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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for Tuesday May 05, 2026 ( 169 items )

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11 Community Groups Oppose SSA's Elimination of Interpreter Services and Cite Underestimated Burdens

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 11 community organization submitted a public comment letter to the Social Security Administration opposing the proposed elimination of foreign language interpreter services for complaint communications. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget concerning agency information collection activities. The coalition emphasized that removing interpreter access on SSA-437 forms would hinder thorough and accurate complaint investigations. Th more

15 State Attorney Generals Urge Collaboration and Caution in CMS Anti-Fraud Efforts

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 15 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services citing concerns about the agency's recent Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter emphasize their shared commitment to combating Medicaid and healthcare program fraud, while cautioning that recent federal actions risk undermining the longstandi more

23 Advocacy Groups Opposes HUD Proposal to Shorten Tenant Notice Period for Lease Termination

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 23 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposal to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter stresses that the proposed rule threatens the stability of families in federally assisted housing by reducing the time tenants have to catch up on rent or seek assistance amid a nationwide housing affordabilit more

49 Environmental, Public Health Organizations Oppose EPA Delay of Chemical Health and Safety Data Reporting Deadline

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 49 environmental and public health organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the proposed extension of the reporting deadline under the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule pursuant to section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act. The letter expresses opposition to EPA's plan to delay submission of unpublished health and safety studies from chemical manufacturers involving benzene, vinyl chlor more

5 Advocacy Groups Urge HUD to Retain 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of five civil rights and housing advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposal to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent in public and project-based rental assistance housing. The letter stresses that the 30-Day Notice Rule, first enacted in 2019, has played a critical role in decreasing evictions and protecting v more

57 Housing Groups Urge HUD to Withdraw Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 57 housing advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The coalition and partners argue that the proposal would jeopardize housing stability for millions of HUD-assisted residents, exacerbate homelessness, and impose undue burdens on housing providers. According more

7 Real Estate Groups Urge HUD to Revoke 30-Day Eviction Notice Requirement for Rent Nonpayment

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of seven real estate organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supporting the agency's proposed rule to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter, sent by industry associations representing a range of housing providers, argues that the current HUD rule interferes with state eviction laws and contributes to financial burdens on landlords more

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention and Program Integrity Measures

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing issues related to the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare programs. As the leading professional association for managed care pharmacy, AMCP represents nearly 8,000 healthcare practitioners involved in managing medication therapies for approximately 270 million Americans. In its letter, AMCP emphasizes th more

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Urges FDA for Clarity on Individualized Genetic Therapy Framework

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance titled Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause. The letter addresses the agency's framework for developing therapies for ultra-rare genetic conditions where traditional clinical trial more

Access to Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Coalition Urges CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention With Access to Genomic Cancer Testing

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Access to Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The coalition, composed of leading molecular diagnostics companies and laboratories, highlights the importance of distinguishing legitimate use of genomic testing from fraudulent activity as CMS works to address waste and a more

Acesso Biologics Urges Targeted Measures to Combat Fraud in Medicare Skin Substitute Program

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Acesso Biologics, a company specializing in advanced wound care solutions, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the agency's Request for Information about the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter addresses CMS's recent regulatory actions and policy changes impacting skin substitute products used in treating chronic and complex wounds. In its letter, Acesso Biologics ex more

ACLU Seeks DOJ Transparency on State Capital Counsel Certification Amid Death Penalty Rule Changes

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union has submitted a series of public comment letters and Freedom of Information Act requests to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning the DOJ's proposed amendments to the rule governing state capital counsel systems certification. The DOJ's Office of Legal Policy and other components, including the Office of the Attorney General, are involved in rulemaking aimed at revising the certification process. The ACLU, through its Capital Punishmen more

Adult Polyglucosan Body Research Foundation Submits Public Comment on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Adult Polyglucosan Body Research Foundation, Brooklyn, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The foundation works on behalf of patients affected by APBD and Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV, rare neurological more

Alabama Hospital Association Urges CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention With Hospital Realities

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Alabama Hospital Association, representing over one hundred hospitals across the state, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. AlaHA emphasized the need for CMS to carefully consider the financial and operational challenges faced by hospitals in Alabama before implementing new policies targeting fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare pro more

All Families Deserve a Chance Coalition Opposes Over Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits in Housing Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The All Families Deserve a Chance Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would establish work requirements and term limits for residents in public housing and certain affordable multifamily housing programs. The coalition urged HUD to withdraw the proposal, citing concerns about its impact on vulnerable families. The AFDC Coalition has a history of advocacy for familie more

Alliance for Housing Justice Opposes HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Time Limits for Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Alliance for Housing Justice, a coalition dedicated to affordable housing and tenant rights, submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing a Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule. The proposal aims to provide Public Housing Agencies and multifamily housing owners increased flexibility to implement work requirements and time limits for families receiving housing assistance. AHJ argued that the proposed rule abandons evidence-based policy and ris more

Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Urges Greater Clarity on FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, an international advocacy organization focused on cell and gene therapy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework. This framework aims to support the development of individualized therapies for specific genetic conditions with known biological causes, particularly where traditional development paradigms are impractical. In its comme more

ALS Network Urges FDA To Clarify Framework For Individualized Therapies Targeting Genetic ALS Subsets

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- ALS Network, an advocacy organization serving people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework. This FDA framework aims to support the development of individualized therapies that target specific genetic conditions with known biological causes, especially in situations where traditional randomized clinical tria more

ALS United Urges FDA to Balance Speed and Scientific Rigor in Individualized Therapy Framework

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- ALS United submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework To Develop Individualized Therapies That Target Specific Genetic Conditions With Known Biological Cause. The letter addresses FDA's effort to create a regulatory framework for individualized therapies aimed at mutation-defined subsets of ALS and other rare genetic conditions. ALS Un more

American Association for Homecare Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention Measures

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Association for Homecare, a national body representing durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies suppliers and manufacturers, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to respond to a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. AAHomecare underscored the association's dedication to supporting genuine suppliers while advocating for tougher meas more

American Chemistry Council Supports EPA Deadline Extension for Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Chemistry Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposal to extend the reporting deadline for the TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule by one year. The ACC, representing chemical manufacturers and related industries, emphasized the challenges associated with meeting the existing reporting deadlines and highlighted the need for additional time due to the EPA more

American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics Provides Feedback on FDA's Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework To Develop Individualized Therapies That Target Specific Genetic Conditions With Known Biological Cause." The ACMG, an authoritative organization devoted to advancing medical genetics in healthcare, addressed multiple a more

American Council on Education Urges DOE to Withdraw Civil Rights Regulation Changes

