Engine Technology Forum: As Record Diesel Prices Squeeze Truckers, Farmers, and Construction Firms, New Analysis Identifies Near- and Long-Term Fuel-Saving Strategies
FREDERICK, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following news release:
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As Record Diesel Prices Squeeze Truckers, Farmers, and Construction Firms, New Analysis Identifies Near- and Long-Term Fuel-Saving Strategies
WASHINGTON (September 17, 2026) - As diesel fuel prices climb to record highs across the United States, raising costs for freight movement, agriculture, construction, and other essential industries, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) has released new ana more
Chairman Hawley Invites CEOs of Flock, Competitors to Testify Next Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Hawley Invites CEOs of Flock, Competitors to Testify Next Week
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) invited the CEOs of four surveillance companies, including Flock Safety, to testify before Senator Hawley's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism on September 23, 2026, in a hearing entitled "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide AI Surveillance Network." This c more
Undergraduates Learn Ways AI Can Help Produce Happier Livestock
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Undergraduates Learn Ways AI Can Help Produce Happier Livestock
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Participants assemble a programmable logic controller to regulate temperature in swine houses during the Transdisciplinary Experiential Learning Summer Workshop at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Farm Pavilion.
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 18, 2026) -A joint worksho more
What Do Omaha Employers Want in the Age of AI? UNO Skills Report Reveals the Top 10
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 18 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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What Do Omaha Employers Want in the Age of AI? UNO Skills Report Reveals the Top 10
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AI-related skills are in high demand, but so are writing, teamwork, and knowing how to give a good presentation. UNO's latest Skills Report shows that succeeding in an AI-driven workforce requires a human mix of skills.
What's happening: The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Center for Competencies, S more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13262) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. As part of more
Tech Hubs & Build to Scale Program Updates & Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13310) by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn.
Here are excerpts:
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Tech Hubs and Build to Scale (B2S) Program Updates and Considerations
The Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), administers grants to assist state and local stakeholders with developing the conditions and amenities necessary to grow more
Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army Fellow Robert Holcombe.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle
Background
The Army's XM-30, previously known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), is being designed to replace the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) (see Figure 1 for a conceptual exam more
Office of Strategic Capital - Overview & Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13215) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
Here are excerpts:
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Office of Strategic Capital: Overview and Considerations
Technological advantage has long contributed to the dominance of the U.S. Armed Forces. Some analysts and policymakers suggest that U.S. technological superiority - and, by extension, national security - is at risk due to several fac more
Overview of FY2027 Budget Request for the Census Bureau Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13308) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview of FY2027 Budget Request for the Census Bureau
Introduction
As a Department of Commerce agency, the U.S. Census Bureau is primarily funded through the annual Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill. This In Focus provides an overview of the FY20 more
Private Nondelegation Doctrine Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13307) by legislative attorney Victoria L. Killion:
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The Private Nondelegation Doctrine
To preserve the separation of powers inherent in the U.S. constitutional structure, the Supreme Court has recognized legal doctrines prohibiting one branch of government from giving away its powers to another branch or entity. The private nondelegation doctrine is one such principle and more
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracting Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13309) by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracting Program
Among federal small business contracting programs (see CRS Report R45576, An Overview of Small Business Contracting) that provide contracting preferences to small businesses, the federal preference fo more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
10 Health, Environmental Groups Urge EPA to Protect At-Risk Populations Through Updated Nitrogen Dioxide Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency William J. Clinton Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460
Re: EPA's Draft Integrated Science Assessment to Support the Review of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen (Docket EPA-HQ- more
3 University of Arkansas Agriculture Professors Urge EPA to Approve Iptriazopyrid for Rice Weed Control
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Crop Science Research Center
1354 West Altheimer Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704
September 15, 2026
Charles "Billy" Smith, Director
Registration Division (7505P)
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: USDA Comments on Iptriazopyrid; EPA more
5 Public Health Groups Urge FDA to Finalize Rule Extending Tobacco Registration and Enforcement to Foreign Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE: Comments in Docket No. FDA-2025-N-7130, "Establishment Registration and
Product Listing for Tobacco Products" Proposed Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 39,168 (June 29, 2026)
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Associat more
ABA Coding Coalition Urges CMS to Add New Adaptive Behavior Services Codes to Permanent Telehealth List
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Polic more
Abbott Supports Transparency and Policy Reforms in CMS Proposed Rule for 2027 Home Health Payment System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH V more
AdaptHealth Urges CMS to Establish Safe Harbors for Country of Origin Reporting in Bidding Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
555 East North Lane, Suite 5075 adapthealth.com
Conshohocken, PA 19428
P 610 424 4515
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
Dear Dr. Oz,
AdaptHealth appreciates the opportunity to c more
Adoration Health Urges CMS to Implement Cumulative Market Basket Forecast Error Adjustments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
805 N. Whittington Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222 adorationhealth.com
1 August 31, 2026
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 212 more
Aegis Therapies Urges CMS to Integrate Palliative Therapy Care and Implement Outcome-Oriented Advance Care Planning
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: (CMS-1844-P): Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; more
Agile Vector Urges SBA to Track Active Supplier Retention and Prevent Contract Consolidation Under Reclassified Small Categories
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Small Business Size Standards
RIN 3245-AI67 / Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
To the U.S. Small Business Administration:
My name is Chris Moffitt, and I am the founder and owner of Agile Vector, LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) more
AGM Marine Contractors Urges SBA to Maintain Specialized Dredging Exception and Equipment Ownership Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC.
