American Psychiatric Association Urges Caution and Evidence-Based Standards for Future Psychedelic Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Dockets Management Staff
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542)
The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the national m more
Artificial Intelligence & Federal Criminal Law - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11487) by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum and supervisory attorney Michael A. Foster:
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Artificial Intelligence and Federal Criminal Law: Considerations for Congress
Recently, leading technology companies that have developed generative artificial intelligence (AI) models and agents disclosed certain cybersecurity incidents and cases of misuse related to their more
N.M. Economic Development Dept.: Fujitsu to Establish Quantum Computing Research Center in State
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 10 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
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Fujitsu to establish quantum computing research center in NM
Oct 8, 2026
Announcement follows Governor's trade missions to Japan
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SANTA FE - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a new collaboration with Tokyo-based Fujitsu, one of the world's largest technology companies, to establish a quantum computing research center in New Mexico.
The center will foc more
Real Safety AI Foundation: HUD Opposes Finalizing Disparate Impact Standard Amendments Without Clarifying Legal and Reliance Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
REAL SAFETY AI FOUNDATION
Cary, Illinois ❧ realsafetyai.org ❧ t.gilly@ai-literacy-labs.org
To: Scott Knittle, Principal Deputy General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Re: HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations, Supplement more
U.S. Conflict With Iran Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48887) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "U.S. Conflict with Iran."
The report is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Christopher M. Blanchard, Jeremy M. Sharp and Jim Zanotti:
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SUMMARY
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran beginning on February 28, 2026, sparked a wide-reaching regional conflict. Iran launched retaliatory attacks on a range of targets throughout the Mid more
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Talks AI Guardrails, Competition with China, and Outlook for Tech Regulation in New Congress at Punchbowl News Tech Summit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Talks AI Guardrails, Competition with China, and Outlook for Tech Regulation in New Congress at Punchbowl News Tech Summit
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San Francisco, CA -- This week, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) discussed his view on rapidly developing AI capabilities and the role of Congress in regulating the technology during an interview with Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palm more
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Calls for Stronger Guardrails on AI, Promises Vigorous Oversight of Rogue Agent Episodes on The Verge's Decoder Podcast
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Calls for Stronger Guardrails on AI, Promises Vigorous Oversight of Rogue Agent Episodes on The Verge's Decoder Podcast
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Schiff on the need for bipartisan action on AI regulation: "Increasingly, as people hear from their constituents, there'll be bipartisan interest in legislating this area."
Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) detailed his AI prio more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Review Act - Brief Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10023) by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey and Congress and legislative process analyst Christopher M. Davis:
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The Congressional Review Act (CRA): A Brief Overview
Overview
What is the CRA? The CRA (codified at 5 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.801-808) is a tool Congress can use to overturn certain federal agency actions. Enacted in 1996, the CRA requires a more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Assistance for Broadband Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12859) by senior research librarian Rachael D. Roan.
Here are excerpts:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Assistance for Broadband
This In Focus includes a list of selected federal agencies and programs that support broadband initiatives as the primary eligible funding activity. The programs included here vary in scope and funding level and are not a comprehensive list more
Diesel Export Ban - Transportation Policy Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12744) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Diesel Export Ban: Transportation Policy Considerations for Congress
On September 21, 2026, the average price of diesel fuel for use in highway vehicles reached $6.529 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2024, trucks and trains transported between two-thirds and three-quarters of all do more
Election Worker Safety & Privacy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11831) by American National Government analysts Sarah J. Eckman and Karen L. Shanton:
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Election Worker Safety and Privacy
Concerns about election workers' safety and privacy have been reported in surveys, news articles, and congressional hearings from the 2020 elections through the current election cycle. Those concerns, along with a perceived increase in politically motivat more
Foreign Agents Registration Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46435) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Foreign Agents Registration Act: Background and Issues for Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
On June 9, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) into law (22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.611-621). As initially enacted, FARA sought to expose foreign influence in American politi more
Foreign Agents Registration Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46435) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Foreign Agents Registration Act - Background and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Summary of Current FARA Provisions
Today, FARA is generally focused on individuals conducting political or advocacy work on behalf of "foreign principals" within the United States. These "agents of a foreign principal" are required to register with the more
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 - 74th-118th Congresses Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses)" by Congress and legislative process analyst Jane A. Hudiburg.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
A "lame duck" session of Congress occurs whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected but before the end of its own constitutional term. Under present conditions, any meeting of Congr more
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 - 74th-118th Congresses Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses):"
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Characteristics of Lame Duck Sessions, 1935-1998
Lame duck sessions were used sporadically by Congress from 1935, when the Twentieth Amendment became effective, to 1998, when just the House met following the election. During this period, there were 12 lam more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources" by senior research librarians Justin Murray and Carol Wilson:
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SUMMARY
When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after the expiration of either full-year or interim appropriations, they experience a "funding gap," also known as a lapse in appropriations. In many cases, under the Antidef more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources:"
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Office of Personnel Management
OPM has some information publicly available on the internet related to government shutdowns and furloughs:
* OPM, Pay and Leave Furlough Guidance, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance/#url=Shutdown-Furlough.