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Council on Education, representing nearly 1,600 colleges, universities, and related organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to five Direct Final Rules issued by the agency on May 16, 2025. These rules propose amendments to civil rights regulations under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and th more

American Enterprise Institute Supports HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Enterprise Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development endorsing the agency's proposed rule that would provide Public Housing Agencies and certain Multifamily Housing Owners with flexibility to implement work requirements and term limits for recipients of housing assistance programs. AEI outlined its support for the rule, emphasizing the need to address employment disincentives and promote self-sufficiency more

American Enterprise Institute Urges HUD to Adopt Flexibility in Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Enterprise Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the department's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." AEI addressed concerns related to the equity and incentives surrounding federal rental housing assistance programs and shared recommendations to enhance the proposed rule. The AEI commentary emphasized two primary issues w more

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Supports EPA Reporting Deadline Extension While Urging Rule Revisions

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed extension of the reporting deadline under the Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(d). The extension would move the deadline for submitting unpublished health and safety studies on 16 chemicals from May 22, 2026, to May 21, 2027. AFPM represents manufacturers of fuels and petrochemicals critical to numerous manu more

American Network of Community Options & Resources Urges CMS to Protect Medicaid Programs from Overly Broad Enforcement

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Network of Community Options and Resources, a national nonprofit representing over 2,500 community providers of long-term supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter responds to CMS' Request for Information concerning comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare, stressing the importance of safeguarding Medicaid home more

American Psychological Association Services Urges Targeted Approach to Combat Healthcare Fraud in CMS Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- American Psychological Association Services Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information on regulatory changes to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs. APA Services, representing over 173,000 psychology professionals, expressed strong support for efforts to reduce fraud in publicly funded health programs but advocated for a more precise strategy rather than more

American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Offers Recommendations to FDA on Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy, Waukesha, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." ASGCT, a nonprofit organization representing over 6,500 professionals specializing in genetics and cellular therapies, expressed more

Arc of Delaware Opposes DOE's Proposed Rollback of Accessibility Requirements

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Arc of Delaware has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rules that would eliminate critical accessibility protections for people with disabilities in federally assisted programs and new construction projects. The Arc of Delaware, an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Delaware, cautions that the proposed changes wo more

Arithmedics Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Detection With Advanced Analytics and Responsible AI

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Arithmedics Inc., a technology company specializing in AI-driven medical coding and claims analytics, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information related to its Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. Arithmedics presented recommendations aimed at modernizing program integrity to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse while maintaining beneficiary access and minim more

Arthur Health Urges CMS to Enhance Healthcare Fraud Detection Through Advanced Analytics

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Arthur Health, Toronto, Canada, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The healthcare analytics company expressed support for CMS's proactive program integrity efforts across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Marketplace programs. Arthur Health specializes in entity-centric analytics designed to reinforce program more

Ascension Submits Comprehensive Feedback to CMS on Strengthening Program Integrity

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Ascension, a non-profit and Catholic health systems, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to its request for information on the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The comments reflect Ascension's insights from its vast healthcare network spanning 15 states and D.C., emphasizing the importance of protecting program integrity and combating fraud, waste, and abuse across Medicare and Medicaid more

Autonomize AI Submits Comments to CMS on AI Use in Medicare Advantage Coding Oversight

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Autonomize AI, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter focuses on Section G, which addresses the use of artificial intelligence in Medicare Advantage coding oversight and hospital billing. Autonomize AI details its experience deploying AI solutions for high-volume clinical documentation reviews, more

Availity Urges CMS to Adopt Private Sector Models to Combat Healthcare Fraud

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Availity LLC, the U.S. healthcare clearinghouse and administrative network, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Availity highlights structural barriers within CMS that hinder effective fraud, waste, and abuse prevention across Medicare and Medicaid programs and proposes more

Avalon Healthcare Solutions Urges CMS to Strengthen Lab Test Fraud Prevention Framework

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Avalon Healthcare Solutions submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Avalon, a diagnostic intelligence company specializing in laboratory test data analysis, offered recommendations aimed at enhancing CMS's strategy against fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health programs, with a focus on laboratory testing, inc more

Bejo Seeds Urges USDA to Strengthen Organic Seed Use Requirements to Protect Integrity and Consumer Trust

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Bejo Seeds Inc., an organic seed supplier, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program urging clearer regulations on the use of organic seed in organic farming. The letter highlights concerns about the current exceptions allowing the use of conventional seed when organic seed is deemed commercially unavailable, which Bejo Seeds argues undermines organic integrity and risks damaging consumer confidence in the USDA Organic S more

Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Urges FDA for Greater Clarity on Individualized Therapy Guidance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework To Develop Individualized Therapies That Target Specific Genetic Conditions With Known Biological Cause." The letter acknowledges the FDA's efforts to support the development of individualized therapies for rare and ultrarare genetic conditions but calls for more

BLOODPAC Urges CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention With Access to Innovative Cancer Diagnostics

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- BLOODPAC, a consortium managed by the Center for Computational Science Research Inc., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Representing over 88 members across industry, academia, regulators, payers, and government, BLOODPAC highlighted the importance of distinguishing fraudulent activity from clinically a more

Boston Law Student Warns FinCEN Rule Could Increase Financial Exclusion Through De Risking

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Nathaniel F. Scheinman, a student at Boston College Law School, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the Treasury raising concerns about its proposed Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism program rule, arguing that the measure could unintentionally expand financial exclusion. The letter outlines that while the NPRM aims to strengthen the fight against illicit finance, more

Bothwell Regional Health Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Bothwell Regional Health Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, located in Sedalia, Missouri, detailed concerns that the shift from the longstanding upfront discount mechanism to a rebate model would impose significant financial and administrative burdens, particularly on rural hospi more

California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Offers Feedback on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." CIRM, a state agency funded by California voters to accelerate stem cell and gene therapies for unmet medical needs, outlined both su more

Canary Cure Urges FDA to Expand Plausible Mechanism Framework for Multi-Payload RNA Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Canary Cure Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific diseases. Canary Cure calls for the final guidance to explicitly confirm that PMF principles apply to biologic products delivering multiple RNA payloads within a single lipid nanoparticle, cautioning against limiting the framework to single-modality more

Castle Biosciences Advocates for Balanced Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures in Molecular Diagnostics

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Castle Biosciences submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter emphasizes the need for targeted and data-driven approaches to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare program while maintaining patient access to medically necessary and innovative molecular diagnostic testing. Castle Bioscience more

Catholic Charities USA Opposes HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Catholic Charities USA, a national network representing 169 independent Catholic Charities agencies across all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The letter addresses concerns over HUD's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. The organization criticizes the proposed rule for potentially exacerbati more

