WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has reached out to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to emphasize the importance of reaffirming its HPV vaccine recommendations. The letter, which represents the voices of over 59,000 laboratory researchers, physician-scientists, health professionals, and patient advocates, warns of the significant public health challenge posed by HPV-related cancers. Gilbert S. Omenn, MD, PhD, noted in the letter  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Beverage Association (ABA) is calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reevaluate regulations that, according to them, impose undue costs without providing meaningful public benefits. In a letter submitted in response to an HHS Request for Information (RFI) on deregulation, ABA outlined its concerns primarily focusing on regulations pertaining to acidified foods and high protein products. "The ABA appreciates the opportunity to pro  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have submitted comments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) advocating for the continued recommendation of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for adolescents. Their insights come ahead of the ACIP meeting scheduled for June 25-27, 2025, highlighting the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing cancer. "Our comments focus on necessary changes to t  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has sent a letter to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), highlighting critical concerns regarding the recent modifications to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, particularly for pregnant women. The APhA emphasizes the essential role pharmacists play in vaccine administration and urges the ACIP to maintain its evidence-based processes. "Vaccines save lives and are the best defense against many diseases," state  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Arc Montgomery County, a prominent advocate for the Intellectual and Developmental Disability community in Montgomery County, Maryland, has addressed a letter to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), calling for a return to objective, science-based decision-making in vaccination policies. The letter highlights concerns over the recent termination of all 17 ACIP members by Secretary Robert F. Kenne  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Governing for Impact (GFI) has submitted a critical letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing strong opposition to the agency's recent direct final rule concerning the rescission of State Official Notification Rules. The comment, sent by legal policy intern Mia Harris and policy counsel Reed Shaw, argues that the rule exceeds the CFPB's statutory authority, is arbitrary and capricious, and violates the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by failin  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has expressed its support and concern over the upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting scheduled for June 25-26. Representing over 18,900 independent community pharmacies, NCPA highlighted the pivotal role these pharmacists play in vaccine administration across both community and long-term care settings. Ronna Hauser, PharmD, the senior vice president for policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) has expressed deep concern regarding the complete removal of all 17 voting members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). In a letter submitted to relevant federal agencies, the organization warned that these actions have created unnecessary instability in the nation's immunization framework, potentially leading to increased confusion and vaccine hesitancy among the public. "Disregarding long-standi  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- eVAC Magnetics LLC, Sumter, South Carolina, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, underscoring the vital need to bolster domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets. The company's input addresses the agency's Section 232 investigation into processed critical minerals and derivative products. eVAC is constructing a manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. This plant aims to create a supply chain fully in  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has submitted comments on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service Draft Aquaculture Opportunity Area Options in Alaska State Waters. The agency's review focused on potential environmental impacts and the protection of natural and cultural resources, adhering to various federal acts including the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. NOAA, in collaboration with t  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Kennametal Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, emphasizing the vital role of tungsten in national security and calling for policy actions to secure its domestic supply chain. The company's input addresses the agency's Section 232 investigation into processed critical minerals and derivative products. Tungsten is a designated U.S. critical mineral, with China dominating over 80% of globa  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has submitted a public comment to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), expressing strong support for its critical role in vaccine policy. In light of recent events, CPhA's leaders have voiced concerns over the dismissal of all ACIP members by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling the move a politically motivated attack that threatens decades of scient  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- SEMI has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to adopt a targeted, mineral-by-mineral approach in its Section 232 investigation into the national security risks of critical mineral imports. The group aims to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain while reducing reliance on foreign sources, aligning with national security and economic goals. The association's comments highlight the complex supply chains for minerals like gallium, arsenic  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Cameco Corp., Saskatoon, Canada has called on the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to strengthen the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain by targeting imports from state-owned entities in adversarial nations while preserving access to allied supplies. In comments submitted, the company emphasized the risks posed by reliance on Russian and Chinese uranium imports, which threaten U.S. energy security and nuclear independence. As the only fully integ  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is facing mounting pressure from advocacy groups to prioritize the assessment of meningococcal vaccine recommendations. The American Society for Meningitis Prevention, the Kimberly Coffey Foundation, and the Emily Stillman Foundation jointly urge the committee to take immediate action to protect adolescents and young adults from this unpredictable disease. In a letter addressed to the ACIP, Patti Wukovits and Alicia   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Wisconsin Community Health Action has called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to retract recent restrictions imposed on COVID-19 vaccinations. The group expressed its condemnation of the changes announced by federal health officials that limit access to vaccines for individuals under 65. "We condemn the recent unnecessary restrictions placed on COVID vaccinations by U.S. public health officials," t  more