WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- A coalition of 38 science, education, business, and research and policy organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expressing their concerns regarding a proposed rule that aims to establish a weighted selection process for cap-subject H-1B petitions. The coalition argues that the Wage Level Lottery could weaken U.S. competitiveness in science and technology by misapplying wage more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York, on behalf of four financial institutions has submitted a public comment letter addressing the Federal Reserve System and other regulatory agencies regarding concerns about current capital regulations. The letter highlights the need for regulatory reform under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (EGRPRA). The banks, which are classified as large U.S. regional banking organizations with assets ranging from  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Six enrolled agents and tax educators are raising concerns over proposed regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Section 224 qualified tips deduction. The public comment letter, submitted on October 22, outlines multiple issues that could impact thousands of tax practitioners as they navigate the changing regulatory landscape. The proposed regulations published on September 22, 2025, include stipulations that qualified tips must be reported on sta more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Subcommittee (RPTSC), Alexandria, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter in response to the Food and Drug Administration's draft guidance on Oncology Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals. This guidance, designated FDA-2025-D-1757-0002, focuses on dosage optimization during clinical development and outlines the agency's expectations regarding dosimetry-driven dose selection. In its lett more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- AASA, the School Superintendents Association, Alexandria, Virginia, and National School Attorneys Association, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed changes to the H-1B selection process for registrants and petitioners. They express serious concerns that these alterations may adversely affect school districts' efforts to recruit highly qualified educators in light of ongoing staffing shortages.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- ACT, the App Association, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services urging the agency to rethink its proposed rulemaking that seeks to implement a weighted selection process for H-1B cap-subject petitions. The organization represents small business founders and independent developers crucial to America's digital economy, emphasizing the pivotal role of H-1B visa talent for their growth and competi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advocating for comprehensive reforms to the H-1B visa program. The federation, representing over 15 million workers across various industries, expressed concerns about the proposed "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions" and outlined critica more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, emphasizing the importance of updating and preserving the Community Reinvestment Act. The national coalition, which consists of 87 Black-led Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), advocates for policies that foster economic stability and wealth-building in African American communities. In the letter, the Alliance urges the agenc more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Alcon Vision LLC and Alcon Research LLC, both of Fort Worth, Texas, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding its ongoing investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act concerning imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical devices. The company stresses the potential adverse impacts of tariffs on imported materials and components crucial to their operations and the U.S. medical device indu more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The American Medical Association (AMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing deep concerns over the proposed weighted selection process for the H-1B visa program. The new system aims to prioritize visa applications based on the proffered wage of potential employees, a move that may disadvantage many necessary medical professionals, including physicians. The AMA outlines that under the proposed rule, applicants o more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- America's Credit Unions has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), urging the agency to reconsider certain regulatory aspects surrounding Fidelity Bond and Insurance Coverage. The comments follow the NCUA's request for feedback on its information collection to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). In the letter, the organization highlights concerns regarding existing regulations, specifically those concer more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- America's Credit Unions has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The organization, which represents over 144 million credit union members nationwide, expressed appreciation for the NCUA's commitment to a safe and sound credit union system and highlighted the significant reduction in proposed spending compared to previous budget plans. In the letter, America's Credit Unions acknowledge more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The American Bankers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, advocating for updated regulations surrounding digital assets and measures to detect illicit financial activities. The ABA expressed its support for the Treasury's commitment to innovative regulatory approaches and emphasized the importance of creating a responsible framework for financial institutions handling digital assets. In the letter, the ABA asserted that more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The American Clinical Laboratory Association has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed updates to the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) form. The ACLA, which represents leading laboratories delivering vital diagnostic health information, has expressed concerns regarding the proposed changes and their potential impact on clinical laboratories and ordering providers. In its letter, ACLA commended CM more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The American Fintech Council is calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take comprehensive action against illicit financial activities involving digital assets in response to the agency's Request for Comment on Innovative Methods to Detect Illicit Activity Involving Digital Assets. The AFC, representing a diverse range of financial services providers, emphasizes the importance of creating a transparent and consumer-centric financial system while highlighting the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and American Immigration Council submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) proposed rule regarding the H-1B visa application process. This rule seeks to implement a weighted selection method that prioritizes H-1B petitions based on salary levels, which the organizations argue is fundamentally flawed and detrimental to the U.S. economy. more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The American Public Health Association (APHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would modify the General Duty Clause (GDC). This proposed change, which aims