Cato Institute Research Fellow Anthony Treasury to Improve Bank Secrecy Act Compliance and Reporting

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Nicholas Anthony, a research fellow at the Cato Institute Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing a proposed rule on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs, arguing that the reform effort lacks accountability and fails to address core inefficiencies in the existing system. The Cato Institute expressed support more

Centene Submits Public Comment on CMS Proposal to Strengthen Healthcare Program Integrity

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Centene Corp., a healthcare enterprise serving over one in 15 Americans, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The comments address the CMS Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare proposed rule, aiming to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in government-sponsored healthcare programs, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Centene, St. more

Center for Public Representation Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Disability Accessibility Rules

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Center for Public Representation, a national legal advocacy center dedicated to protecting the rights of people with disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed direct final rules that would rescind key regulations mandating disability access in federally assisted programs. The letter proposes removing requirements related to new construction accessibility and transition plans for existing facilities. CPR argues more

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Provides Detailed Feedback on FDA's Draft Guidance for Individualized Therapies Targeting Genetic Conditions

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Chiesi Global Rare Diseases submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to develop individualized therapies for genetic conditions with known biological causes. The letter addresses the agency's efforts to facilitate development pathways in situations where traditional clinical trials present limitations due to small, dispersed patient populations. Chiesi Glo more

Children's Hospital Association Urges FDA To Prioritize Pediatric Needs In Rare Disease Therapy Framework

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Children's Hospital Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions. The CHA urged the FDA to ensure the framework accounts for pediatric-specific considerations in safety, delivery, and reimbursement to facilitate continued high-quality care for pediatric patients at children's hosp more

Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations Urges Education Department to Develop Unified Manual for Federal Direct Loan Program

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding a request for information on creating a standardized manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. COHEAO emphasized support for the Department's initiative to establish a centralized, authoritative guidance resource to ensure consistent application of Direct Loan laws, regulations, and policies by servicers, borrowers, institutions, ad more

Coast Professional Calls for Standardized Practices in Federal Student Aid Servicing and Collections

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Coast Professional Inc., Geneseo, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid addressing the Federal Direct Loan Program. Drawing on over 12 years of prior contractual experience managing hundreds of thousands of accounts and billions in student loan debt, Coast urged FSA to adopt consistent standards in key areas of loan servicing and collections to enhance borrower communication, compliance, and operational more

Cohere Health Urges CMS to Expand and Integrate CRUSH Initiative for Comprehensive Fraud Prevention

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cohere Health, a leading AI-enabled prior authorization company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining enhancements needed for the CRUSH program integrity operating system. Cohere Health emphasized the necessity of expanding and integrating CRUSH's components into a unified, technology-driven framework that addresses fraud, waste, and abuse across all Medicare lines and beyond. Cohere Health, Boston, Massachusetts, highl more

Compass Working Capital Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Compass Working Capital, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The organization urges HUD to retract the rule, cautioning that implementing work requirements and term limits on HUD-assisted households will be ineffective in boosting employment, earnings, or self-sufficienc more

Consumer Debt Counselors Urges Standardized Common Manual for Federal Direct Loan Program

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Consumer Debt Counselors, a nonprofit credit counseling organization specializing in student loan counseling, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the development and implementation of a Common Manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. The letter addresses systemic challenges borrowers face due to inconsistent information, disconnected systems, and uneven servicer practices, proposing comprehensive standardization across policies, more

Cotiviti Urges CMS to Modernize Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention Strategies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cotiviti GOV Services LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Cotiviti, a leader in healthcare payment integrity solutions and a longtime Recovery Audit Contractor supporting CMS, offered recommendations aimed at enhancing CMS's efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicare program. In its letter, Cotiv more

Cure Coalition Backs FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework With Calls for Patient Safety Emphasis

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Cure Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration expressing support for the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The organization, representing patients, families, and health advocates, highlights the framework's potential to streamline regulatory pathways for individua more

Cure Sanfilippo Foundation Provides Feedback on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Therapies Targeting Rare Genetic Conditions

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cure Sanfilippo Foundation, a nonprofit patient research and advocacy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The letter addresses the unique challenges in developing treatments for Sanfilippo syndromes, a group of more

Cureledger Urges FDA to Strengthen Guidance on Rare Disease Therapy Development Data Standards and Privacy

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cureledger Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with known biological causes. Cureledger recognizes the framework's potential to accelerate drug development for rare diseases by allowing mechanism-anchored evidence to substitute for traditional randomized controlled t more

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Urges FDA to Clarify Guidance on Gene Editing Therapies for Ultra-Rare Diseases

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance on the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions. The foundation emphasized the need for regulatory pathways that accommodate the challenges posed by ultra-rare disease subpopulations, particularly in the context of gene editing therapi more

Dedham Housing Authority Urges HUD to Ensure Flexibility and Support in Work Requirements Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Dedham Housing Authority has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the agency's proposed rule on establishing flexibility for implementation of work requirements and term limits in public housing programs. DHA, which administers the Housing Choice Voucher program in Dedham, Massachusetts, as well as for eight partner public housing authorities, expressed support for HUD's approach of making these policies opti more

Disability Law Center Opposes HUD Proposed Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Disability Law Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The DLC warns that the proposal to authorize work requirements of up to 40 hours per week and term limits as short as two years on families receiving federal housing assistance poses serious risks to more

Drake Group Opposes DOE's Proposed Rescission of Title IX Sports Protections

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Drake Group, a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on college athletics, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's direct final rule aimed at rescinding key provisions of Title IX related to nondiscrimination in sports programs that receive federal financial assistance. The organization, which consists of experts in sports management, economics, and law, highlighted concerns that the proposed rule would weaken protections that ensure more

DriveOhio Urges FMCSA to Approve Exemption for Electronic Warning Devices on Commercial Vehicles

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- DriveOhio, a division of the Ohio Department of Transportation that focuses on advancing smart mobility, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing support for an exemption application filed by Aurora Operations Inc. The exemption seeks to replace the requirement for physical warning devices, such as triangles, placed around stopped commercial vehicles with electronic warning devices mounted on truck cabs or trailers. DriveOhio more

Edfinancial Services Urges Standardization in Federal Direct Loan Servicing Manual

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Edfinancial Services LLC, Knoxville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid office regarding the development and implementation of a common manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. The letter outlines suggestions to promote consistency, transparency, and effective servicing and collections processes across all servicers managing federal student loans. Edfinancial emphasized the need for standardization in more

Education Law Center Pennsylvania Urges Withdrawal of DOE Rule Rescinding Nondiscrimination Protections

