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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-08-05 ( 27 items )  
19 House Members Oppose ATF Proposed Rules That Weaken Federal Firearms Safeguards and Increase Public Safety Risks (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 The Honorable Robert Cekada Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226 Dear Director Cekada: As Democratic Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, we write to express our opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) dangerous package of proposed rules  more ST

47 U.S. Senators Demand Rescission of Proposed OMB Rule Expanding Presidential Control Over Federal Grants (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 1, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Dear Director Vought: We write to express our strong opposition to your proposed regulation on federal financial assistance (Fed. Reg. Vol. 91, No. 103, Friday May 29, 2026) and to insist you rescind it immediately. Your proposal exceeds OMB's au more ST

America Outdoors Association Urges Codification of Binding Forest Service Permit Provisions to Ensure Stability and Compliance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Proposed Rule, "Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs," RIN 0596-AD74, Document No more ST

Center for Democracy & Technology Urges FTC to Rescind Policy Statement on Artificial Intelligence Accuracy and Steering (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 Submitted electronically Re: Comment on Federal Trade Commission AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200 The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) respectfully submits these comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) request for comments on its proposed policy stat more ST

EPIC Urges FTC to Withdraw Policy Statement Discouraging Compliance With State Artificial Intelligence Laws (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF THE ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER to the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Re: Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems Matter No. P264200 July 31, 2026 I. Introduction The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) submits these comments1 in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s "Policy Statemen more ST

Federal Magistrate Judges Association Urges OPM to Enhance Protections for Judicial Health Data to Address Security Risks (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dear Director Kupor: On behalf of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association ("FMJA"), I submit this comment regarding the Office of Personnel Management's June 23, 2026 notice proposing to modify and republish in full a system of records previously titled "OPM/Central-15, Health Claims Data Warehouse Records." The notice was published at 91 Fed. Reg. 37439 and assigned FR  more ST

FWD.us Condemns Proposed DHS Rule to Restrict Discretionary Employment Authorization and Target DACA Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy Regulatory Coordination Division Re: USCIS-2026-0067-0001. Comments in Response to: Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens FWD.us submits this comment to express our strong opposition to the Notice of Proposed Rulemak more ST

Just Detention International Urges OMB to Reconsider Federal Financial Assistance Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. To Whom It May Concern, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposal to revise the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance located in title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), subtitle A (OMB-2026-0034, Office of Manageme more ST

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Urge FTC to Withdraw AI Policy Statement Citing Bias and Consumer Harm Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Andrew Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20580 Submitted via Regulations.gov RE: AI Policy Statement, Matter No. P264200 Dear Chairman Ferguson, On behalf of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights organization, and the undersigned eight organizations tha more ST

Maine Council on Aging Urges CMS to Remove Restrictive Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Impacting Older Adults and Caregivers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: 2454-IFC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule (CMS-2454-IFC) Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule (IFR). MCOA believes  more ST

Maritime Association Urges Coast Guard to Preserve Commercial Anchorage Capacity on Hudson River (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Maritime Association Port of NY/NJ 1201 Corbin Street, Elizabeth NJ 07201 Phone (212) 425-5704 www.nymaritime.org Since 1873 July 17, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov RE: Docket No. USCG-2026-0042 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Anchorages; Port of New York To Whom It May Concern: The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey appreciates the opp more ST

National Artificial Intelligence Association Urges FTC to Focus on Consumer Deception and Promote National Consistency in AI Governance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20530 COMMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSOCIATION (NAIA) The National Artificial Intelligence Association1 ("NAIA") respectfully submits these comments regarding the Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems ("Proposed  more ST

National Association of Convenience Stores Urges Clarification and Refinement of Proposed Federal Grantmaking Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 VIA REGULATIONS.GOV Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget The White House Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034) Director Vought, On behalf of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), thank you for the opportunity to offer these comments on the above-referenced rulemaking (the Proposed Rule) t more ST

