News by subject: LEG

The future of transportation takes a giant leap forward today as Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT), the leading developer of the next generation of sustainable high-speed transportation, celebrated the passage of H.R 3684 - the...

Today, health equity organizations, led by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), urged Congressional leaders to support the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (S. 1873 / H.R. 1946). By authorizing the Centers for...

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council), charged with improving the Federal infrastructure environmental review and permitting process, announced it will expand its efforts to consider the important voices and culture...

Today at the White House, David Long, CEO of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) was in attendance as President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This historic bipartisan legislation represents a...

Today, President Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This legislation includes a suite of hydrogen-specific provisions that will drive large-scale deployment and...

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) issued the following statement from IIA president and CEO Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP on the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, signed into law today by President Joe Biden. "The IIA commends...

Indiana sportsbooks shattered the state record for betting volume for the second consecutive month by handling more than $460 million in October. The surge in betting brought on in part by the year's first full month of football also made Indiana...

The accounts receivable industry's leading information portal, NexaCollect, has addressed several concerns that collection agencies must follow regarding Regulation-F that comes into effect from Nov 30, 2021. These changes include new restrictions...

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), publisher of the American National Standard Uniform Codes, enthusiastically applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...

In anticipation of President Biden signing the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) invites the community to weigh in on the future of transportation in the...

Today, U.S. Term Limits announces that Micah Beckwith has agreed to be the Indiana State Chair for U.S. Term Limits. Beckwith brings a depth of public service to this role. He has seen first-hand the need for term limits at the federal level and will...

The U.S. Supreme Court on December 1, 2021, is scheduled to hear a landmark case by a Formerly Frozen Embryo, Hannah S., now age 22. Hannah argues Roe v. Wade Should be Overturned, according to her attorney Allan Parker Allan Parker said, "One of...

With millions of families struggling to recover from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, and state and federal eviction and utility shut off moratoriums coming to an end, Illinois must take steps to protect households from seizure of...

U.S. Senate candidate for New York Khaled Salem today condemned the daily terrorism originating from Iran against the U.S. military, the State of Israel and multiple global interests. Iran has yet again been identified as attempting to carry out...

Older rural New Yorkers are sicker, more disabled, and have less access to healthcare and high-speed internet than those living in urban and suburban areas. And as the population of rural New York grows older with the aging of the Baby Boom...

The world's leading organization to end animal experiments, Cruelty Free International, is championing the recently introduced Companion Animal Release from Experiments (CARE) Act through a timely social media influencer campaign designed to help...

A major infrastructure bill is headed to President Biden's desk for his signature ? but a leading renewable energy developer says that the job is not finished....

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. ("Red Cat'' or the "Company"), a hardware enabled software provider to the drone industry, anticipates the potential impact that the recently-passed infrastructure bill may have on the drone industry and possible benefits to...

As the second week of COP 26 begins on the heels of the House passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, the Walton Family Foundation's Environment Program, which works to protect water resources in the era of climate change, issued the following...

Last night, the U.S. House passed the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill and a courageous group of bipartisan members made all the difference. Democrats and Republicans?most drawn from the ranks of the Problem Solvers Caucus?forced a vote on the...

NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) applauded Congress for passing the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), H.R. 3684,...

Today, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)?the nation's most active youth libertarian organization?is claiming victory in Virginia, where a "red wave" reaffirmed the state's burgeoning pro-liberty movement. Last night, a total of six YAL candidates won...

Following this week's decision from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cut vascular access services by 20% Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Rule for CY2022, the Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition's health policy chair, Dr. Gregg Miller,...

Faced with opposition from within his own party, President Biden last week unveiled a new, pared down framework for his "Build Back Better" agenda. Following release of the president's framework, H.R. 5376 (the "Build Back Better Act" or the "Act")...

"Over 240 companies of all sizes and sectors from every corner of the country came together this summer to call on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) because we ? Business for Voting Rights ? believe that all...

Top Drawer Strategies is proud to announce that Mary-Patricia Wray has been honored by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) as one of the 40 best and brightest campaign professionals under 40 years old....