Physical: 7 Fish Island, New Bedford, MA 02740
Mailing: 30 Echo Road, Mashpee, MA 02649
Phone: (508) 477-8801 Fax: (508) 477-8804
equal opportunity employer
www.agmmarine.com
September 16, 2026
Mr. Ryan Lambert
United States Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW, Mail more
Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders Urges CMS to Exclude Ostomy and Urological Supplies From Competitive Bidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5225 Pooks Hill Rd | Suite 627S | Bethesda, MD 20814
T 301.530.7846 | C 301.802.1410
woundcarestakeholders.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Bo more
Alliance on Hospital Reimbursement Urges CMS to Withdraw Blanket Retroactive Enrollment Revocation Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C. 500 N. Meridian Street, Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1293 https://www.hallrender.com
ALLIANCE ON HOSPITAL REIMBURSEMENT August 31, 2026 Via: www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human more
Allina Health Urges CMS to Establish Standardized Dedicated Benefit and Innovation Center Demonstration for Community-Based Palliative Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Allina Health . Department of Public Affairs . 2925 Chicago Avenue, MR 10785 . Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
RE: more
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Urges CMS to Limit Scope of Medicare Enrollment Revocations and Focus on Evidence-Based Fraud Prevention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services CMS-1844-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule and Related Program Integrity Provision more
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Urges CMS to Narrow Proposed Managing Employee Definition in Provider Enrollment Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dentists who provide snoring and sleep apnea solutions
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Pay more
American Association for Homecare Urges CMS to Retain Objective Regulatory Factors for Billing Abuse Revocations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
aahomecare.org 2611 S Clark St, Ste 600 Arlington, VA 22202 Connect. Advocate. Empower.
Submitted electronically to
www.regulations.gov
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: C more
American Burn Association Urges CMS to Protect Burn Care Funding Amid Proposed Payment Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici more
American Carbon Alliance Urges EPA to Approve Class VI Permits for One Earth Sequestration Project to Boost Rural Economy and Reduce Emissions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re: Support for One Earth Sequestration, LLC UIC Class VI Wells
Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OW-2026-6569
To Whom It May Concern:
The Americ more
American Carbon Alliance Urges EPA to Approve Class VI Permits for One Earth Sequestration Project to Boost Rural Economy and Reduce Emissions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re: Support for One Earth Sequestration, LLC UIC Class VI Wells
Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OW-2026-6569
To Whom It May Concern:
The Americ more
American Carbon Alliance Urges EPA to Approve Class VI Permits for One Earth Sequestration Project to Boost Rural Economy and Reduce Emissions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590
Re: Support for One Earth Sequestration, LLC UIC Class VI Wells
Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OW-2026-6569
To Whom It May Concern:
The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) is a broad coalition r more
American Chiropractic Association Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Fifty Percent Modifier Twenty-Five Payment Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician more
American Clinical Laboratory Association Urges CMS to Retain Objective Regulatory Factors for Billing Abuse Revocations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 30, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8013
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Rep more
American College of Cardiology Urges Clarification on Medicare Enrollment Revocation Changes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the H more
American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association Urges CMS to Maintain Objective Billing Abuse Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Rhonda Abbott . Chair, AMRPA Board of Directors Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation & Research
1250 Connecticut Avenue NW, Eighth Floor . Washington, DC 20036 . info@amrpa.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. De more
American Mountain Guides Association Urges USDA to Retain 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Mountain Guiding Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 16, 2026
Director
Ecosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: American Mountain Guides Association Comments on the Draft EIS and Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule; Docket No. FS more
American Pharmacists Association Urges CMS to Recognize Pharmacist Contributions in Remote Patient Monitoring and Quality Models
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