The w more
Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaac and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China
The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a top destination more
Crypto & Bank-Permissible Activities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13324) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte:
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Crypto and Bank-Permissible Activities
By law, banks can engage only in "the business of banking" and related or incidental activities. These limitations differentiate banks from other financial firms. The business of banking includes accepting customer deposits and making loans. But what else should be permitted? Ove more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function
This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 11 federal r more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
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Delta Regional Authority
The Delta Regional Authority was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./54 The DRA aims to "create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
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Great Lakes Authority
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
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Southeast Crescent Regional Commission
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission was created by the 2008 farm bill,/186 which also created the NBRC and the Southwest Border Regional Commission. All three commissions share common authorizing more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 5 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
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Southwest Border Regional Commission
The Southwest Border Regional Commission was created with the enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, or the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-234), which also created the NBRC and the SCRC. Al more
International Conservation Funding - FY2023-FY2027 Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12743).
The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialists Pervaze A. Sheikh, Anthony R. Marshak and Eric P. Nardi.
Here are excerpts:
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International Conservation Funding, FY2023-FY2027 Request
The United States provides foreign assistance to address international conservation in the form of financial, programmatic, and technical support. International cons more
International Joint Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10761) by natural resource policy specialists Eva Lipiec and Pervaze A. Sheikh.
Here are excerpts:
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The International Joint Commission (IJC)
The International Joint Commission (IJC) was established under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 between the United States and Canada. The treaty directs IJC to aid in the resolution and prevention of disputes concerning the waters t more
Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12148) by environmental policy specialist Laura Gatz:
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Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act
In recent decades, improvements in analytical methods and monitoring technologies, along with health research, have increased national attention to the presence of emerging contaminants in surface water. Detections of one particular group of contaminants, per- and polyfluoroalky more
Defense Primer: U.S. Army Force Structure Development Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13323) by military ground specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Robert Holcombe.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Army Force Structure Development Process
Introduction
The U.S. Army has changed the units and organizations comprising its force structure throughout its history, which dates to 1775. Force structure can be described as the number and types (inf more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance" by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Oceanic conditions, climate, human activities, and weather events can affect fishery resources and commercial infrastructure, such as boats, shoreside processing, and ports. Congress authorized the Secretary of Commerce (the Secr more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance:"
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Secretarial Disaster Determinations
Since 1994, the Secretary of Commerce has made 144 different fishery disaster determinations, of which 130 were original determinations and 14 were continuations to existing determinations./86 Since fishery disaster assistance began, the Secretar more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance:"
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Issues for Congress
Commercial fisheries are strongly influenced by environmental conditions that affect the abundance and distribution of fishery resources and fishing infrastructure. Changes in these conditions often take place suddenly with little or no warning, such as in the ca more
Suspension of Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer - Options for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12742).
