Buffalo State and UNAB renew MOU, highlight importance of creativity education
BUFFALO, New York, July 21 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
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Buffalo State and UNAB renew MOU, highlight importance of creativity education
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Buffalo State's Center for Applied Imagination welcomed Juan Camilo Montoya, rector of Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB), and alumnus Cesar Guerrero, '16, director of UNAB Creative, for a two-day strategic visit on July 9-10 that culminated in the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the t more
Mortgage Industry Expert Proposes Modernizing Consumer Protections Through Performance Metrics and Updated Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- 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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Submitter Name: Rob Henger
City: Birmingham
Country: United States
State or Province: AL
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Request for Information regarding opportunities to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while preserving meaningful consumer protections. more
Report From Protect Borrowers: How BNPL Lenders Take Advantage of Americans' Financial Desperation and the Case for a BNPL Borrower Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSLrpt) -- A LOAN IN EVERY CART: How BNPL Lenders Take Advantage of Americans' Financial Desperation and the Case for a BNPL Borrower Bill of Rights - A report from Protect Borrowers - July 2026 (56 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ... 4
BNPL Has Skyrocketed Amid a Growing Affordability Crisis ... 8
Debt for Everything, Everywhere ... 14
BNPL is Expensive and Raises Costs for Everyone ... 22
Recommendations ... 32
Endnotes ... 37
more
"Transnational Repression" & U.S. Policy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49036) on July 15, 2026, entitled ""Transnational Repression" and U.S. Policy: In Brief" by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Contents
Background ... 1
Selected U.S. Government Responses ... 3
Outlook and Selected Options for Congress ... 6
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Background
Foreign government-supported "transnational repression" has been of increasing concern to some U.S. policymakers in more
Aimed Alliance: Copay Maximizers, Alternative Funding Programs Threaten Access to Essential Health Benefits, Medications
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 14, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Dr. Mehmet Oz
Secretary - Administrator
Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Via Electronic Communication
Re: Request for Information CMS-9874-NC
Dear Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz:
Aimed Alliance is a non-profit health polic more
CFTC Urged to Ban Election and Geopolitical Event Contracts Over Risks of Interference and Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Center
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
We are writing in response to the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPR") that the
Commodity more
College Student Challenges Kalshi Inc Over Consumer Protections and Regulatory Failures in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment: RIN 3038-AF65 - Direct Rebuttal to Comment of Luana Lopes Lara, Co-Founder and COO, Kalshi Inc.
Submitted to: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, CFTC
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets
Date: April 30, 2026
I am a college student and a Kalshi user. I have lo more
FanLabel Music Markets: CFTC Considers Regulation of Music-Related Prediction Markets Highlighting Hedging Benefits and Manipulation Risks
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FANLABEL MUSIC MARKETS, LLC
34300 Woodward Ave, Suite 200,
Birmingham, MI 48009
April 23, 2026
via Electronic Submission - CFTC Comments Portal
https://comments.cftc.gov
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washing more
IVP Urges CFTC to Establish Clear Federal Framework for Transparent Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick:
Introduction
Institutional Venture Partners more
Mychal Walker Begins Term as President of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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Mychal Walker Begins Term as President of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) recently announced that Mychal Walker, Managing Director of The Walker Agency in Duluth, Georgia, has officially begun his one-ye more
Sportradar Urges Clear Regulatory Framework for Prediction Markets Focused on Data Integrity Manipulation Prevention and Responsible Gaming
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 28, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick,
Sportradar Group AG ("Sportradar") respect more
U.S.-UK Trade Relations - In Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49037) entitled "U.S.-UK Trade Relations: In Brief" by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States and the United Kingdom (UK) - the world's first- and fifth-largest economies, respectively - have a highly integrated trade and economic relationship. Bilateral trade and investment ties are significant to each country, and t more
UNM introduces NM SPARK program with inaugural cohort of scholars
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 18 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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UNM introduces NM SPARK program with inaugural cohort of scholars
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Eleven University of New Mexico faculty members have been selected as part of the inaugural cohort of the New Mexico Scholars Pursuing Advancement, Research, and Knowledge (SPARK) program, a grant initiative supporting assistant and associate professors who are advancing their research, scholarship, and creative work in alignmen more
Vantage: On Chain Transparency Enables Advanced Surveillance and Manipulation Detection in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Chairman Selig and Commissioners,
I am Alexander Walsh-Kelly, Founder of Vantage, an independent prediction market surveillance and analytics platform. Vantage ingests live data from Polymarket, Kalshi, and traditional financial markets, applies AI-driven causal modeling and on-chain behavioral analysis, and identifie more
Yggdrasil Financial Technologies: CFTC Should Distinguish Between Outcome Contingent and Index Referenced Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
YGGDRASIL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By Electronic Submission
April 2, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: more
Chairman Jovanovic Outlines EXIM's Role in Securing Supply Chains and Rebuilding the Industrial Base
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Chairman Jovanovic Outlines EXIM's Role in Securing Supply Chains and Rebuilding the Industrial Base
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CARLISLE, PA. - On July 15th, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic participated in Senator Dave McCormick's (R-PA) Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, joining a panel discussion focused on strengthening America's industrial base, securing critical supp more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap -- Week of July 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap -- Week of July 13, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, July 14, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, led by Rep. Dave Joyce, held a budget hearing to review the Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request with Justices Elena Kagan more
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, April 1-June 30, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, April 1-June 30, 2026
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The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline.
