Education Development Center: Experts Share Impacts of the High Touch High Tech Approach to Learning Empowering Education Teams and Systems
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 15 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news:
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Experts Share Impacts of the High Touch High Tech Approach to Learning
Empowering Education Teams & Systems
The Learning Generation Initiative at EDC and Fab AI recently co-hosted a global virtual event that presented evidence on the positive impacts of the High Touch High Tech approach in three countries. A recording of the event has just been released on our YouTube channel.
High Touch Hig more
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Through Data Governance, Tribes Protect "digital Land" and Build Tribal Economies
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis:
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Through data governance, tribes protect "digital land" and build tribal economies
At the 2026 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit, tribal leaders explored the interconnected nature of tribal digital sovereignty
Article Highlights
* Artificial intelligence raises new risks to tribal data but also new economic benefits
* Tribal leaders weigh implications for data gove 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
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Status of Oil & Gas Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12006) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Status of Oil and Gas Program
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR, or the Refuge) comprises 19 million acres in northeast Alaska, administered primarily by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in the Department of the Interior (DOI). ANWR's Coastal Plain more
China's E-Commerce Exports & U.S. De Minimis Policies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12891) 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 E-Commerce Exports and U.S. De Minimis Policies
The People's Republic of China's (PRC's or China's) e-commerce policies have promoted PRC exports while limiting the scope of PRC e-commerce imports. Between 2018 and 2025 more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch: FY2027 Appropriations" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; Congressional Budget Office; Architect of the Capitol; Library of Congr more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations:"
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FY2027 Legislative Branch Funding Issues
The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts.
During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a "longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its own h more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act" by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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SUMMARY
The Antiquities Act of 1906, codified at 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 320301-320303, empowers the President to create national monuments by "public proclamation." The act provides that monuments may consist of "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric struct more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act:"
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Considerations in Ultra Vires Review
Courts' substantive review of ultra vires claims under the Antiquities Act has been sparing, but a series of D.C. Circuit opinions articulate a framework for analyzing legal challenges to monument proclamations. In Mountain States Legal more
Russia's War Against Ukraine - Diplomatic Talks & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12534) by Russian and European affairs specialists Andrew S. Bowen and Cory Welt.
Here are excerpts:
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The Russian Federation (Russia) launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. More than four years later, Russia and Ukraine remain engaged in Europe's largest war since World War II. With estimates of up to 2 million or more killed or wounded, and with Russia more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 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 resour more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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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 f more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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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 (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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2020 Biological Opinion, Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision
In response to the court's order and a presidential memorandum dated October 19, 2018,/217 NMFS issued a new final BiOp (2020 BiOp) for operation of the Columbia Rive more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by section research manager, Peter Folger, environmental policy specialists Elena H. Humphreys and Laura Gatz, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark, natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter, Anna E. Normand and Charles V. Stern:
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SUMMARY
The expanding use of art more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Quality Impacts from Data Center Discharges
What Types of Water-Related Discharges Do Data Centers Generate?/99
Data centers may generate different types of water-related discharges (i.e., effluents), including wastewater and stormwater discharges. In addition, in more
Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - Status & Issues in Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44692) on July 29, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Leasing Program Status ... 1
Change to Framework for Environmental Analysis ... 3
P.L. 119-21: Lease Sales Outside the Five-Year Program ... 4
Selected Issues for Congress ... 4
Issues Relate more
Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases & Transfers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12725) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases and Transfers
The Trump Administration has proposed a rule that would affect how individuals can have firearms delivered to their homes through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and a different rule that would remove certain limitations on the purchasing of f more
Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program & High Cost Program - Current Regulatory Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13283) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol:
Here are excerpts:
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The Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program and High Cost Program: Current Regulatory Activity
Background
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 19 more
Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49052) on July 30, 2026, entitled "A Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models" by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley and public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