to exempt certain "inherently risky employment activities" from OSHA's protections, has raised alarms among public health professionals advocating for worker safety. In its letter, the APHA highlighted that th more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The American Statistical Association Biopharmaceutical Section has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding its Draft Guidance for Industry entitled "Approaches to Assessment of Overall Survival in Oncology Clinical Trials." The ASA's feedback emphasizes the statistical and clinical challenges associated with treatment switching, a vital consideration in determining overall survival in oncology. In the letter, the ASA outlines their Tre more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency emphasizing the critical importance of the Community Reinvestment Act during the agency's regulatory review process. This letter is part of a broader campaign to ensure that financial institutions continue to serve historically marginalized communities across the country. ANHD, a nonprofit organization representi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based technology company specializing in blockchain and digital assets, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, advocating for the adoption of innovative methods to detect and mitigate illicit finance risks associated with digital assets. The company emphasizes the growing prevalence of illicit activities perpetrated using digital assets, which benefit from their pseudonymous and cross-border capabilities.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Waded Cruzado, president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expressing deep concerns regarding the agency's proposed rule, the Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions. The association, which represents over 240 public research universities and state university systems, argues that the new reg more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing pressing concerns about detecting illicit activities related to digital assets. The organization aims to provide insight into the evolving landscape of financial crime related to cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger technology (DLT). BAFT, representing a wide range of international financial institutions, emphasizes the in more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Blockaid Ltd., a cybersecurity firm, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to its request for innovative methods to detect illicit finance involving digital assets. The letter articulates Blockaid's concern about the growing prevalence of digital fraud and cybercrimes that threaten both consumers and the integrity of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Founded by veterans in cybersecurity and defense, Blockaid has more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Business Roundtable, an association representing over 200 CEOs of leading U.S. companies, has issued a response to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding proposed changes to the H-1B visa selection process. The public comment letter emphasizes the need for substantial reforms to ensure that U.S. companies can access the skilled talent essential for maintaining global competitiveness. The comment came in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking publishe more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advocating for substantial reforms to the selection process for H-1B visas. The demand for changes comes in response to a recent notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." CIS, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to immigration policy  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- CertiK, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the detection of illicit activities associated with digital assets. The letter outlines pressing concerns over rising illicit finance risks within the digital asset landscape and proposes methods for enhancing compliance and monitoring mechanisms. In its comment, CertiK raised alarms about the alarming prevalence of phishing attacks within Web3, responsible for a staggerin more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing the urgent need for innovative detection methods related to illicit activities involving digital assets. This appeal aligns with Treasury's invocation of Section 9(a) of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, aiming to evaluate new technological solutions to address pressing compliance concerns more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Chief Human Resource Officer Association, Arlington, Virginia, expressed concerns regarding the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) proposed "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." The public comment letter follows the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Notice of Proposed Rule Making issued on September 24, 2025. The Association, which collectively employs over 10 million people in th more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Twenty-five child development, special education and general education policy and practice experts have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) urging the agency to reconsider a proposed revision to the data collection requirements outlined in the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The proposed changes would eliminate t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), Towson, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the agency's proposal to remove the significant disproportionality data collection from the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The organization stated that decades worth of data and research show that a consistent problem under IDEA has been the treatment of stud more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Delta Air Lines Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed rulemaking Docket No. FAA-2025-2547. The letter raises critical concerns about compliance language in the notice, specifically regarding adjustments for tie rod engagement after inspections. In the letter, Delta expressed a need for clearer language concerning paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed rule. The existing wording offers two interpretations: one that man more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Digital Bazaar Inc., Blacksburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury advocating for the implementation of decentralized identity solutions to combat illicit activities involving digital assets. The organization emphasizes the importance of foundational, royalty-free open standards that can significantly bolster financial institutions' capacities in identity verification and compliance. In its correspondence, Digital Bazaa more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Digital Chamber has submitted a public comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Request for Comment concerning innovative detection methods for illicit activity involving digital assets. In their letter, TDC emphasizes the importance of understanding both the risks and opportunities presented by the digital asset ecosystem. Citing existing challenges within traditional financial institutions, TDC highlighted that despite hefty regulatory ex more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Digital Token Identifier Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing innovative methods to detect illicit activities related to digital assets. As the Registration Authority for the ISO 24165 DTI standard, the foundation