more
American Society of Acupuncturists Urges CMS to Reject Competing Private Code Sets and Inpatient Procedure Classifications
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Proposed Public Comment - Retain CPT as the National Coding Standard Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Request for Information Regarding Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(R)) Dear Administrator:
On behalf of the American Society of Acupuncturists, which represents licensed acupunctur more
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Urges CMS to Incorporate Communication Access and Functional Outcomes in Quality Reporting Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2200 Research Boulevard - Rockville, MD 20850-3289 - actioncenter@asha.org - 301-296-5700 - www.asha.org August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
RE: Calend more
American Thoracic Society Urges EPA to Empanel Specialized Medical Experts for Air Quality Review Panels
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20460
RE: Docket (EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0317)
Administrator Zeldin,
On behalf of the 20,000 members of the American Thoracic Society, we appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on the more
API LLC Urges SBA to Evaluate Apparel Manufacturing Codes Independently at Six Digit Level
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
API, LLC
Small Business - Military Apparel Manufacturer
September 15, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Washington, DC 20416
Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards
Re: RIN 32 more
Association for Advanced Crop Protection Urges EPA to Fund Scale-Up of Electrical Systems and Bioherbicides to Replace Chemical Desiccants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCED CROP PROTECTION
Virginia, U.S. 501(c) (3)
www.cropprotect.org | henry@cropprotect.org
September 12, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 -
Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pestici more
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Urges CMS to Align Supervision Requirements for Health Coaching and Rural Clinics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P)
Dear Administrator Oz:
more
Babyscripts Urges CMS to Preserve Granular Remote Patient Monitoring Codes Alongside Unbundled Maternity Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sep 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Re: CMS-1848-P-CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule: Remote Patient Monitoring and Maternity Care Coding
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Babysc more
Bayada Home Health Care Urges CMS to Adopt Risk-Based Oversight and Reject Geographic Revocations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
RE: CMS-1844-P Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of our clients, employees, and caregivers across the country, BAYADA Hom more
Bayada Home Health Care Urges CMS to Establish Interim Relief for States Impacted by Hospital Cost-Containment Models
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on CY 2027 HH PPS Proposed Rule
CMS-1844-P
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare Program; Calendar Year 2027 Home He more
BJC Health Raises Concerns Over 2027 Home Health Payment and Policy Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmut Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
ATTN: CMS-1844-P
Mailstop C4-26-05
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH more
California Sleep Society Urges CMS to Appropriately Value Unattended Sleep Testing Codes and Resources
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other more
CareSimple Urges CMS to Incorporate Actual Costs and Preserve Service Differentiation in Remote Monitoring Payment Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CareSimple Inc.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
September 14, 2026
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov (Docket No. CMS-2026-2377)
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: more
CCS Medical Urges CMS to Streamline Form C Reporting for Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
160 Fountain Pkwy. N., Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1205 972.628.2100 ccsmed.com August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Pros more
Chiesi USA Urges CMS to Revise Home Infusion Policy to Improve Patient Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WWW.CHIESIUSA.COM
CHIESI USA, Inc.
175 Regency Woods Place, Suite 600
Cary, NC 27518
Tel.: +1 (919) 678-6611
Fax: +1 (919) 678-6599
August 27, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
75 more
Child Action Urges HHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Threatening Head Start Quality Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10540 White Rock Road, #180, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916.369.0191 www.childaction.org
September 16, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington DC, 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs more
Cintel Urges SBA to Adopt Moderated Interim Ceilings to Prevent Mid-Tier Defense Contractor Influx
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CINTEL, INC.