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Education Law Center Pennsylvania, a statewide non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality public education, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a direct final rule that rescinds regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. The letter called for the immediate withdrawal of the rule, arguing that it undermines longstanding civil rights protections embedded in Title more

eHub Group Advocates for Modernization of African Growth and Opportunity Act to Boost African Trade and Diaspora Involvement

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The eHub Group LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative advocating for the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act to better support African exporters and recognize the role of the African diaspora in the U.S. The group highlights that many African producers, including those in Uganda, have qualifying products but face operational challenges entering the U.S. market. These barriers include complex regulatory c more

Enterprise Community Partners Urges Tailored Support for HUD Work Requirements and Term Limits Proposal

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Enterprise Community Partners, a national nonprofit focused on affordable housing, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding a proposed rule on implementing work requirements and term limits in federal rental assistance programs. The organization, which has invested billions in housing nationwide and supports thousands of residents and properties, cautioned that the proposed rule needs additional strategies to effecti more

Equifax Workforce Solutions Urges CMS on Strengthening Program Integrity and Combating Healthcare Fraud

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Equifax Workforce Solutions has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in response to a Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Equifax highlighted its longstanding partnership with CMS to provide employment and income verification services through the Federal Data Services Hub, which supports eligibility determinations for Medicaid, CHIP, and other benefit programs. The letter empha more

Ethics & Public Policy Center Challenges SSA Inclusion of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Discrimination Complaint Form

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Ethics and Public Policy Center submitted a public comment letter to the Social Security Administration addressing proposed revisions to the agency's Complaint Form for Allegations of Discrimination. EPPC's Administrative State Accountability Project raised concerns regarding the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the form's description of protected categories, contending this language conflicts with current agency materials and federal policy directi more

Families USA Urges CMS to Enhance Transparency and Accountability in Medicaid Managed Care

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Families USA has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing recommendations aimed at improving oversight and accountability in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The letter emphasizes the need for CMS to adopt a targeted approach to program integrity, particularly focusing on Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, which manage care for over three-quarters of Medicaid beneficiaries in 42 states and represent more than half of Medic more

Flagship Pioneering Calls for Enhanced Clarity and Broader Scope in FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Flagship Pioneering, a U.S.-based venture creation and innovation firm specializing in bioplatform companies, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Draft Guidance for Industry on the Plausible Mechanism Framework. This guidance addresses the development of individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with well-defined biological causes. Flagship Pioneering, which has developed more than 120 compan more

Flok Health Urges FDA to Prioritize Real-World Data in Individualized Therapies Framework

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Flok Health, a patient-led organization dedicated to supporting individuals with inherited disorders of protein metabolism, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's proposed Plausible Mechanism Framework for individualized therapies. The group highlighted the importance of incorporating structured real-world data and cross-condition evidence generation in both pre- and post-approval processes to improve access and eval more

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Urges USDA to Reject Importation of Pineapples From Taiwan Due to Pest Risks

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Maitland, submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to allow importation of fresh pineapples from Taiwan into all U.S. ports. The FFVA represents the majority of Florida's fruit and vegetable producers and is deeply concerned about the potential introduction of invasive pests, particularly the Oriental fruit fly, through th more

Florida Hospital Association Urges CMS to Strengthen Oversight of Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Florida Hospital Association, representing over 260 member hospitals and health systems, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In the letter, FHA addresses CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, emphasizing the need for robust, data-driven oversight measures that balance fraud prevention with avoiding undue administrative burdens on hospitals. FHA more

Foundation for Government Accountability Action Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicaid Program Integrity

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability Action has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for robust reforms under CMS's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter stresses the urgent need for stricter regulatory actions to combat pervasive Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse, reflecting concerns over the program's escalating improper payments and eligibility errors. FGA Action hi more

Freedom Network USA Opposes HUD Work Requirements and Term Limits Rule for Housing Subsidies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Freedom Network USA, a coalition dedicated to supporting human trafficking survivors, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule on work requirements and term limits for housing subsidies. The proposed rule, titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits, aims to provide local flexibility and promote self-sufficiency but is viewed by FNU more

Goldwater Institute Supports FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework to Advance Individualized Therapies for Rare Diseases

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Goldwater Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the plausible mechanism framework aimed at accelerating the development of individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions. The Institute expressed gratitude that the FDA recognizes the urgency facing patients with life-threatening and severely debilitating diseases and applauded efforts to accommodate advancements in more

Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project Urges HUD to Reinstate 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing an interim final rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. GMHJP highlighted that the 30-day notice rule requires housing providers to give tenants a full month's notice before eviction for nonpayment and guarantees residents the right to cure outstanding rent more

Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reconsider Medicare Advantage Payment and AI Policies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association, representing over 200 hospitals and health systems in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information focused on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter addresses CMS's consideration of modifications to Medicare Advantage program integrity policies, the use of artificial intelligence more

Guardant Health Advocates for Targeted Fraud Prevention in Medicare Molecular Diagnostics

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Guardant Health, a precision oncology company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The company expressed support for CMS's efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs but emphasized the need for targeted, data-driven approaches that protect patient access to appropriate molecular diagn more

Harvard Legal Aid Bureau Opposes HUD's Revocation of 30-Day Eviction Notice Requirement

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, a legal aid organization serving low-income tenants in the Greater Boston area, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's Interim Final Rule revoking the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The 30-day notice rule mandates that public housing and project-based rental assistance providers must provide tenants 30 days' notice before more

HealthSherpa Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention in Affordable Care Act Marketplaces

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- HealthSherpa, a private enrollment platform for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter outlines recommendations for improving fraud prevention and consumer protection across the Federally-Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges. With over 35 million enrollments facilitated since 2014 and coverage of more than half of active FFE enrollments during the 2025 Open Enrollment Perio more

Heritage Foundation Urges HUD to Prevent Marriage Penalties in Proposed Housing Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Heritage Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The letter addresses concerns about the potential unintended consequences of allowing Public Housing Administrators and Owners to require both members of a married couple to work full time in federal housing programs. more

Hispanic Federation Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposal Ending 30-Day Eviction Notice for HUD-Backed Rentals

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Hispanic Federation, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that would revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent in HUD-backed rental housing. The Federation cautions that the rule could lead to discriminatory housing outcomes and increase housing instability for vulnerable families. The Hispanic Federation, a nonprofit advocacy group more

Home Care Association Urges Risk-Calibrated Program Integrity Regulations

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Home Care Association of America, representing over 4,600 home care agencies nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the development of regulations to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal health care programs. HCAOA stressed that any regulatory framework should be risk-calibrated, evidence-based, and tailored to diverse provider types, including home care. HC more