The white paper is written by international trade and finance specialist Christopher A. Casey and agricultural policy analysts Benjamin Tsui and Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Suspension of Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer: Options for Congress
On June 29, 2026, President Donald J. Trump, citing Section 318(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S. more
U.S. Measles Outbreaks 2025-2026 - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13322) by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Measles Outbreaks 2025-2026: Overview and Issues for Congress
As of September 24, 2026, the United States has seen the highest number of annual reported measles cases since 1991, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. This 2026 total has alread more
Artificial Intelligence Safety Collaboration & Antitrust Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11485) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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Artificial Intelligence Safety Collaboration and Antitrust Law
On September 12, 2026, Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei published a blog post arguing that the artificial-intelligence (AI) industry should slow the pace at which it develops frontier models to mitigate risks of catastrophic harm, including the loss of more
Changes to Statutory Definition of Hemp & Implications for Agricultural Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13136) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer:
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Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Implications for Agricultural Policy
The FY2026 Agriculture appropriations law (P.L. 119-37, Division B) amends the statutory definition of hemp in 7 U.S.C. Sec.1639o established by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334, Sec.10113). T more
Citizenship & Residence Criteria for the 2030 Census Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12741) by American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl:
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Citizenship and Residence Criteria for the 2030 Census: Recent Developments
The decennial census of housing and population is conducted every 10 years to count each resident of the United States and its territories, as well as military personnel and dependents abroad. The constitutionally mandated purpose of more
Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil, Gas & Geothermal Power Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48064) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy: Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power."
The report is written by energy policy analysts Morgan Smith and Lexie Ryan and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Both oil and gas (O&G) and geothermal power are long-standing energy sectors for the United States. The t more
Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil, Gas & Geothermal Power Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48064) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power:"
(Continued from part 1 of 2)
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NEPA Environmental Review Process
Unless certain conditions are met, NEPA generally requires federal agencies to evaluate and document the environmental impacts of a proposed federal agency action (i.e., through an environmental rev more
Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works & Who Receives It Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit: How It Works and Who Receives It" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that boosts the incomes of eligible low-income workers, especially those with children. Because the credit is refundable, an EITC recipient need not owe more
Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works & Who Receives It Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works and Who Receives It:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Payment of the EITC
The EITC is provided to individuals and families annually in a lump-sum payment after a taxpayer files a federal income tax return./23 Like all tax credits, the EITC can reduce income tax liability. And because the EITC is a refundable more
National Ambient Air Quality Standards & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49350) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Selected Issues for Congress" by environmental policy analysts Jonathan D. Haskett and Omar M. Hammad.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress passed the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970 to provide "a more effective program to improve the quality of the Nation's air." This legislation included provisions that h more
National Ambient Air Quality Standards & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49350) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Selected Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Timeline of a New or Revised NAAQS
Once a substance has been listed as a criteria air pollutant under Section 108 of the CAA, Section 109 requires the EPA Administrator to propose a NAAQS for that criteria air pollutant within 12 months./72 Once a more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
9 Organizations Urge Regulators to Deny OppFi Bank Merger Over Predatory Lending Practices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov
John (J.J.) Hansen
Director for Licensing
Community Bank West Region
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW
Washington, D.C. 20219
Comments.applications@chi.frb.org
Christopher Koopmans, Senior Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Chi more
Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis Urges FDA to Include Pediatric Patients Earlier in MS Trials
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ACCELERATED CURE PROJECT 800 Lexington St Ste 2 #1069 Waltham, MA 02452-4848
info@acceleratedcure.org p 781.487.0008 www.acceleratedcure.org
PUBLIC COMMENT
Demonstrating Substantial Evidence of Effectiveness for Human Drug and Biological Products
Revised Draft Guidance for Industry | Docket No. FDA-2019-D-49 more
Altadena Earthseed Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Threatening Affordable Housing and Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposing OCC and FDI more