The United States will commemorate its inaugural observance of National Hip Hop History Month this November. To celebrate the 117th U.S. Congress' official passage of Res. 331, the Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) will launch its "KNOW YA HIP HOP,"...

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement reacting to the announcement of a deal to lower prescription drug costs:...

OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says Ontarians must step up and support businesses in their community as the province emerges from the pandemic.  Thomas was on hand Tuesday when Premier Doug Ford announced that the minimum wage will be...

New legislation to set a $15 minimum wage in Ontario will help the province's lowest-paid workers and raise wages for thousands of Unifor members with minimum wage plus clauses in their collective agreements....

President Joe Biden's proposed monetary settlement for illegal aliens who were separated from their families as they attempted to enter the U.S. illegally would vastly exceed the government payments offered to American citizens killed in service to...

The Federal Courts have been widening the scope of FBAR liability over the past few years.  Subjective standards dictate whether you will end up on the hook for severe penalties because of a simple failure to comply with the FBAR filing requirements...

Front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals will rally tomorrow in Brantford to call on the Ford government to repeal its wage-suppression legislation, Bill 124....

Front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals will rally tomorrow in Brantford to call on the Ford government to repeal its wage-suppression legislation, Bill 124....

Businesses, colleges, and universities with 100+ employees are making last-ditch efforts to express concerns to the White House about uncertainty on how to verify their employees' vaccination status in order to adhere to new COVID-19 workplace rules....

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today applauded the House Regulatory Reform Committee's approval of the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act, which would help improve safety and ensure fairness in Michigan's growing cannabis industry. The Michigan Chamber...

Nurses and advocates will testify during a State House hearing on Tuesday, October 26 in favor of Medicare-for-All legislation that will break down existing barriers to high-quality, inclusive healthcare, while also improving patient outcomes and...

Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley announced the organization's bipartisan delegation to COP26, the United Nation's Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland next month. Members include New Orleans (LA)...

Today, local Central Valley healthcare organizations announced their opposition to the so-called "Fairness for Injured Patients Act," a medical malpractice lawsuit measure on next year's statewide ballot that could reverse regional health access...

The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Thursday evening adopted Plan Bay Area 2050 and its associated Environmental Impact Report. The unanimous votes by both boards cap a nearly four-year...

Cognosante announced its selection by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to administer the agency's Ticket to Work program as part of the Ticket Program Manager (TPM) services contract. The five-year contract, consisting of a base year and four...

The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today applauds the Senate Committee on Appropriations for elevating the issues of real estate wire fraud, business email compromise (BEC)...

Today, the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters announced they will be endorsing Josh Shapiro for Governor. Shapiro currently serves as the Pennsylvania Attorney General....

A congressionally mandated council that received input from Nourish for Caregivers delivered recommendations on how to better support family caregivers. The recommendations include a call for culturally-appropriate resources, financial and workplace...

Yesterday, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) submitted a public comment to the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ), regarding a proposed rule published in late August that seeks to allow asylum officers ? the...

"By signing the California Creative Workforce Act (SB-628) into law, Governor Gavin Newsom has made California the first state in the country to pass a creative workforce bill. This legislation could not come at a more critical time, when the arts...

"Diem welcomes the opportunity to engage with members of Congress on the robust controls we have spent two years building into our payment system. Unfortunately, today's letter from lawmakers to Facebook misunderstands the relationship between Diem...

Today, the Aurora Institute (@Aurora_Inst) released Aurora Institute's Federal Policy Priorities: Charting a New Path for America's Learners, a new report outlining eight core federal education policy issues to advance student-centered learning and...

A new non-profit organization has recently been formed to provide a free legal service for those who have been arrested, charged, or convicted of minor criminal cannabis offense in the State of Arizona with a household income less than 4X the Federal...

HBCUs have changed the college landscape, and provided a significant return on investment. Our country cannot reach its goals without strong, viable, sustainable HBCUs - goals necessary to close the education gap, health, wealth and economic gaps....