Version 24-1)
PROPOSED GUIDANCE: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA), Version 27-1
FROM: Avery Davis Bell, PhD | Genetics Research Scientist,
DATE: August 13, 2026 more
NVIDIA Guarantees SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to Exclusively Host NVIDIA AI Compute
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Guarantees SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to Exclusively Host NVIDIA AI Compute
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA will be the exclusive AI compute infrastructure provider at PORTS-Pike.
* NVIDIA to provide credit support on land, power, and shell buildout to more
OMB Proposed Rule Changes Threaten Scientific Peer Review and Funding for Social Science Research on Financial Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket: OMB-2026-0034
Submitted by: Bill Maurer, PhD, anthropologist
I write to express my strong concerns about OMB's proposed revisions to 2 CFR 200. For over 30 years I have been studying how people in different social and national contexts adopt and adapt new technologies of money and payment, from redenominated ban more
Omb Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Threatens Community Health Centers With Funding Instability and Increased Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Oce of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submied via www.regulations.gov
RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance [2 C.F.R. Part 200]
Dear Director Vought,
Housing Works Community Healthcare submit more
OnShoringAmerica Proposes New NAICS Codes to Track Foreign Labor International Students and AI Automation for Workforce Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OnShoringAmerica
Foreign Labor, International Student Enrollment & AI Automation
2026 Enhancing NAICS with Three Codes to Track Foreign Labor, Student Tracking & AI Automation Updated 4-16-2026 Copyright (c) 2025 OnShoringAmerica. All rights reserved
Enhancing NAICS with Three Codes for Transparent Foreign Labor, Stude more
Opening AI's black box
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Opening AI's black box
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As AI reshapes human affairs, there is an emerging need to measure the outputs and understand the impacts of socially influential AI systems including large language models, algorithmic recommendations, and other automated systems.
AI audits offer a way to evaluate how systems behave in the real world, determining whether they function as designed, whether that des more
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance: Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions Risk Undermining US Life Sciences Innovation and Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance
115 Atwood St. . Pittsburgh, PA 15213 . pittsburghlifesci.org
Comments on Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions:
Potential Negative Impacts on Scientific Translation, Local and National Economy, and American Leadership
To: CC:
Honorable Russell T. Vought, Director, Office of Manageme more
Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research Program Director Silbey Urges OMB to Preserve Scientific Peer Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director, Oce of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
To Director Vought:
In my capacity as Director of the Project Oce for a $100 million testbed program focused on research and development of wireless technologies, I write today in strong opposition to the pr more
Portland State University: How do you bet millions on heat you cannot measure?
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 17 -- Portland State University posted the following news release:
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How do you bet millions on heat you cannot measure?
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Imagine being asked to spend millions of dollars drilling a well, based on a prediction of how hot the rock is two miles down. Predict too low, and you walk away from a site that would have worked. Predict too high, and you drill a well that never pays for itself. And the deeper you go, which is where the heat is, the less certain the predictio more
Princeton University Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rules Could Undermine Scientific Leadership and International Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
Attn: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
On behalf of Princeton University, I submit the following comments in response to the Notice of more
Pueblo of Acoma Urges Comprehensive Tribal Consultation and Exemptions in OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUEBLO OF ACOMA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Charles P. Rlley, Govemor Davy D. Mello, 1st Lt. Govemor Augustine Seymour, Jr., 2nd Lt. Govemor Steven Concho, Tribal Secretary Norman F. Torivio, Tribal interpreter 25 PINSBAARI DRIVE ACOMA, NM 87034 PO BOX 309 ACOMA, NM 87034 PHONE: 505-552-6604 FAX 505-552-7204 July 09, 2026 Russel more
Punching above our weight: Chafee Center launches World Trade Center RI to support global expansion of regional business
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Punching above our weight: Chafee Center launches World Trade Center RI to support global expansion of regional business
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For more than four decades, the John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University has served as Rhode Island's designated agency for international trade and export assistance, helping local companies compete in the global marketplace. As the center celebrates the 4 more
Radford history professor helps bring Theodore Roosevelt to life
RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Radford history professor helps bring Theodore Roosevelt to life
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Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin smiled as she looked into Theodore Roosevelt's bright blue eyes.
"Can I ask you a question?" she said.
"Go ahead; ask what's on your mind?" responded the 26th president of the United States, standing in his office just a few feet behind a desk piled with books.
Wearing a black suit jacket wi more
Rapid Genome Sequencing Could Help More NICU Babies, if Key Barriers are Addressed
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Rapid Genome Sequencing Could Help More NICU Babies, if Key Barriers are Addressed
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Rapid genome sequencing can deliver life-saving diagnoses for critically ill infants, but uncertainty about who should be tested and how to interpret unclear genetic findings continues to limit its impact. Miller School researchers are working to solve both challenges.
A baby is in the neonatal inte more
Sen. Warren, Rep. Norcross Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 12, 2026
The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense
1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301-1000
Dear Secretary Hegseth,
We write regarding our ongoing concerns about your costly and reckless decision to purge the office of the more
Seoul to host Nobel Prize laureates for a discussion on AI's impact on science
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 17 -- The Nobel Foundation issued the following news release:
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Seoul to host Nobel Prize laureates for a discussion on AI's impact on science
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On 20 September, Nobel Prize laureates and other leading experts will gather in Seoul to discuss how artificial intelligence could shape the future of science. High school and university students, science teachers, researchers, and members of the public are invited to register for the Nobel Prize Dialogue. Registration is more
Seton Hall Professor Earns Interprofessional Grant
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Professor Earns Interprofessional Grant
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Leslie A. Rippon, Ph.D., ATC, associate professor in the Department of Athletic Training at Seton Hall University's School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS), has been awarded a $26,000 research grant from the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP).
Rippon is one of two recipients nationwide selected for ASAHP's 2026 Interpr more
UA Student Named 2026 NOMA Fellow
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 17 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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UA Student Named 2026 NOMA Fellow
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Undergraduate Architecture student Saddqa Bahidrah (BArch '27) was named a 2026 National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Future Faces Fellow. His fellowship included a summer internship at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).
To quote his cover letter for the fellowship, more
UC Berkeley Law Professor Says OMB Proposal for Research Funding Rules Sparks Concerns Over Political Influence and Scientific Freedom
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments to OMB proposal for rules changes related to research
Catherine Albiston, Jackson H. Ralston Professor Law & Professor of Sociology
UC Berkeley
I am a tenured full professor at UC Berkeley who has received many NSF grants over my career and served on NSF peer review panels. I submit these comments in my indiv more
UCal-Los Angeles Postdoctoral Researcher Warns OMB Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Undermine Scientific Peer Review And Research Careers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
07/09/2026
Office of Management and Budget
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (91 FR 32198, May 29, 2026)
Submitted via Regulations.gov
To the Office of Management and Budget:
I am a postdoctoral scholar in human genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles. I am also curr more
UMass Amherst Engineers Make Edge AI More Efficient by Redesigning Both Algorithm and Hardware
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Engineers Make Edge AI More Efficient by Redesigning Both Algorithm and Hardware
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Researchers in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have demonstrated that redesigning both the hardware and the algorithm can make AI applications on edge devices more efficient. As proof of concept, their system achieved 95.24% accuracy in language identifi more
University at Buffalo Warns Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions Threaten Scientific Merit Funding Stability and Increase Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
University at Buffalo - Comment on Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance (OMB-2026-0034) | Page 1 of 7
July 10, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, more
University of Pennsylvania Urges OMB to Preserve Peer Review and Stability in Proposed Federal Funding Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
University of Pennsylvania
Mark Trodden
Office of the Dean
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
116 College Hall
Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6377
Tel: 215-898-7320
School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania - Comment Letter
Submitted via Regulations.gov
more
University of Washington Biochemistry Professor Merz Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rule Threatens American Scientific Leadership and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
12 July 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Russell T. Vought
Director, Oice of Management and Budget
Executive Oice of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 more
USC Students Are Developing a Forecasting System to Improve Hospital Operations
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Students Are Developing a Forecasting System to Improve Hospital Operations
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By developing a forecasting model and interactive dashboard, two groups of USC Viterbi students are helping Keck predict patient demand -and plan accordingly. (/ ChatGPT)
Operating a medical center is an incredibly complex task. Medical professionals have to juggle numerous p more
What happens when teachers help build educational games? Breakthroughs
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news:
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What happens when teachers help build educational games? Breakthroughs
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Given the chance to help design an educational video game, teachers do not spend much time talking about gameplay. They talk about students.
A study by researchers at SMU, published in the journal Technology, Knowledge and Learning, examined what happens when middle school educators are brought into the design process for video ga more
What Smart Manufacturing Looks Like Today
AUBURN, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news:
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What Smart Manufacturing Looks Like Today
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Manufacturing has always evolved.
New equipment changes how products are made. New technology changes how information moves. New customer expectations change how manufacturers compete.
Today, those changes are happening faster.
Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, connected equipment, sensors, di more
What Tennessee educators are saying in 2026: New reports for educators and policymakers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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What Tennessee educators are saying in 2026: New reports for educators and policymakers
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Following the June release of the 2026 Tennessee Educator Survey results, the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development is publishing a series of briefs and snapshots throughout late summer and fall exploring what Tennessee educators said abo more
What's really sinking through the ocean? UMaine researchers are using AI to find out
ORONO, Maine, Aug. 17 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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What's really sinking through the ocean? UMaine researchers are using AI to find out
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A steady "snowfall" of tiny particles carries carbon, nutrients and pollution from the ocean's surface toward the deep sea. Scientists can see those particles sinking, but determining exactly what they contain is much harder.
University of Maine researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to help solve that pr more
SangKyeun Kim Awarded Early Career Scientist Prize for Plasma Physics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
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SangKyeun Kim awarded early career scientist prize for plasma physics
SangKyeun Kim, a staff research physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), received the 2026 Early Career Scientist Prize for the Commission on Plasma Physics from the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP).
The award comes with a monetary more
Pega Announces Special Cash Dividend
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release:
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Pega Announces Special Cash Dividend
WALTHAM, Mass. - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company for mission-critical work, today announced a per-share rate of approximately $0.083 for the special cash dividend of $7 million that Pega previously announced on July 31, 2026, which is payable on September 16, 2026 to shareholder more
University of Colorado: ChatGPT Edu Launches for Students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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ChatGPT Edu launches for students
The student access phase of UCCS's ChatGPT Edu initiative launched today, August 14, 2026.
With the launch of this phase, all enrolled full-time and part-time UCCS students will receive access to ChatGPT Edu, making UCCS one of the growing number of universities providing institutionally managed AI tools across the campus community. CU leaders have wor more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Scientists Develop Innovative Hybrid Material for Hydrogen Peroxide Production
ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Scientists develop innovative hybrid material for hydrogen peroxide production
An Argonne-led research team uses a technology called nanoarchitectonics to convert sunlight, air and water into the valuable chemical
Researchers have developed a system based on layered nanosheets about 200 nanometers thick -- approximately 500 times thinner than a human hair. more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Adult Protective Services - Background & Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12917) by health and aging policy specialist Kirsten J. Colello.
Here are excerpts:
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Adult Protective Services: Background and Funding
Background
All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories provide Adult Protective Services (APS) to address abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults. APS programs serve seniors and adults with disabilities by offeri more
China's One Belt, One Road Initiative - Economic Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11735) on Aug. 12, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's One Belt, One Road Initiative: Economic Issues
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) in 2013 launched an ambitious and multifaceted foreign economic policy initiative - One Belt, One Road - to more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Pervaze A. Sheikh and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resource more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 4)
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Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA
The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
(Continued from Part 2 of 4)
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Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes
Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
(Continued from Part 3 of 4)
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Litigation and Administration Actions Following the 2020 Record of Decision
After the action agencies issued the 2020 ROD, NWF and the other plaintiffs in existing litigation over Columbia River System operations filed an eighth supplemental co more
Constitutional Authority Statements & Repeal Legislation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13287) by legislative attorneys Dave S. Sidhu and Madeline W. Donley.
Here are excerpts:
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Constitutional Authority Statements and Repeal Legislation
To introduce a bill or joint resolution, House Rule XII requires Members of the House to attach a statement identifying the source of Congress's constitutional authority to enact such legislation, known as a Constitutional Au more
ESA Section 7 Consultation & Cooperative Federalism Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11470) by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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ESA Section 7 Consultation and Cooperative Federalism
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services") in advance of agency activities with the potential to impa more
FY2027 NDAA - Active Component End-Strength Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12728) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Active Component End-Strength
Background
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec.115(a), Congress sets the maximum size of the active component of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The active component comprises the full-time more
FY2027 NDAA - Reserve Component End-Strength Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12727) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Reserve Component End-Strength
Background
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec.115(a), Congress sets the maximum size (i.e., end-strength) of the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congress a more
MQ-25 Stingray - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12972) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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MQ-25 Stingray: Background and Issues for Congress
Introduction
The U.S. Navy is developing a carrier-based uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to perform aerial refueling and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The MQ-25 Stingray, if the system is fielded as more
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12352) by health policy analyst Nora Wells:
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Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Information technology (IT), or the use of devices such as computers to handle electronic data, has existed for decades, but it has only recently become accessible to many Americans in a health care context. The federal government has tasked the Office of more
SBA's Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12726) on Aug. 12, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin:
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Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
In May, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new round of funding for the Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative (MAGI). The 2026 round expands a program introduced in 2025 and appear more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA; P.L. 118-273), signed into law on January 5, 2025, repealed two provisions in the Social Security Act: the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Pr more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Impact
This section discusses the impact of the SSFA on existing and prospective beneficiaries who would otherwise have been affected by the GPO or WEP, as well as its effects on the solvency and administration of Social Security, railroad retirem more
Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11469) by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten:
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Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case Hencely v. Fluor Corp. This case involves a former servicemember (Winston Tyler Hencely) who sued a military contractor (Fluor) under South Carolina la more
Taiwan Presidents' U.S. Transit Visits Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12371) on Aug. 12, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan Presidents' U.S. Transit Visits
Introduction
Since 1994, five sitting presidents of self-governing Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC), have undertaken a combined 30 trips abroad that have included transit stops in the United States. U.S. policy has more
U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12990) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview
Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies. Since 2025, t more
Afro-descendants of Latin America - Selected Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11790) by senior research librarian Carla Y. Davis-Castro.