Ramona C. Albin
Ramona C. Alb more
Penn College showcases education model, student success to Penn State trustees
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn College showcases education model, student success to Penn State trustees
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -During the Penn State Board of Trustees' visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology July 16-17, President Michael J. Reed showcased the college's unique and successful model of applied technology education.
"Our mission is to inspire and prepare the next generation with industry-focused, more
Tusculum University schedules second AI Boot Camp to assist entrepreneurs, business professionals after first event sold out
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tusculum University schedules second AI Boot Camp to assist entrepreneurs, business professionals after first event sold out
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GREENEVILLE - Learn practical ways to apply artificial intelligence during another boot camp at Tusculum University geared toward entrepreneurs and other business professionals.
David Hite
Tusculum's Business Division will hold a second AI Boot Camp Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 9 a. more
Whitties Earned Dozens of Noteworthy Fellowships & Grants This Year
WALLA WALLA, Washington, July 17 -- Whitman College posted the following news:
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Whitties Earned Dozens of Noteworthy Fellowships & Grants This Year
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Whitman Stories Whitman Stories
This year, Whitman College students and alumni were awarded more than 45 competitive grants, fellowships and scholarships to support advanced research, international and graduate study, community-based initiatives, and career exploration in the United States and globally. They join more than 500 fellow Whi more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12171) on June 30, 2026, by income security specialist John J. Topoleski:
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Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans
Introduction
Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi's pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan participant more
Cambodia - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10238) by foreign affairs analyst William Piekos.
Here are excerpts:
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Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations
Cambodia, with a population of 17 million, is one of the younger and poorer countries in Southeast Asia. U.S.-Cambodia relations have been complicated since the Vietnam War, during which the United States extensively bombed the country. Following a civil war and th more
Deduction for Overtime Compensation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13263) by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott:
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The Deduction for Overtime Compensation
Introduction
Federal law generally requires workers to pay individual income taxes and payroll taxes on their earned income. The 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created a new income tax deduction of up to $12,500 ($25,000 for those married filing jointly) for certain overtim more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions" by labor policy specialist Sarah A. Donovan and legislative attorney Jon O. Shimabukuro.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 prohibits the employment of "oppressive child labor" in the United States, which the act defines - with some exceptions - as the employment of youth und more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Employment of Children in Agriculture
Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45
Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture
With some exceptions, the minimum a more
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12609) on June 30, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): Recent Developments
This Insight provides a brief summary of developments related to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program in 2025 and 2026. BRIC funding repr more
Mullin V. Al Otro Lado - Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11443) on June 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mullin v. Al Otro Lado: Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado ruled that an alien seeking to enter the United States at a port of entry but stopped on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border by a U.S. immigration offic more
National Park Service - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13262) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. As part of t more
Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13261) on June 30, 2026, by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
Introduction
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA, P.L. 104-193), also known as the 1996 welfare reform law, was enacted 30 years ago. Leading up to its passage, debat more
Private Investment Markets - Overview & Retail Investor Access Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13260) on June 30, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investment Markets: Overview and Retail Investor Access
Private investments - also referred to as alternative investments or private capital - are investments generally available only to accredited investors. Such investments include private securities offerings in non-publicly t more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Background and Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offsho more
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) by international trade and finance specialist Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862), allows the President to impose restrictions on goods imports or enter into negotiations with trading partners if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines, more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on June 30, 2026.