4100 Market Street SW | Huntsville, Alabama 35808 | 256-213-1600 | www.cintel-inc.com
September 16, 2026
The Honorable Kelly Loeffler
Administrator
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Comments of Cintel, Inc. on Small Business Size Standards; RIN 3245- more
Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District Urges Forest Service to Reject Roadless Rule Rescission to Prevent Backcountry Wildfire Ignitions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Formal Comment Letter
Date: August 27, 2026
Attn:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Attn: Roadless Rule Comments / RIN 0596-AD66
Federal Rulemaking Portal: Docket FS-2025-0001-2238669
Re: Public Comment in Strong Opposition to the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Doc more
Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation Urges CMS to Retain Objective Standards for Billing Abuse Revocations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20036 www.preserverehab.org 202-466-6550
August 31, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation's Comm more
Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Urges CMS to Evaluate Payment Adequacy and Caregiver Burden in Home Palliative Models
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-4201-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Pur more
Colorado Dermatologic Society Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Within Practice Expense Methodology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies U more
Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network Urges CMS to Remove Direct Employment Mandates for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and O more
Connected Health Initiative Urges CMS to Prevent Low Utilization Payment Penalties for Virtual Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20201
RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the Medicare Program Cal more
Cooper University Medicine Professor Introcaso Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
9/12/26
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Ph more
Delaware Nation Industries & Investments Criticizes SBA Proposal to Significantly Increase Small Business Size Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 16, 2026
Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Proposed "Small Business Size Standards" Rule (Docket No. SBA-2026-0199)
Dear Mr. Lambert:
Delaware Nation Ind more
Dexcom Urges CMS to Limit Use of Country of Origin Data and Base 2028 Bid Limits on Projected Fee Schedule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
6340 Sequence Drive San Diego, CA 92121
T: 858.200.0200 F: 858.200.0201 www.dexcom.com
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Pr more
Diabetes Leadership Council, Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition Urge CMS to Require Contract Suppliers Carry All Prescribed Diabetes Device Brands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Diabetesleadership.org
Diabetespac.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Upd more
Diabetes Technology Access Coalition Urges CMS to Delay Home Health Payment System Changes Over Safety and Security Concerns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: The Diabetes Technology Access Coalition's Comments to the Calendar Year 2027 Home Health
Prospective Payment System more
DNV Healthcare Urges CMS to Clarify Provider Applicability and Reconsider Managing Employee Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DNV Healthcare USA Inc. | 19219 Katy Freeway, Suite 175, Houston TX 77094 | www.dnvhealthcare.com
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimo more
DTSV Inc. Urges SBA to Finalize Size Standard Increases to Support Diversified Midsize Federal Contractors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DTSV, Inc. | Public Comment | RIN 3245-AI67 |
1 September 15, 2026
Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416
RE: Proposed Rule, Small Business Size Standards
RIN: 3245-AI67
more
Embolx Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Correct Practice Expense Valuation Calculation for New Embolization Procedure Code
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
530 Lakeside Dr. #150, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 | 408-990-2949 | customercare@embolx.com
September 11, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Re: Proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule more
ExcelaCare Home Health & Hospice Urges CMS to Refine Enrollment Rules on Co-Location and Interim Management
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Home Health & Hospice 101 W. Renner Rd., Ste. 280, Richardson, TX 75082 www.excela.care
August 31, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov (Docket CMS-1844-P)
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Bo more
Feds For Freedom Petitions OPM to Ban Federal Religious Accommodation Tracking Databases and Pandemic Exemption Records
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PETITION FOR RULEMAKING
Submitted Jointly Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Sec. 553(e) and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 2000e-16
Requesting Adoption of 5 CFR Part 250, Subpart AC, and a Companion Amendment to 29 CFR Part 1614 - Codified Religious Accommodation, Expression, and Non-Disclosure Protections for Federal Employees
TO: Director, U.S. O more
Fla. Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists Urges CMS to Increase Relative Value Unit Allocations for Speech Therapy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on Proposed Speech-Language Pathology Coding Changes (CMS-1848-P)
CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Federal Register 2026-14327 Docket No. CMS-2026-2377
Statement of Interest
The Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA) is submitting these comments on behalf of more
Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Ot more
Front Line Hospital Alliance Urges CMS to Prevent Trauma Center Oversaturation and Volume Dilution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the more
Ga. Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection and Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via
regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment more
Ghostwerks Urges SBA to Track Active Supplier Counts and Prevent Market Consolidation Under Expanded Size Ceilings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
GHOSTWERKS LLC | COMMENTS ON SBA-2026-0199
Comments of Ghostwerks LLC
Proposed Rule: Small Business Size Standards
Agency
U.S. Small Business Administration
Docket / RIN
SBA-2026-0199 / RIN 3245-AI67
Federal Register
91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Aug. 20, 2026)
Submitted by
Ghostwerks LLC, SBA-certified Service-Disabled Ve more
Home Care & Hospice Association Urges CMS to Withdraw Temporary Payment Adjustment and Protect Home Health Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: CMS-1844-P; CMS-2026-2311-CY 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
--
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of the Home Care & Hospice Association of New more
Hospital & Healthsystem Association Urges CMS To Increase Home Health Payment Rates And Separate Rulemaking For Provider Enrollment Changes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HAP Comments-Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for Calendar Year 2027
August 31, 2026
Page 1
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
R more
Humana Urges CMS to Isolate Suspect Outlier Claims From National Payment and Quality Benchmarks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Humana Inc.