Here are excerpts:
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Afro-descendants of Latin America: Selected Resources
The United Nations (UN) estimates that approximately "200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas." Congress has long demonstrated interest in the status of Afro-descendants abroad through its le more
Federal Rental Assistance & Affordability Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12824) by housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Rental Assistance and Affordability
Housing is generally considered affordable if it costs a household no more than 30% of their income; households who pay more are considered cost-burdened. About half of U.S. renters are cost-burdened and the lowest-income renters have the highest cost burden more
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12709) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl:
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HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds housing and services to assist people experiencing homelessness. CoC funds are awarded through a competitive process announced in annual Notices of Funding O more
Legacy Restoration Fund for Deferred Maintenance - 119th Congress Reauthorization Bills Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12729) by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Carol Hardy Vincent:
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Legacy Restoration Fund for Deferred Maintenance: 119th Congress Reauthorization Bills
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF; 54 U.S.C. Chapter 2004), with dedicated funding to address deferred mai more
Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IF12809) by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), enacted a tax credit for the production of component parts and critical minerals used in clean energy equipment. The credit is referred to as the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit or more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximit more
Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality & Health Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12730) by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin and environmental policy analyst Omar M. Hammad:
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Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality and Health
Wildland fire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced by burning materials during wildland fire events that temporarily degrades air quality over long distances, creating health concerns and decreas more
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13285) by legislative attorney Amin Aminfar:
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court: A Brief Overview
On July 16, 2026, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court of the United States (ATRC) issued its first order since it was established by Congress in 1996. The court's order indicated that the government had, the previous day, filed an application to remove an alien terrorist, the fi more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Policy Considerations for Legislation
Multiple bills introduced in the 119th Congress seek to increase protections for minors online by creating new or amending existing requirements for website operators. Some of these bills would require certain operators to implement age verification methods more
Office of Personnel Management's Request to Collect Claims Data From Federal Employees Health Benefits Carriers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13285).
The white paper is written by legislative attorney Wen W. Shen, health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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The Office of Personnel Management's Request to Collect Claims Data from Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Carriers
On December 12, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a notice to more
Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: Challenges to Federal Gun Laws Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11108) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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The Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: Challenges to Federal Gun Laws
Ratified in 1791, the Second Amendment provides, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." For over two hundred years, the Supreme Court remai more
Social Security Administration's FY2027 Annual LAE Appropriation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49047) on July 28, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Administration's (SSA's) FY2027 Annual LAE Appropriation: In Brief" by income security specialist, William R. Morton.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Background on SSA ... 1
Overview of the Annual LAE Appropriation ... 1
FY2027 Budget Requests for the Annual LAE ... 2
Commissioner of Social Security ... 2
Presid more
Artificial Intelligence in Health - Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11467) by legislative attorneys Wen W. Shen and Jennifer A. Staman:
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Artificial Intelligence in Health: Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks
A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used for various health care or related purposes. These purposes include core clinical health care functions such as the diagnosis and treatment more
Child Welfare - Purposes, Federal Programs & Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10590) by social policy specialist Emilie Stoltzfus.
Here are excerpts:
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Child Welfare: Purposes, Federal Programs, and Funding
The Work of Child Welfare Agencies
Children depend on adults - usually their parents - to protect and support them. The broadest mission of public child welfare agencies is to strengthen families so that children can depend on their families to more
Defense Primer - U.S. Space Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force, established by Congress in 2019 (P.L. 116-92, Sec.952), is one of the six branches of the Armed Forces. According to Title 10, Section 9081, of the U.S. Code, "The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to - (1 more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program: Background and Issues for Congress" by environmental policy analyst Lance N. Larson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.9601 et seq.) provides the federal framework for the cleanup of contaminated sites for which the federal govern more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program - Background and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from part 1 of 2)
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History of Brownfields Appropriations
This section provides a history of annual appropriations for the federal Brownfields program beginning in the early years of the pilot initiative in FY1993 through FY2002 and continuing as a codified program in CERCLA more
Reserve Component Duty Statuses - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49056) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Reserve Component Duty Statuses: Background and Issues for Congress" by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Reserve Components (RCs) of the Armed Forces (the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve) largely consist of per more
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement - Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11308) by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Danielle M. Trachtenberg:
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USMCA: Labor Provisions
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force in 2020 (P.L. 116-113), replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Concerns among some Members of Congress about the protection of worker rights and enforceabi more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
10 Environmental Groups Call for Clear Public Input on National Park Service Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
Michael P. Michener
Deputy Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection
National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Subject: Comments on National Park Service Director's Order #41: Wilderness Stewardship (91 Fed. Reg. 35,998 (June 15, 2026))
Dear Mr. Michener:
This letter is more
23 Conservation Groups Urge National Park Service to Retain Strong Wilderness Stewardship Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Parks Conservation Association, Alaska Wilderness League, Badlands Conservation Alliance, Californians for Western Wilderness, CalWild, Coalition to Protect America's National Parks, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Glacier Two-Medicine All more
Access Fund Supports BLM Guidance Recognizing Fixed Anchors as Appropriate Use in Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted Electronically
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Draft Recreational Climbing in Wilderness Guidance, Docket #BLM-2026-0034
We are writing on behalf of our client, the Access Fund, in response to the Bureau of Land Man more
Access Fund Supports National Park Service Draft Guidance Affirming Fixed Anchors as Appropriate Use in Wilderness and Requests Permit Process Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted Electronically
National Park Service
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
Re:
Access Fund Comments to EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance Documents for National Park Service, Docket #NPS-2026-0101
We are writing on behalf of our client, the Access Fund, in response to the Nation more
AEMA Urges BLM to Restore Multiple Use Status for Lands With Wilderness Characteristics to Promote Mineral Exploration and Development
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
AEMA Comments on BLM Manual 6320-Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Stevan Pearce
Director, Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C., 20240
Submitted via https://regulations.gov
RE: Department of the Interior, Bureau of more
Alaska Primary Care Association Urges Flexibility and Support in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Submitted via regulations.gov
Dear Administrator Oz: more
Alaska Urges BLM to Exempt State Lands From Wilderness Manual Citing ANILCA Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Natural Resources
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501-3561
Main: 907.269-8690
August 14, 2026
Bureau of Land Management
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas
Division of National Conservation Lands
1849 C St. NW, Room more
Alliance for Patient Access Urges Improved Coverage and Reduced Barriers in National Alzheimer's Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alliance for Patient Access
2020 K St., NW | Suite 505
Washington, DC 20006
August 15, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
RE: National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease Request for Information ( more
Alzheimer's Policy Group Urges HHS to Modernize Reimbursement and Expand Early Intervention in National Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Request for Information on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (HHS-ASPE-2026-0298)
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of the Alzheimer's Policy Wo more
America Outdoors Association Urge BLM to Allow New Fixed Anchors and Streamline Guide Safety Measures in Wilderness Climbing Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
America Outdoors Association . Docket No. BLM-2026-0034 . 1
August 14, 2026
VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
RE:
Docket No. BLM-2026-0034-Draft Policy and Guidance for Managing Recreational Climbing in BLM-Managed Units of the National Wilderness Preservation System, BLM Manual 6340 Sec. 1.6.C.13.f-Comments of America Outdoors Asso more
America Outdoors Association Urge Updates to BLM Wilderness Management Manual to Clarify Commercial Services and NEPA Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. BLM-2026-0067
RE: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas-Policy Review: BLM Manual 6340-Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is more
America Outdoors Association Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Management Manual for Clearer Recreation Access and Resource Protection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. BLM-2026-0069
RE: Management of Wilderness Study Areas - Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330 - Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations
America Outdoors Association (AOA) more
America Outdoors Association Urges Clarifications in BLM's Management of Lands With Wilderness Characteristics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. BLM-2026-0068
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Policy Review of BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use P more
America Outdoors Association Urges Clear National Guidance on Rock Climbing Permits and Anchor Maintenance on Wildlife Refuge Lands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
America Outdoors Association . Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1618 . 1
August 14, 2026
VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
RE:
Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1618-Draft National Guidance on Recreational Rock Climbing on National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System Lands, and Proposed Revisions to Service Manual Chapters more
America Outdoors Association Urges National Park Service to Clarify Wilderness Climbing Anchor Policies and Streamline Permitting in Draft Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
America Outdoors Association . Docket No. NPS-2026-0101 . 1
August 14, 2026
VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
RE:
Docket No. NPS-2026-0101-Draft Wilderness Climbing Guidance, Director's Order 41 Sec. 7.2 and Reference Manual 41 Sec. 7.1-Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations
A more
America Outdoors Association Urges National Park Service to Revise Wilderness Stewardship Policy for Clarity Consistency and Operator Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review of Director's Order #41: Wilderness Stewardship, Docket No. NPS-2 more
American Chemistry Council Supports Comprehensive EPA Risk Evaluations and Advanced Modeling Techniques
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
REGULATORY COMMENTS
Submitted Electronically to: American Chemistry Council
RESPONSIBLE CARE Driving Safety & Sustainability Dr. Alaa Kamel, Designated Federal Official, Science Advisory Committee Branch, Office of Mission Critical Operations, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, kamel.alaa@epa.gov July 22, more
American Exploration and Mining Association Urges Reform of BLM Wilderness Study Area Policies to Enhance Mineral Access and Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
AEMA Comments on BLM Manual 6330-Wilderness Study Areas
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Stevan Pearce
Director, Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C., 20240
Submitted via https://regulations.gov
RE: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Managemen more
American Fintech Council Urges Material Risk Focus and Transparency in CAMELS Rating System Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 17, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226
Re:
Response to Request for Comment Regarding Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (CAMELS)
Dear Executive Secretary,
more
American Motorcyclist Association, One Voice Urge BLM to End Ongoing Wilderness Inventory to Protect Motorized Recreation Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
US Department of Interior BLM Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics 1849 C Street NW RM 5646 Washington DC 20240 VIA Portal Only
Re: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics; Revision of BLM Manual 6320
[A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222]
Dear Sirs:
Please accept more
Arc of California Urges Revisions to Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Employment and Healthcare for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted via Regulations.gov
July 31, 2026
Administrator Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016
Re:
RIN 0938-AV98; CMS-2454-IFC
Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individu more
Association for Utah Community Health Urges CMS To Remove Burdensome Medicaid Community Engagement Impairment Requirement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5217 South State Street, Suite 201, Murray, UT 84107 801.716.4600 www.auch.org
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement more
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Proposes Enhanced State Coordination in BLM Wilderness Land Use Planning
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
The voice of fish and wildlife agencies
1100 First Street, NE, Suite 825
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-838-3474
Fax: 202-350-9869
Email: info@fishwildlife.org
August 12, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Stevan Pearce, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington DC 20240 Atte more
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Proposes Revisions to BLM Manual to Enhance State Authority and Scientific Standards in Wilderness Area Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The voice of fish and wildlife agencies
1100 First Street, NE, Suite 825
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-838-3474
Fax: 202-350-9869
Email: info@fishwildlife.org
August 13, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Stevan Pearce, Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW
Room 5646
Washington DC 20240
Att more
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Proposes Revisions to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wilderness Administration Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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The voice of fish and wildlife agencies
1100 First Street, NE, Suite 825
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-838-3474
Fax: 202-350-9869
Email: info@fishwildlife.org
August 14, 2026
Josh Coursey, Senior Advisor to the Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: Wilde more
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Seeks Revised Bureau of Land Management Manual to Enhance State Authority and Scientific Coordination in Wilderness Study Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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The voice of fish and wildlife agencies
1100 First Street, NE, Suite 825
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-838-3474
Fax: 202-350-9869
Email: info@fishwildlife.org
August 12, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Stevan Pearce, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington DC 20240 Atte more
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: CMS Faces Criticism Over Medical Frailty Exemption and Community Engagement Requirements in Medicaid Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted via Regulations.gov
July 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016
Re: RIN 0938-AV98; CMS-2454-IFC, Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Indivi more
BrightView Urges CMS to Remove Arbitrary Community Engagement Limitations for Medicaid Beneficiaries With Substance Use Disorders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals 91 FR 33348 [CMS-2454-IFC] RIN 0938-AV98
Public Comment Submission BrightView, LLC
BrightView, LLC ("BrightView") appreciates the opportunity to offer comments on the above styled Interim Final Rule with Comment Period ("IFC") to more
California Alliance Urges Clarity and Flexibility in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements for Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: RIN 0938-AV98
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (RIN 0938-AV98)
On behalf of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CA Alli more
California Mountain Biking Coalition Urges Preservation of BLM Wilderness Management Manual Without Expanding Bicycle Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Michael Anzalone
Executive Director
California Mountain Biking Coalition
PO Box 550709
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155
BLM Manual 6340 - Management of Designated Wilderness Areas
Docket No. BLM-2026-0067
Submit via regulations.gov, Docket BLM-2026-0067
To: Sean MacDougall
BLM Division of Nationa more
Canadian Biogas Association Urges Revisions to North American Industry Classification System for Accurate Biogas and RNG Industry Representation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Canadian Biogas Association . Association canadienne du biogaz
222 Queen Street, Suite 1000, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V9
T: 613 822-1004 | www.biogasassociation.ca | jgreen@biogasassociation.ca
August 12, 2026
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Office of Management and Budget
9245 New Executive Office Build more
Cancer Advocacy Groups Urge CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements to Protect Cancer Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CONTACT: 2446 39TH STREET NW . WASHINGTON, D.C. 20007
Phone: 202-333-4041 . www.cancerleadership.org
CANCER LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
A PATIENT-CENTERED FORUM OF NATIONAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN CANCER
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Med more
Center for Biological Diversity: EPA Faces Criticism Over Proposed Approval of Persistent PFAS Herbicide Isoxaflutole on GMO Crops
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 11th, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0202 Isoxaflutole: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460
Re: New Use of Isoxaflutole on GMO Cotton and Expanded Use on GMO Soybean (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0202) more
Child Care Resource Center: Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Faces Criticism Over Child Care Provider Coverage and Verification Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Interim Final Rule, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals," CMS-2454-IF more
Coalition for Clinical and Translational Science Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rule Could Disrupt Biomedical Research and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Assistance Executive Office of the President
RE: Proposed Rule, Regulation of Federal Financial Assistance [2 CFR Parts 200, 300, 376, and 382 RIN 0991-AC35]
The Coalition for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) writes today to register st more
Colorado Advocates for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Advocates Urge Withdrawal of Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Coverage Loss and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
Dear Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz:
We submit this comment in opposition to the Interim Final Rule, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals," and are urging more
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Urges CMS to Protect Medically Frail Medicaid Recipients From Burdensome Community Engagement Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Comments on Medicaid Community Engagement and Reporting Requirements
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
To whom it may concern:
The Colorado more
COSCDA Seeks Clarity and Extended Comment Period on OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Striving to Build Better Communities
630 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
T: (202) 293-5820
W: www.coscda.org
Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Massachusetts, President
Suzanne Barnard, Texas, Vice-President
Kimberly Carter, Georgia, Treasurer
Kent Archer, Tennessee, Secretary
Tess Hembree, Executive Director
J more
CVSA Urges FMCSA to Deny Huntsman Transport Exemptions on Vehicle Markings and Hours of Service Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Dockets Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
W58-213, West Building
Washington, DC 20590-0001
RE:
Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0317
Hours of Service: Colorado Huntsman Transport, Inc. d/b/a Huntsman Transport; Application for Exemptions
The Commercial Vehicle Safe more
Extalvo Urges Clear Medicare Coverage Guidance for Combination Products and Software Under RAPID Pathway
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
EXTALVO, INC.