Altadena Earthseed Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed CRA Rule Changes Threatening Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comme more
America First Legal Foundation Supports HUD Move to Remove Disparate Impact Standards From Fair Housing Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #231 | Washington, DC 20003 | www.aflegal.org
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410
Re: HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendment more
America First Policy Institute Urges HUD to Remove Disparate Impact Standards From Title VI Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations [Docket No. FR-6540-P-02; RIN 25 more
American Chemistry Council Urges EPA to Revise PFAS Biosolids Guidance and Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Jessica Kramer
Assistant Administrator
Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids; Establishment of a Public Doc more
American Psychiatric Association Urges Caution and Evidence-Based Standards for Future Psychedelic Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Dockets Management Staff
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542)
The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the national m more
Amtrak Urges FRA To Set 45-Day Deadline For High-Speed Train Noise Approval
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Written Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on High-Speed Train Noise Emission Standards
Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Docket No. FRA-2025-0786
Submission by Amtrak October 2, 2026
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) submits the following comments in response to the Fe more
Arctic Slope Regional Corp. Urges Regulatory Reforms to Balance Arctic Drilling Safety and Flexibility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Anchorage Office 3900 C Street, Suite 801 Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5963 907.339.6000 FAX 907.339.6028 1.800.770.2772
October 5, 2026
Mr. Bobby Kurtz
Acting Alaska OCS Regional Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
2751 DeBarr Road, Suite 200
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mr more
Biomass Controls PBC: EPA Guidance on Recognizing Pyrolysis and Gasification as Emerging PFAS Destruction Technologies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Biomass Controls PBC
biomasscontrols.com
Comments of Biomass Controls PBC on the Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 | October 5, 2026
Biomass Controls PBC, of Woodstock, Connecticut, designs and build more
Black Business Alliance Urges Reversal of Proposed CRA Rule Changes to Protect Community Investment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Re: Comment in Opposition to O more
Building Alabama Reinvestment Urges Delay and Review of Proposed Changes to CRA Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Via electronic submission
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Via: Federal eRulemaking Portal -.regulations.gov
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation more
Callahan Consulting Urges FDA to Address Workforce Standards and Continuity of Care in Psychedelic Therapy Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Implementation Considerations for Workforce Standards, Safety, Access, and Continuity of Care Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 (FR Doc. 2026-14155, July 14, 2026)
Submitted by: Roosevelt Callahan, Callahan Consulting, LLC
Date: October 1, more
CAMEO Network: Community Reinvestment Act Under Threat as Proposed Rule Changes Risk Undermining Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (FDIC)
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
[Via email to Comments@fdic. more
Capital Region Water: EPA Urged to Clarify and Strengthen Biosolids Management Guidance Amid PFAS Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Capital Region Water | Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility 1662 S. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 | 888-510-0606 capitalregionwater.com
October 5, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washin more
Center for Democracy & Technology Warns of Privacy Risks in SBA Data Sharing With Do Not Pay Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
To: Arlene Embrey, Trial Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Small Business Administration
Attention: Document Number 2026-18009
Submitted via email
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) respectfully submits this comment on the Small Business Administration (SBA) sharing data with the Do Not Pay more
Central Valley Clean Water Association: EPA Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids Draws Criticism From California Water Agencies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CASEY WICHERT - Chair, City of Brentwood
JOFIL BORJA - Vice-Chair, SacSewer
JOSIE TELLERS - Secretary, City of Davis
HEATHER GROVE- Treasurer, City of Manteca
101 W. McKnight Way Ste B103, Grass Valley, CA 95949 (530) 268-1338
www.cvcwa.org
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 450 more
CETCO: EPA Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids Sparks Support for Stabilization Technologies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2870 Forbs Avenue
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
barry.shadrix@mineralstech.com
Barry Shadrix
Global Director & General Manager
Water and Remediation
October 5, 2026
Jessica L. Kramer
Office of Water
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk more
Cicero Institute Supports HUD's Recognition of Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment of the Cicero Institute on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 | Regulations.gov Docket HUD-2026-1453 | 91 FR 57901 (September 11, 2026)
Submitted to: Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Hous more
Cleveland Clinic Urges Balanced Approach to Future Psychedelic Drug Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Leopoldo Pozuelo, MD, MBA, FACP, FACLP
Chair, Psychiatry and Psychology
pozuell@ccf.org
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Psychiatry and Psychology
9500 Euclid Avenue / T37
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Tel 216-445-3583
Fax 216-445-7032
October 1, 2026
Division of Dockets Management
Food and Drug Administration
56 more
Community Ventures Corp. Urges Rejection of Proposed CRA Regulation Changes to Protect Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MAIN OFFICE 1450 N BROADWAY LEXINGTON, KY 40505