CRS has recently begun using two open-source microsimulation tax models to estimate the revenue effects of changes to federal tax law: the Budget Lab at Yale's (TBL's) Tax-Simulat more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Navy's New Battleship Program - Costs & Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Navy's New Battleship Program: Costs and Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the potential costs of the Navy's new nuclear-powered battleship procurement program. It also assesses how the new battleship and frigate programs outlined in the Navy's most recent shipbuilding plan would more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions" by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and energy policy specialist Mark Holt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill, typically enacted on an annual basis, funds more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Department of Energy
The E&W regular appropriations acts typically have funded nearly all DOE programs./20 Major DOE activities are authorized under multiple energy statutes and include the following:
* research an more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in ar more
Freight Rail Automation - Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections & Other Technologies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13282) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Freight Rail Automation: Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections and Other Technologies
Technological advances and cost-cutting pressures in railroading have contributed to smaller train crews and fewer maintenance-of-way employees. A single train commonly has a crew of two aboard. Freight carriers, vehicle manufacturer more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) on July 30, 2026, entitled "National Security, Department of State and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activitie more
Next Farm Bill Primer Series Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47313) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Next Farm Bill Primer Series" by agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs and agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Overview and Budget ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12047, Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status, by Megan Stubbs and Jim Monke ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12233, Farm Bill Primer: Bud more
President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11665) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan
Introduction
Under the U.S. "one-China" policy, the U.S. government has, since 1979, maintained official relations with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and unofficial relations with self-governed Taiwan, over which the PRC claims sovereignty. Until 20 more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Federal Highway Programs" by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding for public roads is provided primarily through highway programs administered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Congress most recently authorized t more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs:"
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Federal-Aid Highway Formula and Competitive Discretionary Programs
FHWA administers more than 30 federal highway programs, and highway projects are also eligible for funding under multimodal programs administered by other DOT agencies./56 This report focus more
Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations
Introduction
Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC) and was once known as Formosa, is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly elected leaders govern 23.3 million people o more
Alien Registration Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13003) by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut-Eppsteiner and legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo:
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Alien Registration Requirements
Section 1302, Title 8 of the U.S. Code requires aliens (i.e., non-U.S. citizens or nationals) who are age 14 and older and present in the United States for 30 days or more to apply for registration and fingerprinting with immigration auth more
ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12724) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports
On May 8, 2026, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a series of proposed rules that would change how it regulates firearms. Amongst these changes are two clarifying rules that affect how ATF regulates firearms imports. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaki more
Federal Reserve - "Skinny" Master Account Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12722) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Banks, which are at the center of the payment system, can directly settle payments through master accounts held at the Federal Reserve (Fed). In recent years, crypto and fintech firms have applied for master accounts, sometimes experiencing rejection or relatively long waits for approval. For more in more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The February 3, 2023, train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, raised the profile of rail safety issues. Railroad labor organizations and some state and local governments have voiced concerns about railroad busine more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Prevention of Train Derailments
Derailments account for roughly two-thirds of rail safety incidents (not including grade crossing incidents). In raw terms and on a per-train-mile basis, more derailments tend to occur on yard, siding, or industry tracks, as opposed to occur more
Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12723) by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs
Draft legislation released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman would delay the onset of state sharing of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit costs by one year, t more
The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11466) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination: Background and Selected Topics for Congress
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." Witnesses sometimes invoke this right, commonly referred to as the privilege agai more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences research and developmen more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo more
Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12197) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business"
On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA; P.L. 117-159). Section 12002 of P.L. 117-159 amended definitions related to firearms dealer licensure in the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA, 18 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.921 et seq.). Under the GC more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues and Options for Congress" by transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In 1996, Congress established the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996; P.L. 104-264, Sec.149). The program was established to increase access to s more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports - Potential Issues and Options for Congress:"
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AIPP Privatization Challenges
In its 30-year history, the AIPP and its predecessor pilot program have not been successful in stimulating wide interest in airport privatization. The program's modest results appear to have several causes.