100 Park Avenue, PH1G . Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
mario.guralnik@extalvo.com . www.extalvo.com
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimor more
FalconX Bravo Urges Regulatory Clarity on Perpetual Contracts Cross Border Triggers and Alternative Compliance Enhancements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted Electronically August 12, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549-1090
Re: Joint Request for more
Flowers Early Learning Urges OMB to Maintain Stability and Reduce Administrative Burdens in Federal Grant Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Assistance
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (RIN 4040-AF50)
Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics Call for Stronger Wilderness Stewardship Policy and Adoption of Minimum Requirements Analysis Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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P.O. Box 11615, Eugene, OR 97440 Tel: (541) 484-2692 Email: kevin@fseee.org
August 14, 2026
Michael P. Michener
Deputy Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via https://www.regulation more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics Criticize Proposed Tiered Grizzly Bear Protection Rule for Legal and Conservation Shortcomings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Brian Nesvik, Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186; RIN 1018-BI14 - Comments of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics on the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rule more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics Urges USDA to Strengthen Wilderness Preservation Standards and Update Minimum Requirements Analysis Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 11615, Eugene, OR 97440 Tel: (541) 484-2692 Email: kevin@fseee.org
August 14, 2026
Cynthia Martinez
Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575
Policy and Regulations Branch, MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Su more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics: BLM Wilderness Manual Review Highlights Structural Flaws and Calls for Essential Updates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 11615, Eugene, OR 97440 Tel: (541) 484-2692 Email: kevin@fseee.org
August 14, 2026
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov, Docket No. BLM-2026-0067
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: Management of Desig more
Genentech Urges HHS to Accelerate Access to Alzheimer's Diagnostics and Therapies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Via Electronic Submission to Regulations.gov
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Request for Information: Update of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (81 FR 4160-9 more
Generations United Urges CMS to Expand Medicaid Caregiver Exemptions and Simplify Documentation Requirements for Kinship Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 31st, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Interim Final Rule titled, "Medicaid Program; Communi more
Giffords Center for Violence Intervention: Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Faces Opposition for Threatening Stability of Community Violence Intervention Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
SUBMITTED VIA FEDERAL RULEMAKING PORTAL: https://www.regulations.gov
ATTN: OMB-2026-0034
RE: Public Comment on OMB-2026-0034: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
This comment is submitted on behalf of GIFFORDS Center for Violence Intervention in response to the "Regulation for Federal Financial more
GovEvolve: OMB Urged to Establish Independent NAICS Code for Information Technology Value-Added Resellers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 2
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-Updates for 2027 Docket ID (USBC-2026-0133)
To: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
From: GovEvolve
Date: August 12, 2026
Subject: North American Industry more
Grantmakers In Health Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Work Requirements Creating Coverage Barriers and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
Re: Comments on the Medicaid Community Engagement Interim Final Rule
On behalf of Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and our undersigned Funding Partners, we appreciate t more
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Prevent Coverage Loss and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
One Griffin Brook Drive, Suite 101 Methuen, Massachusetts 01844-1865 (978) 725-7400 TTY (978) 689-6438 Fax (978) 687-3726
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE more
Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Rethink Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Over Medical Frailty and Access Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July Thirty-One 2 0 2 6
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule File Code CMS-2454-IFC
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of the more than 200 hospitals and health systems across New York, Ne more
Hancock County Behavioral Health Board Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (HCADAMHS) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") pertaining to the proposed Regulati more
Hawaii Health Dept. Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Alzheimer's Research Care and Support Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
KA OIHANA OLAKINO
EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING
NO. 1 CAPITOL DISTRICT
250 SOUTH HOTEL STREET, SUITE 406
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813-2831
STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
'A'UNIKE MOKU'APUNI NO KA NA KAWAI KULA
PRINCESS VICTORIA KAMAMALU BUILDING
1010 RICHARDS STRE more
Head Start California Warns Proposed Federal Grant Regulations Would Increase Administrative Burden and Disrupt Services to Vulnerable Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, Published Document No. 2026-10817 (91 FR 32198)
To Whom It May Concern;
Head Start California (HSC) is the nonprofit association that supports and represents Head Start providers i more
Healthcare Leadership Council Urges CMS to Streamline Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Healthcare Leadership Council 750 9th Street, NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001 www.hlc.org
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC Mail Stop: C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: M more
HealthyWomen Urges Gender-Responsive Updates to National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PO Box 190
Oakhurst, New Jersey 07755
healthywomen.org
August 15, 2026
Cynthia Goss
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: The National Plan to Adress Alzheimer's, HHS-ASPE-2026-0298
Submitted via regulati more
Home-Based Child Care Providers Urge CMS to Simplify Medicaid Work Exemption Rules and Prevent Coverage Loss
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: 2454-IFC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule (CMS-2454-IFC)
Home Grown is appreciative of the opportunity to provide comments in response more
IMBA Calls for Balanced BLM Policy on Lands With Wilderness Characteristics to Support Mountain Biking and Multiple Use Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Docket No. BLM-2026-068
BLM of Land Management
Re: Policy Review - BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the BLM of Land Management's rev more
IMBA Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Manual to Support Mountain Bike Access and Volunteer Stewardship
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. BLM-2026-0069
August 14, 2026
BLM of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior
Re: Policy Review of BLM Manual 6330 - Management of Wilderness Study Areas Dear BLM of Land Management:
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the BLM o more
Indiana State Senator Praises CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Rule and Urges Strict Medical Frailty Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
State of Indiana Senate
Senator Chris Garten Indiana State Senate 200 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785 s45@iga.in.gov
Committees: Appropriations, RM Tax and Fiscal Policy Rules and Legislative Procedure, RM State Budget Committee July 28, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of more
Isaac Health Highlights Telehealth and Multidisciplinary Care as Keys to Scaling Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and Support
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment Letter from Isaac Health
Subject: Response to Request for Information: Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
To: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
From: Isaac Health
Background on Isaac Health: Isaac Health is a virtual memory care / dementia clinic offering clinical more
LeadingAge Highlights Financing and Workforce Challenges in Updated National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 15, 2026
Maria-Theresa Okafor, Ph.D., MCG
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information - Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (Docket No. HHS more
Los Angeles LGBT Center Urges CMS to Ease Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Protect Vulnerable Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE:
Los Angeles LGBT Center Comments in Response to Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requ more
Lyon-Martin Urges CMS to Remove Significant Impairment Requirement to Protect Medically Frail Medicaid Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Submitted via regulations.gov
Dear Secretary more
Main Street Foundation Urges Focus on Financial Condition and Material Risk in CAMELS Rating System Reforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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M E M O R A N D U M
To: Hon. Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury
Hon. Jonathan Gould, Comptroller of the Currency
Hon. Michelle Bowman, Chairman, FFIEC
From: Andrew Langer, President, Main Street Foundation
Date: May 13, 2026
Re: Comments on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Notice, "Uniform more
Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association Urge EPA to Reject Expanded Use of Toxic Fluorinated Herbicides
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MAINE ORGANIC FARMERS AND GARDENERS ASSOCIATION 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, ME 04988 (207) 568-4142 info@mofga.org www.mofga.org August 10, 2026
Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: Florpyrauxifen-benzyl First Residential Use Posting Memo fo more
Massachusetts Association for Community Action Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Docket OMB-2026-0034 - Proposed Rule, "Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance"
To Whom It May Concern:
MASSCAP (Massachusetts Association for Community Action) is the statewide association for the 23 Community Action Agen more
Merritt Island Wildlife Association Opposes FAA Proposal to Waive Environmental Protections for Space Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Merritt Island Wildlife Association
PO Box 2683
Titusville, FL 32781
321-861-2377
August 17, 2026
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-8614: Proposing to Waive Environmental Protections for Commercial Space Licensing
The Merritt Island Wildlif more
MyImmigration Urges USCIS to Enhance E-Filing System Infrastructure Before Making Electronic Filing Mandatory
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENT ON MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING (E-FILING) DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0232 | RIN 1615-AD19
Submitted by My Immigration, LLC My Immigration, LLC ("MyImmigration") supports USCIS's goal of modernizing immigration processing and expanding electronic filing. Properly implemented, electronic filing can reduce processing d more
NAMI Indiana Urges Revision of Medicaid Rules to Protect Mental Health Coverage for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of NAMI Indiana, the Indiana chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, thank more
NASACT Urges Delay and Clarification of OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 2 CFR Part 200
To Whom it May Concern:
On behalf of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (N more
National Association for Biomedical Research Urges OMB to Revise Guidance Instead of Imposing New Regulations on Federal Biomedical Research Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Re: Docket OMB-2026-0034 - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
To: Andrew Reisig
OMB Office of Federal Financial Grants@OMB.eop.gov.
This letter is in response to the request for comments in the Proposed Rule that appeared in the Federal Register/Vol. 91, No. 103/Friday, May 29, 2026, regarding rev more
National Parks Conservation Association Urges Stronger Protection of Wilderness Character in Rock Climbing Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Docket No. NPS-2026-0101
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NPS-2026-0101-0001
Since 1919, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing our National Park System more
National Wilderness Coalition Opposes Changes to Federal Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Stevan Pearce, Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW
Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069)
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Area more
National Wilderness Coalition Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Existing Wilderness Policy Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Stevan Pearce, Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW
Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069)
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Area more
National Wilderness Coalition Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Existing Wilderness Stewardship Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Cynthia Martinez
Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11956/wilderness-administration-and-resource-stewardshi more
Neighborhood Healthcare Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Protect Vulnerable Patients and Support Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Neighb more
Netsmart Technologies Urges CMS to Clarify Roles and Minimize Burden in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals; CMS-2454-IFC; RIN 0938-AV98; 91 Fed. Reg. 33348
To Whom It May Concern:
more
Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects Executive Director Dilger Urges NRC to Maintain Federal Authority Over Greater Than Class C Waste Disposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
JOE LOMBARDO
Governor
STATE OF NEVADA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS
1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118
Carson City, NV 89706-7954
Telephone (775) 687-3744
Fax (775) 687-5277
E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov
FRED C. DILGER, PhD
Executive Director
Electronically submitted using https://www more
New Hampshire Hospital Association Urges CMS to Modify Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Patient Coverage and Reduce Administrative Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
125 Airport Road Concord, NH 03301-7300 603.225.0900 Fax: 603.225.4346 http://www.nhha.org
July 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: CMS-2454-IFC; Medicaid Program; Community Engage more
New Jersey Citizen Action Opposes New Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Citing Increased Coverage Losses and Implementation Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Laura Waddell
Health Care Program Director
New Jersey Citizen Action
Laura@NJCitizenAction.org
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MC 21244-1850
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
Submitted electronically via https more
New Jersey Environmental Protection Dept. Challenges EPA Approval of New York Air Quality Plan Over Emission Calculations and Cost Analysis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ed Potosnak Acting Commissioner
Paul Baldauf Assistant Commissioner
Mikie Sherrill Governor
Dr. Dale G. Caldwell Lt. Governor
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY & RADIATION PROTECTION
401 East State Street
P.O. Box 420, Mail Code 401-02 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420
Tel. (609) 984- more
Northwest Health Law Advocates Urge CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Medically Frail Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1301 5th Ave., Suite 1200 Seattle, WA 98101 206-325-6464
nohla@nohla.org www.nohla.org SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY:
Date: July 31, 2026
Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: [CMS-2454-IFC] RIN 0938- more
Oregon Health Authority Urges Revision and Delay of Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Due to Harmful Impacts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
500 Summer St. NE, E-20, Salem, OR 97301 | Voice: 503-947-2340 | Fax: 503-947-2341 All relay calls accepted | www.oregon.gov/oha
1 of 6 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Tina Kotek, Governor
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC PO Box 8016 Baltim more
Oregon Wild Urges Retention of Existing DOI Wilderness Policies to Protect Oregon's Wildlands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PO Box 11648 Eugene, OR 97440 (541) 344-0675 WWW.OREGONWILD.ORG Portland Eugene Bend Enterprise
1
FROM: Doug Heiken, Oregon Wild, P.O. Box 11648, Eugene OR 97440, dh@oregonwild.org
TO: U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service DATE: A more
Prairie View Urges CMS to Prioritize Behavioral Health Flexibility in Medicaid Community Engagement Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Prairie View appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the Interim Final Rule implementing community engagement requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and Community Mental Health Center serving rural and urban communities across Kansas, Prai more
PRIM&R Urges HHS to Expand Diversity and Strengthen Ethics in Alzheimer's Research Trials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 12, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Comment on the "HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan To Address Alzheimer's Disease" (July 24, 2026) (Docket No. HHS-ASPE-2026-029 more
Roads to Freedom Center Urges OMB to Preserve Local Flexibility and Clarify Proposed Uniform Guidance Changes for Workforce Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living
Public Comment on OMB Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance
2 CFR Part 200
July 10, 2026
The Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions to the Uniform Adminis more
San Joaquin County Workforce Board Urges Revisions to Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations to Preserve Local Flexibility and Program Effectiveness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Oce of Federal Financial Management
Oce of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (91 Fed. Reg. 32198, May 29, 2026)
To the Oce of Federal Financial Manage more
Second Pillar Consulting Warns Proposed Changes to Bank CAMELS Rating System Could Undermine Safety and Soundness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SecondPilllar.com
(804) 432.1629
11174 Lake Shore Ct.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
August 17, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
3501 Fairfax Drive, Mailstop E-2035-c
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Agency Name: FFIEC
Docket ID: OCC-2026-0562
We appr more
Semiconductor Industry Association Supports EPA Findings on TBBPA Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SIA Response to EPA
TBBPA Risk Assessment
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recently published Risk Assessment regarding 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[2,6-dibromophenol] (TBBPA).