Housing California Opposes HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Term Limits for Rental Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Housing California, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preventing homelessness and increasing affordable housing, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule entitled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The rule, if implemented, would permit Public Housing Agencies and owners of HUD-assisted housing to remove housing assistance from residents who fa more

Housing Justice Center Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Lease Term Limits and Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Housing Justice Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. The comment letter argues that the proposed rule violates constitutional due process rights and existing statutory authority, urging HUD to withdraw the rule altogether. The Housing Justice Center, a Minnesota-ba more

Housing Justice Center Urges HUD to Withdraw Work Requirements for Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Housing Justice Center submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule on establishing flexibility for the implementation of work requirements and term limits in housing assistance programs. The Center urged HUD to withdraw the proposed rule entirely, expressing concerns about its impact on low-income families and the administrative burdens it would create. The Center highlighted that the imposition of work requ more

IBM Proposes Advanced AI and Regulatory Enhancements to Combat Healthcare Fraud in CMS Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- IBM, Bethesda, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. IBM, through its consulting division based in Bethesda, MD, provided recommendations designed to modernize fraud detection and prevention efforts across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Health Insurance Exchanges. IBM's approach centers on more

International Food Additives Council Urges FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Standards

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The International Food Additives Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the Agency's Request for Information on "Labeling and Preventing Cross-Contact of Gluten for Packaged Foods." IFAC, representing global manufacturers and end-users of food ingredients, emphasized a science-based, risk-based regulatory framework to manage gluten labeling and cross-contact that avoids unnecessary consumer confusion and maintains federal more

International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation Calls for FDA Regulatory Reforms to Improve Treatment Development

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation, Roseville, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for reforms in the agency's regulatory frameworks for clinical trials involving pemphigus and pemphigoid. The foundation emphasized that current approaches to trial endpoints, study design, and statistical analysis inadequately capture the unique clinical features and patient experiences associated with these more

International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology Submits Comments on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." This guidance, issued jointly by the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and Center for Drug Evaluation and Re more

IQVIA Submits Recommendations to FDA on Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- IQVIA, a global leader in advanced analytics and clinical research services for the life sciences sector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the plausible mechanism framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with known biological causes. The letter provides detailed recommendations focusing on natural history studies, patient-focused drug developm more

JT Holdings Group Proposes Digital Modernization to Transform African Growth and Opportunity Act

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- JT Holdings Group LLC, Richmond, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The company's strategic advisory focus on digital infrastructure and trade systems underpins its recommendation for an evolution of AGOA into a digital-first trade enablement framework, aiming to enhance U.S.-Africa trade relations and competitiveness. In the letter, JT Holdings more

Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights Urges Withdrawal of DOE Rule Rescinding Nondiscrimination Protections

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition representing over 240 national organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing the department's direct final rule aimed at rescinding regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter criticizes the DOE's move for undermining established civil rights protections and urges the agency to withdraw the rule immediately. The more

LeadingAge Urges HUD to Retain 30-Day Eviction Notification for HUD-Assisted Seniors

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- LeadingAge, an association representing over 5,300 nonprofit and mission-driven senior housing and aging services providers, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed revocation of the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The group urges HUD to maintain the current policy, citing its role in protecting older adults from housing instability and homelessness. more

Legal Aid Society Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Nashville, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. LAS, a nonprofit law firm representing low-income and vulnerable tenants across 48 counties in Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, has called for the withdrawal of the rule, arguing it more

Liberty County Hospital District Urges Measured Approach to CMS Anti-Fraud Efforts

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Liberty County Hospital District No. 1 submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The District expressed support for CMS's initiative to address fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs but urged a cautious and well-defined approach to avoid overly broad federal mandates that could strain state bud more

Marque Analytics Urges CMS to Use Electronic Visit Verification Data for Medicaid Fraud Enforcement

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Marque Analytics LLC submitted public comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for enhanced fraud detection using Electronic Visit Verification data. The firm detailed evidence of widespread Medicaid billing fraud related to long-term services and supports and personal care services and recommended regulatory measures under CMS's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. Marque Analytics identified a distinct "billing more

Medical Group Management Association Urges Caution in CMS' Anti-Fraud Proposals

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Medical Group Management Association, Englewood, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information related to proposed comprehensive regulations aiming to uncover suspicious healthcare activities. The letter provides MGMA's perspective on CMS efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Marketplace. MGMA, representing over 1 more

Medical Transportation Access Coalition Urges CMS to Strengthen Anti-Fraud Measures in Medicaid Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Medical Transportation Access Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding measures to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid and CHIP programs. MTAC emphasized the importance of non-emergency medical transportation as a Medicaid service while highlighting ongoing challenges with program integrity. Formed in 2017, MTAC is comprised of transpor more

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Supports CMS Hospice Wage Index Revision and Highlights Nonhospice Spending Concerns

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a proposed rule on the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, as well as Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. MedPAC expressed support for CMS's consideration of developing a hospice-specific wage index that would more accurately reflect labor market conditions and improve payment equity for hospice provide more

Mental Health Advocacy Services Opposes HUD's Revocation of 30-Day Notice Rule for Nonpayment of Rent

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Mental Health Advocacy Services, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Interim Final Rule revoking the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. MHAS warns that rescinding this rule risks devastating consequences for tenants living with mental health disabilities by eliminating critical protections that allow them time to cure rent arrears and avo more

Mid Minnesota Legal Aid Opposes HUD's Proposal on Work Requirements and Term Limits in Federal Housing

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Mid Minnesota Legal Aid, Minneapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule establishing flexibility for implementing work requirements and term limits in federally assisted housing programs. MMLA urged HUD to withdraw the proposed rule entirely, citing concerns about its impact on vulnerable populations, legal authority, and administrative challenges. MMLA declares that HUD lacks legal authority t more

Muscular Dystrophy Association Addresses FDA Draft Guidance on Individualized Therapies for Neuromuscular Diseases

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association, a voluntary health organization supporting those affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance titled "Considerations for the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The letter emphasizes the need for clarity a more

Naeva Opposes Minor Source Permit Citing Environmental and Health Concerns

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Naeva, Albuquerque, New Mexico, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 opposing the draft Tribal Minor Source New Source Review Permit for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company's Energy Generation Plant. The group stressed the importance of an economy based on clean renewable energy rather than fossil fuels, highlighting potential negative outcomes of the proposed project. The letter outlines concerns that the NEGP would emit more

National Affordable Housing Management Association Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits in Housing Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Affordable Housing Management Association has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." NAHMA represents the affordable housing management industry nationwide, managing tens of thousands of federally assisted housing units involved in HUD programs such as Project-Based Rental Assistance, Housing Choice V more