AIPP more
House Passes the KIDS Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11465) by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson and Chris D. Linebaugh:
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The House Passes the KIDS Act
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757). The KIDS Act consolidates a variety of legislative proposals aimed at protecting children and teens online. These proposals include the Kids Online more
Institutional Investors & Single-Family Housing Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49015) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Institutional Investors and Single-Family Housing: In Brief."
The report is written by financial economics specialists Darryl E. Getter and Eva Su and housing policy specialist Katie Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owns SF Houses? ... 2
What Are Institutional Investors? ... 3
What Challenges Exist in Measuring Ownership? more
Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 established the fr more
U.S. Court of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49042) on July 23, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Court of Appeals - Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi more
Bank Failures - FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12378) by macroeconomic policy Marc Labonte:
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Bank Failures: The FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception
When Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank failed in March 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guaranteed uninsured deposits at those banks under the statutory systemic risk exception to least-cost resolution (LCR; 12 U.S.C. Sec.1823(c)(4)(G)). (The FDIC more
Defense Primer - DOD Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10543) by senior research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: The Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DOD) was established after World War II by the 1947 National Security Act (P.L. 80-253). At the time, some policymakers, including former President Truman, took the view that the different components of the U.S. military had been insufficiently inte more
Federal Government & Anthropic - Considerations for AI Innovation & Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13217) by science and technology policy analyst Laurie Harris and industrial organization and business policy specialist Clare Y. Cho:
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Federal Government and Anthropic: Considerations for AI Innovation and Competition
On February 27, 2026, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology developed by the U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic more
Medicare's Financial Status Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43122) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Medicare's Financial Status" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incurred total expenditures of approximately $1.30 trillion. The Ho more
TrumpRx - Background & Implementation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13281) by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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TrumpRx: Background and Implementation
Introduction
On February 5, 2026, the Trump Administration officially launched TrumpRx, a website that compiles discounts on brand-name and generic drugs through partnerships with drug manufacturers and dire more
U.S. Strategic Bombers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12945) by defense policy specialists Jennifer DiMascio and Anya L. Fink:
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U.S. Strategic Bombers
The U.S. Air Force deploys three strategic (or heavy) bombers - the B-52, B-1B, and B-2 - to carry bombs or air-to-surface missiles for conventional and nuclear missions. Bombers carry heavy ordnance loads across long distances, for extended periods of time, to strike adversary more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (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 proximity more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations: Selected Current Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that Congress's plenary power over immigration applies with most force in the admission and exclusion of aliens - persons who are not U.S. citizens or national more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Visa Refusals
The second possible outcome for a completed visa application is a visa refusal (or denial). Generally, a visa refusal is based on one of three statutes: 8 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1182(a), 1184(b), or 1201(g)./69 These are also known as more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
ACNS Urges CMS to Include Epilepsy in Medicaid Medical Frailty Exception Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- 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
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirements; Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of the American Clinical Neurophysiology more
Advanced Medical Technology Association Urges FDA to Clarify Draft Guidance on Communications With Payors and Highlight Medical Device Evidence Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307; Revised Draft Guidance for Industry on Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications with Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Entities: Questions and more
AESARA Supports FDA Draft Guidance Enhancing Manufacturer Communications With Payors and Formulary Committees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
aesara.com
PO Box 4266, Chapel Hill, NC. 27515 | info@aesara.com
August 3, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2