SIA is the trade associati more
Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board Urges OMB to Revise Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10900 E. 183rd Street Suite 350 Cerritos CA 90703 (562) 402-9336 Fax (562) 860-4701 www.selacowdb.com For information selaco@selaco.com Serving our eight cities: Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk and Paramount
July 8, 2026
Office of Federal Financial Management Office of Management more
Sunward Federal Credit Union Supports FFIEC Proposal to Refocus CAMELS Ratings on Material Financial Risks and Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SUNWARD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
| Banking Made Better
Sunward Credit Union FFIEC Comment Letter - Docket ID OCC-2026-0562 Page 1
August 14, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
Mailstop: E-2035-c
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Re: more
Transitions Clinic Network Urges Broader Medical Frailty Definition in Medicaid Community Engagement Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC more
URAALI Refaluwasch Association Advocates for Balanced Federal Grant Oversight in Northern Mariana Islands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
URAALI REFALUWASCH ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 505613 Saipan, MP 96950 Tel. (670) 256-8081 URA021822@grnail.com
Our Culturc Foremost July 10, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management
Re: OMB Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 Comments on Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR - Federal Financial Assistance
Dear Si more
Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Urges Balanced Revisions to BLM Manual 6340 to Preserve Wilderness While Supporting State Rights and Public Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1594 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 Telephone (801) 537-9801 publiclands.utah.gov
Carla M. Bock Assistant Director (Acting)
National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships
Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically: https://www.regulat more
Venice Family Clinic Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Prevent Coverage Loss and Support Vulnerable Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Venice Fam more
Ventura County Supervisor Lopez Opposes Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Coverage Loss and Financial Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
GOVERNMENT CENTER, HALL OF ADMINISTRATION
800 South Victoria Avenue, L#1860
Ventura, CA 93009
TEL (805) 654-2613
FAX (805) 658-4515
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
JEFF GORELL, CHAIR
MATT LAVERE
KELLY LONG
JANICE S. PARVIN
VIANEY LOPEZ
SUPERVISOR VIANEY LOPEZ
Fifth District
July 31, 2026
Administrator Dr. Mehmet more
Vermont Mountain Bike Association Warns Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens Rural Trail Projects and Small Nonprofits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on Docket OMB-2026-0034 Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Proposed Rule, 91 FR, May 29, 2026)
Submitted by: Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA) Nick Bennette, Executive Director, Vermont Mountain Bike Association July 9th, 2026
The Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA) is a 501(c)(3) nonp more
Virginia Domestic Violence Coalition Opposes New OMB Federal Funding Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposal to revise several parts of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance located in title 2 of more
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Urges CMS to Clarify and Adjust Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements to Protect Vulnerable Patients and Support Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Virginia Ga more
Western Connecticut Council of Governments Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rules May Increase Costs and Reduce Competition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Western Connecticut
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Visit us online at westcog.org
1 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Telephone/fax 475-323-2060
WESTCOG
July 11, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
725 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Regulatio more
Wyoming Wilderness Association Urges Retention of Existing Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics Manual 6320 91 FR 35996, Management of BLM WSAs Manual 6330 91 FR 35997 6.15.26, Management Designated Wilderness Areas Manual 6340 91 FR 35995 more
20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ROB BONTA
ATTORNEY GENERAL
ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
JENNIFER DAVENPORT
ATTORNEY GENERAL
July 31, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
The Honorable Robert F more
AABB Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Citing Risks to Biomedical Research Stability and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 10, 2026
Mr. Russell T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance: Proposed Rule (OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Mr. Vought,
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) respectfully submits thes more
AHCCCS Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Interim Final Rule Citing Administrative Burdens and Coverage Risks for Arizona Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AHCCCS | azahcccs.gov
1
7/31/2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Dear Administrator Oz,
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona's Medicaid agency, more
Air Line Pilots Association International Backs FAA Proposed Special Conditions for Honeywell Boeing 757 Digital Architecture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENTS MATRIX TO
FAA-2026-4489; NPRM; Honeywell International Inc., Boeing Model 757-200 series Airplanes; Electronic System Security Protection from Unauthorized External Access
PAGE 1 OF 25-2011
(OPR USE ONLY)
Reviewer Chris Sidor, Aircraft Design and Operations Chair, Air Line Pilots Association, Intl' Revi more
Alaska Marine Community Coalition Opposes OMB Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance: OMB-2026-0034
Dear Director Vought and Office of Management and Budget Staff,
On behalf of the Alaska Marine Community Coalition (AMCC), thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed Regulation for Federal more
Alaska Urges US Fish and Wildlife Service to Update Wilderness Stewardship Manual to Reflect ANILCA Provisions and State-Specific Management Needs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Natural Resources
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501-3561
Main: 907.269-8690
August 14, 2026
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Public Comments Processing
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575
Policy and Regulations Branch
5275 Leesb more
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Neuroscientist Castillo Urges OMB to Preserve Scientific Peer Review in Federal Research Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Science at the heart of medicine Dominick Purpura Department of Neuroscience
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Pablo E. Castillo, MD/PhD Harold and Muriel Block Chair Professor
1410 Pelham Parkway South Kennedy Center, Rm 703 Bronx, NY 10461 USA
Phone 718.430.3263 Email: pablo.castillo@einsteinmed.edu
more
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Pathology & Pediatrics Professor Ostrer Urges OMB to Preserve Peer Review and Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Harry Ostrer, M.D., F.A.C.M.G.
Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
July 12, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; Docket more
Alliance for Positive Change Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Grant Rule Over Concerns It Threatens HIV Service Stability and Scientific Integrity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: RIN OMB-2026-0034-0001 Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance [2 CFR Sub Sec.200.205, 200.300, 200.340-200.343, 200.421, 200.450]
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of Alliance for Positive Change, I write to convey our strong opposition to the Office of Management and more
Alliance Theatre Warns OMB Proposal Threatens Federal Arts Funding and Nonprofit Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am submitting these comments on behalf of the Alliance Theatre, a division of the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center, Inc., a Georgia nonprofit corporation (the "Alliance Theatre"). For more than 55 years, the Alliance Theatre has been the leading producing theater in the Southeast, uni:ng people through transforma:ve theatri more
Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
"Old Harbor is a community based in rich traditions that come together to celebrate its people, culture, and heritage. We demonstrate this through our language, arts, traditional dancers and spiritual history and our respect for the Elders and honoring of our children."
Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor
PO Box 62, Old Harbor A more
Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative Urges National Plan to Prioritize Infectious and Immune Mechanisms in Alzheimer's Disease Research and Precision Medicine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Response to Request for Information Comprehensive Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease Docket: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298 Submitting Organizations:
Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative Consortium (AlzPI)
Pathobiome Research Center and The Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging Philadelphia College of Osteopathic more
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T more
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Warns OMB Proposal Threatens Stability and Innovation in Biomedical Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
Federal Register Document No. 2026-10817
91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (May 29, 2026)
To Whom It May Concern:
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), a glob more
American College of Lifestyle Medicine Urges Medicare Coverage for Intensive Lifestyle Interventions to Address Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 15, 2026
Re: Response to HHS Request for Information: Comprehensive Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Department of Health and Human Services' Request for Information to infor more
American Economic Association Warns Proposed OMB Federal Financial Assistance Rule Risks Peer Review Integrity and Research Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Committee on Government Relations
Comments on Proposed Rulemaking: OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
July 12, 2026
The American Economic Association (AEA) is a 16,000 member organization dedicated to promoting vibrant economic research. The AEA's Committee on Government Relations (CGR) is charged with repre more
American Society for Bone & Mineral Research Raises Concerns Over Impact on Scientific Research and Funding Processes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
White House Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management ATTN: Andrew Reisig and Joel Savary 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20505
RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
Transmitted electronically via Regulations.gov (Docket ID: OMB-20 more
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Warns Proposed Federal Funding Regulations Could Threaten Alaska Healthcare Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Our Mission:
To be a trust partner in every person's wellness by providing integrated, compassionate, and high-quality health care, regardless of ability to pay.
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
ATTN: OMB-2026-0034
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
R more
ANCOR Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Impact on People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 31, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary
United States Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
RE:
Document Number: 2026-11094 (91 FR 33348)
Comments on Interim Final Rule: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals more
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Warns Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Risks Biomedical Research Innovation and Patient Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
APSF P.O. Box 6668 Rochester, MN 55903 Web: www.apsf.org
Russell Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov, July 10
Re: Docket OMB-2026-0034 - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Dear Director Vought: The Anesthesia P more
APA Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Citing Risks to Psychological Research Training and Behavioral Health Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Russ Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE:
Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance - Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Association Servi more
Applegate Siskiyou Alliance, Klamath Forest Alliance Urge National Park Service to Halt Reviews and Protect Wilderness and Wildlands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
RE: Review of Wilderness Manuals
To whom it may concern,
Applegate Siskiyou Alliance and Klamath Forest Alliance are long standing rural organizations supporting the wildlife, wildlands, waterways, and forests of the Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains. Our organizations and our many supporters have long embrac more
APWA Raises Concerns Over OMB Proposed Revisions to Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
Re: APWA Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
The American Public Works Association (APWA) represent more
Arizona State University's Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Expert Warn Proposed Federal Funding Revisions Threaten Long Term Research Stability and International Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Nicholas Baetge, Ph.D. Assistant Research Scientist
School of Ocean Futures Arizona State University Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences 17 Biological Lane St. George's GE01, Bermuda
Submitted in my individual capacity. Institutional affiliation is provided for identification purposes only.
July 13, 2026
Public Comm more
Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of California San Francisco: OMB Proposed Revisions Threaten Scientific Merit and HIV AIDS Research Progress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I write these comments to express my highest level of opposition to the proposed revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). I am a social and behavioral scientist and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. I am submitting this comment in my person more
Association for Ecosystem Research Centers: OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Grants Sparks Concerns Over Scientific Integrity and Global Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026
President Joel C. Trexler, PhD Coastal and Marine Laboratory Florida State University 3618 Coastal Highway 98 St Teresa, FL 32358 (305) 926-8181 jtrexler@fsu.edu
Past President William H. McDowell, PhD Institute of Environment Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, OE 148 Miami, FL 3 more
Association of Independent Research Institutes Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Due to Funding and Administrative Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (2 CFR Part 200 and related parts)
Dear Director Vough more
AZ Cyber Initiative: OMB Proposed Rule Threatens Stability and Funding for Small Cybersecurity Education Nonprofits Serving Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
477 W. Crawford St. Nogales, AZ 85621 Tel: 520-910-2484 www.azcyber.org July 13, 2026 Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Submitted via www.regulations.gov RE: Docket OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
To Whom It May Concern:
I write on behalf of AZ Cyber Initiat more
Bear River Health Department Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
The Bear River Health Department (BRHD) appreciates the opp more
Belmont University Legal Expert Urges CMS to Revise Medical Frailty Criteria in Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirements for Certain Individuals (Interim Final Rule with Comment Period), 91 Fed. Reg. 33348 (June 3, 2026) more
Biotechnology Experts Warn Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Harm Startups And Nonprofits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Proposed Revisions to the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
Dear Director Vought,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions to the Office of Management a more
Black Child Development Institute Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Impacting Family Health Coverage in Ohio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: CMS-2454-IFC - Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
The Black Child Development Institute-Ohio (BCDI-Ohio) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Interim Final Rule, Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement f more
BLM Faces Opposition to Proposed Revisions of Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Reduced Protections and Public Engagement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/ more
Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Rutgers University: OMB Proposed Rule for Federal Financial Assistance Raises Concerns Over Economic Impact on University Research and State Budgets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
The revisions to OMB's Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance are highly problematic for a number of reasons. As a Professor and Administrator at a public policy school, I am particularly concerned about the negative impacts on university research. Many researchers more
Blue Ridge Health Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rule Would Undermine Healthcare Access in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (2 C.F.R. Part 200)
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of Blue Rid more
Blue Ridge Health Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rule Would Threaten Healthcare Access in Rural North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (2 C.F.R. Part 200)
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of Blue Rid more
Boom Supersonic Demonstrates Boomless Cruise Enabling Quiet Supersonic Flights Over Land
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
EXHIBIT 40
Boom Supersonic Announces Boomless Cruise
boomsupersonic.com/press-release/boomless-cruise-announcement
Feb 10, 2025
XB-1 test plane demonstrated supersonic flight with no audible sonic boom. Boomless Cruise enables flights up to 50% faster over land and 2X faster over water on Overture supersonic airliner.
more
Botanical Society of America Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rule Threatens Scientific Research and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Botanical Society of America 4344 Shaw Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63110 www.botany.org
Our Mission: To inspire and promote an inclusive global community committed to advancing fundamental knowledge and innovation in the botanical sciences for the benefit of people and the environment.
Mr. Russell Vought Director Office of Mana more
British Pharmacological Society Opposes Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Restricting Conference Attendance Memberships And Publication Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket (OMB-2026-0034)
The British Pharmacological Society welcomes the opportunity to submit comments on the 'Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance'.
Pharmacology is at the forefront of our fight to help ensure everyone can live healthy lives for longer. We use the term pharmacology to encompass all areas of the more
Carbon County Commissioners Urge OMB to Limit Grant Termination Authority and Reduce Administrative Burdens in Proposed Uniform Guidance Rewrite
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OFFICE OF THE CARBON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioners Michael J. Sofranko, Chairman Wayne E. Nothstein, Vice-Chairman Rocky C. Ahner, Member Eloise K. Ahner, County Administrator Robert S. Frycklund, Solicitor
Carbon County Administration Building P.O. Box 129 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 Telephone: (570) 325-3611 Fax: (570) 732 more
Cell Biologist: Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rules Threaten US Biomedical Research and Innovation Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
Introduction
I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," published in Federal Register on May 29, 2026. For background, I am a PhD cell biologi more
Chicago School Researcher Warns New Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Could Undermine Scientific Integrity and Evidence Based Practice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Public Comment on Docket # OMB-2026-0034 - "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
To Whom It May Concern:
I submit this comment in strong opposition to the proposed rule, Docket # OMB-2026-0034, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance."