National Affordable Housing Management Association Supports HUD's Revocation of 30-Day Eviction Notice Requirement

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Affordable Housing Management Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing support for the proposed rule to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. NAHMA emphasized that the 30-day notice period has not demonstrably prevented evictions and instead has adversely impacted the financial and operational capacities of affordable housing providers. more

National Alliance for Care at Home Urges CMS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention in Home-Based Care Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The Alliance, representing over 1,500 home health and hospice providers nationwide, emphasized the importance of targeted, risk-based approaches to improve program integrity across Medicare and Medicaid home-based care services. The Alliance e more

National Apartment Association, Multifamily Housing Council Submit Comments on HUD's Proposed Rule for Work Requirements and Term Limits

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Apartment Association and the National Multifamily Housing Council have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the agency's Proposed Rule entitled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. The letter outlines perspectives from the multifamily housing industry regarding the potential impacts and operational challenges of the rule on Project-Based Rental Assistanc more

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare Urges Caution in CMS Fraud Regulation Plans

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association for Behavioral Healthcare submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding a request for information that seeks to enhance regulations aimed at uncovering fraud in federal health programs including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Marketplace. In the letter, NABH expressed support for CMS' goal to improve efficiency and reduce fraud but emphasized the need for a careful a more

National Association for Public Health Statistics & Information Systems Urges CMS to Invest in Vital Records Modernization to Combat Fraud

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems, Silver Spring, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to strengthen identity integrity by modernizing vital records systems. NAPHSIS, representing 57 jurisdictional vital records offices nationwide, emphasizes that birth and death records are critical authoritative data underpinn more

National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials Backs HUD's Move to Revoke 30-Day Notice Requirement Before Lease Termination for Nonpayment of Rent

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development endorsing the decision to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. NAHRO represents about 26,000 housing and community development providers who collectively manage more than 3 million homes across the United States. In its letter, NAHRO expressed broad support for H more

National Association of Manufacturers Backs EPA Reconsideration of Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed reconsideration of the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants concerning ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization facilities. The reconsideration follows the EPA's 2024 Final Rule on the matter, which the NAM contends imposed technically unachievable requirements threatening the continuity of medical sterilization more

National Association of State Directors of Adult Education Urges Education Department to Address Reporting and Performance Measurement Issues

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of State Directors of Adult Education has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education within the U.S. Department of Education. NASDAE, which supports state leadership of the adult education program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, provided input regarding measures and methods of the National Reporting System for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State grant program. NASDAE hi more

National Association of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Urges CMS to Enhance Oversight and Protect Long-Term Care Residents

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. NASOP, representing frontline ombudsmen who oversee more than 3 million licensed long-term care beds nationwide, underscored the need for strengthened investments in fraud detection programs and protections for residents' access to ca more

National Center for Health Research Addresses FDA Draft Guidance on Individualized Therapies for Genetic Conditions

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Center for Health Research, a nonprofit think tank focused on evaluating medical product safety and effectiveness, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The letter voices concerns over the proposed flexible ev more

National Consumer Law Center Urges Education Department to Implement Comprehensive Manual for Federal Direct Loan Servicing

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Consumer Law Center, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to its request for information on creating a common manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. The letter emphasized the need for improved transparency, accountability, and consistency in loan servicing to benefit student loan borrowers. NCLC highlighted that a comprehensive Direct Loan common manual could enhance borrowers' repayment e more

National Employment Lawyers Association Opposes OPM Proposed Rule on Reduction in Force Procedures

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Employment Lawyers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register concerning reduction in force regulations. NELA, which represents over 4,000 attorneys advocating for workers' rights and equality in the workplace, outlined several concerns about the impact of the proposed rule changes on federal employees, particularly prefer more

National Federation of the Blind Opposes Delay to Justice Department Web Accessibility Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Federation of the Blind, an advocacy group for blind Americans, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to the Interim Final Rule that postpones the implementation of web and mobile application accessibility requirements for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The IFR delays the compliance deadline by one year and signals possible future changes to the rule's sub more

National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association Urges Enhanced Collaboration and Information Sharing to Combat Health Care Fraud in Medicaid Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information concerning comprehensive regulations to identify suspicious health care billing and provision practices under the CRUSH initiative. NHCAA, a national organization established in 1985 focused exclusively on combating health care fraud and abuse through a private-public partnership involving health ins more

National Health Care for the Homeless Council Opposes HUD Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule which would establish work requirements and term limits in HUD-assisted housing. NHCHC represents Health Care for the Homeless health centers, medical respite programs, and other organizations providing healthcare services to people experiencing homelessness across the country. The organizati more

National Organization for Rare Disorders Urges FDA to Clarify and Collaborate on Rare Disease Therapy Framework

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Organization for Rare Disorders, Quincy, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance titled Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework To Develop Individualized Therapies That Target Specific Genetic Conditions With Known Biological Cause. Representing over 30 million Americans living with rare diseases, NORD urged the FDA to refine terminology, clarify more

New America Higher Education Program Urges Education Department to Standardize Student Loan Servicing With Common Manual

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- New America Higher Education Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education emphasizing the need for a common manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program's servicing and collection policies. The organization, known for its expertise in student loan policy, highlights the role of loan servicers as primary points of contact for borrowers and calls attention to the inconsistencies and challenges borrowers face due to variations in servicer prac more

New York Immigration Coalition Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Families in Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The New York Immigration Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status," published on February 20, 2026. NYIC, an organization representing over 200 groups serving immigrant and refugee populations in New York, strongly urges HUD to withdraw the rule in its entirety. The NYIC opposes the propo more

NextBeam Urges EPA to Maintain Strong Ethylene Oxide Emission Standards Amid Proposed Rollback

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- NextBeam, a U.S.-based provider of advanced electron beam sterilization and irradiation services, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed reconsideration and partial rescission of the 2024 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilization facilities. The letter expresses opposition to the EPA's potential rollback, citing concerns over regula more

Nuclear Innovation Alliance Seeks Extension for NRC Comment Period on Microreactor Licensing Rules

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Nuclear Innovation Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requesting an extension of the public comment period for the proposed Part 57 rulemaking. This rulemaking process involves establishing licensing requirements for microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles. The NIA emphasized the importance of this framework in enabling rapid and high-volume deployment of these advanced reactors. The alliance r more

Olin Corp. Requests EPA Extend Compliance Dates for Aerosol Brake Cleaners

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Olin Corp., Clayton, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency urging an extension of compliance dates concerning the use of perchloroethylene in aerosol brake cleaners regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Olin, a major manufacturer of chlorinated derivatives and a member of the American Chemistry Council's Chlorine Panel, supports the agency's proposal to extend compliance deadlines for certain entities affected by P more