The report is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. Shared bi more
Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured more
Geofence Warrants & the Fourth Amendment - The Supreme Court Weighs In Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: The Supreme Court Weighs In
Introduction
From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protections. Over more
Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown - Background & Issues Facing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11779) by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown: Background and Issues Facing Congress
The United States is phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM; P.L. 116-260, Division S, Sec.103; codified at 42 U.S.C. Sec.7675) more
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Authorities & Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13178) by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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NHTSA's Authorities and Rulemaking Process
NHTSA Background and Authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is primarily responsible for motor vehicle and highway safety. Congress established highway safety regulator more
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12241) by health policy specialist Kavya Sekar:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
During public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent measles, hantavirus, and Ebola outbreaks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has served as a face of the federal government's public health response. As of 2025, CDC describes its core mis more
Connecting Faith-Based & Religious Organizations With Federal Grants & Other Assistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13259) by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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Connecting Faith-Based and Religious Organizations with Federal Grants and Other Assistance
Faith-based or religious organizations and houses of worship (e.g., churches, synagogues, mosques) frequently seek out federal and other assistance for various community services and projects. This In Focus provides congressional o more
Defense Primer - Military Service Academies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11788) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Military Service Academies
Overview
The U.S. military service academies are tuition-free, four-year degree-granting institutions operated by the military departments. The academies are one of three primary commissioning sources for officers, along with the Senior Reserve Office more
Rental Housing Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12887) by housing policy analyst Henry G. Watson.
Here are excerpts:
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Rental Housing
There are over 49 million rental housing units in the United States. About one-third of households in the United States rent their housing. Rental housing prices have increased faster than prices for non-shelter goods and services in recent years. To address persistent housing affordabili more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new sta more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with more
What Is Harassment - An Overview From Federal Employment Law Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49010) entitled "What Is Harassment? An Overview from Federal Employment Law" by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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SUMMARY
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 generally prohibits discrimination in the workplace, but it does not expressly prohibit harassment. The Supreme Court has interpreted the statute to prohibit certain forms of harassment, however, including sexual haras more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
AbbVie Urges HHS to Strengthen Essential Health Benefits Framework to Ensure Comprehensive Prescription Drug Coverage and Protect Patient Access
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
July 15, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC more
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Urges Strengthened Essential Health Benefits to Support Cancer Patients and Survivors
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr - The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Secretary - Administrator
Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW - 7500 Security Boulevard
Washington, D.C. 20201 - Baltimore, MD 21244
July 15, 2026
Re: CMS-9874-NC - Request for Infor more
American Institute for Boys and Men Calls for Ban on Sports Contracts and Stronger Protections in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 29, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65 (Comment for Proposed Rule 91 FR 12516)
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick,
I am writing from the American Institute more
Americans United for Life Urges EEOC to Remove Abortion Accommodation Mandate From Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rule
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
July 17, 2026
Submitted Electronically via Regulations.gov Portal
Re: Draft Strategic Plan 2026-2030
Dear Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:
On behalf of Americans United for Life (AUL), I am writing in support of the strategic p more
Castle Technologies: Commercial Hedging Use Case Urged for Inclusion in CFTC Prediction Markets Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 28, 2026
By Electronic Delivery
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick,
Castle Technologie more
Coalition for Prediction Markets: CFTC Urged to Affirm Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets and Define Gaming to Exclude Traditional Casino Games
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