I am Elizabeth Meshes, PhD, BCBA-D, an Associate Professor of Applie more
Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Pre-Issuance Review Citing Legal Conflicts and Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 72517th St. NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comment of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034)
Citizens for Responsibility and more
City of Huntington Urges OMB to Ensure Stability and Reduce Administrative Burden in Federal Grant Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Dear Director Vought, City of Huntington appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions to 2 CFR more
City of Redmond Opposes Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Citing Operational and Financial Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Connected Community
Enhanced Livability
Environmental Sustainability
Leadership
City Hall
PO Box 97010
15670 NE 85th Street
Redmond, WA 98073-9710
July 10, 2026
Honorable Russel T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of more
City of Thomasville and Health Care Authority Oppose OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Over Fears of Increased Burdens and Funding Uncertainty for Small Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alabama | Texas | New York | Washington, DC
July 11, 2026
Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comment Opposing Proposed Rule, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," Docket OMB-2026-0034
Dear Director Vought: I submit these comments on more
City of Vancouver Urges OMB to Revise Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Over Concerns of Increased Burden and Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
in CITY OF Vancouver WASHINGTON July 10, 2026 Director Russell T. Vought Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200; Docket OMB-2026-0034 Dear Director Vought: On behalf of the City of Vancouver, Washing more
Climbers Raise Concerns Over Proposed National Park Director's Order Threatening New Route Development and Fixed Anchor Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Director's Order 41. Over the past 3 decades, I have climbed dozens of new routes in wilderness areas of National Parks (mostly in Yosemite National Park), and I have a lot of experience in this exploratory realm of rock climbing. I have significant concerns regarding more
Coalition for Health Funding Opposes Proposed Federal Grant Revisions Citing Risks to Public Health and Research Integrity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Revisions to Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (May 29, 2026)
Dear Director Vou more
Coalition of Local Governments Urge BLM to Respect FLPMA Limits in Wilderness Land Use Planning
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
1689 COUNTY ROAD 263
FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933
COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING
August 14, 2026
VIA Regulations.gov
Stevan Pearce
Dir more
College of New Jersey Professor Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Undermine US Scientific Leadership and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 11, 2026
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Comments on Proposed Rule, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
To the US Office of Management and Budget:
I am a Professor of Mathematics at The College of New Jersey, a small public comprehensive college of approximately 8000 students. I have taught mathematics f more
Colorado River Indian Tribes Urge OMB to Respect Tribal Sovereignty and Reduce Administrative Burdens in Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKI.R, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669-9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 July 9, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Docket No. 2026-10817 - Regulation for Federa more
Colorado State University Director of Cell & Molecular Biology Graduate Program Says OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Research Grants Faces Criticism for Political Interference and Funding Instability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-202 more
Community Action Agency Warns OMB Regulation Changes Threaten Federal Funding Stability and Service Delivery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Emma Pietrantonio King
The ACCESS Agency, Inc (dba Access Community Action Agency)
Willimantic, CT
emma.king@accessagency.org
RE: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the propos more
Community Action Agency Warns Proposed Federal Funding Changes Will Hinder Rural Service Delivery and Increase Administrative Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Helping People. Changing Lives. 418 S. Marion Street
Remsen, IA 51050
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Serving Lyon Sioux Plymouth Cherokee Ida Counties
1-800-859-2025 Fax 712-786-3250 Hearing Impaired Call 711
An Equal Opportunity Employer
July 10, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Office of Management and Budget
725 1 more
Community Change Opposes CMS Definition of Medical Frailty and Urges Broader Caregiver Exemptions in Medicaid Community Engagement Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals [CMS-2454-IFC] (June 3, 2026)
Dear Administrator Oz, Community Change appreciates the opportuni more
Conservation Groups Urge BLM to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Potential Policy Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/ more
Conservation Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals and Oppose Proposed Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/ more
Council on Social Work Education, Society for Social Work & Research Warn Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Harm Behavioral Health Research and Workforce Development
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (2 CFR Part 200 and related parts)
Dear Director Vought: more
County of Monterey Advocates for Revisions to Federal Grant Regulation to Protect Local Services and Governance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Board of Supervisors
Luis A. Alejo, District 1
Glenn Church, District 2
Chris M. Lopez, District 3
Wendy Root Askew, Chair, District 4
Kate Daniels, Vice Chair, District 5
County of Monterey
Clerk of the Board
168 West Alisal St. 1st Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
831 755 5066
cob@co.monterey.ca.us
WWW.CO.MONTER more
Credential Engine Advocates for Clarification on Data Standards in Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2021 L Street NW, Suite 101-342 Washington, DC 20036 www.credentialengine.org
July 13, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; Docket ID OMB-2026-0034 (91 FR 32198)
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for the opportunity to more
Crook County Wyoming Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 8, 2026 Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought: On behalf of the County of Crook, Wyoming, I respectfully subrnit thes more
CUNY Queens College Director of Undergraduate Research Says OMB Proposal Risks Politicizing Federal Research Funding and Undermining Scientific Collaboration and Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on OMB-2026-0034
This proposal strives to improve transparency, accountability, and oversight for Federal awards. In my experience, the system is already remarkably robust and successful in identifying and reporting the best innovative research possible. I am submitting this comment to strongly oppose the sweeping more
Curry County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Rule Expansion and Fiscal Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Curry County New Mexico Board of County Commissioners 417 Gidding Street, Suite 100 Clovis, NM 88101 Phone (575) 763-6016 Fax (575) 763-3656
COMMISSIONERS Fidel Madrid District 1 Brad Bender District 2 Dusty Leatherwood District 3 Seth Martin District 4 Kyle Cain District 5 County Manager Lance A. Pyle July 12, 2026 Russel more
Defenders of Wildlife Members Submit Over 8,200 Comments Opposing Rollbacks on Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, BLM-2026-0069, NPS-2026-0100, FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575).
Re: Comments on the Department of Interior's review of wilderness policies, including Manageme more
Department of State's Proposed ITAR Part 130 Rule Faces Legal and Operational Challenges Over Reporting Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Bureau of Political-Military Affairs U.S. Department of State 2401 E Street NW, Suite H1200 Washington, DC 20522
RE: Comments on Proposed Rule: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Part 130 Changes To Reduce Reporting Burden
Docket ID: DOS-2026-0562-00 more
Desert Tortoise Council Expresses Concern Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Revisions Affecting Scientific Research Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Desert Tortoise Council/Proposed Regulations - Revisions for Federal Financial Assistance.7-11-2026
1
DESERT TORTOISE COUNCIL
3807 Sierra Highway #6-4514
Acton, CA 93510
www.deserttortoise.org
eac@deserttortoise.org
Via regulations.gov
July 11, 2026
Andrew Reisig, Joel Savary
Office of Federal Financial Ma more
Diabetes Leadership Council, Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition Urge CMS to Retract Exclusions for Under Medical Frailty Standard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Diabetesleadership.org
Diabetespac.org
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert Kennedy
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7 more
Director of the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania: OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Cancer Research Grants Sparks Concerns Over Transparency Accountability and Scientific Peer Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 10, 2026
Russel T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Response to Federal Register Notice, Document, 2026-10817 (91) FR32198
Submitted Electronically: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/OMB-2026-0034-000
I wish to provide my comments in response to more
Duke-Margolis Institute Recommends National Plan Updates to Advance Early Detection and Coordinated Care for Alzheimer's Disease
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Submitted via regulations.gov
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
Docket ID: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298-0001
August 15, 2026
Re: HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Institu more
East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Seeks Clarifications on Proposed Federal Grant Regulation to Support Regional Planning and Timely Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission - Comments on the Proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket ID No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348- more
Environmental Health Sciences: OMB Proposed Federal Grants Regulation Faces Strong Opposition Over Procedural Failures and Substantive Harms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 11, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Comment on Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (91 Fed. Reg. 32198)
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
Submitted via regulations.gov
To Whom It May Concern:
Environmental He more
Erie Family Health Centers Urge CMS to Reconsider Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Losses and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Erie F more
Essential Hospitals Urge OMB to Protect Life-Saving Research and Minimize Grant Disruptions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20503
Ref: OMB-2026-0034: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Dear Director Vought:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule. We write to address how the proposed revisions to stan more
Expert Physicist Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rules Threaten Research Independence and International Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am writing with respect to elements of the Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance proposed on May 29, 2026. I am a Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Research Professor of Physics at the University of Cincinnati, writing in my personal capacity (titles provided solely for identification and to provide context). I am an e more
Experts Criticize Proposed Grant Making Rules for Undermining Scientific Research and Autonomy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on Docket OMB-2026-0034
Proposal for grant making rules
I am writing in opposition to many of the recommendations included in this document. I am qualified to offer meaningful comments as a now retired Professor Emerita of Basic Medical Science and Adjunct Professor of Behavioral Science employed by Mercer Univer more
Experts Urge Withdrawal of CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Due to Anticipated Harm and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health and Human Services Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services more
FAA Urged to Set Higher Sonic Boom Thresholds to Boost Supersonic Flight Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Supersonic Flight NPRM Comments
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16 August 2026
Docket Operations, M-30
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Room W12-140
West Building Ground Floor
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re:
Enabling Supersonic Overhead Flight NPRM
Docket Number FAA-2026-6935
This letter pr more
Farm Commons Warns Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions Threaten Federal Award Reliability and Community Partnerships
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Supporting Memorandum
Farm Commons' Comment on OMB's Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget July 10, 2026
Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Published Document: 2026-10817 (91 FR 32198)
Docket No.: OMB-2026-0034
Provisions addressed:
Suspension and more
Federal Proposed Rule Threatens Rare Disease Research Through Political and International Collaboration Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 8, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0 more
Federal Researcher Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Elevating Uniform Guidance to Binding Regulation Due to Threats to Scientific Integrity and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 more
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies Warns New DHS Data Sharing Policy Could Reduce TANF Participation and Harm Immigrant Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 11, 2026
John Talieri
Senior Official for Privacy
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: FR Docket No. 2026-12514
Comments in Response to Department of Health and Human Services System of Records Notice, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Data (Syst more
Fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Says Federal Proposal Threatens Science Funding With Political Oversight and Increased Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Public Comment - Docket OMB-2026-0034
Re: Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (2 CFR), Vol. 91 Fed. Reg. No. 103 (May 29, 2026)
Sections addressed: [200.205], [200.300], [200.340], [200.432], [200.454], [200.461] (plus additional provisions listed below)
What is proposed, what is at stake, and what remedy I am more
Florida Health Centers Warn Proposed Federal Grant Rule Could Disrupt Care and Increase Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Florida Association of Community Health Centers - OMB-2026-0034 Comments
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P a g e
July 9, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for more
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Warns Proposed Federal Funding Regulations Could Disrupt Medical Research and Hinder Scientific Progress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
320 W. Ohio Street, Suite 300
www.stopsarcoidosis.org
info@stopsarcoidosis.org
Chicago, IL 60654
312-341-0500
July 12, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Assistance
Executive Office of the President
RE: Proposed Rule, Regulation of Federal Financial Assistance [2 CFR Parts 200, 300, more
Friends of Animals Urges Bureau of Land Management to Preserve Wilderness Protection Manuals Amid Rising Public Land Threats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
Via regulations.gov
Sean MacDougall
BLM Division of National Conservation Lands
Blm_HQ_410_wilderness@blm.gov
970-256-4934
Re: Policy Review: BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands With Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process (BLM-2026-0068); Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330, more
Friends of the Inyo Oppose Weakening Protections for Eastern Sierra Wilderness Study Areas and Lands With Wilderness Characteristics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Via Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0069-0001 and https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0068-0001
Re: Comments from Friends of the Inyo on Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330, Management of BLM Wilderness Study Areas and Policy Review: BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands W more
Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco: Federal Research Funding Proposed Revisions Raise Concerns Over Stability Access and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 (OMB-2026-0034-0001)
To Whom It May Concern:
I am a physician-scientist who has spent more than two decades leading federally funded biomedical res more
Glendale Elementary School District Urges Flexibility in OMB Conference Approval Rules to Support Educator Development and Retention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Glendale Elementary School District
Re: OMB Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Uniform Guidance Revision)
Section 200.432-Conferences
Docket ID: 2026-10817
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Glendale Elementary School District, I respectfully submit the following comments in respons more
Guided Neurocognitive Engagement Technology Founder Osman Urges HHS to Expand Person-Centered Dementia Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Introduction
I respectfully submit these comments as Founder of GNET - Guided Neurocognitive Engagement Technology - in response to the Department of Health and Human Services Request for Information concerning the comprehensive update of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease through 2035.