outlines its proposals to support the Treasury's regulatory guidelines aimed at establishing a robust framework for the digital asset market structure. In its letter, the DTI Foundation focuses s more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- DoorDash, a major local commerce platform, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), seeking clarifications on proposed regulations pertaining to occupations that customarily receive tips. This initiative aims to enhance the implementation of H.R. 1, which promotes a "No Tax on Tips" policy scheduled to take effect by December 31, 2024. In its letter, DoorDash applauds the IRS's efforts to include delivery workers, known as Dashers, in t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Economic Innovation Group (EIG), a bipartisan economic research and advocacy organization, has addressed concerns to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding its proposed changes to the H-1B visa lottery selection process. The group argues that the new weighting system intended to favor higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants risks failing to meet its goals and could instead hinder highly qualified individuals from gaining access to the program. EIG comme more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Electronic Transactions Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing concerns over regulatory clarity related to illicit activity detection in digital assets. ETA, which represents firms driving innovation in the payments space, is urging the Treasury to establish uniform standards that would facilitate effective compliance while encouraging responsible participation in the digital asset ecosystem. In its letter, more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Engine Advocacy, a non-profit technology policy and research organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed changes to the H-1B visa selection process. The letter emphasizes that shifting from a random selection to a wage-weighted system could have detrimental effects on the U.S. startup ecosystem, significantly disadvantaging smaller firms while benefitting larger corpor more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Experian Information Solutions, a leader in data analytics and compliance solutions, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the critical use of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in detecting illicit finance risks and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations within the digital asset ecosystem. The company underscores diverse illicit finance risk more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidelines on "Approaches to Assessment of Overall Survival in Oncology Clinical Trials." The letter outlines recommendations aimed at enhancing benefit-risk assessments for oncology treatments, focusing on topics of significant interest to stakeholders in the field. In its submitted comments, Ferring Pharmaceuticals emphasized the absence of spe more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The FIDO Alliance, Beaverton, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury emphasizing critical methods for detecting illicit activity related to digital assets. The alliance, which consists of over 300 companies and government entities dedicated to developing authentication standards, aims to address increasing challenges surrounding identity verification in the financial sector. In their communication, the FIDO Alliance expressed  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Center for Strategy and Applied Insights a part of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy LLP has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule concerning the "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." The letter expresses grave concerns regarding the potential legal and economic implications of the rule, which prioritizes H-1B vis more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Free Speech Coalition, which serves as the trade association for the adult entertainment industry, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expressing concerns regarding the exclusion of "pornographic activity" from the definition of qualified tips. The organization highlights that this exclusion is unique, as it is the only one that does not pertain to illegal activities, contrasting it against categories that explicitly ban illegal  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Galaxy Digital, a global provider of digital assets and artificial intelligence infrastructure, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing innovative methods to combat illicit finance in the growing digital asset sector. The organization seeks to provide actionable insights supporting industry stakeholders in navigating the complex landscape of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance. In its letter, Galaxy Digital outlines a s more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- GeoComply Solutions Inc. has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, emphasizing the need for innovative methods to detect illicit activities involving digital assets. The company commends the Treasury's commitment to improving anti-illicit finance practices and stresses the importance of incorporating precise geolocation data into regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Founded in 2011, GeoComply specializes in data intelligence services  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury, advocating for innovative methods to detect illicit activity involving digital assets. As a nonprofit organization responsible for operating the Global Legal Entity Identifier System (GLEIS), GLEIF underscores the importance of integrating the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and its digital counterpart, the verifiable LEI (vLEI), to enhance transparency and fra more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Global Blockchain Business Council, a non-profit representing over 500 institutional members in the blockchain and digital assets sector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to its Request for Comment on Innovative Methods to Detect Illicit Activity Involving Digital Assets. The organization emphasized the importance of collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders to establish a balanced regulatory fram more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Governors Highway Safety Association has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, advocating for the reduction of bureaucratic requirements in state highway safety grant programs. The association represents state and territorial Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) that receive federal funding for behavioral safety programs aimed at improving traffic safety. In its letter, GHSA highlighted the increasing administrative challen more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Owllab, a firm focused on technological innovations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury outlining recommendations for the governance of identity attestation and reputation for cryptographic private keys. The letter emphasizes the need for a decentralized approach to this process, akin to the roles served by notaries or certificate authorities in traditional settings. The firm advocates for a system that permits both online and off more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America has submitted a public comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's call for input on innovative methods to detect and deter illicit activity related to