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)
Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee & Subcommittee Hearings - 1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12155) by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion and senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning.
Here are excerpts:
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Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee and Subcommittee Hearings (1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026)
This Insight provides historical information and analysis related to appearances by sitting U.S. Supreme Court more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by Science and Technology Policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological science research and developmen more
Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48984) on July 14, 2026, entitled "The Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft: In Brief" by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
The Advanced Air Mobility Concept ... 1
Federal Actions to Support Advanced Air Mobility Operations ... 2
New Aircraft Designs ... 3
Powered-Lift Aircraft ... 4
AAM Compared with Conventional Airplanes and Helicopter more
Commission Without Commissioners - The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12713) by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Commission Without Commissioners: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Commissioner Donald Palmer resigned from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on April 30, 2026. On July 9, the remaining three members of the four-person commission were effectively removed from their posit more
Coordinated Party Expenditures - Policy Background Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13270) by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
Here are excerpts:
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Coordinated Party Expenditures: Policy Background
On June 30, 2026, in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission (NRSC v. FEC), the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated federal statutory limits on a type of political party spending known as coordinated party expen more
DOD Contractors & Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48110) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Department of Defense Contractors and Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence" by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan:
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SUMMARY
Some U.S. firms, including some Department of Defense (DOD) contractors, receive foreign investment or have other ties to foreign entities, including foreign firms and foreign governments. DOD is "using a secondary Departm more
Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49030) on July 13, 2026, entitled "Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs - Frequently Asked Questions" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and legislative attorney Sean Stiff.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the annual appropriations process, Congress elects to make appropriations for certain federal education programs, in part, on a forward-funded basis. Programs funde more
Immigration Legislation & Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress."
The report is written by immigration policy specialists Jill H. Wilson, Holly Straut-Eppsteiner, Andorra Bruno, William A. Kandel, Abigail F. Kolker and Audrey Singer.
Here are excerpts:
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This report discusses immigration-related bills that have received congressional action in the 119th Congr more
Immigration Legislation & Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Nonimmigrants
Nonimmigrants are foreign nationals who are lawfully admitted to the United States for a temporary period and specific purpose (e.g., tourism, study, work). Nonimmigrant visa categories are identified by letters and numbers based on the INA sections t more
National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48946) on July 14, 2026, entitled "National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget and Policy Issues - In Brief" by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is a semiautonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NNSA is responsible for m more
Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12148) by environmental policy specialist Laura Gatz:
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Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act
In recent decades, improvements in analytical methods and monitoring technologies, along with health research, have increased national attention to the presence of emerging contaminants in surface water. Detections of one particular group of contaminants, per- and polyfluoroalk more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act: Project Status and Considerations for Congress" by Yong W. Kwon, industrial organization and business policy analyst:
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SUMMARY
Integrated circuits on silicon semiconductors - commonly called semiconductor microchips or "chips" - are components in electronic devices that perform functions such more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act - Project Status and Considerations for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Considerations for Congress
Congress may look to evaluate implementation progress to date and weigh policy options regarding existing or potential future incentives programs and policies. FY2026 is the last year more
Central Bank Digital Currencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11471) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson:
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Central Bank Digital Currencies
Policymakers have debated whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) should create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) - a "digital dollar." A CBDC would share some of the technical features of cryptocurrencies (crypto) - that more
DNA Methylation - Applications to Living Marine Resource Management Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12962) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak and science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken.
Here are excerpts:
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DNA Methylation: Applications to Living Marine Resource Management
Introduction
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the genetic information of an organism (Figure 1). It consists of two linked strands of alternating more
Homelessness Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12985) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl.
Here are excerpts:
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Homelessness
On a single night in 2025, there were 745,652 total people experiencing homelessness, 479,332 of whom were sheltered and 266,320 of whom were unsheltered. Homelessness decreased compared to 2024 by a small percentage, both overall and for some populations. The federal government requires home more
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12709) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl:
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HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds housing and services to assist people experiencing homelessness. CoC funds are awarded through a competitive process announced in annual Notices of Funding O more
Internal Revenue Service Standard Mileage Rates Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12320) by public finance analysts Anthony A. Cilluffo and Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides standard mileage rates as optional methods for taxpayers to substantiate their transportation expenses. This Insight reviews how the standard mileage rates are set, who uses them, more
Overview of Federal Regulations & the Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10003) by Maeve P. Carey, government organization and management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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An Overview of Federal Regulations and the Rulemaking Process
Overview of Rulemaking
What Is Federal Rulemaking? Congress often grants rulemaking authority to federal agencies to implement statutory programs. The regulations issued pursuant to this authority can carry the for more
Peace Corps Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12873) by foreign assistance analyst Nick M. Brown.
Here are excerpts:
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The Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is an independent agency that sends American volunteers to serve at the grassroots level in developing countries in order to advance three goals:
* promote world peace and friendship by improving the lives of the communities where volunteers serve,
* help others under more
Sports Betting & Consumer Finance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider.