The United States sho more
Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor Opposes OMB Rule Threatening Scientific Independence and Funding Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Honorable Russell T. VoughtÂ
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead)
91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (proposed Ma more
Harvard Medical School Expert Warn Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Could Undermine Biomedical Research Integrity and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Martin V. Pusic MD PhD
Division of Emergency Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School
300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-355-6624 | fax 617-730-0335
Re: Docket OMB-2026-0034 - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
To the Office of Management and Budget:
I write as a physician, me more
Harvard Urges Delay of Proposed Federal Grant Rule Changes Citing Risks to Scientific Excellence and Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of the Vice Provost for Research | 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 664, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
July 10, 2026
Mr. Andrew Reisig
Mr. Joel Savary
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Public Comment on OMB 2026-0034
Dear Mr. Reisig and Mr. Savary,
I write on more
Healy Lake Tribe Urges OMB to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Reduce Compliance Burdens in Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Healy Lake Village Council We are the Mendas Cha-ag Tribe 600 University Avenue, Suite 100, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709 907-371-4044 Office * 907-371-1898 Fax
July 9th, 2026 Office of Management & Budget Office of Federal Financial Management Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (RIN 4040-AB18) Dear Director: The He more
Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute Early Career Researcher Opposes Proposed Rule Transforming Federal Grant Funding With Political Oversight and Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 09, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead)
91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (proposed more
Higher Education Consortium for Special Education Urges OMB to Maintain Peer Review and Grant Oversight in Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 11, 2026
RE: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Submitted via regulations.gov
On behalf of the Higher Education Consortium for Special Education, I respectfully submit comments on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed revisions to the more
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Investigator Says Federal Proposed Rule on Research Funding Sparks Opposition Over Political Review and Collaboration Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead)
91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (pro more
Illinois Community College Board Urges Revisions to Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Illinois Community College Board Sylvia M. Jenkins, PhD Chair Brian Durham, EdD Executive Director 401 East Capitol Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62701 (217) 785-0123 www.iccb.org
July 10, 2026
Subject: Comments on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Illino more
Indiana Family Health Council Urges Withdrawal of OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Due to Increased Burdens and Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
Indiana Family Health Council (IFHC) welcomes the opportu more
International Neuropalliative Care Society Calls for Person-Centered Dementia Care in National Alzheimer's Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
On behalf of the International Neuropalliative Care Society (INPCS), we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments regarding the comprehensive update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. INPCS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the care of people living with neurologic illness. Our commen more
International Society for Advancement of Cytometry Warns OMB Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions Could Harm Scientific Progress and U S Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) on the Office of Management and Budget's Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
Submitted by:
International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC)
The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) appreciates the o more
International Society of Environmental Epidemiology Warns Proposed OMB Rule Could Hinder Scientific Research and Funding Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Shoshannah Eggers, PhD Dr. Hannah E. Laue, ScD Co-chairs, North American Chapter International Society of Environmental Epidemiology nachapter@iseepi.org
July 8, 2026
Andrew Reisig Joel Savary Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Re: Docket ID No. OMB-2026-0034
Dear Mr. Rei more
International Zebrafish Society: Proposed Federal Rules Threaten Zebrafish Research By Restricting Conference Attendance Publications And International Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Re: Regulation for Federal Assistance (Docket No. 2026-10817)
Founded in 2015, the International Zebrafish Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving more than 1,500 members, including 800 from the United States. The mission of IZFS is to promote international coh more
Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rules Threaten Stability and Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (The Jewish Board) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") pertaining to the proposed Regulation for Federa more
Johnson County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Rule Changes Impacting Local Administration and Funding Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
913-715-0725 office jocogov.org 800-766-3777 TDD f/jocogov 913-715-0727 fax @jocogov 111 S. Cherry Street, Suite 3300 Olathe, Kansas 66061
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
RE more
Kentucky Medicaid Beneficiaries and Caregivers Speak Out Against Community Engagement Rule Barriers and Impacts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Kentucky Voices for Health received dozens of responses to a comment collector we distributed to collect public comments on CMS's Interim Final Rule implementing the Medicaid community engagement requirements under section 1902(xx) of the Social Security Act. We respectfully submit the responses we received as comments that more
Laboratory Products Association Warns Proposed Federal Grant Revisions Risk Delays And Disrupt Scientific Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
120 Storage Solutions Lane, Box 12
White Post, VA 22663
PH 703-836-1360 / FX 703-836-6644
www.lpanet.org
120 Storage Solutions Lane, Box 12
White Post, VA 22663
PH 703-836-1360 / FX 703-836-6644
www.lpanet.org
July 9, 2026
Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, D more
Lake County Urges OMB to Limit Termination Authority and Clarify Federal Grant Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
LAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER CROWN POINT, INDIANA LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL LAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 2293 NORTH MAIN STREET CROWN POINT, INDIANA 46307 219-755-3280 FAX' 219-755-3283 DAVID HAMM 1ST DISTRICT July 2, 2026 Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget _ 2ND DISTRICT. 725 17th Street, NW RONALD G. more
LEAD Coalition Urges OMB to Protect Federal Grants for Dementia Research and Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Filed electronically via Regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget The White House
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Office of Management and Budget ( more
League of Women Voters Opposes CMS Medicaid Work Requirements Citing Risks to Coverage for Medically Frail
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
LWV.ORG | 1233 20TH STREET NW, SUITE 500 | 202-263-1300 WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals, 2026-11094
Dear Ad more
Legal Aid Society Urges Withdrawal of TANF Data Sharing Rule Citing Privacy and Access Concerns for New York Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bronx Neighborhood Office 260 E. 161st Street, 8th Floor Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 991-4600 https://legalaidnyc.org/ Fax 646-616-4018
Alan Levine President Twyla Carter Attorney-in-Chief Chief Executive Officer
Adriene L. Holder Chief Attorney
Civil Practice Kat Meyers Attorney-in-Charge Bronx Neighborhood Office
August 11 more
Linus Health Urges HHS to Treat Early Cognitive Detection as Healthcare Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov (Docket No. HHS-ASPE-2026-0298)
Maria-Theresa Okafor, PhD, MCG
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Dr. Okafor,
Linu more
LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President
Maggie Rivera Treasurer
Aiden Roach Youth more
Marathon County Raises Concerns Over OMB Proposed Changes to Federal Grant Administration Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Marathon County Administration - 1100 Lake View Drive, Suite 100, Wausau WI 54403 - P: 715-261-1400
July 12, 2026
Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2 more
Marquette County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MARQUETTE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
RON BARGER
STACY KOHN County Administrator
Lead Accountant (608) 297-3001
(608) 297-3000
MELANIE ZUEHLS
JILLIAN BAERWOLF HR/Payroll Manager
Accounting Tech (608) 297-3084
(608) 297-3002
77 W Park St., Montello, WI 53949 Fax: (608) 297-7606
_____________________________ more
Maryland Ornithological Society Urges Stronger Protections for National Park Designated Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
www.mdbirds.org
August 13, 2026
RE: NPS-2026-0100
Submitted via portal at: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NPS-2026-0100-0001
Dear National Park Service:
The Maryland Ornithological (MOS) urges NPS to enact updates to policy direction for identification, planning, and stewards more
Massachusetts Teachers Union Opposes Proposed Federal Grant Rule Changes Citing Increased Political Influence and Funding Instability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 8, 2026
Russell Vought
Office of the Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
[Submitted via regulations.gov]
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Comments on Proposed Rule, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of the 25,000 Am more
MEAction Maryland Highlights Challenges of Medicaid Work Requirements for Patients With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Calls for Policy Revisions to Accommodate Disability and Documentation Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CMS-2026-2047-002
Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Public Comment
File Code: CMS-2454-IFC
Submitted by: MEAction Maryland
Date: July 31, 2026
ME Action Maryland is a community group dedicated to aiding people throughout North America with complex chronic illnesses such as myalgic more
MedChi Urges Evidence Based Oversight and Transparency in Federal Grant Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Oce of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
Dear Director Vought:
Thank you for the opport more
Medicaid Matters New York Warns New CMS Community Engagement Rule Will Cause Coverage Loss and Burden Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.medicaidmattersny.org | info@medicaidmattersny.org | @MedicaidMtrsNY
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MC 21244-1850
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC Submitted electronically via Medicaid.gov
Re: Medicaid Program; Community more
MetroHealth Warns Medicaid Work Requirement Implementation Risks Erroneous Coverage Loss and Reduced Care Utilization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The MetroHealth System
2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44109-1998
www.metrohealth.org
Electronically submitted via www.regulations.gov
July 31, 2026
Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Indep more
Minnesota Counties Warn Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Increase Burden and Funding Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), representing al more
Minnesota Hospital Association Warns Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Will Increase Uninsured Burden and Hospital Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
161 Rondo Ave, St. 1010
St. Paul, MN 55103
mnhospitals.org
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G
Washington, DC 20201
Submitted electronically through www.regulations.gov
RE: CMS-2454-IFC more
Missouri Department of Transportation Warns Proposed OMB Federal Assistance Revisions Could Delay Projects and Increase Administrative Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MoDOT 105 West Capitol Avenue P.O. Box 270 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 Missouri Department of Transportation 1.888.ASK MODOT (275.6636) Ed Hassinger, P. E., Director July 9, 2026 The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Subject: Comments on OMB's Pro more
MIT Warns Proposed Federal Research Funding Rules Risk Scientific Independence and Innovation Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ian A. Waitz
Ofce of the Vice President for Research
Vice President for Research 77 Massachusetts Avenue
Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
617-253-0218 | iaw@mit.edu
July 10, 2026 The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Stre more
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Revisions Impacting Federal Research Funding and Dissemination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MDPI AG, Grosspeteranlage 5, 4052 Basel, Switzerland. Tel.: +41 61 683 77 34 mdpi.com
11th July 2026 Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Comment of MDPI on "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
Office of Management and Budget
Docket ID: OMB-202 more
Museum of Science President Urges Reconsideration of OMB Changes to Federal Grant Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Respectfully you
President's Office Museum of Science@ 1 Science Park Boston, MA 02114-1099 617-589-0226 617-589-0219 (fax) mos.org
July 9, 2026 Honorable Russell Vought Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget The White House Re: OMB guidance governing federal grants and cooperative agreements Regulation Codifying more
NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org
Officers
Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado
Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii
Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico
Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana
Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci more
National Advisory Board Urges CMS to Protect Medicaid Coverage While Implementing Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Interim Final Rule: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
The National more
National Association of Workforce Boards Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Changes Impacting Workforce Development Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Docket OMB-2026-0034; FR Doc. 2026-10817; 91 FR 32198)
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the National more
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Warns Proposed Federal Research Funding Changes Could Hinder Rare Disease Innovations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034-0001)
Dear Director Vought:
The Medical and Scientic Advisory Council (MASAC) of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation-the scien more
National Council of Asian Pacific Americans Urges OMB to Reject Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Andrew Reisig and Joel Savary
Office of Federal Financial Management
U.S. Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
Submitted via regulations.gov
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Dear Mr. Reisig more
National Council on Independent Living Opposes Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Citing Risks to People With Disabilities and Coverage Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2025
Submitted via Regulations.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Woodlawn, MD 21244
Re: Comments on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule with Comment Period
To Whom It May Concer more
National Disability Institute Opposes Medicaid Community Engagement Rule for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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NationalDisabilityInstitute.org
1701 K Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20006
202.296.2040 (P) 202.296.2047 (F)
Submitted via Regulations.gov
July 31, 2026
Administrator Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, more
National Taxpayers Union Supports CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Attn: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Submitted on regulations.gov
CMS-2454-IFC; Docket No. CMS-2026-2047
Re: CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
On behalf of National Taxpayers Uni more
National Wildlife Refuge System Wilderness Policy Requires Clarification and Strengthening to Preserve Wilderness Character
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket Number NWRS-2026-2575
Nancy Roeper
National Wilderness Coordinator, National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), 1999 - 2023
As the NWRS Wilderness Coordinator for many years, I took courses in Wilderness Stewardship and taught employees of the Service, National Park Service, B more
Nebraska Association of County Officials Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
:'l9jV 9j o NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS Wiliq'y Eell, Box Eutte Coiiu(y NACO Preskrlent 1335 H Street July 9, 2026 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-434-5660 nebraskacounfies.org Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 7251 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation f more
Nevada SILC Warns Proposed Federal Regulations Threaten Independent Living Programs and Advocacy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to:
1. to promote the philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy in order to maximize the leadership, more
New Jersey Health Officials Warn Proposed Federal Grant Rules Threaten Local Public Health Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS PO BOX 6987, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728 WWWNJACCHO.ORG
PROTECTING NEW JERSEY'S HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT SINCE 1911 July 9, 2026 Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 RE: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; Public Comments in R more
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Urges Bureau of Land Management to Retain Protections for Lands With Wilderness Characteristics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wilderness | Wildlife | Water
PO Box 25464 | Albuquerque NM 87125 | 505.843.8696 | www.nmwild.org
1
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BLM-2026-0068
Re: New Mexico Wild's Comm more
NGRA Opposes Proposed Federal Rule on Financial Assistance Citing Risks to Scientific Research and Industry Progress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 11, 2026
Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
Dear Director Vought:
I am writing on behalf of the members of the Na more
NIDDK-funded Diabetes Research Center at the University of Washington Senior Investigator Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations Over Political Interference and Funding Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Medicine
750 Republican Street Room F681 Seattle, WA 98109 206.685.9988
skahn@uw.edu
July 10, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 205 more
North Olympic Healthcare Network Urges Reconsideration of Proposed Federal Grants Regulation Citing Risks to Community Health Centers and Patient Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
ATTN: OMB-2026-0034
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of North Olympic Healthcare Network ("NOHN"), I would like to thank more
Nowata Oklahoma Urges OMB to Consider Rural Impact in Federal Funding Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
07/10/2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR
Part 200, Docket OMB-2026-0034
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of the city of Nowata, Oklahoma, we respectful more
NSF Proposed Guidance Faces Criticism Over Political Review Mid Term Award Terminations And Publication Cost Disallowance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
TO: Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, U.S. National Science Foundation
DOCKET NO.: NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0003 (Replacing PAPPG Version 24-1)
PROPOSED GUIDANCE: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA), Version 27-1
FROM: Avery Davis Bell, PhD | Genetics Research Scientist,
DATE: August 13, 2026 more
Nuclear Energy Institute Supports NRC's Proposed Rule on Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal With Recommendations to Enhance Regulatory Clarity and Stakeholder Involvement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Jennifer Uhle, Ph.D. Sr. Vice President Technical & Regulatory Services
Phone: 202.247.5717 Email: jlu@nei.org August 17, 2026 Jody C. Martin Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Project Number: 689 Submitted via Regulations.gov S more
Ochelata Urges OMB to Limit New Federal Grant Rules That Burden Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
c lE7awn al (, chelaia July 10, 2026 The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 P.O. BOX 268 OCHELATA, OKLAHOMA 74051 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200, Docket OMB-2026-0034 Dear Director Vought: O more
Ohio Health Officials Urge Rescinding Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule to Protect Local Public Health Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
110 Northwoods Blvd. Suite A2
Columbus, Ohio 43235 Phone: (614) 781-9556 www.AOHC.net
July 8, 2026
Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; Public Comments in Response to Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Director Vought,
more
OMB Proposal to Revise Federal Finance Assistance Raises Concerns Over Peer Review Funding and Scientific Research Advancement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I write to strongly oppose OMB's proposal to revise the Regulation for Federal Finance Assistance. I believe the changes threaten the quality of US research and would cause us to lose our place as a leader among countries that conduct rigorous scientific research. More specifically:
Section 200.205 relegates the peer revie more
OMB Proposal to Revise Federal Financial Assistance Guidance Sparks Concerns Over Governance Shift and Scientific Independence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
i
Comment on Proposal to Revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, Office of Management and Budget
Docket ID: OMB-2026-0034
RIN: 0348-AB88 (OMB)
Submitted by:
Chris Frey
Raleigh, North Carolina
Date Submitted:
July 13, 2026
Capacity of Submission:
Individual
Disclaimer
These comments are submitted more
OMB Proposed Grant Rules Threaten Scientific Integrity and Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Russell Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Substantive Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 (Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 32198)
Dear Director Vought,
I submit this comment as the Founder and more
OMB Proposed Rule Changes Risk Politicizing Federal Research Grant Funding and Undermining Peer Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am writing to comment on the proposed changes in the role of the Office of Management and Budget [OMB] in controlling research grants awarded by all Federal Agencies. These changes are specified in Federal Register document 2026-10817 (91 FR 3219). I base my comments on the more than 60 years I worked as an employee and a more
OMB Proposed Rule Changes Threaten Scientific Peer Review and Funding for Social Science Research on Financial Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket: OMB-2026-0034
Submitted by: Bill Maurer, PhD, anthropologist
I write to express my strong concerns about OMB's proposed revisions to 2 CFR 200. For over 30 years I have been studying how people in different social and national contexts adopt and adapt new technologies of money and payment, from redenominated ban more
OMB Proposed Rule Creates Uncertainty for Rural Nonprofits and Community Development
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Mr. Russell Vought
Director
US Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20503
RE: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Director Vought:
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) appreciates the oppor more
OMB Proposed Rule Faces Opposition for Threatening Federal Children's Health Research Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 11, 2026
Submitted online at regulations.gov to docket OMB-2026-0034-0001
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
I strongly oppose the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. OMB should immediately withdraw the proposal.
