DuVal & Associates Raises Concerns Over FDA's Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Amidst Declining Service Quality and Accountability Issues
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1820 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-338-7170 Main Comment to FDA Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Docket: FDA-2026-N-6655 Industry Concerns With FDA's Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Under MDUFA VI
INTRODUCTION
We predicted this years ago. We speak from the device side of FDA-CDRH. FDA would create th more
National Taxpayers Union: 'America's Grid Gamble: Is It Time to Let Private Power Play?'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following brief on July 9, 2026, by Melissa Landry entitled "America's Grid Gamble: Is It Time to Let Private Power Play?"
Here are excerpts:
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After two decades of relatively flat electricity demand, the United States is confronting a new reality: explosive growth. From artificial intelligence and cloud computing to electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing, a powerful convergence of economic and technological fo more
National Taxpayers Union: 'How Carbon Taxes Collapsed Pennsylvania's Generation Investment and What It Means for the Data Center Boom'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following brief on June 29, 2026, by Joshua Schubert entitled "How Carbon Taxes Collapsed Pennsylvania's Generation Investment and What It Means for the Data Center Boom."
Here are excerpts:
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I. Introduction
Pennsylvania is the largest exporter of electricity in the nation, the powerhouse of the PJM interconnection, and ground zero for America's data center and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom. Anno more
National Taxpayers Union: 'Ohio's Blueprint: How Market-Oriented Energy Reform Can Help States Win the AI Race'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following brief on June 17, 2026, by Aswin Prabhakar entitled "Ohio's Blueprint: How Market-Oriented Energy Reform Can Help States Win the AI Race."
Here are excerpts:
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I. Introduction
As the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) hastens, data centers are driving unprecedented demand growth for electric power. Projections show data centers consuming nearly 10% of total U.S. electricity by 2030, a near fourfo more
National Taxpayers Union: 'Powering Opportunity: Data Centers, Energy Policy, and Nebraska's Economic Future'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following brief on July 16, 2026, by Jim Smith and Jared Walczak entitled "Powering Opportunity: Data Centers, Energy Policy, and Nebraska's Economic Future."
Here are excerpts:
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Energy policy is increasingly becoming one of the most important drivers of economic competitiveness in the United States. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure expand, the demand for reliable electricity i more
Rep. Scott Issues Letter to EEOC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Andrea Lucas
Chair
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
RE: EEOC-2026-0001, FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
Dear Chair Lucas:
I write with regard to the Equal Employment Opp more
Report From PROBabLE Futures: The Use of Probabilistic AI in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System of England and Wales
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Use of Probabilistic AI in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System of England and Wales - A report from PROBabLE Futures - June 2026 (88 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
About PROBabLE Futures ... 5
Executive Summary ... 6
1. Introduction ... 14
1.1. Background ... 14
1.2. The present study ... 16
1.3. Structure ... 17
2. Methodology ... 18
3. The Landscape of AI Deployment ... 20
3.1. Broad experimentation, limited maturity ... 21 more
Reps. Garbarino, Moolenaar Issue Letter to DoorDash Co-Founder Xu
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, and John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following letter to DoorDash Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Tony Xu:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 31, 2026
Mr. Tony Xu
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
DoorDash, Inc.
303 2nd Street Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94107
Dear Mr. Xu:
The House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Select Committee on the Chin more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Commerce Dept.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce:
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July 29, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230
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The Honorable Jeffrey Kessler
Under Secretary for Industry and Security
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitu more
Mountain Movers Leadership Master Class at Tusculum University to prepare attendees to shape the future
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Mountain Movers Leadership Master Class at Tusculum University to prepare attendees to shape the future
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GREENEVILLE - A Tusculum University alumnus who has attained success on multiple levels is teaming with an innovative business professor at the higher education institution to conduct an inspiring master class on delivering effective leadership in a rapidly changing world.