Re: Response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Request for Comments on Event Contract Derivatives Traded on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-A more
Commission Urged To Ban Prediction Markets On Elections Sports And Public Affairs Due To Consumer Harm And Democratic Risks
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Chair and Commissioners:
I write to express my strong opposition to the Commission's continued accommodation of so-called "prediction markets" - including event contracts on elections, sports outcomes, and public affairs - and to urge the Commission to use its full statutory authority to halt their proliferation rathe more
Concerns Raised by CPA Over Manipulation Risk and Structural Failures in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets
RIN: 3038-AF65 Submitted via: comments.cftc.gov Deadline: April 30, 2026
To the Secretary of the Commission:
As a Certified Public Accountant, a 50 percent owner of a public accounting firm, and a professional with an academic background in statis more
Democracy Defenders Fund Calls for CFTC Ban on Prediction Market Contracts Tied to Official Government Actions Due to Insider Trading Risks
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Docket No: CFTC-2026-0331-0001
RIN: 3038-AF65
April 30, 2026
RE: Comment on CFTC Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Prediction Markets;
RIN 3038-AF65 (91 Fed more
Independent Researcher Says Proposed Structural Criteria for Regulating Prediction Markets Should Draw on European Experience and Advocate Technology-Neutral Standards
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65, 91 FR 12516)
Submitted to: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Submitted by: Amadeus Brandes, Independent Researcher
Location: Frankfurt/Kronberg, Germany
Date: April 2026
Introduction
I submit this comment as an independent researche more
Kingston Chase Consulting: CFTC Urged to Mandate Machine Readable and Historical Data Access for Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Michael Selig Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
March 16, 2026
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Chairman Selig:
I. Introduction
I respectfully submit this comment urging the Commodity Futures Trad more
Legal Defense Fund Opposes EEOC Draft Strategic Plan for Prioritizing Political Agenda Over Racial Workplace Equity
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Andrea Lucas
Chair
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M St., NE
Washington, DC 2507
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: Draft EEOC Strategic Plan 2026-2030 (Docket ID EEOC-2026-0001)
Dear Chair Lucas,
The Legal Defense Fund writes to oppose the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) draft Strategic P more
Levr Labs Advocates for Margin Trading and On-Chain Custody in CFTC Prediction Market Rules
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of the Secretariat
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via https://comments.cftc.gov
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Prediction Markets;
RIN 3038-AF65; 91 Fed. Reg. ___ (March 16, 2026)
April 29, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISS more
Mortgage Industry Expert Proposes Modernizing Consumer Protections Through Performance Metrics and Updated Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
* * *
Submitter Name: Rob Henger
City: Birmingham
Country: United States
State or Province: AL
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Request for Information regarding opportunities to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while preserving meaningful consumer protections. more
Options Clearing Corp. Highlights Risks of Non-Intermediated Prediction Markets and Supports Intermediated Margin Trading Model
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Center
1155 21st St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Re: CFTC Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Prediction Markets
The Options Clearing Corporation ("OCC") appre more
ProphetX LLC: CFTC Urged to Use Section 4(c) Authority for Federal Preemption and Clear Regulation of Sports Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ProphetX LLC
4 World Trade Center, 29th Floor
150 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
April 20, 2026
Via CFTC Comments Portal
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581
Re: RIN 3038-AF65 - Prediction Markets (Adva more
Pueblo of Acoma Urges CFTC to Prohibit Unlawful Sports Betting on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUEBLO OF ACOMA
Charles P. Riley, Governor
Davy D. Malls, 1st Lt. Governor
Augustine Seymour, Jr., 2nd Lt. Governor
Steven Concho, Tribal Secretary
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Norman F. Torivio, Tribal Interpreter
25 PINSBAARI DRIVE ACOMA, NM 87034 PO BOX 309 ACOMA, NM 87034 PHONE: 505-552-6604 FAX 505-552-7204
April 27 more
San Manuel Nation Urges CFTC To Consult Tribes And States Before Expanding Prediction Market Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Michael S. Selig
Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65, 91 Fed. Reg. 12516
Dear Chairman Selig,
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, also known as the San Manuel Band of Mission more
Sens. Hickenlooper, Reed Call on CFTC to Ban Military Event Contracts and Investigate Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Michael Selig, Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20581
March 5, 2026
Dear Chairman Selig:
We write to urge the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prohibit event contracts tied to U.S. military operations and investigate whether any more
Tellus App: CFTC NPRM Spurs Call for Economic Purpose Test and Consumer Protections in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Tellus App, Inc.