FDA-2016-D-1307: Draft Guidance for Industry: "Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With P more
American Escrow Association Urges CFPB to Clarify Mortgage Closing Disclosures and Tolerance Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 8, 2026
re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Docket Number CFPB-2026-0018 (submitted electronically)
Honorable Russell Vought Acting Director Attn: Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-21 more
American Society of Hematology Opposes Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Burdening Physicians and Patients With Medical Frailty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule (CMS-2454 more
American Waterways Operators Highlight Financial and Operational Burdens of Ballast Water Management Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Caitlyn E. Stewart
Vice President - Regulatory Affairs
801 North Quincy Street
Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22203
PHONE: 703.841.9300
EMAIL: cstewart@americanwaterways.com
August 10, 2026
Mr. Timothy M. Brown
Chief, Office of Standards Evaluation and Development
United States Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther more
APHSA Raises Concerns Over Expanded Federal Oversight and Data Sharing in TANF Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
901 N GLEBE RD, SUITE 210, ARLINGTON, VA 22203 | (202) 682-0100 | APHSA.ORG
August 7, 2026
David Swegle
Director
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments on Modified System of Records Notice (SORN) 09-80-0375 - Temporary Assistance for N more
Arizona Game and Fish Department Urges National Park Service to Strengthen Wildlife Collaboration in Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Mr. Michael Michener
Deputy Associate Director, National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Electronically submitted to: https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0100-0001
RE: National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review: Director's Order #41
Dear Mr. more
Austin Bank Urges CFPB to Reduce TRID Waiting Periods and Simplify Mortgage Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018 | Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
Dear Bureau:
Austin Bank, Texas National Association, a community bank headquartered in East Texas, appreciates the opportunity to comment more
Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers' Association Highlight Technical Concerns In USCG Ballast Water Discharge Standards Retrospective Analysis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers' Association
2370 W. State Route 89A, Suite 11-205, Sedona, AZ 86336 USA
www.bwema.org +1 805-331-0740 info@bwema.org
10 August 2026
Commandant (CG-OES)
Environmental Standards Division
Commandant (CG-REG-1)
Standards Evaluation and Analysis Division
United States Coast G more
Bryan Research Supports Use of ProMax Software as Alternative for Emissions Simulation in EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bryan Research & Engineering, LLC
Chemical Engineering Consultants
3131 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, TX 77802
979-776-5220
sales@bre.com or support@bre.com
August 6, 2026
U.S. EPA
Attn: Matthew Witosky
Mail Drop: E143-05
109 T.W. Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 12055
RTP, North Carolina 27711
Submitted via www. more
California Manufactured Housing Institute Supports HUD Rule to Modernize Manufactured Home Definition and Lower Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1945 Chicago Avenue Suite B North Riverside, CA 92507
(951)683-4053 P
(951)683-4075 F
www.cmhi.org
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
August 11, 2026
RE: Revising the Definition of "Manufactured Home" to L more
Camuso CPA PLLC Urges Federal Tax Guidance on Prediction Market Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CAMUSO CPA PLLC
525 North Tryon Street, Suite 1600, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
info@camusocpa.com | 704-249-3179
August 8, 2026
Office of Tax Policy
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-23)
Room 5203, P.O. more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities Criticizes Medicaid Work Requirement Rule for Narrowing Medical Frailty Exclusion and Unrealistic Implementation Timeline
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
1275 First Street NE, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20002
202-408-1080 Fax: 202-408-1056 center@cbpp.org www.cbpp.org
July 29, 2026
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 21244-8016 more
ClearPath Supports NRC's Materials Licensing Modernization With Recommendations for Risk-Informed, Technology-Neutral Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ClearPath 300 New Jersey Ave. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20001
August 7, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
Subject: ClearPath Comments on the Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Materials Licensing" [RIN 3150-AL56; Docket ID NRC-2025-1370]
Dear U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staff:
Thank you for more
Coalition for Asian American Children and Families Urges Rescission of Medicaid Work Requirements to Protect AAPI New Yorkers' Healthcare Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mehmet Oz Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Washington, D.C. 20528
July 31st, 2026 Submitted via www.Regulations.gov by Miral Abbas, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, Health Partnerships Coordinator RE: Public Comment in Response to DHS Docket No. CMS-2454-IFC, Medicaid Program more