CVKY.ORG
October 7, 2026
Attention: Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20429
Attention: Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20 more
Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council Urges Extension of CRA Rulemaking Comment Period to Protect Local Accountability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council, Inc. (DCRAC)
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600 South Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
www.dcrac.org
October 8, 2026
Via electronic submission
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chie more
DENT Neurologic Institute: FDA Should Establish Competency-Based Standards and Expand Qualified Clinicians for Psychedelic Therapy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket FDA-2026-N-7542 Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Dear FDA Leadership:
I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the potential future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs. I am a psychiatric physician assistant with more than fourteen years of clinical experience and se more
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform: FDA Urged to Incorporate Real-World Evidence and Botanical Psychedelic Standards for Safer Therapeutic Use
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR) is an international organization comprised of physicians, scientists,, and other licensed health professionals who advocate for drug policies that are grounded in science, that advance more
Dow Urges EPA to Clarify Laboratory Use Risks and Establish De Minimis Thresholds for O- and P-Dichlorobenzene
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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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Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow
October 6, 2026
o-DCB
Mr. Peter Deck
Existing Chemical Risk Management Division
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
more
Dun & Bradstreet Urges SBA to Enhance Data Accuracy and Transparency in Small Business Payment Verification Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Commercial in Confidence | Page 1
Public Comment on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Modified Privacy Act Matching Program with the U.S. Department of Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System Docket Number: SBA-2026-0298
Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 57950 (September 11, 2026); Document No. 2026-18527
Comment Peri more
Environmental Council of the States Urges EPA to Expand Source Reduction and Standardize PFAS Monitoring in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Environmental Council of the States
1250 H Street NW, Suite 850 | Washington, DC 20005
(202) 266-4920 | www.ecos.org
Leah Feldon
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
ECOS President
Rob Singletary
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
ECOS Vice President
Karen Hyun
Wisconsin Department of Natural more
Filament Health Presents Evidence Supporting Right to Try Access to Psilocybin for Serious Illness Patients
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PEX010 Compassionate Use Report: Evidence
for Right to Try Access to Psilocybin
Objectives
Filament Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rhelion Life Sciences, submits this report to the US Food and Drug Administration following its public hearing on the future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs (docket FDA-2026-N-7542 more
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh Urges Reconsideration of Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via electronic submission
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal - regulations.gov
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, more
Housing Alliance Delaware Opposes HUD Proposal to Incentivize Transitional Housing Over Permanent Solutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Re: FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
Housing Alliance Delaware (HAD) is a statewide nonprofit that works with community partners t more
Housing Collective Urges Continued Investment in Permanent Supportive Housing to Combat Rising Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness October 2026
I am Jessica Kubicki, President and CEO of The Housing Collective, a non-profit based in Bridgeport, CT. Since 2014, our organization has served as the more
Housing Justice Center: HUD Proposal to Remove Disparate Impact Regulations Violates Law and Undermines Fair Housing Goals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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 a g e
October 9, 2026
The Honorable Scott Turner
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, D.C. 20410-0500
RE: Comment on the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Ame more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Docket No. FR-6540-P-02, HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations
To Whom It more
ICCF Community Homes Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Re: Comment in Opposition to more
Independent Community Bankers of America Urges OCC to Deny Builders Bank Trust Application Over Legal and Structural Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Via Email
Sebastian R. Astrada
Deputy Comptroller for Chartering, Organization and Structure
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20219
LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov
RE: ICBA LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO BUILDERS BANK & TRUST, N.A. CHARTER APPLICATION
Dea more
Inland Equity Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act to Protect Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7th, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposing OCC and F more
JustLeadershipUSA, JustUS Coordinating Council: Community Reinvestment Act Changes Threaten Financial Access for Low-Income and Justice-Impacted Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Date: September 1, 2026
U.S. Department of Treasury
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Attention: OCC-2026-0694 / RIN 3064-AG31
Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
Introduction
As an organization and coalition working at the intersection of economic mobility a more
