WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 --Thirty-five House Democrats expressed opposition to a proposed rule by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which aims to implement a fixed time period of admission for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and media representatives. In a public comment letter, addressed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the lawmakers argue that the proposed rule would impose unnecessary administrative burdens without effectively addressing issues related to imm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), Muncie, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, advocating for clear regulations regarding Recreational Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. As the oldest and largest community-based organization in model aviation with over 150,000 members and more than 2,400 flying sites nationwide, AMA is poised to provide key insights as federal officials consider the proposed rule changes  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Agri-Tech Aviation Inc., Indianola, Iowa, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing strong opposition to the proposed rulemaking concerning Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Arguing that the rule undermines the FAA's commitment to aviation safety, Agri-Tech warns that granting UAS expanded rights-over manned aircraft creates significant risks for pilots and the public. The compan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The American Council on Education (ACE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding proposed changes to visa regulations impacting international students. The proposed rule, titled "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media," has raised alarm among higher education associations who   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Jamie L. Rodriguez, a clinical psychologist with Assessment & Therapy Associates, Chesapeake, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. The clinician's comments specifically addressed telehealth provisions, strongly urging the agency to maintain coverage for psychological assessment services required for bariatric surgery clearance. The psychologist   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for improvements in regulations concerning unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), particularly for operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The letter, which follows the FAA's recently published proposal for BVLOS operations, highlights the crucial role of drones in the construction industry and emphasiz  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (CMU SEI), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) request for feedback regarding the 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). This feedback aims to enhance the draft document that updates the 2021 guidelines for SBOM implementation. CMU SEI has a longstan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Censys Technologies Corp., Daytona Beach, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). The NPRM seeks to revise rules for routine UAS operations within the National Airspace System. In its correspondence, Censys Technologies expresses support  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Collier Mosquito Control District (CMCD), Naples, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing serious concerns about a proposed rule normalizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The proposal, which appeared in the Federal Register on August 8, 2025, aims to establish a cohesive regulatory framework for UAS in various fields, including aviation safety. CMCD, a loc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), Denver, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for the upcoming year. The letter highlights the organization's strong support for many of the proposed rules, while identifying critical areas that require further clarification and adjustment. In its letter, CAFP praised CMS for its commitment to e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF), Alexandria, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the ongoing collection of data related to foreign medical schools. This effort aims to address the growing demand for physicians in the United States, particularly through the enhancement of the domestic medical training infrastructure. In its letter, CRF emphasized the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Foreign Press Association (FPA), New York, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) raising serious concerns over proposed changes to the Duration of Status (D/S) for media representatives. In the letter, the FPA argues that drastic reductions in visa duration would significantly hinder the ability of foreign journalists to report accurately on U.S. affairs. The FPA, which has served journalists working for international news  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- GitLab Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding the agency's draft document titled "2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)." The organization emphasizes the importance of clarity and guidance in the proposed regulations for effective implementation within the industry. As a leader in providing an AI-powered DevSecOps platform, GitLab highlighted its  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Iandoli Desai & Cronin PC, Boston, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding a proposed regulation that seeks to alter the admission period for non-immigrant academic students. The firm, which represents numerous educational institutions and employers of foreign students, asserts that the proposed changes will have detrimental effects on students, schools, and the broader economy. The proposed regulati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed rule that seeks to impose a fixed period of stay on non-immigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The proposed changes would eliminate the current Duration of Status (D/S) model for holders of F and J visas, replacing it with an admission limit not exceeding four years, a move that the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Madison Area Technical College, Wisconsin, has called on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposed rule that seeks to replace the "duration of status" system for F and J non-immigrants with fixed periods of admission. In a public comment letter submitted by the college, concerns were raised about the substantial economic costs, administrative burdens, and negative impacts on student well-being that the rule could impose. Madison College, which serve  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Marcellus Shale Coalition, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration advocating for a set of changes to proposed regulations on Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations beyond visual line of sight. The MSC, comprising approximately 155 members involved in the natural gas sector, emphasizes the importance of integrating UAS technology in enhancing safety, efficiency, and environmen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns about proposed regulations affecting nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The proposed rule aims to establish a fixed time period of admission-up to four years-and an extension of stay procedure for these non-immigrants, which MetroHealth argues could have detrimental effects on patient care, physician training, and res  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- MidAmerican Energy Co., Des Moines, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations." The letter expresses concerns over the potential impacts of the proposed regulations on current drone operations used for utility inspections. MidAmerican serves a large customer  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, Monterey Park, California, has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed collection of additional personal data from naturalization applicants. The comments were part of an ongoing dialogue regarding USCIS's intention to mandate the submission of telephone numbers, email addresses, soc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Nevada Center for Applied Research (NCAR), Reno, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation specifically addressing the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding "Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations." The letter outlines several points of concern and recommendations aimed at enhancing the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the Nation  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance Inc. (NUAIR), Syracuse, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration's notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at "Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations." In their letter, NUAIR emphasizes the importance of this rulemaking for fostering economic g  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing opposition to a proposed rule impacting international students. The university calls the rule arbitrary and capricious, urging DHS to withdraw it and maintain the current admission policy, which allows for the duration of status for non-immigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The proposed rule, concerning fixed time periods for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Northwest College, Powell, Wyoming, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule that seeks to eliminate the duration of status for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of the foreign media. The Wyoming-based community college currently serves 98 F-1 students, representing approximately 7% of its total enrollment. The college, which emphasizes the importance  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Oregon Department of Aviation, Salem, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urging the agency to adopt a streamlined and risk-based regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The comments are directed at proposed regulations outlined in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning BVLOS operations and are intended to influence the FAA's approach to integratin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Patrice M. Kelly, co-president of Patrice Kelly Global Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Current Consulting Group, Coral Springs, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) addressing a proposed rule to add Fentanyl to the transportation workplace drug testing panel. The consultant, who served for decades as a director of the DOT's drug and alcohol policy office, argued against the Fentanyl addition at this time and o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 26 news media organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed revisions to the I visa program. The letter specifically addresses alterations that may adversely affect the ability of foreign journalists to report freely within the United States. The proposed changes, outlined in a rule by the agency, include reducing th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Researchers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) addressing the agency's "Request for Comment on 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials." The letter emphasizes the importance of Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) in enhancing cybersecurity and resilience for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- RTVE, Madrid, Spain, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expressing serious concerns over a proposed revision of the I visa framework. The broadcaster argues that the suggested limits on visa durations would critically undermine the mission of providing truthful and comprehensive information to Spanish-speaking audiences. In its letter, RTVE highlights that the proposal of 240 days for foreign reporters to complete th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Nashville, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. In its comprehensive response, TDOT expresses strong support for the FAA's objectives, advocating for collaboration to enhance public safety and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Guardian, London, England, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outlining serious concerns regarding proposed revisions to the I visa program for representatives of the foreign media. The letter highlights potential adverse effects on the quality of journalism and the American public's access to diverse international perspectives. The letter emphasizes that the proposed limit of 240 days for foreign media representatives  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Titan Protection and Consulting Inc., Overland Park, Kansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) under 14 CFR Part 108. The letter focuses on normalizing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, emphasizing actionable edits and clarifications while avoiding redundant background information. In its comments, Titan Protection requests the inclusion of a "conta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sara Milani, an international programs advisor at the Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concerns about the proposed elimination of the Duration of Status framework for student visas. The advisor, who has worked with international students at the college for 17 years, warned that imposing a fixed four-year admissions period with mandatory extensions through USCIS would   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Xelevate, Leesburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) titled "Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations." The letter outlines significant concerns regarding the potential impact of the NPRM on the integration of unmanned aircraft syste  more