WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the National Association of State Energy Officials, Arlington, Virginia, have issued a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) emphasizing the need for refined guidance regarding the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. This correspondence follows the FHWA's request for input on its revised interim guidance published on August 13, 2025. AASHTO, more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding the proposed rule for the CY 2026 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System and Quality Payment Program. Established in 1969, ASPN represents pediatric nephrologists in North America and aims to enhance care for children with kidney disease. The society highlighted that an estima more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for the renewal of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments VI (MDUFA VI). AAMI, a nonprofit organization comprised of over 14,000 healthcare technology professionals, emphasizes the critical importance of consensus standards in the regulation and development of medical devices. In its letter, AAMI high more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Disability Belongs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed modifications to the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law is essential for prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities by federal contractors and ensuring their inclusion in the workforce. In the letter, Disability Bel more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11351) on Aug. 25, 2025, by legislative attorneys Wen W. Shen and Jennifer A. Staman: * * * High Court Rejects Private Challenges to Medicaid Provider Requirements In June 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, holding that private litigants cannot sue under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 (Section 1983) to challenge a state's deci more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-208) on a resolution (H.Res. 590) relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind a budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with Sec. 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget And Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 17, 2025.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Association of Convenience Stores, NATSO Representing America's Travel Centers and Truck Stops, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, all located in Alexandria, Virginia, have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the interim final guidance related to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The associations represent a significant sector of the convenience store, travel center, an more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) graduate programs in the definition of "professional degree program." This request coincides with the Department's initiative to implement student financial aid provisions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In their letter, NCOPE highlighted the vital rol more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Forum of End Stage Renal Disease Networks, Henrico, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding significant changes proposed in CMS-1830-P, which affects payment for renal dialysis services. The organization underscores the importance of these adjustments amid ongoing challenges in healthcare delivery for individuals with end-stage renal disease. In the letter, the Forum expresses concern over the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) addressing proposed regulations aimed at reducing paperwork burdens for domestic carriers transporting hazardous materials. Based in Arlington, Virginia, NTTC represents over 500 companies in the North American tank truck industry, many of which are small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. I more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regarding proposed revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The letter outlines the organization's support for allowing the continued use of Department of Transportation special permit packagings beyond their current expiration constraints. In its remarks, NTTC expressed its appreciation for the opportu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) expressing strong support for the agency's proposal to require electronic-only payments for registration fees in alignment with Executive Order 14247. This proposal aims to modernize transactions and eliminate the option for paper check payments, thereby streamlining processes for the tank truck industry. As a n more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning proposed changes to recordkeeping requirements for domestic carriers. The NTTC expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the federal agency on this critical matter, emphasizing the importance of reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on the tank truck industry. In its submission, the  more ST