500 W. Main St. Louisville, KY 40202-2946
www.humana.com The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Au more
Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council Urges CMS to Reconsider Home Health Payment Adjustments and Develop a Home Health-Specific Wage Index
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the H more
IndeMed Urges CMS to Advance Site-Neutral Payment Reforms and Preserve Independent Physician Practice Viab
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: CMS-1848-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies
Dear Ad more
Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare & Medicaid Coalition Urges CMS to Withdraw Broad Geographic and Shared Space Enrollment Revocation Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20036 www.itemcoalition.org 202-466-6550
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: ITEM Coalition Comments in Response to the Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospecti more
Independent Sleep Lab Urges CMS to Reflect Actual Equipment and Supply Costs in CY 2027 Reimbursement for Home Sleep Apnea Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
RE: Comments on CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (Docket CMS-2026-2377) (File CMS-1848-P) - Revaluation and Coding Restructuring for Unattended Sleep Studies
Dear Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
We are an independent diagnostic testing facility solely owned by a female entrepren more
Independent Women Urges FTC to Narrow Personalized Pricing Rules to Protect Consumers and Women
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Andrew N. Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580
Re: Comment on the Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Chairman Ferguson, On behalf of Independent Women, a national women's public poli more
IV Ensure Urges CMS to Clarify Coverage Pathways for External Infusion Verification Devices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
IV ENSURE | PUBLIC COMMENT
IV Ensure comment on CMS-1844-P
PUBLIC COMMENT
CMS-1844-P | RIN 0938-AV80
Submitted by
Stafford Conway, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Organization
IV Ensure
Date
August 31, 2026
Re
DME Benefit Expansion for External Infusion Pumps, Associated Home Infusion Drugs, and Other Associated Suppl more
Johns Hopkins Care at Home Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposed Reimbursement Cuts and Provider Enrollment Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Johns Hopkins Care at Home Johns Hopkins Home Care Group, Inc. 5901 Holabird Avenue, Suite A Baltimore, MD 21224 410-288-8000 T
Dr. Mehmet Oz
August 31, 2026
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
R more
Limber Health Urges CMS to Withdraw Practice Expense Payment Cuts and Maintain Current Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Valuation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 8, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Comments on the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Remote Therapeutic Monitoring a more
Little Sprouts Therapy Center Urges CMS to Adopt Fifteen-Minute Timed Increments and Preserve Base Relative Value Units
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
28765 Single Oak Dr, Suite 140, Temecula, CA 92590 951-552-1126 PH 951-552-1128 FAX
9/10/2026
To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Subject: Comments on the 2027 Proposed Rule; (CMS-1848-P); New Speech Language Pathology Services Valuation Treatment Codes and Proposed Pediatric G-Code (GSLPP)
Dear CMS Regulatory more
Longview International Technology Solutions Supports SBA Size Standards Modernization and Calls for Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 16, 2026
LTS | SBA SIZE STANDARDS COMMENTS
Longview International Technology Solutions, Inc. | September 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416 more
Maine Alliance for Care at Home Urges CMS to Prioritize Beneficiary Access and Rural Workforce Support in Home Health Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Quality Re more
Medical Group Management Association Urges CMS to Withdraw Extensive Proposed Medicare Enrollment Changes to Protect Physician Practice Operations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #600 Washington, DC 20006 T 202.293.3450 F 202.293.2787 mgma.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home H more
Metrix Inspection Group Urges SBA to Preserve Six-Digit Codes and Retain Industry-Specific Standards for Building Inspection Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Comments on Small Business Size Standards, RIN 3245-AI67, Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
Dear Associate Administ more
Milbank Memorial Fund Urges CMS to Rebalance Primary Care Payments and Expand Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Debra Lubar
President
1001 Avenue of the Americas Suite 503 New York, NY 10018 Tel: (212) 355-8400 Cell:(404) 275-0109 Fax: (212) 355-8599 dlubar@milbank.org www.milbank.org
September 11, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Bal more
Minnesota Hospital Association Urges CMS to Retain Current Definitions and Limit Reporting Burdens in Proposed Medicare Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
161 Rondo Ave, St. 1010 St. Paul, MN 55103
mnhospitals.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Submitted electronically through www.regulations more
Momentum Urges Administration for Children & Families to Reject Proposed Five Percent Administrative Cost Cap for Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on Docket ACF-2026-0595
RIN 0970-AD30 - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Submitted by Lori Anderson
President and Chief Executive Officer, Momentum Family of Organizations
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of Momentum, I respectfully submit these comments regarding the proposed rule, "Red more
