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NGFA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee for Advancing U.S. Grain Standards Act Reauthorization
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025:

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NGFA applauds Senate Agriculture Committee for advancing U.S. Grain Standards Act Reauthorization

The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded the Senate Agriculture Committee for marking up and advancing legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA). This action demonstrates strong bipartisan recognition of the essential role that official grain inspection and weighing play in supporting U.S. agriculture, trade, and food security.

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ISDA and Tokenovate Launch Taskforce to Develop Smart Contract Framework Within the CDM
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 (TNSrpt) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025:

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ISDA and Tokenovate Launch Taskforce to Develop Smart Contract Framework within the CDM

ISDA and Tokenovate have today announced the establishment of a new taskforce within the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS) to accelerate operationalization of the Common Domain Model (CDM).

The initiative responds to growing market demand for standardized, interoperable post-trade processing and will deliver an open-source, production-ready library of CDM functions ... Show Full Article

ICPA Seeks Safe Harbor for 2025 Reporting Requirements of Tips and Overtime
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:

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ICPA Seeks Safe Harbor for 2025 Reporting Requirements of Tips and Overtime

Washington, D.C. - In a letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) requested guidance related to the 2025 reporting and substantiation requirements regarding the deductions for qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or H.R. 1 (Act), created Internal Revenue ... Show Full Article

House Bill Would Mandate Timely Notices of TRICARE Coverage Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2025:

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House Bill Would Mandate Timely Notices of TRICARE Coverage Changes

By Kevin Lilley

A bipartisan House bill would require TRICARE beneficiaries approaching a change in their coverage - a family member aging out of their current plan, for example - to receive a series of notices before the change takes place.

The TRICARE Transition Transparency Act (H.R. 5586) mandates email notices at the 180-day, 60-day, and 30-day marks before any deadlines to act. The bill would ensure families ... Show Full Article

EEI Welcomes Bipartisan Committee Vote to Advance the Fix Our Forests Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025:

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EEI Welcomes Bipartisan Committee Vote to Advance the Fix Our Forests Act

Edison Electric Institute (EEI) President and CEO Drew Maloney today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry voted to advance the Fix Our Forests Act:

"Wildfires are a national challenge that require national solutions, and this legislation represents a critical step forward in reducing wildfire risks and safeguarding communities. We urge senators ... Show Full Article

American Fintech Council Asks CFPB to Preserve Open Banking Innovation and Uphold Fee Prohibitions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:

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American Fintech Council (AFC) Asks CFPB to Preserve Open Banking Innovation and Uphold Fee Prohibitions

AFC, in addition to joint trade effort, is calling for protection of consumers' right to their own financial data in response to Bureau ANPR

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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, submitted comments ... Show Full Article

AICPA Seeks Safe Harbor for 2025 Reporting Requirements of Tips and Overtime
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025:

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AICPA Seeks Safe Harbor for 2025 Reporting Requirements of Tips and Overtime

In a letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-comment-letter-on-tips-and-overtime-deductions) submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) requested guidance related to the 2025 reporting and substantiation requirements regarding the deductions for qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation.

The One ... Show Full Article