digital assets. The organization highlights that, while community banks currently have limited exposure to such assets, they are increasingly facing the threat of fraud and scams impacting their customers. In the letter, ICBA outlines growing concerns aro more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), a labor union representing over 90,000 workers in sectors like aerospace and information technology, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The letter addresses the notice for proposed rulemaking regarding the "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." In its communication, IFPTE advoc more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Anthony Pawelski, an immigration attorney and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Media Advocacy Committee, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opposing a proposed rule that would dramatically alter the selection of H-1B registrations for the annual cap. The Somerville, Massachusetts, commenter stated the misguided rule is inconsistent with Congressional intent, is a c more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Angelo A. Paparelli, an immigration attorney, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), opposing the proposed rule to replace the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted selection system. The attorney argued the proposal represents an overly narrow and economically disruptive departure from the Immigration and Nationality Act's (INA) statutory design and the real needs of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) has voiced objections to the proposed rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." In a public comment letter, ITI, representing 80 member companies, criticized the rule's potential impact on U.S. leadership in pivotal technological sectors, especially in Artif more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- 1Kosmos, a leader in identity verification technology, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing innovative methods for detecting illicit activity involving digital assets. The company emphasizes the need for financial institutions to modernize their approach to identity verification to combat the soaring risks associated with cryptocurrency and digital finance. In its letter, 1Kosmos underscores that traditional Know Your Cus more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Jeremy Neufeld, director of immigration policy at the Institute for Progress, Michael A. Clemens, professor of economics at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, and Amy M. Nice, an immigration law and policy fellow at Cornell Law, Ithaca, New York, are urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw its notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) that proposes a weighted selection process based on wage levels for H-1B petitions. The letter argues that  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Institute of International Bankers (IIB), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System Board of Governors, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency urging the federal banking agencies to reassess outdated and excessively burdensome bank regulatory requirements. The IIB represents internationally headquartered financial institutions operating within the United States and stands for the i more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety/Highway Loss Data Institute, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommending his colleague, Eric Teoh, for a position on the Motorcyclist Advisory Council. The letter was cosigned by presidents and executives from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, the State Motorcycle Safety Associ more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns regarding the proposed rule titled "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." This proposal, if implemented, could vastly impact labor recruitment within the U.S. dairy sector, which plays a significant role in the national economy. IDFA represents the dairy manu more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Standards Advisory Group of Technical Committee 68 of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing innovative methods to detect illicit activity associated with digital assets. In the letter, the group emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing international standards to enhance transparency and mitigate risks in the digital finance landscape. As part of their missi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Jackson Lewis PC, White Plains, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Occupations That Customarily and Regularly Received Tips; Definition of Qualified Tips." The letter articulates concerns on behalf of 25 clients and advocates for the establishment of a safe-harbor rule that benefits employees encompassed under the IRS-approved Gaming Industry Tip Compliance Agreement (GIT more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- JetBlue Airways has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the proposed rulemaking for compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive No. 2025-0078, as outlined in FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-2544. The letter highlights the airline's recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency of fastener inspections as mandated in the regulations. In the letter, the airline identifies a procedural issue regarding the removal of fasteners req more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- U.S. Steelworkers Local 675, representing 2,000 refinery workers in Los Angeles, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to abandon its proposed rule titled "Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities." The union warns that the adoption of this rule would significantly compromise worker protections under the General Duty Cla more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Joss Duff and Henry F. Korth, researchers from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury proposing a privacy-preserving framework for proactive digital-asset compliance that shifts the paradigm from reactive detection to verification. The technology, under development at the university, applies broadly to blockchain transactions but is particularly applicable to stablecoin systems where users expect more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation has issued a public comment letter addressing the review of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors, U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. LISC's communication highlights the importance of the CRA as a primary resource for facilitating capital flow into underinvested communities across the nation. LISC, a non-profit ho more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Miller & Chevalier Chartered has issued a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calling for clarifications in the Proposed Regulations concerning deductions for cash tips under Section 224 of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization highlights the importance of accurately defining occupations that customarily and regularly receive tips, aiming to ensure inclusive tax deductions for workers across various service sectors. The letter responds to the more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System Board of Governors, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency advocating for the reassessment of regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (EGRPRA). The MBA emphasized the need for updates that streamline