Oracle Health Urges CMS to Modernize Claims Process and Enhance Fraud Detection Technologies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Oracle Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. In its letter, Oracle Health, a supplier of electronic health record, clinical, and revenue cycle systems, offers multiple policy recommendations aimed at improving CMS's efforts to combat healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse. Oracle Health emphasizes the n more

Oscar Health Calls on CMS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention Measures in Individual Market Enrollments

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Oscar Health, a healthcare technology company focused on the individual insurance market, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging enhanced measures to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the individual market. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcar initiative. Oscar Health's letter emphasizes that preventing fraudulent enrollments before co more

Paragon Health Institute Urges CMS to Address Structural Fraud Incentives in Federal Health Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Paragon Health Institute, a nonprofit research organization dedicated to government reform and patient empowerment, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, providing recommendations grounded in extensive research on fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act exchanges. The le more

Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care Urges CMS to Strengthen Oversight and Program Integrity in Medicaid Personal Care Services

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care, an organization representing Medicaid home and community-based service providers including home care agencies and managed care organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter focuses on enhancing program integrity, fraud prevention, and administrative effici more

Pediatric Inclusion Alliance Calls for Greater Pediatric Focus in FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Pediatric Inclusion Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing a draft guidance titled Considerations for the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause. The Alliance advocates for earlier inclusion of children in individualized therapy development programs, especially for early onset genetic disorders, emphasizing the more

Pennant Group Provides Insights to CMS on Strengthening Program Integrity

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Pennant Group, Eagle, Idaho, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information aimed at enhancing program integrity under the CRUSH initiative to combat healthcare fraud. Representing 191 home health, hospice, and home care operations across multiple states, Pennant shared perspectives focused on protecting Medicare beneficiaries while minimizing unnecessary administrative burden on compliant more

Peraton Submits Detailed Public Comment Letter to CMS on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare Initiative

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Peraton, a federal health and enterprise information technology mission partner, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare Request for Information. The letter outlines Peraton's recommendations and insights on enhancing CMS's program integrity efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal healthcare programs. Peraton, Reston, Virginia more

Pew Charitable Trusts Urges Education Department to Implement Common Manual for Federal Student Loan Servicing

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid advocating for the development and implementation of a common manual for servicing the Federal Direct Loan Program. Pew emphasized that a thoughtfully designed manual could be crucial in restoring borrower trust and streamlining the repayment system amid upcoming changes. Pew highlighted the inconsistency borrowers fr more

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Urges FDA to Expand and Clarify Framework for Individualized Therapies Development

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Draft Guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." PhRMA, representing leading biopharmaceutical research companies, expressed strong support for FDA's initiative to create a sci more

Physicians Advocacy Institute Urges CMS to Protect Independent Practices in Anti-Fraud Efforts

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Physicians Advocacy Institute, a not-for-profit organization representing hundreds of thousands of physicians nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses the Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, emphasizing the need to safeguard smaller, independent, and rural medical practices from enforcement policies disproportionately designed for l more

Physicians Advocacy Institute Urges CMS to Protect Independent Practices in Fraud Enforcement Policies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Physicians Advocacy Institute, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the agency's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. PAI, a nonprofit organization representing state medical associations and thousands of physicians nationwide, highlighted the potential adverse effects of aggressive fraud, waste, and abuse enforcement efforts on small, independe more

Plastic Pollution Coalition Urges EPA to Maintain Oversight of Pyrolysis Facilities and Air Curtain Incinerators

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Plastic Pollution Coalition, a U.S.-based non-profit communications and advocacy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed rule concerning Air Curtain Incinerators and the removal of federal oversight for chemical recycling facilities that use pyrolysis technology. PPC urged the EPA to maintain stringent regulatory controls under the Clean Air Act Section 129 and to extend the comment period more

Poverty & Race Research Action Council, Mobility Works Oppose HUD Proposed Time Limits and Work Requirements on Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Poverty and Race Research Action Council and Mobility Works submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposal to allow public housing authorities and owners of HUD-assisted housing to impose time limits and work requirements on tenants. PRRAC is a national civil rights organization focused on racial and economic justice, while Mobility Works supports low-income families in housing mobility ef more

Professional Services Council Urges Update to Antitrust Guidelines to Reflect Federal Procurement Realities

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Professional Services Council, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice . The letter addresses the Joint Public Inquiry on Updated Antitrust Guidelines for Competitors, responding to the need for revised guidance tailored to the dynamics of federal contracting. The PSC advocates for reinstating and modernizing the previously withdrawn Antitrust Guidelines for C more

Project on Predatory Student Lending Criticizes Education Department's Proposed Federal Student Loan Servicing Manual

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Project on Predatory Student Lending, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid office. The letter addresses concerns about the Department's plan to develop and implement a common servicing manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. PPSL argues that the proposed manual is unnecessary and misguided due to existing extensive federal and state legal frameworks governing student loan servicing. Acco more

Propane Truck Builders Association Highlights Safety Concerns Over Electric Vehicle Cargo Tanks

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Propane Truck Builders Association submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration expressing concerns about gaps in federal regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials using heavy-duty electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine trucks. PTBA, a division of the NTEA and a representative of manufacturers of propane delivery vehicles and safety systems, emphasized that current Hazardous Materi more

Public Justice Center Opposes HUD's Proposed Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Public Justice Center submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to withdraw its proposed rule titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. The rule would permit Public Housing Authorities and subsidized housing owners nationwide to impose work reporting requirements and time limits as conditions for continued federal housing assistance. PJC strongly opposes the rule, assertin more

Public Justice Center Urges HUD to Reinstate 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule for Subsidized Housing

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Public Justice Center, a Maryland-based legal advocacy organization focusing on housing and related rights, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The organization urged HUD to reinstate the rule, which ensures that public housing and project-based rental assistance providers deliver a 30-day notice to tenant more

Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research Calls for Clearer Standards in FDA Guidance on Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with known biological causes. In the letter, PRIM&R emphasizes the need for the FDA to establish clear eligibility thresholds defining when the framework should be applied. The organization warns that without more

R1 RCM Urges CMS to Standardize Provider Enrollment and Maintain Medicare Claim Deadlines

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- R1 RCM Inc., a technology-driven revenue cycle management company serving over 900 healthcare providers nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses the agencies' Request for Information on comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse. R1, Chicago, Illinois, expressed support for the Administration's focus on more

Resmed Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Detection and Protect Patient Access