Mutual of Omaha Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicare Provider Enrollment and Address Excess Charges to Protect Seniors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based more
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Urges CMS to Limit Managing Employee Disclosures to Operational Decision Makers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the more
National Association of College & University Business Officers Urges Education Department to Prevent Accreditor Oversight of Institutional Budget and Spending Decisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1110 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.861.2500 support@nacubo.org
September 16, 2026
Mr. Aaron Washington Office of Postsecondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202
Re: Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042 (Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization NPRM)
Dear M more
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Urges CMS to Sever Provider Enrollment Provisions Into Standalone Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Experts in pediatrics, advocates for children.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: CMS-1844-P - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospectiv more
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Urges CMS to Clarify Infusion Pump Coverage and Protect Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
300 New Jersey Avenue NW, Suite #900, Washington, DC 20001 703.842.0122 NASPnet.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD more
National Athletic Trainers Association Urges CMS to Integrate Certified Athletic Trainers Into Team Based Care Models
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3300 OLYMPUS BLVD, STE. 240
COPPELL, TX 75019
PHONE - 214.637.6282
NATA.ORG/CONTACT
A.J. DUFFY III, MS, ATC, PT - PRESIDENT
MOLLIE PILLMAN, MS, MBA, CAE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
September 14, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
7500 Security more
National Athletic Trainers' Association Praises CMS Proposal to Streamline Face-to-Face Requirements for Durable Medical Equipment Replacements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Dear Administrator Oz:
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Home Hea more
National Coalition for Hospice & Palliative Care Urges CMS to Align Quality Measures With Serious Illness Goals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care 3001 Broadway St. NE, #170, Minneapolis, MN 55413 ww.nationalcoalitionhpc.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: CMS-1844-P Medicare more
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Calls on CMS to Preserve Telehealth Flexibilities and Support Integrated Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare more
National Seating & Mobility Urges CMS to Retain Sixty Day Post Revocation Claims Submission Deadline
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 28, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Submitted electronically: www.regulations.gov
Re: Comments on CMS-1844-P, "Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS more
Native Plant Society Urges Forest Service to Preserve Roadless Areas to Protect Endangered Flora and Fauna Across Southwestern Forests
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Native Plant Society of New Mexico P. O. Box 35388 Albuquerque, NM 87176-5388
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
September 15, 2026 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Rescission of Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RIN 0596-AD66) Uploaded via: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FS more
Nevada Society for Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 12, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via
regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment more
New York State Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Ot more
NewAmsterdam Pharma Urges CMS to Finalize LDL-C Monitoring Measure to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9th, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: [CMS-1848] Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Medicare Part B
D more
Oklahoma State Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Society Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 12, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via
regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment more
OrthoForum Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Fifty Percent Payment Reductions for Modifier Twenty-Five Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 12, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee more
Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Medicare Payment Reductions to Protect Patient Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the P more
OrthoSouth Urges CMS to Reject Proposed Payment Cuts for Same Day Evaluation and Management Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 16, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200
Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under t more
OrthoSouth Urges CMS to Withdraw Same-Day Evaluation and Management Payment Reductions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G
200 Independence Avenue
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physi more
PA Coalition for Oral Health Urges Retention of Federal Oral Health Standards in Head Start
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 16, 2026
Director, Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Mary E. Switzer Building
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Submitted via:
Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: Public Comment on "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start more
Partum Health Urges CMS to Finalize Modernized Maternity Codes and Value Lactation Consultant Clinical Time
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
September 11, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and
Other Revi more