Coalition to Protect America's National Parks Urges National Park Service to Prohibit Public Use of Power Drills for Installing Fixed Anchors in Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION - NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW Comments submitted at: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NPS-2026-0101-0001
August 10, 2026
Michael Michener Deputy Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection National Park Service 1849 C Street NW, MS-2457 Washington, DC 20240
Subject: Comments on Director more
Conn. Energy & Environmental Protection Dept. Urges NRC to Enhance Regulatory Clarity and Safety for Spent Fuel Reprocessing Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127 860.424.3000
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
portal.ct.gov/DEEP
August 10, 2026 Chairman Nieh, and Commissioners Wright, Crowell, Marzano, and Weaver U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Comments of the Connecticut Department of Energy and more
Disability Belongs Urges Withdrawal of CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Due to Coverage Loss Risks for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Action@DisabilityBelongs.org | www.DisabilityBelongs.org
1 July 29, 2026 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
CMS-2454-IFC; RIN more
Disability Rights Oregon Challenges CMS Medicaid Work Requirements for Discriminatory Impact on People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
900 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1800 / Portland, OR 97204
Voice: 503-243-2081 or 1-800-452-1694 / Fax: 503-243-1738 / www.droregon.org
Disability Rights Oregon is the Protection and Advocacy System for Oregon
July 30, 2026
John Brooks
Deputy Administrator and Director & Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer
Centers for Me more
Dyad Health Urges CMS to Enhance Home Health Payment System to Better Support Dementia Patients and Caregivers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
RE: CMS-1844-P; RIN 0938-AV80 - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Up more
Enrollment Coalition Urges Clarification and Support for Medicaid Community Engagement Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Convened and Managed by Leavitt Partners
801-538-5082 I Washington, D.C. I LeavittPartners.com I Copyright (c) 2026
The Enrollment Coalition
801-538-5082 I Washington, D.C. I LeavittPartners.com I Copyright (c) 2024
July 30, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boul more
Fairwater Tanker Management Urges Coast Guard to Exempt Jones Act Vessels From Ballast Water Discharge Standards Due to Operational and Cost Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fairwater Tanker Management LLC
Fairwater
1855 Grin Road, Ste. B-328
Dania Beach, FL 33004
August 10, 2026
U.S. Coast Guard
Docket Management Facility
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. USCG-2026-0111 - Comments on "Retrospective Analysis of USCG 2012 Ballast more
Fugro Highlights Integration of Offshore Experience for Safe and Sustainable Outer Continental Shelf Space Launch Activities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fugro USA, Inc. | 13501 Katy Freeway, Suite 1050, Houston, TX 77079 USA
T +1 713 369 5600 |
F +1 713 369 5811 |
W fugro.com
FUGRO
Fugro USA, Inc.
13501 Katy Freeway, Suite 1050
Houston, TX 77079
USA
RFI Response to Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232: Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space L more
Ginosko Submits Detailed Recommendations to HUD on Manufactured Home Redefinition Rule to Support Affordable Multi-Story Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 10, 2026
To: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
From: Ginosko Modular, Ginosko Development Company, and Ginosko Construction (The Ginosko Ecosystem)
RE: Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Revising the more
Global Business Alliance Urges USDA to Limit Expansion of Foreign Agricultural Investment Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
99 M Street, SE Suite 200 Washington, DC 20003 (202) 794-4758 www.globalbusiness.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Matt Allen
Director
Office of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978; Propos more
IRhythm Technologies Seeks FDA Clarification on Health Care Economic Information Communications to Payors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 | Page
August 3, 2026
Submitted Electronically via www.regulations.gov
Dockets Management
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307: Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Entities-Questions more
Lake Carriers' Association Criticizes USCG 2026 Retrospective Analysis on Ballast Water Discharge Standards Highlighting Insufficient Cost Updates and Impacts on US-Flagged Vessels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Mr. Chris Lauer
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20460
Subject: Availability of "Retrospective Analysis of 2012 Ballast Water Discharge Standards" Docket ID No. USCG-2026-0111
Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) is submitting these comments to the June 11, 2026 Federal Register Notice Availability of R more
Lawyers' Committee and 26 Civil Rights Groups Urge U.S. Department of Education to Withdraw Proposed Rule Rescinding Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 27, 2026
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20202
CC: Kirsten Baesler, Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education; Dr. Michelle Daley, Team Supervisor for the Comprehensive Centers Program and Identified Contact for Pr more
Lockheed Martin Supports ATF Proposal to Streamline Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Washington, D.C. 20226
In the Matter of Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
Proposed Rule ) ) ) ) )
Docket No. ATF-2026-0068 RIN 1140-AA89
COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
I.
