WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sixteen State Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The letter addresses the department's interim final rule, "Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority," which pertains to the restoration of firearms rights under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 925(c). The Attorneys General urged the department to consider evidence from states' experiences with firearms rights restoration to inform its actions. They highlighted state more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Twenty-four environmental and conservation advocacy groups submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing opposition to a proposed rule (identified as COE-2025-0002) that would reissue and modify nationwide permits. The letter specifically requests that the Corps hold public hearings and extend the public comment period for these proposed permits. The letter stated that the Clean Water Act mandates the Corps hold a public hearing upon req more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Three House members and three senators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing concern and opposition to an interim final rule that withdraws the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' authority over applications for restoring federal firearm privileges. The lawmakers stated the rule is unlawful and runs counter to the clear intent of Congress. The congressional members asserted that the rule, published March 20, 2025, more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- A coalition of four labor unions submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation strongly opposing a petition by Airlines for America (A4A) to delay the use of Installed Physical Secondary Barriers (IPSB) on aircraft. The unions represent over 85,000 Flight Attendants across 22 carriers. The organizations stated that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule, which mandates the installation and use of IPSBs whenever the flightdeck door more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Seven airline unions have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing strong opposition to a petition from Airlines for America seeking a two-year exemption from a rule requiring physical secondary barriers on flight decks. The unions emphasized that the Installed Physical Secondary Barriers (IPSBs or Secondary Barriers) are a critical addition to ensuring airspace security and the safety of crew members. They noted that Original more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- A Square Group LLC, Frederick, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offering recommendations to improve the health technology ecosystem for patients and caregivers, particularly Medicare beneficiaries. The company emphasized the need for digital health products that offer clear, personalized guidance and integrate real-time data. The firm, whose sister organization is a clinical practice, stated that patients often ne more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ad Hoc, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization addressed how Electronic Health Records (EHRs) capable of bulk data transfer could reduce the burden on providers for reporting quality performance data to CMS. Ad Hoc stated that providers currently face a substantial administrative and technology burden that diverts them more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ad Hoc, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization suggested steps CMS could take to stimulate developer interest in building digital health products for Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers, primarily by improving the discoverability of Blue Button 2.0. Ad Hoc identified a problem where hospitals and clinics across Ameri more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration urging the agency to deny Union Pacific Railway's request to amend its Positive Train Control Implementation Plan. The proposed amendment involves an extension of yard limits, and the organization stated that the request contains redactions that prevent proper assessment. The Transportation Trades Department, which represents various rail labor unions, inc more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Alexandria, Virginia, issued a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget requesting improvements to the federal regulatory landscape. The organization urges the agency to consider rescinding or modifying several regulations that it claims lack flexibility, impose disproportionate burdens or limit access to practical equipment options. According to the association, a Department of Energy action effectively eli more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- All4Ed submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education providing feedback on a set of proposed supplemental priorities and definitions. While the organization expressed support for efforts to promote evidence-based literacy and career-connected learning, it also voiced opposition to other aspects of the proposed priorities, citing a lack of evidence and public support. The organization agreed that literacy must be a national priority but cautioned th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The American Conservative Union Foundation's Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning its interim final rule, Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The organization expressed its support for the rule's changes to disability relief regulations, stating they align with existing laws governing firearm acquisition. CRF, a non-profit research and education foundation, aims to in more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The American Gaming Association issued a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network advocating for updated anti-money laundering regulations to better reflect the evolving landscape of the gaming industry. The association highlighted the industry's commitment to combating financial crime and outlined several areas where current regulations are outdated or burdensome. The organization emphasized the rapid growth of sports betting and online gaming si more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Association for Commuter Transportation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for policy reforms and strategic investments in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. The organization believes these changes can improve quality of life, strengthen communities and support economic growth by enhancing the transportation system. Central to its vision is a stronger federal commitment to Transportation Demand Manage more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration expressing opposition to a rule that proposes rescinding regulations implementing Title I of the Workforce Investment Act. AFOP argues that removing these regulations prematurely eliminates historical and regulatory context vital for the effective administration and oversight of current workforce programs, especially th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- b.well Connected Health, Baltimore, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for modernization of the health technology ecosystem and emphasizing unrestricted access to health data for every American. The company stated its mission aligns with the administration's vision for a transparent and patient-centered healthcare system. The company stated that its platform unifies fragmented data and services into seaml more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- BelleTorus Corp. (Belle.ai) has provided a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem. Belle.ai, a developer of dermatological artificial intelligence technology, emphasized the crucial need for comprehensive and interoperable access to all data within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Belle.ai stated