809 Cuesta Dr, Suite #200 B
Mountain View, CA 94040
Direct: +1 650 590 9770
Build for what's next. www.tellusapp.com
April 2nd, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading
Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advan more
Vigilentis: Regulators Should Require Risk-Based Surveillance Frameworks to Protect Integrity of Blockchain Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Prediction Markets; RIN 3038-AF65; 91 FR 12516
I respectfully submit this comment in response to the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on prediction markets. I am the founder of Vigilentis, a market-integrity analytics project focused on identifying concentration, abnormal trading activity, and manipul more
AAPA Urges HHS to Enforce Non Discrimination and Broaden Provider Access in Essential Health Benefits Reviews
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
Dear Secretary more
Aeroflow Health Urges CMS to Modernize Essential Health Benefits Framework to Ensure Equitable Access and Preserve Preventive Maternal Health Services
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aeroflow Health
3165 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 288032115
July 15, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information - Comprehensive Review of the Essent more
Agricultural Industry Raises Concerns Over Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Regulation of Agricultural Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Via Electronic Submission
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments on Prediction Markets
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick,
The under more
AHIP Urges CMS to Preserve Existing Essential Health Benefits Framework With Minor Modifications
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
RE: Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits more
AIDS Institute Urges CMS to Preserve Essential Health Benefits and Protect Patient Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Robert Kennedy
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
*
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: more
Aimed Alliance: Copay Maximizers, Alternative Funding Programs Threaten Access to Essential Health Benefits, Medications
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 14, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Dr. Mehmet Oz
Secretary - Administrator
Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Via Electronic Communication
Re: Request for Information CMS-9874-NC
Dear Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz:
Aimed Alliance is a non-profit health polic more
Analysis: CFTC Proposes Two-Layer Governance Model to Enhance Integrity and Cross-Border Coordination in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CFTC ANPRM on Prediction Markets (91 Fed. Reg. 12,516)
Submission from Jonathan Russell and Elie Mishory
30 April 2026
Section 1. Introduction and Credentials
This letter responds to the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (91 Fed. Reg. 12,516, 16 March 2026). It focuses on four issu more
Bay Mills Indian Community Urges CFTC to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Prohibit Sports Wagering on Regulated Exchanges
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY WEBSITE: BAYMILLS.ORG
"GNOOZHEKAANING" PLACE OF THE PIKE
BAY MILLS TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION PHONE: (906) 248-3241
12140 West Lakeshore Drive FAX: (906) 248-3283
Brimley, Michigan 49715
COMMENTS OF THE BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY ON COMMODITY FUTURES
TRADING COMMISSION ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED more
Blackbriar Technologies: CFTC Should Regulate Sports Event Contracts Through Transparent Competitive Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To the fine people at the CFTC:
My name is John Shilling. I co-run a company, Blackbriar Technologies, that makes markets on prediction markets. I also co-host a podcast called "The Risk Takers Podcast" where we have interviewed the top prediction market traders and discussed the industry for over 100 hours.
I support the more
Boehringer Ingelheim Urges CMS to Align Essential Health Benefits Across Employer Plans and Ban Cost-Shifting Practices
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
900 Ridgebury Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essenti more
Breakthrough T1D Urges CMS to Enhance Insurance Coverage and Affordability for Essential Type 1 Diabetes Care
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 14, 2026
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: CMS-9874-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
Breakt more
California Health Plans Urge CMS to Prioritize Affordability and State Flexibility in Reviewing Essential Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Submitted electronically via:
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD http://www.regulations.gov
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Hea more
CFTC Advances Regulatory Clarity on Prediction Markets With ForecastEx Recommendations
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Mr. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20581
Re: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 17 CFR Chapter 1 Prediction Markets
ForecastEx LLC ("ForecastEx") appreciates the o more
CFTC Urged to Ban Election and Geopolitical Event Contracts Over Risks of Interference and Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Center
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
We are writing in response to the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPR") that the
Commodity more
CFTC Urged to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Prevent Unlawful Gaming
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking on Eve more
CFTC Urged to Prohibit Prediction Markets Speculating on Bank Failures to Protect Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodities Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW,
Washington, DC 20581
RE: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick:
The Independent Community Bankers of America ("ICBA" more
CFTC Urged to Regulate Prediction Markets to Protect Young Adults From Predatory Gambling Practices
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 28, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Prediction
Markets," RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
We are submitting these commen more
College Student Challenges Kalshi Inc Over Consumer Protections and Regulatory Failures in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment: RIN 3038-AF65 - Direct Rebuttal to Comment of Luana Lopes Lara, Co-Founder and COO, Kalshi Inc.
