WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sixteen New Mexico state senators have issued a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission advocating for the implementation of documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (DPOC) on the federal voter registration form. The group believes that this measure is crucial for safeguarding the electoral process and ensuring that only eligible American citizens are allowed to vote. The senators argue that the current voter registration system is inadequate, primarily r more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" (ACTS) to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The organization expressed its support for enhancing transparency in higher education while urging the Department to reconsider key assumptions about the data collection initiative. In its letter, AAMC highligh more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing the proposed rulemaking petition by America First Legal Foundation, which seeks to impose a documentary proof of citizenship requirement for the National Mail Voter Registration Form. The AAPD argues that implementing such a requirement would disproportionately disadvantage voters with disabilities and other marginalized groups, f more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- AccessLex Institute, West Chester, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's proposed addition of a new "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" (ACTS) survey component to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The organization, which works with nearly 200 nonprofit and state-affiliated ABA-approved law schools, is voicing its concerns about the implications for graduate prog more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU), Frankfort, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed changes to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The organization represents 18 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across Kentucky, advocating for a postponement of the new Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) data collection, which  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in opposition to a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) affecting certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Regional airplanes. The letter expresses concerns regarding the implication of the directive on existing procedures and the safety of airline operations. The FAA's proposed AD relates to the Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212 more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Vincent Torres, chair of the New Mexico State Chapter at America First Policy Institute, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission advocating for a rulemaking process to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. The commenter argues that the current system, which relies on unverified self-attestation of citizenship, poses significant risks to the integrity of voter rolls. In the letter, the more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF), Little Rock, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) opposing a petition that seeks to amend federal voting regulations by requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship for voter registration. The petition was initiated by the America First Legal Foundation and aims to change 11 C.F.R. Sec. 9428.4 along with the federal voter registration form. In its letter more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) voicing concerns about the agency's proposed information collection process related to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for the collection years 2024-25 through 2026-27. APLU represents more than 240 public research institutions across the nation and highlights critical implications for both data integrity and more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Automotive Safety Council (ASC), Brighton, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) advocating for enhanced research into Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that prioritize the safety of vulnerable road users. The ASC, representing forty leading suppliers of automotive safety systems, is calling for coordinated national research to improve the deployment of automated vehicle technology on roadways across the natio more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Beth Medrash Govoha, Lakewood, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns regarding the new Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The organization emphasized the need for tailoring the ACTS survey to exclude low-risk institutions, particularly small faith-affiliated schools, which typically do not utilize race-based admissions polic more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- James Clements, senior vice president and chief compliance officer at Carson Group, Omaha, Nebraska, has issued a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network opposing a proposal to delay the effective date of the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) rule for registered investment advisers from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028. The letter emphasizes that extending this effective date would prolong vulnerabilities in  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), Springfield, Missouri, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to reverse its proposed removal of data collection related to significant disproportionality under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B. The organization, which represents over 6,000 members and serves as the largest division of the Council for Exceptional Children, advocates for the ap more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has addressed its concerns in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed addition of the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey component to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The organization, which represents over 400 institutions of higher education, emphasizes the need for lawful and fair admissions practices but questions the feasibility and im more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rick McClain, executive director of Deaf Empowering Advocating Florida, southwest (DEAFs) Inc., has issued a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a proposed rule change that would impose stricter identification requirements for voter registration. The organization asserts that mandating documentary proof of U.S. citizenship would have a disproportionate and harmful effect on Americans with disabilities, particularly Deaf citizens. The group more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Cleta Mitchell, founder and chairman of Election Integrity Network (EIN), has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) urging the Commission to grant a petition requiring Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) for all applicants using the Federal Voter Registration Application. The submission, filed in support of the America First Legal Foundation's request, asserts that this requirement is a vital step to ensure only eligible U.S. cit more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Equal Protection Project (EPP), Barrington, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of additional oversight measures in the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" (ACTS) survey component. This call comes in response to the department's request for feedback on a component intended to enhance transparency in postsecondary education data. EPP, part of the non-profit Legal Ins more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Michelle Alexander, director of medical affairs and chief internal medical review officer at eScreen Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for the inclusion of fentanyl and its metabolite, norfentanyl, in the federal drug testing panel. The writer asserts that the highly potent opioid is an essential and timely addition to the testing program to ensure public safety on the nation's roads and railw more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Freedom Credit Union, Warminster, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing concerns regarding the proposed reconsideration of Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. This section mandates that covered entities, such as banks and credit unions, provide consumers and third parties access to financial transaction data upon request. The letter highlights the potential risks and unintended consequences associa more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Stephen M. Vacik, president of Hinds Community College, Raymond, Mississippi, has voiced opposition to the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" (ACTS) reporting requirements issued by the National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education. The college, the largest institution of higher education in Mississippi, argues that the new requirements place an unjustified burden on open-enrollment institutions, which are crucial  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The International Children's Aid Network (ICAN), Camarillo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Secretary of Transportation nominating Mary Katherine Fow, known as Katie, for membership on the DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking. This nomination aims to strengthen the committee's focus on combating human trafficking, particularly as it affects vulnerable children. ICAN's advocacy emphasizes the dire need for increased attention t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The League of Women Voters of Falmouth, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a petition submitted by the America First Legal Foundation. This petition seeks to require documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) for individuals registering to vote using the federal voter registration form. As a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy for over a century, the League asserts that  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The League of Women Voters of Greater Montgomery, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission expressing strong opposition to a petition requesting the introduction of a documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirement for federal voter registration. The organization argues that such a requirement would impose unnecessary burdens on voters and undermine access to the electoral process. In the