Legal Services of Hudson Valley Criticizes HUD's Proposed Incentives for Activities Not Proven Effective in Reducing Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410
RE: Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) submits the co more
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Urge EPA to Focus on Source Control and Realistic Risk Assessment for PFAS in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DOC 7902811
October 5, 2026
Dr. David Tobias
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Dear Dr. Tobias:
Comments on EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509, USEPA's Draft Guidance Memorandum for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Ac more
Maine Lobstering Union Urges NOAA for Science-Based, Community-Focused Environmental Analysis of Whale Protection Measures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Maine Lobstering Union
Local 207
150 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME 04605
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the NEPA scope. The Maine Lobstering Union urges NOAA to conduct a thorough, transparent, and science-based environmental analysis that fully accounts for the real-world impacts of any proposed changes to th more
Material Matters: EPA Urged to Conduct National Survey and Clarify Regulations on PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1201 Fulling Mill Rd, Middletown, PA 17057 717-367-9697 results@materialmatters.com
October 5, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Subject: Comments on the Draft Guidance for Reduci more
Minnesota Prairie County Alliance Urges Federal Child Welfare Reform to Address County-Level Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Proposed Rule, Reforming Federal Reporting and Assessments in Child Welfare
Docket ID: ACF-2026-0562
RIN: 0970-AD32
To the Administration for Children and Families:
I am submitting these comments from the perspective of a county Child Protection and Children's Mental Health Manager working within Minnesota's state-s more
National Network for Youth: HUD Urged to Support a Flexible Youth-Centered Continuum of Homelessness Interventions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
Re: Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness, Docket Number FY-6628-N-01
Introduction
The National Network for Youth (NN4Y) submits this comment in response t more
Nevada Human Development Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Over Concerns of Reduced Support for Low-Income Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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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October 6, th, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Re: Comment in Opposi more
Oakland Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act to Protect Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposing OCC and FDI more
Pa. Community Development Financial Institution Network Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Re: Comment in Opposition to more
Parents for Window Blind Safety Calls for Mandatory Standards to End Child Dangers From Window Covering Cords
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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 205 Barnhart, MO 63012
Phone: 314-494-7890 E-Mail: Linda@pfwbs.org
Web: www.pfwbs.org
2 March 2022
Linda Kaiser, Founder & Executive Director, Parents for Window Blind Safety
Docket No.: CPSC-2026-0463 (Substantial Product Hazard List: Amendments to Requirements for Window Covering Cords)
Document: Notice more
Real Safety AI Foundation: HUD Opposes Finalizing Disparate Impact Standard Amendments Without Clarifying Legal and Reliance Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
REAL SAFETY AI FOUNDATION
Cary, Illinois ❧ realsafetyai.org ❧ t.gilly@ai-literacy-labs.org
To: Scott Knittle, Principal Deputy General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Re: HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations, Supplement more
S.C. Association for Community Economic Development: Community Reinvestment Act Rollback Threatens Community Development and Economic Equity in South Carolina
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Community Reinvestment Act Inspires Investments with Impact
By: Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO of The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED)
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently proposed a rule to significantl more
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority Urges HUD to Preserve Permanent Supportive Housing Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
500 HANCOCK ST - SAGINAW, MI - 48602 - PHONE (989) 797-3400 - FAX (989) 799-0206 October 9, 2026
Public Comment Response from Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority, in Saginaw Michigan.
About SCCMHA and Its Housing Programs
The Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) is a public Community Men more
Sikh Coalition: FMCSA Proposed Rulemaking on English Language Proficiency Sparks Concerns Over Discrimination Against Sikh Drivers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Sikh Coalition is submitting this comment to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on August 10, 2026, titled "English Language Proficiency; Out of Service Criteria," (91 FR 51422, Docket No. FMC more
TREAT Humanity: FDA Proposes Adaptive Learning Framework to Build Public Trust in Psychedelic Medicine
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FDA-2026-N-7542 | Public Comment
Public Trust by Design: A Learning Framework for Psychedelic Medicines
PUBLIC COMMENT
Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Jeannie Fontana, MD, PhD
Founder, TREAT Humanity
Public trust will not come from presenting the fir more
Two Valleys Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed CRA Rule Changes Threatening Affordable Housing and Community Investment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 07, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comm more
Tipoffs: Iran
Heriot-Watt University: Friendly Fungus Could Help Protect Wheat From Disease
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news:
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Friendly fungus could help protect wheat from disease
9 October 2026
A naturally occurring fungus found inside wheat seeds could help protect one of the world's most important food crops from one of its most damaging diseases, researchers say.