that its flagship product, Belle 1K(TM) AI, is a smartphone-b more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital Senior Vice President Tony Love submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The letter expresses support for rescinding the requirement that an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (Form HUD 935.2A) be submitted and approved by the department for properties financed with insured loans, federal rental assistance, or other federal funds. The individual, with three decades of experien more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Better Markets submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury expressing full support for its proposed information collection activities concerning nonbank financial companies. The organization emphasized the critical need for this data to assess risks to financial stability. Better Markets highlighted that nonbanks represent a growing segment of the U.S. and global financial system, posing an increasing threat to stability. The organization note more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding a proposed airworthiness directive related to fuselage skin cracking in its 737 model airplanes. The company's comments focus on a technical adjustment within the proposed rule. The company reviewed the proposed airworthiness directive concerning fuselage skin cracking at chem-mill steps. Boeing's primary request is for  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence (Brady) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice offering comments on an interim final rule that withdraws the Attorney General's delegation of authority over requests for relief from firearm possession disabilities. Brady emphasized that any adjudication of these applications must comply with federal law and prioritize public safety. The organization explained that Congress determined certain categories  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- CAHIR AI LLC dba CAHIR Solutions, Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information. The company's response outlines strategies to modernize electronic health systems, more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The California Department of Technology submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommending a focus on privacy, user consent, and system interoperability in digital identity solutions for federal healthcare. The department emphasized advancing federated identity systems over centralized models. The California Department of Technology, responsible for the California Digital ID F more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Canadian Sugar Institute (CSI), the national trade association for Canada's major sugar refiners, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The organization responded to a domestic interested party petition concerning the tariff classifications of cane sugar molasses and liquid sugar. CSI's members produce refined sugar from domestic sugar beets and imported raw cane sugar, generating small quantities of molasses as a residual by-p more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing a proposed revision of Form G-325A that would exclude recipients of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. The organization urges the agency to rescind this change, stating it eradicates a policy that protects vulnerable youth. CLINIC, a network of nonprofit immigration programs across more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Century Foundation (TCF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its Proposed Priorities and Definitions - Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States. The organization, comprising researchers focused on strengthening public education, voiced concerns about the potential implications of the proposed priorities, stating they misundersta more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its request for comments on Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency and the Use of Fluoropyrimidine Chemotherapy Drugs. The organization, which represents board-certified pathologists, offered suggestions to guide the agency on DPYD gene testing to enhance patient safety while managing laboratory capacity. CAP believes that for DPYD  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service voicing strong opposition to a plan to establish a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The organization asserts that the proposal represents government overreach and an invasion of privacy for millions of Americans who rely on the program. The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, which works to ensure Col more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Committee for Children, Seattle, Washington, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the proposed supplemental priorities for the department's discretionary grants. The organization's primary apprehension centers on the exclusion of social-emotional learning from these priorities and what it describes as the mischaracterization of social-emotional learning in an accompanying press release. The organization notes tha more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- CommonWell Health Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing the Request for Information concerning the Health Technology Ecosystem and advocating for a healthcare system where data is readily available to individuals and caregivers wherever care happens. The Alliance stated that obtaining data for user-preferred applications remains challenging, hindering dig more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service urging it to withdraw a proposal to establish a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The organization asserts the plan would violate existing privacy laws and degrade public trust in the program. The legal services organization contends the proposal would permit unrestricted access to more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- CrossState Credit Union Association, a regional trade association representing nearly 500 credit unions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The organization commented on the agency's Succession Planning Final Rule, advocating for guidance instead of a prescriptive regulation. CrossState acknowledges the importance of succession planning for credit unions of all sizes and appreciates changes  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice on its interim final rule, Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The federally-recognized statewide coalition emphasized the importance of a thorough, individualized review process for individuals seeking to regain firearm privileges, especially when domestic violence is a factor. DCCADV, which represents domestic violence servi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Early Childhood Action Strategy, Collaborative Support Services Inc. Executive Director Kerrie Urosevich submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education. The comment expressed opposition to the department's "Proposed Priority 3: Returning Education to the States," which would limit program funding applications to individual states. Urosevich argues that states lack the necessary infrastructure to manage and distribute funds approved by Congress for c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Education Law Center (ELC), Newark, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education stating its opposition to proposed supplemental priorities that promote education choice and returning education to the states. The organization argued that these priorities, particularly those expanding private school vouchers, would harm students and families. ELC, a non-profit organization dedicated to justice and equity for public school students,  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Education Law Center Pennsylvania (ELC-PA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, on Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria: Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States. ELC-PA supports the Department's emphasis on evidence-based literacy but voiced concerns about the downplaying of social emotional learning, diversity, equity, and more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ellipsis Health Inc., San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging them to implement policies and a regulatory agenda that enable AI-powered care management solutions. The organization emphasized that such solutions can help providers and health plans enhance prevention, improve patient care, manage chronic diseases, and empower individuals toward sel more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Epic, Verona, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information. Epic's comments focus on establishing a robust digital healthcare ecosystem that prioritizes patient access more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The organization's comment addresses the March 20, 2025, Interim Final Rule (IFR) concerning the department's delegation of authority to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) for adjudicating firearm disability relief applications, referenced by Docket No. OLP-179 and RIN 1105-AB78. Everytown expressed deep concern that the department m more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Food Bank of Alaska submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service urging the agency to withdraw or alter its proposal to create a "National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database." The organization states it has concerns about the database, which would be populated by SNAP records. Food Bank of Alaska, which has worked for over 45 years to combat hunger in its state, highlights SNAP's vital role  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning its interim final rule, Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The organization called for extreme caution and comprehensive processes when considering restoring gun rights to individuals with past domestic violence convictions. FUTURES, which has worked for nearly 40 years to prevent and end violence against women and children, provid more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Giffords and the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (GIFFORDS) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing an interim final rule that repealed the regulation implementing the relief from federal firearms disabilities process. The organization called on the department to establish a process through notice and comment rulemaking before granting further relief. GIFFORDS advocates for gun safety measures to enhance community safety. T more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Gillis Education LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its "Proposed Priorities and Definitions - Secretary's, Supplemental Priorities, and Definitions on Evidence-based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States.". The organization offered comments on the proposed priorities and invited the department to continue engagement with stakeholders on these topics. Gillis Education expressed strong support more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Intermountain Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stating its aim to address persistent data challenges in healthcare by advocating for an open-source approach to data interoperability. Intermountain Health, which operates hospitals, clinics, and a virtual hospital, stated that healthcare's data problems stem from skipping a crucial first step: establishing a common language and interpretive model for data sharing.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Jobs for the Future (JFF) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education providing feedback on its priorities. JFF advocated for expanding the focus of education and workforce systems to support economic opportunity for all Americans, particularly those facing barriers to advancement. JFF, an organization dedicated to transforming education and workforce systems, stated its goal to help 75 million Americans facing barriers to economic advancement se more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Kentucky Department of Education submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concern over proposed priorities for the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program. The state department believes the priorities are too limiting by focusing solely on credentialed school psychologists. The KDE argues that there is a nationwide shortage of credentialed school psychologists. Limiting school-based mental health services to only those more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Leaders of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration. The letter concerns Executive Order No. 14267, titled "Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers," which was issued by President Trump on April 9, 2025. The leaders, in their capacity as antitrust enforcers, are seeking the Small Business Administration's help in identifying federal regulation more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Maine Department of Health and Human Services issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service expressing concerns about a proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The state agency contends the plan has privacy violations and other issues. The Maine DHHS states the proposal fails to allow the department or its state partners to provide statutorily required noticing before sharing i more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Mediphore Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem. The company's response emphasized patient- and caregiver-centric perspectives, health data interoperability, accessibility, digital identity, and strengthening value-based care. Mediphore stated that its patented technology, including the System for Process Coordination and Interoper more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Metriport CEO Dmytro Goncharov has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem. Goncharov emphasized the extreme importance of making all data in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system accessible for exchange, regardless of its storage format. Goncharov highlighted the current challenges in accessing various data formats within healthcare. He noted that many EH more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- ModernFi CUSO, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The organization's comment addresses the agency's proposed changes to the NCUA Call Report (Form 5300) and its instructions, advocating for improved collection of information concerning reciprocal deposits in federally insured credit unions (FICUs). ModernFi believes that enhancing the quality, utility, and clarity of information collected via the Call Report, pa more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- MX Technologies Inc., Lehi, Utah, a financial technology company, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The organization responded to the agency's Request for Information Regarding Community Bank Digitalization emphasizing the crucial role of community banks and the importance of Open Banking Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for their competitiveness. MX, a partner to community banks, provides solutions such as data acces more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc. (LDF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its Proposed Priorities and Definitions. The organization expressed serious concerns and opposition to proposed priorities 2 and 3, and advocated against the rescission of the department's priorities finalized in 2021. LDF argued that the agency's Proposed Priority 2, "Expanding Education Choice," attempts to defund the nation's publi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Anti-Vivisection