INTROD more
LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- 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 Preside more
Mortgage Industry Expert Urges CFPB to Modernize Right of Rescission Rules for Refinance Transactions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 August 10, 2026 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20024-2101 Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018 - Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI To the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the RFI o more
National Athletic Trainers Urge Creation of Dedicated NAICS Classification for Athletic Training Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
9245 New Executive Office Building
725 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Director Vought:
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is pleased to submit comments to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the North American Industry more
National Mining Association Supports NRC's Modernization of Uranium Recovery Licensing Rules to Boost Domestic Production and Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho K. Nieh
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
Re: The National Mining Association's Comments on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's "Modernizing Materials Licensing" Proposed Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 38124 (June 24, 2026); Docket ID No. NRC-2025-1370
more
Native American Lifelines Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicaid Exclusion Protections for American Indian and Alaska Native Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Main Office: 1119 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410-837-2258 FAX 410-837-2692 Boston Office: 250 Dorchester Avenue Suite 2 Boston, MA 02127 857-203-9680 FAX 857-203-9653
July 29, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted more
Natural Resources Management Association Urges USFWS To Maintain Strict Drain Tile Setbacks To Protect Prairie Pothole Wetlands And Louisiana Waterfowl Habitats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
822 Harding Street, Suite 307 Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 (337) 761-6627 info@nrmal.org
August 7, 2026
Madonna Baucum, Chief of Regulations Policy and Regulations Branch U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Virginia 22041
Sent Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Do more
Nevada Raises Safety and Legal Concerns Over NRC Proposed Changes to Nuclear Fuel Cycle Licensing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- 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
VIA federalregister.com
U.S. Nuclear Reg more
Newcleo Americas Urges NRC To Clarify Criticality Accident Alarm System Language In Materials Licensing Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
newcleo Americas LLC
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4815, New York, NY 10118
info@newcleo.com - newcleo.com
1/3
August 7, 2026
2026-REG-NRC-005
Docket No. NRC-2025-1370
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Submission of newcleo Americas LLC commen more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Advocates for Clarity in NRC Construction Definitions and DOE Fuel Line Licensing Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 10, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Subject: Public Comment on NRC's Modernizing Materials Licensing (Docket ID NRC-2025-1370)
Dear NRC Staff,
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan "think-and-do" tank who more
Ocean Conservancy Urges Halt to Offshore Space Launch Plans Citing Legal and Environmental Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Audrey Taylor
Marine Minerals Administration/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Office of Strategic Policy and International Affairs
1849 C Street NW, Mailstop: MS-5238
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.
Re: Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232, Notice of more
Ohio Credit Unions Advocate for Regulatory Relief to Expand Mortgage Credit Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10 W. Broad St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH 43215 I 614.923.9747 I OCULMail@ohiocul.org I ohiocreditunions.org
August 8, 2026
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Comment Letter - RFI Reg more
One Community Health Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Protect Rural Health Center Patients From Medicaid Coverage Loss
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable 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 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrato more
One Launch Solutions Proposes Repurposing Offshore Oil Platforms for Space Launch and Recovery Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- 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
Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space Launch and Re-Entry Activities
Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232
Submitted by One Launch Solutions, Inc.