Submitted to: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, CFTC
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets
Date: April 30, 2026
I am a college student and a Kalshi user. I have lo more
Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation Urge CFTC to Prohibit Event Contracts Involving Sports Betting
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Secretary Kirkpatrick,
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
I write as Chair of the Board of Trustees, the governing body of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), to provide comments to proposed rulemaking by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as set forth in the Federal Registe more
Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation Urge CFTC to Prohibit Event Contracts on Sporting Events Due to Tribal Sovereignty and Gaming Laws
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
I write as Chair of the Board of Trustees, the governing body of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), to provide comments to proposed rulemaking by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as set forth in the Federal Register on March 16, 2026. Spe more
Consumers for Quality Care Urges CMS to Preserve and Strengthen Essential Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
RE: CMS-9874-NC - Essential Health Benefits Request for Information
Dear Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz,
Consumers for Quality Care (CQC) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Essential H more
Crypto Council for Innovation Urges CFTC to Embrace Blockchain and Uphold Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts and Prediction Markets
I. Overview
The Crypto Council for I more
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Urges CMS to Preserve and Strengthen Essential Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Robert Kennedy
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
*
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: more
Diabetes Advocacy Groups Urge CMS to Align Essential Health Benefits With Standards of Care and Address Cost Barriers
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Robert Kennedy
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Req more
FanLabel Music Markets: CFTC Considers Regulation of Music-Related Prediction Markets Highlighting Hedging Benefits and Manipulation Risks
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FANLABEL MUSIC MARKETS, LLC
34300 Woodward Ave, Suite 200,
Birmingham, MI 48009
April 23, 2026
via Electronic Submission - CFTC Comments Portal
https://comments.cftc.gov
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washing more
First Strike Research Urges CFTC to Create Independent Self Regulatory Organization and Implement Branding Separation Algorithmic Disclosure and Uniform Data Standards for Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED
RULEMAKING:
PREDICTION MARKETS
RIN: 3038-AF65
Federal Register: 91 FR 12516 (March 16, 2026)
Federal Register Document No.: 2026-05105
Submitted by: First Strike Research
Date: April 10, 2026
Executive Summary
This comment raises five issues the Commission has not addres more
Game Point Capital: Sports Prediction Markets Essential for Hedging Financial Risks in U S Athletics
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 29, 2026
Michael S. Selig
Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Dear Chairman Selig,
I am writing this letter in support of prediction markets and, specifically, the continued availability of sports markets in the United States under the more
Global Founder Urges CFTC to Consider International Regulatory Cooperation in Prediction Market Rules
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 2, 2026
Via Electronic Submission: https://comments.cftc.gov
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Chairman Sel more
HIV Advocacy Groups Urge CMS to Strengthen Essential Health Benefits and Close Coverage Gaps for Chronic Conditions
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Re: RIN 0938-AW02, Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
To Whom It May Concern:
The undersi more
Institute of Internal Auditors Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Require Independent Internal Audits in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: The IIA's Public Comment on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Prediction Markets, 91 FR 12516, RIN 3038-AF65 (Document No. 2026-05105)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatric more
Investor Calls for Clear Regulation of Prediction Markets to Enhance Transparency and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Submitted Electronically
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick:
There have been a wide range of comments written from various points of view. There
are some questions here that are better answered by exchanges, clearinghouses,
attorneys, academics, and market-structure experts more
IVP Urges CFTC to Establish Clear Federal Framework for Transparent Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick:
Introduction
Institutional Venture Partners more
Kaiser Permanente Urges HHS to Address Affordability and Transparency in Essential Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Submitted electronically to www.regulations.gov
RE: Request for Information - Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan more
Kickapoo Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Gaming Revenues
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lalayette Centre
I I 55 21st Street. N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets (RIN more
Lac Courte Oreilles Band Opposes CFTC Revisions That Allow Sports Betting Through Event Contracts on Financial Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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13394 W Trepania Road * Hayward WI 54843
715-634-8934 Phone * 715-634-4797 Fax
April 29, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
VIAL more
Licensed Social Worker Urges Commission to Regulate Kalshi's Gambling-Like Prediction Markets Due to Addiction Risks to Young Adults
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I am a parent. I am also a licensed clinical social worker who has spent the last eleven years treating gambling addiction in adults under forty. I am not a lawyer. I am not a lobbyist. I do not represent an industry or an advocacy organization. I am submitting this comment because I watch what Kalshi is doing to my clients more
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage Disadvantaged by Outdated Essential Health Benefits Framework, 9 Organizations Say
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: CMS-9874-NC; Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Bene more
National Council on Problem Gambling Urges CFTC to Recognize Event Contract Derivatives as Gambling and Implement Robust Customer Protections
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CFTC Comment Submission
April 24, 2026
The Honorable Michael Selig, Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: National Council on Problem Gambling's Public Comment on Commodity utures Trading Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Re more
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Urges Strengthening Essential Health Benefits to Ensure Comprehensive Care for Chronic Disease Patients
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Robert Kennedy
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Req more
NCBA Urges CFTC to Carefully Regulate Prediction Market Derivatives Impacting Cattle Industry
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Via CFTC Online Portal Submission: Public Comment Form - CFTC
RE: Request for comments on event contract derivatives traded on prediction markets more
Nodal Exchange Supports Clear Regulatory Framework and Customer Protections for Prediction Markets and Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20581
Via CFTC Comments Portal: https://comments.cftc.gov
Re: Prediction Markets, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments (RIN 303 more
North Fork Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts Impacting Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NORTH FORK RANCIIERIA
OF MONO INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA
TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICE
33521 Koso Nobe Rd
P.O. Box 929
North Fork, CA 93643-0929
(559)877-2484
nfrancheria@nfr-nsn.gov
April 30, 2026
Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov
RE: North Fork Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on more
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Illegal Sports Betting in Prediction Markets and Protect Tribal Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 29, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking on Eve more
Oneida Nation Urges CFTC to Enforce Existing Laws to Halt Unlawful Sports Betting on Tribal Lands and Protect Tribal Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking on Eve more
Orthotic and Prosthetic Alliance Urges CMS to Preserve and Strengthen Essential Health Benefits for Orthotic and Prosthetic Care
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1250 Connecticut Ave, NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-466-6550
Fax: 202-785-1756
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July 15, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Orthotic and Prostheti more
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association Urges CMS to Reverse 2025 EHB Drug Policy and Enhance Formulary Flexibility to Lower Drug Costs
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CMS-2026-2081
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9874-NC, Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Request for Informat more
Please Provide the Letter You Would Like Me to Generate a Headline For.