Society, Chicago, Illinois, a nonprofit advancing non-animal research and ethical alternatives to animal experimentation, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The organization's comment responds to the proposed extension of information collection under the Public Health Service Guideline on Infectious Disease Issues in Xenotransplantation. The organization highlights infectious disease concerns, st more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education providing feedback on its proposed priorities for education choice and returning education to the states. The association aims to promote strong charter authorizing policies and practices that support the growth of high-quality public schools. The association expressed its support for the department's proposed priority to expand access to hi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The organization's comments address two recently finalized rules: "Succession Planning" and "Simplification of Share Insurance," both of which are subject to a regulatory review period initiated by the White House. Regarding the "Succession Planning" rule, NASCUS agrees that succession planning is i more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 - The National Center for Families Learning, Louisville, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to prioritize and expand evidence-based family literacy programs. The organization emphasized that addressing low literacy rates requires a comprehensive approach that includes parents and caregivers alongside children. The center expressed support for the administration's goal of ensuring reading proficiency for every stu more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The National Education Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education voicing its opposition to proposed priorities concerning education choice and returning education control to the states, asserting that these lack an evidentiary basis and could undermine public schools. Regarding "Promoting Evidence-Based Literacy," the National Education Association supports research-based literacy instruction and interventions, especially for early  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The National Organization for Women (NOW) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning its interim final rule, Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The organization emphasized the need to retain and strengthen measures that limit gun ownership by individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses or subject to protection orders. NOW, founded in 1966, has consistently worked to end violence against women. Its Le more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The National Parents Union (NPU) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education. The organization provided feedback on the department's proposed supplemental priorities and definitions for discretionary grant programs. NPU, dedicated to improving student outcomes through public school choice, high academic standards, innovation, and accountability, offers qualified support for some elements of the proposed competitive grant priorities. However, it e more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Athens, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office offering reply comments on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) study. The association, which represents visual journalists, expressed concerns about the CCB's complexity and lower-than-anticipated participation rates. The NPPA stated its members, often independent contractors, face widespread infringement of their images and footage. The organi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) has submitted a public comment letter in opposition to the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Proposed Rule regarding Suitability and Fitness. The union asserts that the proposed rule is an attempt to bypass adverse-action procedures established by Congress in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA) and usurps agencies' authority over their employees. NTEU contends that the proposed rule aims to create an alternative, m more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Nevada Department of Wildlife submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service expressing support for the proposed listing of the Fish Lake Valley tui chub under the Endangered Species Act. The department emphasizes the chub's unique genetic identity as a subspecies native to Nevada. The department notes that the chub's only remaining known native habitat is a single spring system on private land in Fish Lake Valley, E more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Albany, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice strongly opposing an interim final rule that changes regulations for adjudicating applications for relief from firearm disabilities. The organization emphasized the rule's implications for domestic violence prevention. NYSCADV, a designated information clearinghouse and resource center on domestic violence for New York, highlighted the widesp more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The North Carolina Budget and Tax Center issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service expressing concerns about a proposed plan to establish a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The organization is urging the department to withdraw the proposal, arguing it has grave errors and omissions and conflicts with the program's purpose. The Budget and Tax Center, an organization that helps vul more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV), Durham, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning its interim final rule, Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The organization, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, leads the state's movement to end domestic violence and expressed strong opposition to measures that could make it easier for adjudicated abusers to regain firearm access. The c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Ohio Association of Security & Investigation Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice weighing in on the Attorney General's interim final rule concerning the withdrawal of authority related to firearm rights restoration. The organization, which represents contract private security and licensed private investigators in Ohio, expressed strong support for the rule, calling it a needed "safety valve" to address what it sees as an ongoing more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ohio State University assistant professor of law Bridget C.E. Dooling submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy stating her objection to the department's use of a direct final rule to amend administrative procedures related to natural gas import and export. Dooling asserted that this action goes against established rulemaking processes and reduces public involvement. Dooling, who teaches administrative law and has a background as an analyst at the more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ohio State University assistant professor of law Bridget C.E. Dooling submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concern over the agency's use of direct final rules, specifically in the context of rescinding obsolete transfer of proceedings regulations. Dooling stated that the department's approach contravenes the Administrative Procedure Act and undermines public participation in rulemaking. Dooling, who specializes in administrative la more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Patients for Patient Safety US, Smyrna, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for universal testing for Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme deficiency before patients receive certain chemotherapy drugs. The organization emphasized that such testing would prevent avoidable harm and fatalities. Patients for Patient