National Coalition of Social Security Urges SSA to Improve Clarity and Accessibility of Benefit Forms and Processes (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 25, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Attn: Desk Officer for SSA Social Security Administration, OLCA Attn: Reports Clearance Director Mail Stop 3253 Altmeyer 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235 Re: Docket No. SSA-2026-0463-91 FR 30774 (May 26, 2026). Dear OMB and SSA: We write on behalf of our group, the National Coalition of Social Security and Suppl more ST

National Disability Coalition Urges Protections for Medicaid Beneficiaries Amid Community Engagement Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. RE: CMS-2454-IFC-Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Submitted by: Andreah Forbes, Co-Founder National Disability & Home Care Rights Coalition andreah@nationaldisabilityhcbs.org Comment of the National Disability & Home Care Rights Coalition The National Disability & Home Care Rights Coalition respectfully submits these comments  more ST

Native Village of Afognak Urges OMB to Conduct Tribal Consultation on Grant Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Native Village of Afognak To embrace, protect, develop, and enhance Alutiiq culture, protect our traditional use areas and encourage unity among the Alutiiq of the Kodiak Archipelago July 13, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Re: OMB-2026-0034, R more ST

Northwestern University Professor Kim Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Altering Federal Research Grant Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 2, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead) 91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (proposed May  more ST

Prime Mover Institute Urges OMB to Codify Gold Standard Science Principles in Federal Grant Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Andrew Reisig Joel Savary Office of Federal Financial Management Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Prime Mover Institute's Comment on the Proposed Rule Entitled: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 32,198 (May 29, 2026), Docket No. OMB-2026 more ST

Sigma Xi Warns OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Risks Scientific Integrity and Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sigma Xi Response to OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, respectfully submits this response to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. Founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific research and promote integrity in science and engineer more ST

Spirit Lake Tribe Urges OMB to Conduct Formal Tribal Consultation on Federal Financial Assistance Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Re: OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance To OMB Leadership: The Spirit Lake Tribe (SLT), a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe with a nation-to-nation treaty relationship with the Uni more ST

Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Maintain Existing Wetland Easement Setback Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sportsmen's Alliance 801 Kingsmill Parkway Columbus, OH 43229 sportsmensalliance.org U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 31 July, 2026 Policy and Regulations Branch C/O Madonna Baucum, Chief of Regulations 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Re: Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation's Comments on FWS' Request for Information on Implementation of Drain Tile Setback more ST

Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Withdraw Combination Drug Policy Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 30, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 SUBJ: Comments on CMS-4215-P: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz, On behalf of the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) we appreciate the opportunity to comment on CMS's pr more ST

University of Alabama Pathology Professor Ullrich Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Altering Federal Research Funding and Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. June 30, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead) 91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (proposed May more ST

University of Illinois Research Vice Chancellor Groden Warns Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens Scientific Leadership and Economic Prosperity (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Russell T. Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comment on Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance Document ID OMB-2026-0034-0001 RIN 0348-AB88 Dear Director Vought: This response on behalf of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is related to the prop more ST

University of Virginia Physics Professor Hirosky Urges OMB to Preserve Merit-Based Peer Review and Scientific Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. I respectfully submit these comments in my individual capacity as a working research scientist with direct, sustained experience in the federally funded research enterprise affected by the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule for federal financial assistance, published May 19, 2026 (OMB-2026-0034-0001). I am a Professor of Physics at the University of Virginia, w more ST

Upstream Rehabilitation Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Rule Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Services The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 On behalf of Upstream Rehabilitation and the clinicians and patients we serve, thank you for the opportunity more ST

Wildlife Society Southern California Chapter Oppose OMB Rules Threatening Scientific Grants and Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Society socal@tws-socal.org Date: 7/13/2026 To: Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Re: Comment Letter on the OMB proposed rule, titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance": OMB-2026-0034 To Whom It May Concern, The Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Society submits the following comments regarding the O more ST