regulatory requirements for insured depository institutions, addressing concerns t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- MultiCare Health System, Tacoma, Washington, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns over proposed changes to the H-1B visa selection process. The health care organization emphasizes that the policies outlined in a recent proclamation may adversely affect the availability of essential health care services in underserved communities. According to MultiCare, which operates more than 28,000 health professionals ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- NAFSA: Association of International Educators has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing significant concerns over proposed changes to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The comments highlight potential issues with a proposed rule that seeks to establish a fixed time period of admission and revise extension of stay procedures for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. NAFSA represents a b more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Federation of Independent Business has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the agency's notice on innovative methods to detect illicit activity involving digital assets. The letter expresses strong concerns about how the Treasury, specifically through its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), will handle privacy and civil liberties as it expands its role in regulating digital assets. The NFIB's statement more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Taxpayers Union Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing the proposed rule regarding occupations that customarily and regularly receive tips, outlined in REG-110032-25. The organization is advocating for a public hearing to be held on October 23, 2025, or on an alternative date to engage stakeholders in a discussion on this significant issue. As an organization dedica more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- In a recent public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Native Markets, an American stablecoin company, emphasized the potential of digital assets and technologies in enhancing financial compliance measures. The company, which operates out of New York City, is advocating for the adoption of innovative methods to detect illicit activity related to digital currencies through the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) and digital identity solutions more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Council of State Housing Agencies has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, urging a reversal of recent changes to Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. The organization expresses concern that the ongoing regulatory uncertainty has compromised the effectiveness of the CRA, which has historically played a vital role in funding affordable housing and community development projects. NCSHA, a nonprofit organization d more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury expressing its support for the agency's ongoing initiatives to mitigate illicit activities involving digital assets. This correspondence highlights the Department's aligned approach to fostering innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance in the rapidly evolving financial landscape. In its letter, the Department articulates its endorsement of the more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the proposed rule on the Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions. NEMA has also expressed its concerns about the Presidential Proclamation "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers," which they believe could hinder the administ more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding proposed revisions to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. The letter, authored by a clinical neuropsychologist, highlights serious concerns about how these changes may impact aspiring citizens with disabilities. The proposed changes, which were published on August 29, 2025, seek to revise the ex more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- New Market Bank, a family-owned community bank, has expressed its concerns regarding the regulatory framework impacting smaller financial institutions in a recent public comment letter submitted to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The letter addressed important aspects of the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA) and emphasized the need for regulatory adjustments that better reflect the unique challenges faced by community banks.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Nipro Corp. and Nipro Holdings Americas, Doral, Florida, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce addressing concerns surrounding imports of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical consumables. The letter was filed in response to the Department's request for public comments on national security investigations related to these imports. In the letter, Nipro emphasizes the importance of foreign supply chains in meeting U.S. demand for more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- NumbersUSA, Arlington, Virginia, has filed a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding its recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the H-1B visa program. The organization supports efforts to amend the current lottery system but emphasizes that further reforms are necessary to protect American workers and ensure that the program serves its intended purpose. Founded in 1996, NumbersUSA asserts that the existing H-1B vis more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The New York Credit Union Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its request for innovative detection methods to combat illicit activities involving digital assets. The NYCUA represents 275 credit unions in New York state, serving over 7 million members, and emphasizes the importance of adapting regulations to the unique landscape of credit unions. The organization expressed strong support for the Treasury's init more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- OKX US recently issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to a request for feedback on detecting illicit activity involving digital assets. The letter highlighted the organization's commitment to developing innovative regulatory practices aimed at combating financial crime within the digital asset ecosystem. In its letter dated October 17, 2025, OKX commended the Treasury for its collaborative approach to creating a regulatory frame more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Opportunity Finance Network, a national intermediary focused on community development investment, has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the review of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). In its comments, OFN highlights the need for reforms that would enhance financial access and investment in low- and moderate-inco more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong opposition to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) proposed rule that aims to narrow the General Duty Clause. The organization, which represents nonprofit entities dedicated to the welfare of farmworkers, is concerned that the proposed changes will significantly weaken workplace protections for agricultural laborer more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Ariana Bignotti and Alex second-year law student at Penn State Dickinson Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its request for