WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Eighteen State Attorneys General and a county attorney submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule which revises the department's regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The states contend that the USDA's new rule disrupts a long-standing framework intended to protect the environment by requiring federal agencies to assess the environmental consequence more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Cassidy Levy Kent LLP, on behalf of American Sugar Coalition (ASC), provided comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The comments respond to CBP's invitation regarding the receipt of the ASC's domestic interested party petition under 19 U.S.C. Sec. 1516, identified as Docket No. USCBP-2025-0013. The commenters, representing the ASC, presented information that became available after the initial petition filing. First, they highlighted the American Relief Act,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor specifically addressing the proposed rule titled "Rescission of Affirmative Outreach Requirements for Recipients of WIOA Title I Financial Assistance" (RIN 1291-AA47). ASAN, the oldest organization run by and for the autistic community, expressed its opposition to the proposed regulatory change, arguing that it undermines critical access for individuals with disab more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- QurAlis, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on behalf of the Biotech Consortium to Accelerate Innovation (BCAI) and with backing from the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, has submitted a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its request for proposals for the Rare Disease Innovation, Science, and Exploration (RISE) Public Workshop Series, docket number FDA-2025-N-1559. The organizations propose a workshop focused on speeding up early-phase development more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (CDM), an organization working with migrant and immigrant communities in Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opposing proposed revisions to Form G-325A that could hinder access to Labor Investigation Based Deferred Action. The organization argues that these changes would adversely affect immigrant, migrant, and U.S.-based workers by limiting their ability to report labor v more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- COREONYX Government Solutions CEO Guy E. Mincey submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense presenting recommendations concerning Executive Order 14265, focusing on modernizing defense acquisitions and fostering innovation and emphasizing that his proposals stem from practical operational experience and successful federal project delivery The CEO advocates for codifying the "Rule of Two," which mandates setting aside procurements for small businesse more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education offering recommendations on the agency's proposed initial priorities and definitions, expressing support for the focus on literacy and suggesting ways to enhance all three priorities. The organization offered specific recommendations for each of the three proposed priorities. For the priority on promoting evidence-based literacy, the group supported the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlighting key issues surrounding the agency's risk evaluation of methylene chloride. NIOSH's focus was mainly on occupational risks, leaving environmental impacts and consumer exposures unaddressed. The letter stresses that the limited time for review prevented a comprehensive analysis, with many shortcomings noted in the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Patient Data Vault submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services underscoring its commitment to addressing the critical impact of poor interoperability in healthcare. The organization stated that its core mission is driven by the serious consequences stemming from fragmented patient information and the pressing need for digital tools specifically designed around the patient experience.. The organization stated that its mission stems f more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Progress Federal Solutions, Vienna, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposing a unified data platform to enhance the health technology ecosystem. The company stated that its platform helps agencies unlock data value, make fast decisions, and ensure secure data agility. The company stated that its data platform is designed to address barriers in accessing and uti more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- WiserCare, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlighting Advance Care Planning as a crucial use case for digital health tools to enhance patient empowerment and value-based care. The organization stated that the absence of clear and documented patient preferences can cause harm when individuals lose the ability to make healthcare decisions. WiserCare explained that when patients cannot communicat more ST