The fungus, known as Chaetomium globosum, was shown to significantly suppress Septoria tritici blotch (STB), a disease that can cut wheat yields by up to more
King Releases Statement on New 'Deal' to Ease Sanctions on Russia, Fund Putin's Aggression Against Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King Releases Statement on New 'Deal' to Ease Sanctions on Russia, Fund Putin's Aggression Against Ukraine
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement amidst news that the White House has made an agreement to ease sanctions on Russian oil which will inevitably not ease the burden on Americans at the gas pump, yet help fund Vladimir Putin's war of ag more
Livestreaming U.S. Execution Would Breach Prohibition of Torture, U.N. Rights Office Warns
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news:
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Livestreaming US execution would breach prohibition of torture, UN rights office warns
9 October 2026
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday warned that livestreaming a planned execution by firing squad in the United States would amount to a public execution and breach the absolute prohibition on torture.
The statement came after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to publicly execute Nidal Malik Hasan, who w more
Ranking Members Himes, Raskin Urge Kash Patel to Abandon Russia Trip Hosted By Putin's Security Service Amid Espionage Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Himes, Raskin Urge Kash Patel to Abandon Russia Trip Hosted By Putin's Security Service Amid Espionage Concerns
FBI Director's Planned Visit with Putin's Security Service Raises Serious Alarms Over Russian Espionage and FBI Intelligence Sharing
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Washington, D.C. (October 9, 2026)--Rep. Jamie Raskin, R more
Stockholm University: 'Trial and Error is Expensive - and Sometimes Dangerous'
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 10 -- Stockholm University issued the following news:
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"Trial and error is expensive - and sometimes dangerous"
Exercising your AI with huge amounts of data is a slow and expensive process. Ali Beikmohammadi has studied methods to make the training process smarter, cheaper and more robust.
Reinforcement learning - reinforcement learning in English - is a key concept in Ali Beikmohammadi's research. It's about letting computers learn by trying their way.
You can more
U.N.: Global Trade Reaches Record $35 Trillion Despite Conflicts
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news:
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Global trade reaches record $35 trillion despite conflicts
9 October 2026
World trade reached a record $35 trillion in 2025 - but developing countries were held back from greater participation in the global economy because of new technological and policy barriers, the UN trade and development agency UNCTAD said on Friday.
"Only a fraction of investment by companies is now driven by traditional concerns such as low la more
U.S. Conflict With Iran Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48887) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "U.S. Conflict with Iran."
The report is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Christopher M. Blanchard, Jeremy M. Sharp and Jim Zanotti:
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SUMMARY
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran beginning on February 28, 2026, sparked a wide-reaching regional conflict. Iran launched retaliatory attacks on a range of targets throughout the Mid more
U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at a U.N. Security Council Briefing on Situation in Yemen
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news:
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Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Yemen
October 9, 2026
Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos
U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform
New York, New York
AS DELIVERED
Thank you, Madam President. Thank you to Special Envoy Grundberg, Mr. Yahya, and Ms. Ashing for your briefings.
The United States is gravely concerned by the continued escalation by the terrorist Houthis. more
Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Bring Emergency Diesel Fuel Relief to Agricultural, Forestry Industries During Harvest Season
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Bring Emergency Diesel Fuel Relief to Agricultural, Forestry Industries During Harvest Season
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency to provide temporary relief for Maryland's agricultural and forestry industries as record-high diesel fuel prices threaten the 2026 harvest season. This Executive more
Governor Polis Takes Executive Action on Gas Prices As Coloradans Face The Cost of Trump's War With Iran At the Gas Pump
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Governor Polis Takes Executive Action on Gas Prices As Coloradans Face The Cost of Trump's War With Iran At the Gas Pump
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DENVER -- Due to President Trump's war with Iran, today on average Coloradans are paying $4.18 per gallon for gas and $6.21 per gallon for diesel. The President's war is costing Colorado families, increasing the cost to transport goods, and hurting farmers and ranchers. In more
Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Lift Sanctions on Russian Diesel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Lift Sanctions on Russian Diesel
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced a 180-day suspension of sanctions on Russian diesel and indicated that the U.S. may purchase large quantities of the fuel:
"It is outrageous for the President of the United States t more
LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Welcome to the Shirley Chi more
LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable.
LEADER JEFFRIES: more
New Ad: While Mainers Get Squeezed by Costs, Susan Collins Keeps Getting Richer
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release:
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New Ad: While Mainers Get Squeezed by Costs, Susan Collins Keeps Getting Richer
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WinSenate today released a $2.5 million ad campaign across Maine spotlighting Larry, a Leeds more