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Submitter Name: Matt (Meir) Vegh
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Original text of letter here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/CFTC-2026-0331-3324 more
Plume Clinic Urges CMS to Reinstate Gender Affirming Care Coverage in Essential Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Plume Clinic Public Comments on Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
[Submitted electronically via regulations.gov ]
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Se more
Poarch Band of Creek Indians: CFTC Faces Tribal Opposition Over Prediction Markets Offering Illegal Online Sports Gambling
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Even more
Project On Government Oversight: CFTC Urged to Ban Event Contracts Involving Death Political Events and Insider Trading Risks
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20581
Via electronic submission:
https://comments.cftc.gov/PublicComments/ReleasesWithComments.aspx
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Secretary more
Regulators Urged To Tighten Rules On Sports Prediction Markets And Event Contract Derivatives
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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April 30, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street
NW Washington, DC 20581
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Commission's advance notice of proposed
rulemaking concerning predict more
RSBIX Urges CFTC to Recognize Sports Event Contracts as Legal and Vital Hedging Tools in Evolving Sports Betting Market
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 28, 2026 Submitted Electronically
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Re: ANPRM on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
RSBIX LLC ("RSBIX") appreciates the opportunity to submit thes more
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Opposes CFTC Proposal to Permit Sports Betting on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Chief Michael Conners
Chief Donald Thompson Jr.
Chief Ross Garrow
Sub-Chief Agnes Jacobs
Sub-Chief Benjamin Herne
Onerahtokha | April 30, 2026 Sub-Chief Derrick King
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission
Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st S more
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Opposes Online Gaming Expansion in Prediction Markets and Calls for Clear Federal Prohibitions
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SALT RIVER PIMA-MARIC0PA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 East Osborn Road / Two Waters Building A, Suite 300 / Scottsdale, Arizona 85256-9722
Phone (480) 362-7400 / Fax (480) 362-7593
April 29, 2026 Via Electronic Submission
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayet more
Senators Demand CFTC Ban Prediction Contracts Incentivizing Death And Geopolitical Violence
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
February 2 , 2026
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The Honorable Michael Selig
Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Chairman Selig,
We are writing to express strong concern with prediction contracts that incentivize physical
injury or death, and the grave and perverse mora more
SIFMA Calls for Clear Regulatory Framework and Interagency Coordination for Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick
The Securities Industr more
Sportradar Urges Clear Regulatory Framework for Prediction Markets Focused on Data Integrity Manipulation Prevention and Responsible Gaming
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 28, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick,
Sportradar Group AG ("Sportradar") respect more
Suquamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Reject Sports Prediction Markets as Gambling and Enforce State and Tribal Regulation
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PHONE (360)598-3311
Fax (360) 598-6295
http://www.suquamish.nsn.us
SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE
PO Box 498 Suquamish, WA 98392-0498
April 30, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581
SUBJECT: Commen more
Tribal Advocacy Group Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Gaming Contracts in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CROWELL LAW OFFICES
Tribal Advocacy Group
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via Regulations.Gov
Re: Prediction Markets- Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulem more
UnitedHealthcare Urges CMS to Update Essential Health Benefits Framework for Affordability and Consistency
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: CMS-9874-NC
Mail Stop C4-26-05
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard (RIN more
Vantage: On Chain Transparency Enables Advanced Surveillance and Manipulation Detection in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Chairman Selig and Commissioners,
I am Alexander Walsh-Kelly, Founder of Vantage, an independent prediction market surveillance and analytics platform. Vantage ingests live data from Polymarket, Kalshi, and traditional financial markets, applies AI-driven causal modeling and on-chain behavioral analysis, and identifie more
Winnebago Tribe Opposes CFTC Proposal to Authorize Sports-Event Contracts as Federally Regulated Derivatives