Keddrain "KD" Bowen
"The Fu more
Fight for the Future Details Victory in San Francisco Boycott Campaign Against Gay Bars Venue AI Surveillance
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: facing boycott campaign, SF gay bars abandon AI face scanners
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA-Two prominent Bay Area gay bars have announced plans to "pause" their use of "Patronscan" face scanning devices after digital rights group Fight for the Future launched a boycott campaign with hundreds of prominent artists pledging to boycott ve more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
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
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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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
AAP Urges Stronger Regulation and Clearer Standards for 7-Hydroxymitragynine and Kratom Products to Protect Youth Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
Admiral Brian Christine, MD
Assistant Secretary for Health
US Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 716G
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Inf more
Advocate Opposes Temporary Schedule I Classification of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Urges Evidence-Based Regulation and Public Engagement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Lynne Elena Lyman
West Hollywood, CA 90069
818.602.9539
lynnelyman@gmail.com
July 31, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Comment Response to the RFI on the Proposed Temporary Scheduling of 7-hydroxymitragynine Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
I am writing to respectfully oppose the proposed tempora more
American Council of the Blind Warns Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Could Harm Access for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
225 Reinekers Ln., Suite 660
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (202) 467-5081
Fax: (703) 465-5085
July 28, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Dear CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz:
We write to offer our tho more
American Kratom Association Advocates for Threshold-Based Regulation of Chemically Manipulated 7-Hydroxymitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl to Protect Public Safety and Natural Kratom Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
American Kratom Association Comment
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services
Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Information
91 Fed. Reg. 41049; Document No. 2026-13608
The American more
American Pharmacists Association Supports Temporary Schedule I Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above Specified Threshold
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201
RE: [Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232] Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Information
Dear Assistant Secretary more
American Society of Addiction Medicine Urges Caution on Temporary Scheduling of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Pending Further Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
The Honorable Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: HHS-OASH-2026-0232, Schedules of Controlled Substance: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I
Dea more
American Society of Addiction Medicine Urges Caution on Temporary Scheduling Threshold for 7-Hydroxymitragynine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
The Honorable Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: HHS-OASH-2026-0232, Schedules of Controlled Substance: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I
Dea more
APA Supports Temporary Schedule 1 Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above Specified Threshold With Recommendations for Multi-Metric Regulation and Research Preservation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
Admiral Brian Christine, MD
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington D.C. 20201
Re: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule 1; Request for Information (HHS-OASH-2026-0232 more
Cato Institute Senior Fellow Singer Calls for Extended Research and Comment Period Before Scheduling 7-Hydroxymitragynine in Federal Controls
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Cato Institute 1000 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 842-0200 Fax: (202) 842-3490 www.cato.org
July 27, 2026
Admiral Brian Christine Assistant Secretary for Health Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
Docket No.: HHS-OASH-2026-0232 Re: Request fo more
Consumer Choice Center Challenges Proposed 7-Hydroxymitragynine Threshold as Unfounded and Inconsistent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: OASH Request for Information Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I [Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232]
The Consumer Choice more
Drug Policy Alliance Urges Withdrawal of Temporary Schedule I Placement for 7-Hydroxymitragynine and Calls for Evidence-Based Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
Admiral Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Room 716G
Washington, DC 20201
Public Comment on HHS Request for Information
Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Dear Admiral Christine,
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is a na more
Ducks Unlimited Urges U S Fish and Wildlife Service to Maintain Prairie Pothole Drain Tile Setback Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Brian Nesvik
Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Support for the National Wildlife Refuge System Drain Tile Setback Rule
Dear Director Nesvik,
On behalf of more than 15,000 Ducks Unlimited members in Pennsylv more
DuVal & Associates Raises Concerns Over FDA's Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Amidst Declining Service Quality and Accountability Issues
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1820 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-338-7170 Main Comment to FDA Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Docket: FDA-2026-N-6655 Industry Concerns With FDA's Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Under MDUFA VI
INTRODUCTION
We predicted this years ago. We speak from the device side of FDA-CDRH. FDA would create th more
Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust Requests Extension of Comment Period on 7-Hydroxymitragynine Scheduling Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Admiral Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Room 716G
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Request for 60-Day Extension of Comment Period - Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Dear Admiral Christine:
On behalf of Holistic Alternat more
KK Legal & Advisory Services Advocates for Science-Based Regulation and Clarification on Proposed 7-Hydroxymitragynine Scheduling Thresholds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
KK Legal & Advisory Services, Inc.