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Resmed, a prominent medical technology manufacturer and digital infrastructure provider for Home Medical Equipment suppliers, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare practices. Addressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency's Request for Information on program integrity in Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Suppli more

Rubrum Advising Urges CMS to Address Geographic Disparities in MolDX Program Access

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rubrum Advising, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in regulatory and reimbursement strategies, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter focuses on challenges presented by the MolDX program, which CMS administers to evaluate molecular diagnostic tests under Medicare. Rubrum Advising, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, acknowledges the M more

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary Endorse Labor Department's Proposed Worker Classification Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson and Feary P.C., a transportation law firm, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding a proposed rule on employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The firm supports the Department's proposed rescission of the 2024 rule and reinstatement of a more predictable, precedent-based f more

Solventum Urges CMS to Enhance Data-Driven Oversight and Payment Reforms to Cut Waste in Medicare Programs

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Solventum Corp., a U.S.-based global healthcare company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information concerning Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter underscores the need for stronger data-driven methodologies to identify avoidable healthcare events, promote payment accuracy, and leverage artificial intelligence to reduce fraud and waste in Medicare, Medicai more

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Urges HUD To Reinstate 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Southeast Louisiana Legal Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's interim final rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement prior to termination of lease for nonpayment of rent. SLLS, a civil legal aid nonprofit representing low-income families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and children across Southeast Louisiana, called on HUD to reinstate this eviction safeguard to pr more

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Seeks Clarification on Colorado's Class VI Underground Injection Control Primacy

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ignacio, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule to approve the State of Colorado's application for Class VI Primacy over the Underground Injection Control program under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The letter addresses concerns about the scope of regulatory authority the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission would have if granted primacy, partic more

Student Loan Servicing Alliance Advocates for Common Manual to Standardize Federal Direct Loan Servicing

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Student Loan Servicing Alliance, a nonprofit trade association representing federal and private student loan servicers servicing over 95% of the nation's student loans, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid. The letter responds to a request for information on developing and implementing a Common Manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. SLSA represents every servicer and business process outsourcing (BPO) company con more

Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Challenges Proposed Education Department Accountability Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Summit Salon Academy Kansas City, Independence, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns over a proposed accountability framework that the department seeks to implement for postsecondary institutions. The academy, which specializes in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, barber crossover, and instructor education, cautions that the rule, if enacted without modifications, could disproportionately impact career more

Sutter Health Urges Targeted Approach to CMS CRUSH Initiative to Protect Program Integrity and Patient Access

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sutter Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system serving 3.5 million patients in California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Health Care initiative. The letter expresses support for CMS's goal of strengthening program integrity and protecting Medicare resources from fraud, waste, and abuse but cautions against broad, more

Synapse Health Urges CMS to Recognize Full-Risk Capitated Model to Curb Medicare Advantage Fraud

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Synapse Health, a full-risk, capitated durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies supplier operating under Medicare Advantage contracts, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative and focuses on Section E, which addresses reducing risks from non-participating DMEPOS suppliers in more

Tenn. Division of Radiological Health Director Shelton Submits Comments on NRC Proposed Rule Amendments to Radiation Security Regulations

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Radiological Health Director Beth Shelton submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission addressing proposed amendments to 10 CFR Part 37 concerning the physical protection of Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The letter conveyed TDEC's support for certain proposed changes while opposing others, emphasizing concerns regarding security and safety impac more

Tesla Urges Greater Flexibility in NHTSA's FMVSS No. 110 Placard Placement for Vehicles

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Tesla Inc., Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110. The proposed amendment addresses the placement of the required vehicle placard for automated driving system-equipped vehicles, specifically allowing the placard to be affixed on the left side of vehicles that do not have a traditional driver's side due to more

Texas Housers, Texas Appleseed Oppose HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Texas Housers and Texas Appleseed have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rule that would establish flexibility for implementing work requirements and term limits for public housing authorities outside of HUD's Moving to Work program. The organizations argue that the proposed rule exceeds HUD's statutory authority under the United States Housing Act of 1937 and would have harmful effects on families more

United Way for Southeastern Michigan Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Voucher and Rental Assistance Rule

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Detroit, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's proposed changes to its voucher and rental assistance programs. The organization, which supports families in four of Michigan's largest counties, expressed concerns that the proposed rule would impose excessive burdens on tenants and potentially cause harm to vulnerable populations. The organization highlighted th more

University of Miami Student Raises Concerns Over EPA Proposal Affecting Iowa Air Toxics Protections

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Kaleigh McLaughlin, a public administration and environmental policy student at University of Miami, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed revisions to Iowa air quality regulations, warning that the changes could weaken protections against hazardous air pollutants. The public comment letter focuses on the agency's plan to revise the Iowa State Implementation Plan and Title V Operating Permit Program, inc more

USA InfoTech Proposes AI-Driven Modernization to Combat Fraud in Medicaid and Health Exchanges

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- USA InfoTech Inc., Catonsville, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the CRUSH Request for Information. The letter outlines comprehensive recommendations to strengthen program integrity across Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, the Federally Facilitated Exchange, and State-Based Exchanges. The organization calls for replacing the existing five-year Medicaid provider revalidation cycle more

Vestwell Challenges Paper Statement Mandate in Comment to Department of Labor

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Vestwell, a modern savings platform serving over 2.1 million savers and more than 567,000 businesses, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefit Security Administration addressing the proposed rule requiring recordkeepers to provide at least one paper statement annually to participants in defined contribution plans. The proposed rule implements section 338 of the SECURE 2.0 Act and aims to enhance retirement readiness through in-person more

Virginia Housing Alliance Opposes HUD Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits for Rental Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Virginia Housing Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The organization expressed concern that the proposed rule, which would subject HUD-subsidized rental housing residents to stricter work requirements and a two-year time limit on assistance, threatens housing stab more

Water Protector Legal Collective Opposes EPA Permit for Navajo Natural Gas Plant Citing Environmental and Justice Concerns

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Water Protector Legal Collective, an Indigenous-led advocacy law firm, has submitted public comments opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed issuance of a Tribal Minor New Source Review air permit to the Navajo Transitional Energy Company for a natural gas-fired power plant on Navajo Nation lands in New Mexico. The comments, directed to the EPA's Region 9 Air & Radiation Division, argue that the EPA's draft permit fails to adequately consider cumulat more

Wellabe Urges CMS to Strengthen Measures Against Medicare Fraud in CRUSH Initiative

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Wellabe, an Iowa-based life and health insurance company specializing in Medicare Supplement coverage, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The company emphasized its commitment to assisting CMS in targeting fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare program, with particular focus on durable medical equipment and other high-risk Part B services. Wel more

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