One Launch Solutions, Inc., a Florida corporation ("OLS"), submits these comments in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy more
Outdoor Alliance Endorses National Park Service Climbing Guidance Urges Improved Permit Process to Protect Wilderness Character
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
U.S. Department of Interior
National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0101-0001
Re: Comments on EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance for National Park Service; Federal Register Docket No. NPS-2026-0101; 91 more
Patriot Federal Credit Union Urges CFPB to Simplify Mortgage Disclosure Requirements and Align Timing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
800 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg, PA * (717) 263-4444 * Mailing Address: P.O. Box 778, Chambersburg, PA 17201-0778
August 09, 2026
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosure Rescission and RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington DC 20024-2101
Docket No CFPB 2026-0018
P more
PhRMA Urges FDA to Preserve Flexibility and Clarify Definitions in Draft Guidance on Manufacturer Communications With Payors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG
August 3, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307: "Draft Guidance for Industry: Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Fo more
Power Resources Urges NRC to Modernize Uranium Recovery Licensing With Risk Informed Approach
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CAMECO RESOURCES
Power Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 1210
Glenrock, Wy 82637
(307) 358-6541
Subject: Power Resources, Inc. Comments on Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Materials Licensing" [Docket ID NRC-2025-1370; 91 Fed. Reg. 38,124 (June 24, 2026)]
Dear Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff:
Power Resources, Inc. (PRI) more
Puerto Rico Dermatological Society Opposes Proposed Medicare Payment Reduction for E/M Services With Modifier 25
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
(Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Docket No. CMS-2026-2377)
Re: CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Proposed Payment Reduction for E/M Visits Reported with Modifi more
Quadrant Nuclear Industries Supports NRC Materials Licensing Modernization and Recommends Expanded DOE Facility Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
QUADRANT NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES
www.QNI.energy
64 Thissell St., P.O. Box 111, Prides Crossing, MA 01965 | info@qni.energy
August 6, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Docket ID NRC-2025-1370
Modernizing Materials Licensing (91 FR 38124; June 24, 2026)
Quadrant Nuclear Industrie more
RCPA Comments on CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Highlight Challenges for Mental Health Substance Use and IDD Populations in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
777 E Park Dr, Ste G4 | Harrisburg, PA 17111 | Phone 717-364-3280 | Fax 717-364-3287 | www.paproviders.org
July 30, 2026
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 431, 435, 438, 457, and 600 Attn: CMS-2454-IFC RIN 0938-AV9
Submitted via regulations.gov RE: Centers for M more
Regulatory Gap in Spent Fuel Reprocessing Rules Raises Concerns Over Waste Disposal Contracts and Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Spent Fuel Reprocessing Facility-Waste Issues
The proposed rule has a regulatory gap that NRC did not identify related to the requirement for a standard contract, required under Section 302 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 10222), for the delivery of high-level radioactive waste (and spent nuclear fuel) to the Se more
Rural Arizona Health Alliance Urges CMS to Mitigate Administrative Barriers in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
Submitted electronically
Re: Comments on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements and Rural Implementation
Dear Administrator:
Thank you for the opportunity more
SEIU Criticizes CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement for Restricting Self-Attestation and Narrowing Medical Frailty Definition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- 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 30, 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 more
Snapdocs Urges CFPB to Require Lenders to Offer Digital Mortgage Closing Options Where Eligible
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit - Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
To Whom It May Concern:
Snapdocs appreciates the opportunity to respond to t more
Stamford Health Urges CMS to Amend Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Prevent Coverage Loss and Financial Strain on Hospitals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 27, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Service
Attention: CMS-2449-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
CMS-2026-2047-0002, Medicaid Program: Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administ more
Standard Nuclear Urges Clear NEPA Pathway and Defined Gap Analysis in Materials Licensing Modernization Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 Europia Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
Standard Nuclear, Inc
Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370
Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 38124
Comment Deadline: August 10, 2026
Submitted By: Standard Nuclear, Inc
August 10, 2026
Subject: Standard Nuclear Comments on Proposed Modernizing Materials Licensing (MML) Requirements
Dea more
TxDOT Urges Enhancements to National Census of Ferry Operators to Improve Data Quality and Reduce Reporting Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Connecting you with Texas An Equal Opportunity Employer
125 E 11th St | Austin, Texas 78701
512.463.8588 txdot.gov August 7, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Steve National Census of Ferry Operators (NCFO) Program Manager Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 2059 more
Union of Concerned Scientists Urge NRC to Maintain Strict Licensing and Oversight for Nuclear Reprocessing Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- 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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Comments of the Union of Concerned Scientists on the Proposed Rule on "Modernizing Materials Licensing," NRC-2025-1370
Edwin S. Lyman, PhD Director of Nuclear Power Safety Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DC August 10, 2026
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UCS opposes the proposed removal of the two-step licensing process for plutonium more
United Bank Urges CFPB to Eliminate Three Day Rescission Period for Refinances to Improve Consumer Access to Mortgage Credit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MEMBER FDIC
505 S. Hill Street
Post Office Box 628
Griffin, Georgia 30224
(770) 567-7211
August 10, 2026
Comment Intake - Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
445 12th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-001 more
United Medical ACO Urges CMS to Restrict Provider Density-Based Medicare Enrollment Revocations and Enhance Due Process Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UNITED MEDICAL ACO, LLC
Formal Comments on Medicare Provider and Supplier Enrollment Provisions
July 13, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
Re: CMS-1844-P; more
United South & Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund Calls for Clearer CMS Guidance and Stronger Protections for Tribal Exclusion in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Because there is Strength in Unity
Submitted via regulations.gov
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Dear Administrator Oz,
On behalf of the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (US more
Ur-Energy Supports NRC Modernization of Uranium Licensing Regulations to Enhance Domestic Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Colorado Office Wyoming Office
10758 W. Centennial Rd. 1478 Willer Drive
Littleton, CO 80127 Casper, WY 82604
Tel: 866.981.4588 Tel: 307.265.2373
August 06, 2026
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Re: Ur-Energy Comments on the U. more
Uranium Producers of America Support NRC's Modernization of Materials Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
URANIUM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA
113 Calle Palomita, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
TELEPHONE (505) 690-7709; www.theupa.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho Nieh Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
RE: NRC Rulemaking on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370]
Chairman Nieh:
more
Wisconsin Bankers Urge CFPB to Ease TRID Timing, Tolerance, and Rescission Rules to Reduce Mortgage Origination Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
ELECTROIC SUBMISSION ONLY
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI, c/o Legal Division Docket Manager,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,
445 12th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit; Docket No. CFPB-2026-001 more
Wyoming Mining Association Backs NRC Proposed Changes to Uranium Licensing and Construction Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.wyomingmining.org
1401 Airport Parkway, Ste. 230 - Cheyenne, WY 82001 - (307)-635-0331
August 10, 2026
Docket ID NRC-2025-1370
Proposed Rule: Modernizing Materials Licensing
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Gentlemen:
Subject: Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) Comments on the P more
Zeno Power Proposes Regulatory Changes to Streamline Licensing for Emerging Radioisotope Power Systems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Zeno Power Systems, Inc. 709 G St. NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 info@zenopower.com
Copyright (c) 2026 Zeno Power Systems, Inc. Page 1 of 13
To: Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370 August 10, 20 more
Tipoffs: Iran
Afghanistan: Five Years After the Taliban's Return, the International Community Must Not Abandon Afghanistan's Writers
LONDON, England, Aug. 15 -- PEN International issued the following news:
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Afghanistan: Five years after the Taliban's return, the international community must not abandon Afghanistan's writers
'Five years after the Taliban seized Kabul, Afghanistan's writers continue to pay an extraordinary price for their words, while women and girls remain trapped under an all-encompassing system of gender-based oppression. As some governments move to normalise relations with the Taliban, the inter more