9465 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310.895.9380
KKlegaladvisory.com
July 30, 2026
RE: Docket No.: HHS-OASH-2026-0232 Request for Information on Proposed Threshold for 7-Hydroxymitragynine Scheduling Under the Controlled Substances Act
On behalf of the 7-Hyd more
Lockheed Martin Supports ATF Proposal to Modernize Firearms Transaction Record Form 4473
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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 Revising Firearms Transaction Record, "Form 4473"
Proposed Rule
Docket No. ATF-2026-0001 RIN 1140-AA82
COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
I.INTRODUCTION
Lockheed Martin Corporation ("Lock more
Lockheed Martin Supports ATF Proposal to Streamline Conversion of Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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 Converting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles
Proposed Rule
Docket No. ATF-2026-0100 RIN 1140-AA68
COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
I. INTRODUCTION
Lockheed Martin Corp more
Medicinal Chemist Warns Temporary Schedule I Ban on 7-Hydroxymitragynine Risks Driving Black Market and Hindering Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 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 - Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Page 1
Mr. Nicholas Denton
Medicinal Plant Chemist | ExcelAG
nickjdenton@gmail.com | 757-969-3695
July 31, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Re: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold more
Members of Congress Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Interstate Transport of National Firearms Act Firearms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
RE: RIN 1140-AA89, Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms; Docket No. ATF-2026-0068
Dear Director Cekada:
We write to oppose the Bure more
Myhre Syndrome Foundation Urges FDA to Adopt Context Based Evidence Framework for Ultra Rare Diseases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
May 27, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Comment in Support of Haystack Project Petition for Rulemaking to Amend 21 CFR 314.126 and 314.7
Dear Dockets Management Staff,
The Myhre Syndrome Foundation (MSF) is a 501(c)(3) patient advoc more
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Urges CMS to Clarify Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements for Individuals With Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: RIN 0938-AV98
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (RIN 0938-AV98)
On behalf of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Co more
National Organizations Warn Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Will Lead to Significant Loss of Coverage for Children and Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 28, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2449-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Ind more
National Pawnbrokers Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice
Robert Cekada, Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20226
Re: Proposed Regulation: Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Transaction Requirements; RIN 1140-AB05
Dear more
NFL Urges Stricter CFTC Rules to Protect Integrity and Consumers in Sports Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 27, 2026
Chairman Michael S. Selig
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: Prediction Markets; Public Interest Determinations [RIN 3038-AF65]
Dear Chairman Selig,
The National Football League ("NFL") submits thi more
North Dakota Farm Bureau Urges Transparent and Practical Reform of Wetland Drain Tile Setback Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
The Honorable Brian R. Nesvik
Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2641 - Implementation of Drain Tile Setbacks
Dear Director Nesvik:
North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB) respectfully submits thes more
Pharm3r Urges FDA to Enhance Transparency in Manufacturing Inspection Reporting Under Medical Device User Fee Amendments VI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Docket No. FDA-2026-N-6655 - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA VI), FYs 2028-2032
Submitted by: Libbe L. Englander, Ph.D., CEO, Pharm3r - August 6, 2026
Pharm3r supports FDA's proposed commitment to transparent reporting under MDUFA VI. Section III.O of the Federal Register notice, "Performance Reports, more
Prevent Opioid Abuse Supports Temporary Schedule I Classification of Kratom Compounds to Curb Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Prevent Opioid Abuse Comment in Support of the Temporary Kratom Regulation
We at Prevent Opioid Abuse, a national organization educating patients and parents about the risks of opioid-based painkillers and the availability of non-opioid alternative, write in strong support of the DEA's temporary placement of 7-hydroxymitra more
Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Oppose ATF Proposal to Weaken Firearms Transaction Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
By electronic submission to www.regulations.gov
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Office of Regulatory Affairs; Enforcement Programs and Services
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
Prosecutors Against Gun Violence submits these comments on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm more
Registered Nurse Urges Federal Regulation Instead of Ban on Low-Dose 7-Hydroxymitragynine for Pain Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 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