letter addressed to the commission,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The League of Women Voters of Henderson County, North Carolina, has issued a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission responding to a petition from the America First Legal Foundation that seeks to implement a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) when registering to vote. The nonprofit organization, known for its commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy, strongly disagrees with the petition. The League emphasizes that vo more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The League of Women Voters of Nebraska, Omaha, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission objecting to a petition from the America First Legal Foundation that seeks to mandate documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) for individuals seeking to register to vote in federal elections. The League, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, expressed strong opposition to the proposed DPOC requirement, argui more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The League of Women Voters of Sudbury, Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission in opposition to a petition filed by the America First Legal Foundation. This petition seeks to enforce a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The League emphasizes that the existing laws already prohibit non-citizen more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area, Orleans, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a petition that seeks to impose documentary proof of citizenship requirements on the federal voter registration form. The organization, which has been dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy for over a century, argues that such a requirement would not only be unnecessary but could also disenfranchise el more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Danielle Chaffin, a logistics technology expert, independent investigative analyst, writer, and advocate for the American trucking industry from Nashville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation raising urgent concerns regarding the skyrocketing rates of cargo theft in the United States. The analysis highlights a staggering 1500% increase in strategic theft since 2021, much of which is driven by organized crime rings explo more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), Wilmington, Delaware, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns regarding the proposed inclusion of the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey into the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The proposal, published in the Federal Register under Docket ID ED-2025-SCC-0382, was presented for public feedback on August 15, 2025.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Middlesex Community College (MCC), Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing its opposition to proposed reporting requirements outlined in the August 15, 2025 Notice in the Federal Register. The college highlights its concerns regarding the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) that the agency is considering, arguing that it places undue burdens on institutions like MCC which operate with an open ad more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc. (LDF) has raised alarms regarding a recent proposal from the U.S. Department of Education to collect more detailed admissions, enrollment, and financial aid data. The organization has submitted a public comment letter emphasizing the potential negative impact this initiative may have on Black students seeking access to selective colleges and universities. LDF's concerns are rooted in the belief that the proposed "Admission more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The National Action Network (NAN), New York, representing over 140 chapters nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission opposing a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. The petition seeks to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration, which NAN argues contradicts existing federal law and established practices. According to NAN, the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) stipulat more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing opposition to a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. This petition seeks to amend federal voter registration requirements to mandate documentary proof of citizenship, a move the association asserts would create unnecessary barriers to voting, particularly impacting Asian Americans and other communities.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed addition of fentanyl to its drug testing panel. This proposal was highlighted in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on Sept. 2, which aims to address the growing opioid crisis by enhancing the federal drug testing program. NDASA, a non-profit professional association representing thousands of employers a more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, Carson City, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging for updates to the reporting requirements associated with State Highway Safety Grant Programs. The letter, received on Oct. 10, 2025, highlights the growing complexities that have emerged in recent years, which the agency believes hinder effective safety strategies that save lives. The officials at the Nevada agency p more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Northeast Community College, Norfolk, Nebraska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey component. This initiative arises in response to a Presidential Memorandum that seeks input on higher education admissions practices. Established in 1973 by the Nebraska Legislature, Northeast is characterized as a student-centered, open-access institution dedicated to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Lane A. Glenn, president of Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education concerning the proposed Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey. The President argued that open-enrollment institutions should be excluded from the reporting framework. The proposal, outlined in an August 15 notice, seeks input on whether community colleges are at risk of non-compliance with  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Mark Dzwonczyk, board of trustees chair at Paul Smith's College, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for the renewal of Essential Air Service (EAS) for Saranac Lake Airport (SLK) provided by Cape Air. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining current flight frequency and customer service for the North Country's economic development. In his correspondence, Dzwonczyk highlighted how vital continuous C more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health (PhilaPOSH) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing its opposition to the proposed rule titled "Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities." The organization warns that this deregulation could undermine workplace safety by reducing critical protections for workers. PhilaPOSH, founded in 1975, prides itself on bein more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation, Austin, has issued a public comment letter in support of a proposed rule currently under consideration by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). This proposed rule seeks to amend the Code of Federal Regulations to revise the federal voter registration form, specifically requiring documentary proof of citizenship for individuals wishing to register to vote. The foundation highlights that the proposed rule would necessitate documentati more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Truck Safety Coalition, along with Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways and Parents Against Tired Truckers, has filed a public comment letter with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) urging the agency to amend its drug-testing panel to include fentanyl and its metabolite, norfentanyl. This letter responds to a proposed rulemaking put forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which aims to enhance safety protocols in the trucking indus more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received a public comment letter from Ivan Zatylnyi, a commercial driver from Ukraine, advocating for a transitional period for holders of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) residing in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The request emphasizes the pressing humanitarian concerns stemming from the ongoing war in Ukraine. In light of Docket No. FMCSA-2025-06 more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The University of Evansville, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns regarding the proposed ACTS regulations that could impose significant burdens on small institutions. The letter emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability while cautioning that the new requirements would create an unfunded mandate for its Institutional Research office. As a small, private university located in Evansville, Indian more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Valparaiso University, a Lutheran institution in Northwest Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the proposed expansion of the ACTS regulations. The university argues that the changes will impose significant compliance burdens, particularly affecting smaller institutions with limited resources. In the letter, Valparaiso University highlights the proposed addition of disaggregated reporting requirements more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Robert Pimentel, chancellor of the West Hills Community College District, Coalinga, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing his opposition to the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" survey. This recent initiative, announced in a Federal Register notice on August 15, 2025, has raised concerns among education leaders about its implications for community colleges. In the letter, the Chancellor of more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association, Madison, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing concerns regarding cargo theft risks that plague the U.S. supply chain. This submission comes in response to an inquiry by the department, which sought information from various stakeholders about the current landscape of cargo theft. The association emphasized that several forms of cargo theft pose significant threats to carriers and more ST