input on the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The letter emphasizes the need for innovative artificial intelligence (AI) methods within financial institutions to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) compl more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration expressing concerns about the proposed establishment of Class C airspace at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in North Carolina. The letter argues that the planned changes could significantly impact small aviation businesses and operators in the region. The organization highlights that the establishment of Class C airspace would necessitate new equipment obli more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Quest Diagnostics, a provider of diagnostic information services, recently submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed updates to the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN) form, CMS-R-31. The organization advocates for a parallel process for Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees to ensure equitable access to laboratory testing. In its correspondence, Quest Diagnostics emphasized the critical role more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Ripple Labs Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding innovative methods for detecting illicit activity involving digital assets. The letter was part of the agency's Request for Comment (RFC) in line with the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. Ripple emphasizes the need for a regulatory framework characterized by technology neutrality and risk-based pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the proposed changes to the H-1B visa selection process. In their communication, SEMI members have expressed support for the goals of enhancing domestic workforce development and manufacturing competitiveness, and they have called for a balanced approach to the proposed weighted selection method for H-1B registrants. The lett more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Special Needs Plan Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining recommendations for significant revisions to the Health Outcomes Survey instrument. As the sole organization representing Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans, including Dual SNPs, Institutional SNPs, and Chronic Condition SNPs, the SNP Alliance emphasizes the need for modifications to better serve the over four million beneficiaries enrolled ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Spruce Systems, Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury advocating for the modernization of the U.S. anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. The company emphasizes the need for innovative methods to enhance compliance and reduce costs associated with identifying illicit activities in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. SpruceID, the company's digital identity arm, a more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- SSM Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), urging a reevaluation of the current annual fit-test requirement for powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) and filtering facepiece respirators (FFR). The organization emphasizes that the existing regulations may hinder healthcare efficiency without necessarily enhancing safety standards. In the letter, SSM Health's leadership acknowledged that while their comme more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Stablecoin Standard has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing crucial methods for detecting illicit activity involving digital assets. As a global industry association representing nonbank stablecoin issuers and service providers, SCS emphasizes their unique experience in operating within public blockchain environments. In its response, SCS appreciates the government's initiatives highlighted in recent reports, including  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- TechNet, a national bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concerns over proposed changes to the H-1B visa program. The letter outlines apprehensions that the current proposal to implement a weighted selection process for visa applications may hinder startups and small businesses from attracting the high-skilled talent essential for innovation and growth more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) detailing the threat of organized cargo theft rings to the U.S. supply chain. The state agency stated that organized theft rings have become a major issue in the last 10 years, with insider threats being a core risk. The state agency asserted that the federal government should take the lead on this interstate criminal issue, as local jurisdictions more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- TRM Labs, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to combat illicit finance in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company, provides essential tools to financial institutions and government agencies aimed at detecting and preventing illicit financial activities within the cryptocurrency space. The letter highlights al more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for rare genetic diseases, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. The letter expresses the company's eagerness to contribute to a public meeting aimed at advancing the development and review of cell and gene therapies. Ultragenyx is recognized for its commitment to delivering innovative therapi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Judith Pennywell, director of the International Center at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), opposing the proposed rule to amend regulations governing the weighted selection process for H-1B registrations. The director argued that the weighted lottery would have a negative effect on the University and higher education in the US as a whol more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Madeline Zavodny, an economics professor at the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) arguing that the proposed Weighted Selection Process for H-1B petitions would cause adverse impacts that far outweigh any wage gains. The professor stated that the proposed rule threatens to damage U.S. competitiveness in key science and technology sectors fo more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Douglas L. Christiansen, vice provost for university enrollment affairs at the Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concerns regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." The university emphasizes that while the aim of the proposed rule is to ensure that H more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Darrell L. Young, a principal investigator at Wave 3 LLC, Falls Church, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury advocating for a technology-forward approach to digital asset oversight following the introduction of the GENIUS Act. The organization proposes its proprietary compliance framework, GaleStorm, which addresses structural challenges within current legislative proposals while encouraging innovation in the United States. more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Worldwide Employee Relocation Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, expressing concerns regarding the proposed "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." This proposal, part of DHS Docket No. USCIS-2025-0040, has raised anxiety among industry stakeholders about its potential negative impact on the recruitment of global talent crucial for U.S. employers. W more ST