Submitted to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Docket: HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Information
Commenter: Holly Michelle, Registered Nurse
Location: Pennsylva more
Rural Health Center Urges CMS To Simplify Medicaid Community Engagement Rules And Protect Vulnerable Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
Senators Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule Raising Firearm Transaction Risks and Undermining Public Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) play a critical role in protecting American communities from gun violence and ensuring the consistent administration of our federal firearms laws. However, in April, ATF announced more than 30 new rules that would m more
Shatterproof Urges Transparency and Stronger Safeguards in 7-Hydroxymitragynine Regulation to Protect Youth and Prevent Loopholes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
Ruben Hernandez Segarra
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Comments on the Specified Threshold for 7-Hydroxymitragynine
Dear Mr. Hernandez Segarra:
Shatterproof appreciates the opportunity to comment on the R more
Small Business Owner Opposes ATF Rule Change Allowing Online Gun Sales and Home Delivery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
In Re: ATF 1140-AB05
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing in response to the request for comment on ATF 1140-AB05. I more
Solventum Endorses Standardized Algorithms for Medical Frailty Exemptions in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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
ELECTRONIC FILING
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comments of Solventum Corporation on Centers more
Stand With Asian Americans Seeks to Testify Against EEOC Proposal to Remove Job-Category Demographic Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STAND WITH ASIAN AMERICANS
1189 Tennessee Street, Unit 201, San Francisco, CA 94107 www.StandwithAsianAmericans.com
August 7, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov) Raymond Windmiller Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street NE Washingto more
Washington Association Urges Inclusion of Synthetic 7-Hydromytragynine in Federal Schedule I Drug List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Good morning, The Washington Association for Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention (WASAVP), a statewide network of more than 200 prevention groups, strongly supports the plan to temporarily list three synthetic kratom compounds as federal Schedule I drugs. We also urge adding one additional synthetic kratom product to t more
Western Energy Alliance Supports EPA Proposal to Maintain Current Emission Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Administrator Lee Zeldin
Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
RE: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission a more
Wis. State Rep. Pronschinske Supports Drain Tile Setback Rule to Protect Waterfowl Habitat and Hunting Traditions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Brian Nesvik
Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Support for the National Wildlife Refuge System Drain Tile Setback Rule
Dear Director Nesvik:
As Chairman of the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on S more
Tipoffs: Iran
Rep. Khanna Issues Letter to President Trump on Resumption of War With Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to President Trump on resumption of war with Iran:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 29, 2026
President Donald Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Trump,
I write to express grave concern about your resumption of war wi more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche, DNI Nominee Clayton, Secretary of State Rubio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd W. Blanche, Jay Clayton, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 20, 2026
The Honorable Todd W. Blanche
Acting Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
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The Honorable Marco Rub more
Once Again, Padilla Leads Democrats in Successfully Killing Trump's Anti-Voter SAVE Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Once Again, Padilla Leads Democrats in Successfully Killing Trump's Anti-Voter SAVE Act
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As families across the country face skyrocketing costs, Trump and Senate Republicans again prioritize his voter suppression bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, led his Senate colleagues in once again defeating MA more
Senator Markey Votes Against Continuing Resolution, Refuses to Fund Trump's Unwinnable Iran War and Authoritarian Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Votes Against Continuing Resolution, Refuses to Fund Trump's Unwinnable Iran War and Authoritarian Agenda
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Washington (August 8, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution to fund Trump's administration.
"Voting for this Continuing Resolution would be signing a check for President Trump to cont more
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary: Defend the West - European Civilizational Renewal Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Civilizational Action fellow Kristen Ziccarelli:
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Defend the West: European Civilizational Renewal Agenda
Overview, Purpose, and Scope
Americans have a direct interest in the fate of Europe by a civilizational bond and culture, grounded in history, heritage, language, and a shared responsibility to defend Western civilization. Unfortunately, the friendly sentimentality that typic more