Safety US, a patient and family-led network, works to elevate patient safety and diagnostic exc more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice stating its strong opposition to an interim final rule that amends regulations regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) adjudication of applications for relief from certain firearm laws. PCADV, the nation's first domestic violence coalition, works to eliminate domestic violence and enhance family and community sa more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding its interim final rule, Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The organization emphasized the critical need for a more rigorous and individualized review process when considering firearm access for individuals with a history of domestic violence. The coalition, with its four primary purpose domestic violence member ag more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed initial priorities and definitions for discretionary grant programs. The tribe urged the department to prioritize culturally driven education and tribal self-governance in educational funding. For the priority concerning promoting evidence-based literacy, the tribe requested a specific carve-out. This carve-out would support commu more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Seen Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to its Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization, which serves older, vulnerable multicultural populations in California, offered practical insights into barriers preventing small providers from fully participating in the digital health ecosystem. Seen Health identified three critical issues. The first concerns Health Infor more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Soda Health Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stating its belief that supplemental benefits are an underutilized pathway to improving health through digital engagement and timely, transparent data access. Soda Health stated that it administers Smart Benefits to connect people to products and services they need to live healthier lives. The organization partners with health plans, providers, states, and retailers to d more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Texas Advocacy Project, a nonprofit working to combat dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and human trafficking, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice. The organization's comment addresses the agency's interim final rule which concerns withdrawing the Attorney General's delegation of authority related to firearm rights restoration. Texas Advocacy Project (TAP) emphasizes that individuals with a history of dome more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice responding to an interim final rule concerning how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) will adjudicate applications for relief from firearm disabilities. TCFV expressed concern about the rule's potential impact on survivors of family violence. TCFV, the statewide coalition of family violence service providers in Texas, highlighted the  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool Program Project Director Amanda Ishigo submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing opposition to a proposed rule titled "Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria: Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States." Her comments specifically targeted Proposed Priority 3, which would allow the agency to favor state applicants in grant competitions. Ishigo more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Twilight Technologies Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding its Health Technology Access Initiative. The company stated that future health technologies must focus on the patient experience, which for many Medicare beneficiaries is supported by their caregivers. Twilight Technologies Inc. explained its platform, the Illuminator, processes Medicare claims data through Blue Button 2.0 to offer caregivers a comprehe more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Unalaska City (Alaska) Mayor Vincent M. Tutiakoff Sr. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expressing support for Amendment 125 to the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Fishery Management Plan for Pacific Cod Small Boat Access. The city supports transferring under-utilized Pacific Cod jig allocation to the 55-foot pot cod, hook and line sector. Unalaska's International Port of Dutch Harbor has l more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Unite, San Mateo, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlining recommendations to enhance the digital health product market and data interoperability. The organization stated its commitment to advancing a patient-centered digital health ecosystem. Unite, a data and artificial intelligence platform for healthcare, stated its direct, real-world experience in navigating the complexities of the current interoperab more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The University at Buffalo School of Law Clinical Program, Family Violence and Women's Rights Clinic has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning its interim final rule, Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The clinic emphasized the need for an individualized review process by a panel of experts for individuals seeking to regain firearm privileges, particularly to prevent rearming adjudicated domestic abusers. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Vimenti, an integrated services center that operates Puerto Rico's first charter school, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education voicing strong support for the agency's goals related to literacy and education choice and expressing respectful disagreement with the priority focused on returning education to the states. Vimenti operates Puerto Rico's first charter school, located in the Ramos Antonini public housing community, and works to e more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Voices for Vermont's Children submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service expressing concerns about a proposed plan to establish a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The group argues that the proposal violates the purpose of SNAP, is redundant and lacks sufficient information for public review. According to the Vermont organization, the agriculture department has not clearly outli more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Wallace Foundation, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education. The organization provided comments on the department's proposed supplemental priorities for education discretionary programs, particularly focusing on Proposed Priority 1 concerning evidence-based literacy. The Wallace Foundation seeks to develop and share research that can inform practice and policy in K-12 education leadership, afterschool and summer learning, and th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), serving over 287,300 students annually across 16 colleges, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education. The organization provided input on the department's proposed supplemental priorities and definitions for discretionary grant programs. WTCS, which provides accessible, affordable, and career-focused education aligned with Wisconsin's workforce needs, urged the department to consider its data-driven more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Woodwell Climate Research Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers raising concerns about an Interim Final Rule concerning the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. The organization argues the rule's emphasis on efficiency and a narrowed scope of analysis could undermine science-based environmental reviews. According to the center's letter, NEPA reviews are not an impediment to federal actions but an essential saf more ST