I am a former member o more
OMB Proposed Rule Faces Strong Opposition Over Politicization and Funding Restrictions in Federal Research Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael Brent, PhD
Department of Computer Science and Engineering Henry Edwin Sever Professor
Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 8510, 4444 Forest Park Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63108, (314) 362-7238, Fax: (314) 362-2156, http://www.cs.wustl.edu/~brent/
July 12, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
The more
Omb Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Threatens Community Health Centers With Funding Instability and Increased Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Oce of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submied via www.regulations.gov
RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance [2 C.F.R. Part 200]
Dear Director Vought,
Housing Works Community Healthcare submit more
OnShoringAmerica Proposes New NAICS Codes to Track Foreign Labor International Students and AI Automation for Workforce Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OnShoringAmerica
Foreign Labor, International Student Enrollment & AI Automation
2026 Enhancing NAICS with Three Codes to Track Foreign Labor, Student Tracking & AI Automation Updated 4-16-2026 Copyright (c) 2025 OnShoringAmerica. All rights reserved
Enhancing NAICS with Three Codes for Transparent Foreign Labor, Stude more
Oregon Health & Science University Graduate Student Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Research Funding Rule Citing Risks to Scientific Integrity and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9th, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 03 more
Oregon Law Center Urges Revisions to CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Burdens on Medically Frail Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 31, 2026
John Brooks
Deputy Administrator and Director & Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: CMS-2454-IFC, Medicaid Program; Community Engageme more
Ottawa County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Changes Impacting Local Workforce and Safety Net Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Stephanie Kowal
Director, Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services
8043 W. State Route 163, Suite 200
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
July 11, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
RE: Comments on proposed rule/regulation for Federal Fin more
Penn State Researcher Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Threatening Independence of Federally Funded Science
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 6, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial
Assistance, Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
D more
Pierce County Library System Urges Reconsideration of Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes That Threaten Community Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446-2215
253-548-3300
FAX 253-537-4600
mypcls.org
July 10, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026 more
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance: Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions Risk Undermining US Life Sciences Innovation and Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance
115 Atwood St. . Pittsburgh, PA 15213 . pittsburghlifesci.org
Comments on Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions:
Potential Negative Impacts on Scientific Translation, Local and National Economy, and American Leadership
To: CC:
Honorable Russell T. Vought, Director, Office of Manageme more
Plant Based Products Council Urges Trump Administration to Include Bioeconomy Specific Codes in 2027 NAICS Revision to Strengthen Domestic Biomanufacturing and Rural Economies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Name of Organization: Plant Based Products Council
Date: August 12, 2026
Subject: Statistical Policy Directive No. 8: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-Request for Comments on Proposed Updates for 2027
FR Reference: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 132 / Monday, July 13, 2026 / Notices Docket Number more
Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research Program Director Silbey Urges OMB to Preserve Scientific Peer Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director, Oce of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
To Director Vought:
In my capacity as Director of the Project Oce for a $100 million testbed program focused on research and development of wireless technologies, I write today in strong opposition to the pr more
Point Blue Conservation Science Strongly Opposes Proposed OMB Rule Changes Threatening Federal Scientific Research Integrity and Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, Docket No. OMB-2026-0034-0001 (May 29, 2026)
Stance: Oppose
To Whom It May Concern:
Point Blue Conservation Science strongly opposes the proposed rule changes presen more
Portage County Raises Major Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of Portage County, Wisconsin, I am respectfully su more
Princeton University Environmental Engineering Professor Kingsbury Urges OMB to Preserve Merit-Based Research Review and Grant Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
To whom it may concern,
My name is Ryan Kingsbury and I am an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University; a position I have held for approximately 3 years. As a faculty member, I carry out fundamental scientific research related to water purification, energy production more
Princeton University Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rules Could Undermine Scientific Leadership and International Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
Attn: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
On behalf of Princeton University, I submit the following comments in response to the Notice of more
Proposed Federal Funding Rules Threaten Social Science Research and Scientific Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Barbara J Risman, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Emerita, Department of Sociology
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
1007 Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60606
brisman@uic.edu
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034; FR Doc. 2026-10817) Dear Mr. Voug more
Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes Threaten Independent Science Funding and Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket: OMB-2026-0034
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (91 FR 32198; Document No. 2026-10817) Public Comment
I am submitting this in my personal capacity as a tenured faculty member and Earth scientist who holds NSF research support. This comment does not represent the views of my institution or any organiz more
Proposed Funding Rules Threaten US Scientific Leadership Higher Education and International Collaborations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am writing in my personal capacity to voice my strong opposition to this proposed rule, as it would cause significant harm to the scientific community and signal an abdication of US leadership in the sciences. I am especially concerned by the following sections of the rule:
Section 200.205: Shifting peer review away from more
Protect Medicaid Utah Coalition Urges CMS to Revise Restrictive Work Requirements Impacting Vulnerable Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PROTECT MEDICAID UTAH COALITION
RE: CMS-2454-IFC
Who We Are:
The Protect Medicaid Utah Coalition (referred to as "Coalition" from here forward) is an organized mission focused group of Medicaid consumers, community leaders, healthcare advocates, and direct service organizations united in protecting Utah's Medicaid progr more
Pueblo of Acoma Urges Comprehensive Tribal Consultation and Exemptions in OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUEBLO OF ACOMA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Charles P. Rlley, Govemor Davy D. Mello, 1st Lt. Govemor Augustine Seymour, Jr., 2nd Lt. Govemor Steven Concho, Tribal Secretary Norman F. Torivio, Tribal interpreter 25 PINSBAARI DRIVE ACOMA, NM 87034 PO BOX 309 ACOMA, NM 87034 PHONE: 505-552-6604 FAX 505-552-7204 July 09, 2026 Russel more
Puerto Rico Science Technology and Research Trust Highlights Benefits and Risks in Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To:
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
From:
Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust
Carr. #2 Bo Monacillos, Rio Piedras, PR 00927
787-523-1592
lcrespo@prsciencetrust.org
Date:
July 10, 2026
Subject:
Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
The Puer more
Queensborough Community College: Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens Community Colleges and Local Workforce Development Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Subject: Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034)
We are writing to express serious concerns regarding the proposed revisions to 2 C.F.R Part 200 published on May 29, 2026. While we support federal efforts to maximize taxpayer accountability, the conversion of more
Researcher Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Rule Altering Grant Review and Funding Due to Political and Administrative Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 11, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0 more
Researcher Warns Proposed Federal Guidelines Threaten Independent and Unorthodox Scientific Work
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CENTER FOR ADAPTIVE STRESS
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization . Cincinnati, Ohio . evostress.blog
Center for Adaptive Stress . Public Comment, Docket OMB-2026-0034-0001
Page 1
Public Comment on Docket OMB-2026-0034-0001
Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 - Uniform Guidance for Federal Fina more
Resource Center, Equality Texas Oppose Proposed Federal Grant Rule for Conflicting Requirements and Lack of Clarity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 7, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
Attn: OMB-2026-0034
[Sec. 200.300] [Sec. 200.205][Sec. 200.342]
Re: OMB-2026-0034 Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, [Sec. 200.300, Sec. 200.205, and Sec. 200.342]
Resource Center is one of the largest LGBTQIA+ community more
Retired Biologist Warns Against Politicizing Federal Science Funding and Undermining Peer Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am a retired biologist who cares deeply about the importance of federally funded medical research. In my working life, I was a teacher and researcher at a large public university. My research was funded by NIH and NSF for many years.
A major part of my research was directed to understanding how sperm are formed. I studie more
Rutgers University Medical Professor Wadsworth Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Research Funding Rule Over Political Oversight and Collaboration Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RI more
SAGE Urges OMB to Protect Older Americans Act Programs and Vulnerable Seniors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted via Regulations.gov
13 July 2026
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget Proposed Revisions to Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
SAGE submits this comment in response to the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) proposed overhaul to the federal financial assistance regulations, as published i more
Sauk County Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Federal Grant Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SAUK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
LISA WILSON, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Lisa.Wilson@saukcountywi.gov
WEST SQUARE BUILDING - ROOM 134, 505 BROADWAY, BARABOO, WI 53913
PHONE: (608) 355-3274 FAX: (608) 355-3481 WEBSITE: www.co.sauk.wi.us
July 9, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th St more
SEIU California Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Over Coverage and Medical Frailty Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
SUMBITTED ELECTRONICALLY ON REGULATIONS.GOV
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Interim Final Rule, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement fo more
Senior Researcher Strongly Opposes Proposed OMB Rule Threatening Federal Grant Integrity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead)
91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (pro more
Skills2Compete Colorado Issues Criticism Over Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Inaccurate Evidence and Potential Coverage Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Skills2Compete-Colorado
Colorado affiliate of the National Skills Coalition
Coordinated by the Colorado Center on Law and Policy
https://copolicy.org/skills2compete/ | cbrennan@copolicy.org
Submitted online via Regulations.gov July 31, 2026 Mr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department more
Skin of Color Society Endorses AMA Critique of Medicaid Work Requirement Rule and Urges CMS to Protect Medically Frail Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
Re: File Code CMS-2454-IFC. Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for more
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Urges Revisions to OMB Federal Financial Assistance Regulation to Protect Scientific Independence and Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
RE: OMB-2026-0034
The Honorable Russ Vought
The Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 FR 32198
The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of Manageme more
Society for Pediatric Research Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
8000 Research Forest Dr., Ste. 115 PMB 289, The Woodlands, TX | 346.980.9710 | info@societyforpediatricresearch.org
Docket OMB-2026-0034
July 9, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, Docket more
Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Strongly Opposes Proposed Federal Research Funding Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 1488, Warrenville, IL 60555
Phone: 331-248-7888
SIDP@affinity-strategies.com
Who we are: The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) is a 501c3 professional organization dedicated to the appropriate use of antimicrobials through education and training, research, and policy. SIDP is the premier organ more
Society of Sensory Professionals: OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Faces Criticism From Society of Sensory Professionals Over Peer Review And Research Disruption Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment Submission Docket No.: OMB-2026-0034
Date: July 10, 2026
From: Society of Sensory Professionals (SSP)
Re: Comments on OMB's Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule (Changes to 2 CFR Part 200)
To Whom It May Concern:
The Society of Sensory Professionals (SSP) respectfully submits the following comm more
South Fork Band of Te-Moak Tribe Urges Suspension of Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Guidance Revisions Pending Full Tribal Consultation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OLITH FORK (TE-MOAK) INDIAN RESERVATION SOUTH FORK INDIAN RESERVATION SOUTH FORIC BAND COUNCIL 21 LEE UNIT 13 SPRING CREEK, NEVADA 89815 775.927.5451 sforkcouncil.adm@gmail.com
Chairperson Ronnie L. Woods, Vice-Chairperson Alice Tybo, Members: Brandon Reynolds, Dallas Smales, Duane M. Garcia, Trevor Sneed, Harley Reynolds more
Southeastern Arizona Workforce Development Board Chair: Local Workforce Boards Oppose OMB Revisions to Uniform Guidance Affecting WIOA Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Subject: Oppose the Office of Management and Budget's Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance Affecting WIOA Formula Funding
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance that would significantly impact the administration of Workfor more
Southern Nevada Climbers Advocate for Adaptive Rock Climbing Management in BLM Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Docket BLM-2026-0034
Draft Update to BLM Manual 6340, Management of BLM Wilderness
Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/BLM-2026-0034-0001
more
Southern Tier Independence Center Urges CMS to Protect Disability Exemptions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. 135 East Frederick Street Binghamton, New York 13904
Comments on Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC)
July 31, 2026
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. (STIC) is a not-for-profit Center for Independent Living (CIL) located in Binghamton, New Y more
Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference and National Association of Development Organizations Urge OMB to Address Rural and Tribal Concerns in Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
721 Sesame Street Suite 1A Anchorage, Alaska 99503 907.562.7380 director@swamc.org swamc.org
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought, Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Docket No. OMB-2026-0034, Document ID OMB-2026-0034-0001, "Regulation for Fed more
Stakeholders Urge Inclusion of Renewable Chemicals and Biobased Product Codes in 2027 North American Industry Classification System Update
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Organizations: Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) Corn Refiners Association (CRA) American Soybean Association (ASA) National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA)
Date: August 12 2026 Subject:
Statistical Policy Di more
Starling Insights Urges FFIEC to Preserve Forward-Looking Management Ratings in UFIRS Revisions to Address Governance and Culture Risks Before Financial Harm Occurs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
https://insights.starlingtrust.com
August 17, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
Mailstop: E-2035-c
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE:
Comments on the FFIEC's Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Fi more
Summit County ADM Board Urges OMB to Revise Proposed Uniform Guidance Impacting Federal Funding Stability and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1867 West Market Street, Suite B2 Akron, OH 44313-6914 330-762-3500 www.admboard.org
ADM Board Contract Provider Agencies
ADM Crisis Center Akron-UMADAOP Alliance For Healthy Youth ARC Recovery Services Asian Services in Action (ASIA) Bellefaire JCB The Blick Center Catholic Charities CHC Addiction Services Child Guidance more
SUNY Old Westbury Theoretical Physicist Says Federal Regulation Proposal Threatens Peer Review, International Collaboration, and Basic Research Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on the Proposed OMB Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket OMB-2026-0034 . 2 CFR Parts 1, 25, 170, 175, 176, 180, 182, 183, and 200 . 90-Day Comment Period
I am a high-energy theoretical physicist who researches and teaches at a public university and serves as a visiting researcher at a National more
Tahirih Justice Center Opposes Proposed Rulemaking on Federal Grant Terminations and Political Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NATIONAL OFFICE
6400 Arlington Blvd, Ste 400
Falls Church, VA 22042
Justice@tahirih.org
571-282-6161 (p)
571-282-6162 (f)
July 10, 2026
Andrew Reisig
Joel Savary
Office of Federal Financial Management
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comment in Opposition more
Texas Association of Regional Councils Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grants Regulation Updates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
7EXAS ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL COUNCIL: 110 San Antonio Street, Suite 201 Austin, TX 78701 512-478-4715 FAX 512-275-9910 www.txregionalcounciloo The Honorable Jim Holmes Mayor, City of Waco President, Texas Association of Regional Councils 1210 San Antonio, Suite 201 Austin, TX 78701 tarc@txregionalcouncil.org
July 9, 2026 more
Town of Ault Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grants Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
A Unique Little Town
SHARON SULLIVAN
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
201 FIRST STREET
P.O. BOX 1098
AULT CO 80610
Office (970) 834-2844 Fax (970) 834-2199
July 13, 2026
Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Managemen more
Transparency International Urges Improved Reporting and Screening to Prevent Corrupt Payments in Arms Trade
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Transparency International U.S.
