WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSFR) -- A collection of culturally significant Australian Indigenous artworks will embark on a temporary exhibition tour across multiple U.S. venues, beginning with the National Gallery of Art. This initiative from the U.S. Department of State highlights a collaborative effort to bring these important pieces to American audiences. The notice underscores the national interest in such cultural exchanges fostering a broader understanding of global art. The public notice anno  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Colorado River Energy Distributors Association (CREDA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) advocating for regulatory reform of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization's comments were in response to the DOI's request for information on identifying regulations for modification or repeal to reduce burdens. CREDA, a non-profit organization whose members provide electric service to over 4 million people across seven sta  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Colorado Center on Law & Policy has issued a public comment letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposal to amend regulations related to the Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund. The organization contends that the proposed rule, which seeks to eliminate references to consumer education and financial literacy programs from the Civil Penalty Fund regulations, undermines congressional intent and curtails essential consumer protections. The draft ame  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-142) on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 649), which aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk. The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on June 5, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow scho  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Prime Health, a health innovation accelerator, submitted a public comment letter to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The organization, in collaboration with Community Managed Care Network/Community Health Provider Alliance (CCMCN/CHPA) and Colorado Access, provided input on the Health Technology Ecosystem. Prime Healt  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-26) on the Tornado Observations Research and Notification Assessment for Development Of Operations Act (S. 258), which aims to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather. The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on June 2, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The purpose of S. 258, the Tornado Observations Research and Notifi  more