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Comments in Response to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
published on March 26, 2026, in the Federal Register, Vol. 91, No. 50, p. 12516
Offered by Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
To the Commission:
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska more
Wright Center Urges CMS to Enhance Primary Care and Preventive Services in Essential Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Attention: CMS-9874-NC
RE: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard
Dear Administrator Oz:
O more
Yggdrasil Financial Technologies: CFTC Should Distinguish Between Outcome Contingent and Index Referenced Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
YGGDRASIL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By Electronic Submission
April 2, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: more
Tipoffs: Iran
Democracy Defenders Fund Calls for CFTC Ban on Prediction Market Contracts Tied to Official Government Actions Due to Insider Trading Risks
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Docket No: CFTC-2026-0331-0001
RIN: 3038-AF65
April 30, 2026
RE: Comment on CFTC Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Prediction Markets;
RIN 3038-AF65 (91 Fed more
Sens. Hickenlooper, Reed Call on CFTC to Ban Military Event Contracts and Investigate Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Michael Selig, Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20581
March 5, 2026
Dear Chairman Selig:
We write to urge the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prohibit event contracts tied to U.S. military operations and investigate whether any more
"Transnational Repression" & U.S. Policy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49036) on July 15, 2026, entitled ""Transnational Repression" and U.S. Policy: In Brief" by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Contents
Background ... 1
Selected U.S. Government Responses ... 3
Outlook and Selected Options for Congress ... 6
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Background
Foreign government-supported "transnational repression" has been of increasing concern to some U.S. policymakers in more
Analysis: CFTC Proposes Two-Layer Governance Model to Enhance Integrity and Cross-Border Coordination in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CFTC ANPRM on Prediction Markets (91 Fed. Reg. 12,516)
Submission from Jonathan Russell and Elie Mishory
30 April 2026
Section 1. Introduction and Credentials
This letter responds to the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (91 Fed. Reg. 12,516, 16 March 2026). It focuses on four issu more
CFTC Urged to Ban Election and Geopolitical Event Contracts Over Risks of Interference and Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Center
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
We are writing in response to the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPR") that the
Commodity more
College Student Challenges Kalshi Inc Over Consumer Protections and Regulatory Failures in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment: RIN 3038-AF65 - Direct Rebuttal to Comment of Luana Lopes Lara, Co-Founder and COO, Kalshi Inc.
Submitted to: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, CFTC
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets
Date: April 30, 2026
I am a college student and a Kalshi user. I have lo more
Crypto Council for Innovation Urges CFTC to Embrace Blockchain and Uphold Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts and Prediction Markets
I. Overview
The Crypto Council for I more
First Strike Research Urges CFTC to Create Independent Self Regulatory Organization and Implement Branding Separation Algorithmic Disclosure and Uniform Data Standards for Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED
RULEMAKING:
PREDICTION MARKETS
RIN: 3038-AF65
Federal Register: 91 FR 12516 (March 16, 2026)
Federal Register Document No.: 2026-05105
Submitted by: First Strike Research
Date: April 10, 2026
Executive Summary
This comment raises five issues the Commission has not addres more
Project On Government Oversight: CFTC Urged to Ban Event Contracts Involving Death Political Events and Insider Trading Risks
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20581
Via electronic submission:
https://comments.cftc.gov/PublicComments/ReleasesWithComments.aspx
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, RIN 3038-AF65
Dear Secretary more
Vantage: On Chain Transparency Enables Advanced Surveillance and Manipulation Detection in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Chairman Selig and Commissioners,
I am Alexander Walsh-Kelly, Founder of Vantage, an independent prediction market surveillance and analytics platform. Vantage ingests live data from Polymarket, Kalshi, and traditional financial markets, applies AI-driven causal modeling and on-chain behavioral analysis, and identifie more
Foreign-Trained Therapists Find Their Path to U.S. Practice
KENT, Ohio, July 17 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Foreign-Trained Therapists Find Their Path to U.S. Practice
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Healthcare professionals trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, Kent State University provides a way to bridge that gap.
Since 2014, Kent State has provided courses for foreign-trained more
