WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 14 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a proposed rule that would establish a federal review process for bar complaints and ethics allegations against department attorneys. The letter outlines concerns about politically driven efforts to leverage bar complaints against DOJ attorneys, which have escalated in recent years. Groups such as the Legal Accountability Center, the 65 Project, and the Ca  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 18 House members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to rectify funding disparities in the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program rates that affect Puerto Rico's Medicare beneficiaries. The letter highlights concerns that the proposed Medicare Advantage rate increase of 0.09% is inadequate to meet the complex healthcare needs of Puerto Rico's senior  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 23 House members has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the rescission of the "Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children" rule by its Administration for Children and Families (ACF) agency. The letter calls on ACF to maintain protections ensuring foster youth who identify as LGBTQI+ have access to safe, affirming, and appropriate placements within the child welfare s  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 24 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the review of state bar complaints about DOJ attorneys. The letter expresses concerns that the proposed rule, which would allow DOJ to request suspension of state bar investigations pending an internal DOJ review, undermines states' longstanding authority to regulate attorney conduct. The Attorneys General emphasize that state courts and disciplinary bo  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A coalition of 27 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to initiate rulemaking addressing unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The letter responds to the FTC's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. The coalition emphasized the harm these practices inflict on consumers and the adverse effects on competition in the rental housing marke  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 38 California congressional members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the consideration of offshore oil and gas leasing in the Southern and Central California Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Planning Areas. The legislators raised concerns following the initiation of a public comment period focused on the potential expansion of lease activities in these regions, separate from the earlier 60-day review  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 4 U.S. senators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's proposed regulations to expand Pell Grant eligibility to short-term workforce training programs. The senators emphasized the need to protect students from exploitation and ensure that Pell funds are invested in high-quality programs that lead to gainful employment. The lawmakers noted the growing number of postsecondary students who are older, working w  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Coalition (AHM Coalition) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand (AHEAD) and the implementation of Workforce Pell and related Pell Grant provisions. The coalition was seeking clarifications to ensure that the final regulations fairly accommodate the unique characteristics of their speciali  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Agilon Health Physician Network submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about the proposed Calendar Year (CY) 2027 payment updates and policy changes for Medicare Advantage (MA). While supporting CMS's goals to enhance value-based care, prevention, and chronic disease management, the Network warned the proposed updates risk creating substantial downward financial pressure on providers caring for Medic  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Alliance for Electric School Buses submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Clean School Bus Program. The coalition urged the EPA to continue prioritizing zero-emission electric school buses for funding, emphasizing the overwhelming demand and significant health and environmental benefits associated with these vehicles. The Alliance highlighted that 91% of previous Clean School Bus Program applicants chose battery-op  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed priorities under the Comprehensive Centers Program. The Consortium expressed support for Proposed Priority 3, which includes plans to fund a National Center focused on Improving Literacy for Students with Disabilities. The Consortium highlighted ongoing challenges faced by students with disabilities, noting that these students continu  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Consumer Federation of America, the National Consumer Law Center, and the National Consumers League submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission advocating for a comprehensive rule to address modern negative option subscription plans. The consumer advocates highlighted widespread unfair and deceptive practices in subscription services causing substantial financial harm, especially among younger consumers. The letter emphasized that current subscr  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD). The council represents agencies that accredit nearly 3,000 postsecondary degree-granting institutions nationwide, including public, private nonprofit, and private for-profit schools. In the letter, C-RAC expre  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Food & Beverage Issue Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's request for information on butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). The letter urges the FDA to retain its existing authorizations for the use of BHA in foods, citing extensive scientific evidence that supports the ingredient's safety for human consumption. FBIA highlighted BHA's longstanding history of authorized use under multiple FDA regula  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Green Scissors, a coalition of environmental and taxpayer advocacy groups, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed rule for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The coalition expressed concerns about the potential for misuse of taxpayer funds through this tax credit, particularly following expansions implemented by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which are projected to incre  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Jobs and Careers Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed regulations for the Workforce Pell Grant program. The coalition expressed support for the expansion of Pell Grant eligibility to short-term career-oriented educational programs as outlined in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but also raised concerns about specific proposals in the notice of proposed rulemaking. The Workforce Pell program is desig  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The MAPRx Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice of Methodological Changes. The coalition emphasizes concerns over Part D payment accuracy and calls for improved beneficiary protections amid ongoing Medicare Part D redesign efforts. MAPRx highlighted the persistent challenge of misaligned Part D payments with actual risk, noting this crea  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The New Hampshire Immigrant Rights Network submitted a public comment letter to the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) expressing opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule (IFR) on appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The letter criticizes EOIR for issuing the IFR without following established rulemaking procedures that allow for prior comment and challenge, contending that the rule's implementation undermines due process protec  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The National Council for Workforce Education submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Workforce Pell program regulations. NCWE shared recommendations aimed at supporting effective and timely implementation of Workforce Pell to enhance short-term credential completion leading to employment opportunities that foster economic stability for learners and meet employer needs. NCWE e  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The National Immigration Project, alongside 38 immigration advocacy organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review expressing opposition to EOIR's interim final rule concerning appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The organizations argue the IFR drastically reduces noncitizens' rights to due process and fairness in immigration court by effectively eliminating meaningful  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Pro Se Plus Project submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The letter warns that the rule will severely restrict access to appellate review for immigrants appearing without counsel and undermine due process protections in immigration proceedings. The Pro Se Plus Project is a collaborative group of non-profit l  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Puerto Rico Healthcare Community submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging support for a stable and well-funded Medicare Advantage (MA) framework in Puerto Rico for Calendar Year (CY) 2027. The coalition, representing physicians, hospitals, insurers, patient groups, and business organizations on the island, emphasized the crucial role MA plays as the primary health program for Medicare-eligible citizens in Puerto Rico  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- United Liver has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the draft E22 guideline on "General Considerations for Patient Preference Studies" issued by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). The letter advances a series of substantive recommendations intended to strengthen the integration of patient perspectives in medical product development and regulatory   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The University of California Nutrition Policy Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service outlining the importance of USDA statistical data sets for nutrition policy research. The NPI highlighted key USDA data products used in their work, the gaps created by potential data reductions, and recommendations for future data priorities. NPI emphasized their reliance on several USDA ERS and National Agricultural S  more