1100 13th St NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: +1 (614) 668-0258
info-us@transparency.org
us.transparency.org
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Thomas G. DiNanno
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Wa more
Tulare County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Funding Regulations Impacting Community Services and Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
COUNTY OF TULARE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Administration Bldg. 2800 West Burrel Visalia, CA 93291 Telephone: (559) 636-5000 Fax: (559) 615-3009 Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assi more
UC Berkeley Law Professor Says OMB Proposal for Research Funding Rules Sparks Concerns Over Political Influence and Scientific Freedom
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments to OMB proposal for rules changes related to research
Catherine Albiston, Jackson H. Ralston Professor Law & Professor of Sociology
UC Berkeley
I am a tenured full professor at UC Berkeley who has received many NSF grants over my career and served on NSF peer review panels. I submit these comments in my indiv more
UC Berkeley Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rules Threaten Innovation Stability and Global Research Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH BERKELEY, CA 94720-1500 119 CALIFORNIA HALL #1500
VCR@BERKELEY.EDU
July 10, 2026
Russell Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503
RE: UC Berkeley's Comments on Proposed Rule, Regulation for Fed more
UC Foundation Professor in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Warns Proposed Federal Funding Changes Threaten Peer Review Integrity International Collaboration and Scientific Progress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
My name is Dr. Tim Gaudin. I am UC Foundation Professor in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where I have worked for the past 32 years, and a multiple grant awardee from the National Science Foundation. I have worked in the area of mammalian systemat more
UC Graduate Council Warns Proposed Federal Research Funding Rule Could Undermine Merit Review and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UC Graduate and Professional Council
981 Mission Street, #31, San Francisco, CA 94103
ucgpc501c3.org | govrelations@ucgpc501c3.org
July 7, 2026
Comments on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200
The University of California Graduate and Professional more
UCal-Los Angeles Postdoctoral Researcher Warns OMB Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Undermine Scientific Peer Review And Research Careers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
07/09/2026
Office of Management and Budget
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (91 FR 32198, May 29, 2026)
Submitted via Regulations.gov
To the Office of Management and Budget:
I am a postdoctoral scholar in human genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles. I am also curr more
UCLA Expert Highlights Funding Gaps And Workforce Shortages In National Alzheimer's Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES BERKELEY DAVIS IRVINE LOS ANGELES MERCED RIVERSIDE SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO
0B UCLA SANTA BARBARA SANTA CRUZ
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
DAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT UCLA
DIVISION OF GERIATRICS
10945 LE CONTE AVENUE, SUITE 2339 LOS ANGELES, CA 90095-1687 PHONE: (310) 983-3070 F more
Ulster County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of Ulster County, NY, and as the elected Chief Aud more
United Campus Workers Southeast Union Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Threatening Federal Research Funding and Scientific Integrity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Docket OMB-2026-0034
Comment on OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
United Campus Workers Southeast (UCWSE) Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3821 opposes the OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. We are a wall-to-wall union representing over five th more
University at Buffalo Warns Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions Threaten Scientific Merit Funding Stability and Increase Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
University at Buffalo - Comment on Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance (OMB-2026-0034) | Page 1 of 7
July 10, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, more
University of Arkansas Geosciences Professor: NSF Funding Reforms Threaten Scientific Independence Peer Review And International Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Office of Management and Budget,
This letter is to express my sever concern over the proposed changes to the US Federal grant regulation (Title 2 Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations). These changes would detrimentally change how federally funded science is conducted and threatens the scientific rigor and inde more
University of California Santa Cruz Urges NSF to Delay Financial Assistance Guidance Pending OMB Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of Research
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Submitted through https://www.regulations.gov
Docket ID No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001
Information Collection No. 3145-0058
FR Doc. No. 2026-12725
August 12, 2026
U.S. National Science Foundation
Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
RE: more
University of California, San Francisco Researcher: OMB Proposed Rule for Federal Grants Sparks Concerns Over Political Interference and Scientific Independence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Lauren Kass Lempert
Center for Tobacco Control Research & Education
University of California, San Francisco 94143
lauren.lempert@ucsf.edu
July 10, 2026
Russell Vought
Office of the Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Russell.t.vought@omb.eop.gov
Re: Dock more
University of California, Santa Barbara Researcher: OMB Proposed Changes to Federal Science Funding Regulations Threaten US Research Leadership and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am an active researcher in the fields of marine geology and oceanography at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have been publishing scientific discoveries for 60 years and am a Member of the US National Academy of Sciences. After examining the contents of 2CFR Part 200 I have become extremely concerned about t more
University of California, Santa Barbara Scientist Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rule Changes Threaten US Scientific Research and Graduate Training
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
My name is Alice Alldredge. I am an emeritus faculty member at the University of California, Santa Barbara in biological oceanography and marine ecology, and an elected member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. I was funded for over 40 years by the Office of Naval Research and the National Science Fou more
University of California, Santa Cruz Research Scientist Says OMB Proposed Rule Changes Threaten Federal Research Integrity and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment - Docket OMB-2026-0034
Re: Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (2 CFR), Vol. 91 Fed. Reg. No. 103 (May 29, 2026)
Sections addressed: [200-202], [200-204], [200.205], [200.206], [200.220], [200.300], [200.303], [200.340], [200.421], [200.432], [200.450], [200.454], and [200.461].
I am strongly oppos more
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine Professor Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Research Funding Revisions Citing Political Interference and Harm to Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; R more
University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies Professor Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rule Threatens US Scientific Leadership and International Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; more
University of Pennsylvania Pediatric Researcher Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Grant Restrictions Citing Risks to Scientific Integrity and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead)
91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (proposed May 2 more
University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Scientist: Federal Research Funding Rule Proposed by OMB Criticized for Politicizing Science and Undermining Rigor and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment - Docket OMB-2026-0034
Re: Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (2 CFR), Vol. 91 Fed. Reg. No. 103 (May 29, 2026)
Sections addressed: [200.205], [200.300], [200.340], [200.432], [200.454], [200.461] (plus additional provisions listed below)
What is at stake, and what I am asking
The stated goals of t more
University of Pennsylvania Urges OMB to Preserve Peer Review and Stability in Proposed Federal Funding Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
University of Pennsylvania
Mark Trodden
Office of the Dean
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
116 College Hall
Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6377
Tel: 215-898-7320
School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania - Comment Letter
Submitted via Regulations.gov
more
University of Washington Biochemistry Professor Merz Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rule Threatens American Scientific Leadership and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
12 July 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Russell T. Vought
Director, Oice of Management and Budget
Executive Oice of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 more
University of Wisconsin-Madison PhD Graduate Opposes NIH Grant Review Changes and Journal Subscription Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am a recently graduated PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
During my 5 years in graduate school, I was supported financially by two separate NIH R01 grants awarded to my advisor.
I am writing to oppose the proposed revisions to Sec.200.205 and Sec.200.454. Section 200.205 would require a se more
US Medical Exams Urges USCIS to Adopt Electronic Signatures and Digital Verification for Form I-693 Medical Exams
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0232 Public Comment
Page 1
October 13, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
Re: Comment on Interim Final Rule, "Mandatory Electronic Filing (e-Filing)," DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0232; more
Virginia Community Health Worker Association Warns Community Engagement Rule Risks Medicaid Loss and Urges CMS to Fund Outreach and Protect Immigrant Coverage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Virginia Community Health Worker Association
Richmond, Virginia
1717 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 616-0449
July 31, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Secur more
Washington County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Revisions Impacting Affordable Housing Delivery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Dear Director Vought:
On behalf of the Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA), thank you for the opportunity to more
West Virginia Municipalities Urge OMB to Delay and Revise Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WSW MUNICIPAL 4006 LEAGUE July 10, 2026 Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: OMB-2026-0034 - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Dear Director Vought: The West Virginia Municipal League ("WVML") appreciates the opportunity to comment on the more
Western Arkansas Planning and Development District Urges OMB to Balance Grant Administration Reforms With Support for Rural Grantees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Serving Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Scott, and Sebastian Counties 1109 South 16th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
T: (479) 785-2651 | F: (479) 785-1964
www.wapdd.org
July 10, 2026
Honorable Russell T. Vought, Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: WAPDD Public more
Wheeler Health Warns Proposed Federal Grant Regulations Threaten Community Health Services and Workforce Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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91 Northwest Drive | Plainville, CT 06062 | 860-793-3500 www.wheelerclinic.org
July 10, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503
RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for Federal Finan more
Wisconsin Technical Colleges Warn Proposed Federal Funding Rules Threaten Program Stability and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COLLEGES: Blackhawk, Chippewa Valley, Fox Valley, Gateway, Lakeshore College, Madison College, Mid-State, Milwaukee Area, Moraine Park, Nicolet College, Northcentral, Northeast Wisconsin, Northwood Tech, Southwest Tech, Waukesha County, Western
July 10, 2026 Andrew Reisig and Joel Savary U.S. Office of Management and Budge more
Women Impacting Public Policy Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Russ Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
Re: Comments on "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," 91 Fed. Reg. 32,198 (May 29, 2026); Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) is writing to express concerns with more
Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County 309 West Main Street Suite 120 Visalia, CA 93291 T: (559) 713-5200 F: (559) 713-5263
July 9, 2026
Office of Federal Financial Management Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026 more
Wyoming County Commissioners Urge Clarification and Flexibility in BLM Wilderness Management Manuals Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
The Honorable Doug Burgum
Secretary of the Interior
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via Regulations.gov (Docket# DOI-2025-0004)
RE: Comments on Proposed Revisions to BLM Manuals 6320, 6330, and 6340 Regarding Lands with Wilderness Characteristics, more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Iran's $30,000 Bounty on U.S. Troops
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Iran's $30,000 Bounty on U.S. Troops
Iran is reportedly offering a $30,000 bounty for the capture or killing of U.S. troops, raising new concerns about threats against American service members.
As reported by the New York Post:
Tehran's military chief put out a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier -- with the reward doubled for Iran more
CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'Value of U.S. Land Power'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by Director Jerry McGinn and research assistant A.J. Dilts, both of the Center for the Industrial Base.
McGinn is also a senior fellow at the CSIS Defense and Security Department:
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The Value of U.S. Land Power
The emergence of drone warfare, AI-infused targeting cycles, and the "transparent battlefield" in Ukraine and Iran today have intensified debates over the r more
Energy Department is Celebrating President Trump's Great American Energy Comeback in Midland, Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following fact sheet:
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The Energy Department is Celebrating President Trump's Great American Energy Comeback in Midland, Texas
THANKS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP, AMERICA IS LEADING THE WORLD IN OIL AND NATURAL GAS
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* On Monday, August 17, 2026, Secretary Wright will visit Midland, Texas to celebrate the Great American Energy Comeback and highlight how President Trump's energy dominance agenda has made our nation more energy domin more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins All Indiana Politics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins All Indiana Politics
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined All Indiana Politics to discuss AI oversight, Food-is-Medicine initiatives, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the Protect College Sports Act.
Key Excerpts on AI:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "We need to better understand the security threats that are occurring in some of these labs, and that's the re more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel
Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss the conflict in Iran, updates on the U.S. Military, supplemental defense funding, the ongoing investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the federal response to recent severe weather in Indiana.
Key Excerpts on Iran:
Sen. Jim more
American Society for Bone & Mineral Research Raises Concerns Over Impact on Scientific Research and Funding Processes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
White House Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management ATTN: Andrew Reisig and Joel Savary 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20505
RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
Transmitted electronically via Regulations.gov (Docket ID: OMB-20 more
Bennet, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Escalate Efforts to Rescue U.S. Nationals Detained in Russia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Escalate Efforts to Rescue U.S. Nationals Detained in Russia
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Following the Release of Robert Gilman After 1666 Days, Senators Fight for Five Others Who Remain in Captivity
Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and more
Cell Biologist: Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rules Threaten US Biomedical Research and Innovation Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
Introduction
I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," published in Federal Register on May 29, 2026. For background, I am a PhD cell biologi more
DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans Campaigning With Her D.C. Party Boss Mike Johnson As Costs Skyrocket
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans Campaigning With Her D.C. Party Boss Mike Johnson As Costs Skyrocket
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In response to vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans today campaigning with one of her D.C. party bosses Speaker Mike Johnson, DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement:
"Jen Kiggans continues to show her true colors. While Virginians pay more for gas, g more
Dingell Seeks Answers on Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Following Concerning Reports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Seeks Answers on Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Following Concerning Reports
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) requested immediate answers from Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy officials after receiving troubling reports from constituents regarding deteriorating living conditions and basic necessity shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
"Ther more
Goodlander Demands Answers from the Pentagon on Conditions Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Demands Answers from the Pentagon on Conditions Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
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Washington, D.C. -On Friday, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman Wesley Bell (MO-01) led a group of 52 lawmakers in demanding immediate answers from the Department of Defense on the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, amid mounting report more
KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.
"Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus P more
Marty O'Donnell Said What???
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Marty O'Donnell Said What???
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New reporting reveals Marty joked about sexual assault, demeaned single parents, dismissed women in the workplace
Marty O'Donnell sure likes the sound of his own voice. Voters, on the other hand, may not like what he has to say.
New reporting from the Nevada Current exposes O'Donnell for joking about sexual assault, arguing that single parent house more
Murray, Senate Democrats Demand Accountability from Hegseth After Reports of Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Senate Democrats Demand Accountability from Hegseth After Reports of Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA),Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined all thirteen members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) minority and the Democratic leader of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense in sending a more
Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln
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USS Lincoln's deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demanded accountability from Secretary Pete Hegseth over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The effort come more
Reed Condemns Trump's Appeasement of Kim Jong Un
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Condemns Trump's Appeasement of Kim Jong Un
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PROVIDENCE, RI -Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, rebuked President Donald Trump for his last minute decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.
Reed criticized Trump for appearing to appease North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un by posting a social media statement more
Rep. Courtney, 51 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Cao
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, with 51 co-signers issued the following letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Hung Cao
Acting Secretary of the Navy
1000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350
Dear Secretary Cao:
We write to express deep concern for the personnel and material readiness of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and request information on the ship's deployment and futu more
Rep. Vasquez Issues Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, U.S. Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Scott
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following letter to Treasuy Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 12, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of Treasury
Department of Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
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The Honorable Rodney Scott
Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
W more
Sens. Warren, Coons Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio, Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 12, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20520
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The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary
U.S. De more
US Military Claims Legal Compliance Amid Unlawful Killings
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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US Military Claims Legal Compliance Amid Unlawful Killings
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The US Department of Defense submitted its 2025 civilian casualty report to Congress on August 10, touting "a strong record of compliance with the law of war" and acknowledging the "moral imperative" of mitigating and responding to civilian harm.
The language reflects the Trump administration's selective efforts to maintain the faca more
House Oversight Ranking Member Garcia, Rep. Subramanyam Demand Answers About Conditions on USS Lincoln Amidst Disastrous Trump War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Demand Answers About Conditions on USS Lincoln Amidst Disastrous Trump War in Iran
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign more