Here are excerpts:
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Sports Betting and Consumer Finance
Sports betting involves risking money on the outcomes of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that the Professional and Amateur Spo more
Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42854) entitled "Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation" by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers several permanently authorized programs to help producers recover from natural disasters. Most of these programs offer financial assistance to prod more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues" by financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 (FHLB Act; P.L. 72-304, 47 Stat. 128) created the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, which was established to address frequent liquidity shortfalls, or cash flow disruptions, experienced b more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues:"
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Current Financial Structure and Public Mission
The FHLBs are financial intermediaries that, similar to depositories, match savers with borrowers. Under a traditional intermediation business model, a firm borrows funds from savers (e.g., depositors) and uses those funds to origi more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues:"
(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
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Policy Issues
As the FHLB system has evolved, its overall effectiveness in fulfilling its mission goals has been an ongoing policy concern. Specifically, Congress expanded FHLB membership eligibility to include commercial banks and removed the minimum mortgage asset requirement more
Financial Data Privacy in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12707) by financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Financial Data Privacy in the 119th Congress
No single law provides a framework for regulating data privacy and protection in the United States. Instead, several laws cover different industries, and numerous laws cover aspects of cybersecurity for the financial system. For the financial industry, more
FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12706) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal
President's Budget Request for Basic Pay Raise
The President's budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2027 for the Department of Defense (DOD, see "Note") proposes "$5.8 billion for a 7-6-5 percent targeted military pay raise effective on January 1, 2 more
Japan's Evolving Defense Policy & the U.S.Japan Alliance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12708) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo:
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Japan's Evolving Defense Policy and the U.S.Japan Alliance
Introduction
In 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been implementing major changes to Japan's security policies, with important implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance and the Indo-Pacific region. Forged after Japan's defeat in World War II, the all more
Kids Online Safety Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12730) by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Kids Online Safety Act
Beginning in the 117th Congress, some Members of Congress introduced different versions of a Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - a bill seeking to address harms to minors online by creating requirements for certain online platforms, among other provisions. In the 119th Congr more
Title V State Maternal & Child Health Block Grants Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12685) by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Title V State Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grants
Overview
Title V of the Social Security Act (SSA; P.L. 74-121, as amended; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.701-709) permanently authorizes the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant, which aims to improve the health of pregnant women, moth more
U.S. V. Benson - Sixth Circuit Denies Federal Demand for State Voter Registration List Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11456) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser:
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U.S. v. Benson: Sixth Circuit Denies Federal Demand for State Voter Registration List
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested election records - including statewide voter registration lists (SVRL) with detailed voter data - from the majority of states and, in some cases, has sued to enforce compliance with its more
Elementary & Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act: A Primer" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The primary source of federal aid for elementary and secondary education is the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) - particularly its Title I-A program, which author more
Elementary & Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act - A Primer:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Title II: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders
Title II includes programs centered on teachers, school leaders (e.g., principals), literacy, and American history a more
Farm Bills - Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45210) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Farm Bills: Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026" by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The farm bill provides an opportunity for Congress to address agricultural and food issues comprehensively about every five years. Over time, farm bills have tended to become more complicated and politically sensitive. As a result, more
Iran & Nuclear Weapons Production Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12106) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production
Since the early 2000s, Tehran's construction of gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facilities has generated widespread concern in Congress that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons. According to past U.S. intelligence assessments, Tehran had the capacity to produce nuclear weapons at some more
SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12402) by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin.
Here are excerpts:
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The SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program
Overview
The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBDCs operate in partnership with state government more
Small Business Research Programs Reauthorized After Six-Month Lapse Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12705) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
Here are excerpts:
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Small Business Research Programs Reauthorized After Six-Month Lapse
On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (P.L. 119-83) into law. P.L. 119-83 reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Te more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Public Transportation" by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding assistance to public transportation agencies is provided primarily through the public transportation program administered by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration ( more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Low and No Emission Vehicle Program
Although public transportation buses account for a relatively small share of air pollutants and greenhouse gases from transportation, federal policy has focused to some extent on reducing emissions by providing grant funding more
U.S. Trade & Development Agency - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10673) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Background and Issues
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) funds early-stage activities to support development projects in developing and middle-income countries, with a focus on sectors with "significant" U.S. export potential. USTDA de more
Veterans Law - Unaccredited Representatives Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11455) by legislative attorney Daniel T. Shedd:
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Veterans Law: Unaccredited Representatives
Federal law prohibits an individual from charging any fee for assisting in the filing of an initial claim for VA benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In recent years, some Members of Congress, veteran service organizations (VSOs), and veterans have expressed more
Federal Weather Radar - In Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49027) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Federal Weather Radar: In Brief" by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Extreme weather events, such as high winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall, impact communities across the United States each year. These extreme events can result in property damage, injuries, and lives lost. Multiple federal agencies have an i more
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions" by Erica A. Lee emergency management and disaster recovery specialist
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which leads federal emergency management and disaster relief efforts, has recently been subject to numerous ca more
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025: Section Analyses
The tables below provide brief summaries of each section of the committee's FEMA Act of 2025 (based on the amended version of the Amendment in the Natur more
NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49026) on July 10, 2026, entitled "NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program and Issues for Congress" by natural resource policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) typically deploys a new generation of geostationary satellites every two decades. Geostationary satell more
NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49026) on July 10, 2026, entitled "NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Issues for Congress
The Trump Administration aims to reduce federal spending by modifying GeoXO./78 Modifications to the GeoXO program, including the number of satellites and planned instruments, may impact NOAA's continuous observation more
Tribal Energy Resource Agreements - Overview & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49025) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Tribal Energy Resource Agreements: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Pursuant to the federal trust responsibility and various federal statutes, the Department of the Interior (DOI) and federally recognized Tribes (hereinafter Tribes) manage energy production on 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
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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
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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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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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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
*
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