PenBay Technology Group Urges SBA to Prevent Set-Aside Dilution and Protect Emerging Contractors From Mid-Tier Incumbent Influx
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards | PenBay Technology Group LLC | Page 1 of 13
COMMENTS ON SBA PROPOSED SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS
Growth Without Dilution - Innovation Without Exclusion
RIN 3245-AI67 | Dockets SBA-2026-0199 and SBA-2026-0265 | 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 and 54096 (Aug. 20, 2026)
Submitt more
Pennant Group Urges Clarification and Caution on CMS Proposed Rule Changes to Protect Access and Ensure Fair Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Pennant 1675 E Riverside Dr., 200, Eagle, Idaho 83616 T 208.401.1400
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Comment to CMS regarding Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate U more
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Urges CMS to Improve CPI-U Missing Data Handling and Strengthen 340B Program Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG
September 11, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies more
Physician Organization of Michigan ACO Advocates for Enhanced Medicare Shared Savings Program Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.gov
Re: [CMS-1848-P]CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more
Premier Inc. Urges CMS to Allow General Supervision for Advance Care Planning and Third-Party Remote Monitoring Billing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20001 | premierinc.com
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medica more
R1 RCM Warns Expanded CMS Revocation Powers Threaten Small and Rural Healthcare Providers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA,
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Comments to CMS, 1844, P: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Paymen more
Saalex Urges SBA to Finalize Size Standard Modernization to Support Middle Market Contractor Growth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Small Business Size Standards
RIN 3245-AI67
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
91 Fed. Reg. 53741, August 20, 2026
Saalex supports the SBA's proposed modernization of the Small Business Size Standards. The proposed rule better reflects current market conditions and the realities of today's federal marketplace.
As a former s more
Safari Club International Supports Federal Rules Shifting Firearm Suppressor Export Controls to Commerce Department
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Safari Club International - The Hunters' Embassy 501 2nd Street NE Washington, DC 20002 202 543 8733 www.safariclub.org August 24, 2026
Julia A. Khersonsky Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce
Thomas G. DiNanno Under Secretary for Arms Control and Inte more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SimpliFed | CMS-1848-P | September 2026
September 8, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Lactation Care Services (CPT Codes 978XX and 97 more
Simply Communication Urges CMS to Increase Payment Values for New Language and Voice Therapy Codes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on CMS-1848-P
CY2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - Proposed Rule
Michelle Zeglin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM(R), IBCLC
Owner and Founder, Simply Communication
Roselle, Illinois | michelle@speechandmore.com
Submitted on behalf of Simply Communication
1. Introduction
I am Michelle Zeglin, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, owner a more
South Dakota Psychological Association Urges CMS to Expand Shared Medical Appointments and Health Coaching to Behavioral Health
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; more
Southeastern Spine Urges CMS to Eliminate Proposed Group Practice Same-Day Evaluation and Management Overlap Penalties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- 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: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Comments on CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Proposed 50% Reduction for Same-Day E/M Servic more
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Urges CMS to Clarify Coverage for Titration and Ramp-Up Doses Under Home Infusion Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted electronically via re more
Taxpayers Protection Alliance Urges CMS to Reform Global Surgical Bundles and Eliminate Reimbursement for Unrendered Follow-Up Visits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Taxpayers Protection Alliance, 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 930-1716 www.protectingtaxpayers.org
September 10, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY2027 Paymen more
Tekla Research Urges SBA to Adopt Four Digit Industry Groupings and Productivity Adjustments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
46655 Expedition Drive, Suite 200, Lexington Park, MD 20653
703-492-2620 TeklaResearch.com
15 September 2026
To: Small Business Administration
From: Steve Girard, President and Chief Operating Officer, Tekla Research, Inc.
Subj: COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF DOCKET NO. SBA-2026-0265
Tekla Research, Inc. (hereafter "Tek more
Tennessee Hospital Association Warns CMS Payment Cuts Will Undermine Home Health Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2025
e-comment submitted electronically
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Proposed Rule for Medicare Program; Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Home Health (HH) Prospective Payment System Rate Update
Dear Administrator Oz:
more
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice Advocates Urge CMS to Reassess Payment and Enforcement Policies to Protect Access and Sustainability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Via: https://www.regulations.gov/
Re: CMS-1844-P - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting more
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice Urges CMS to Reassess Payment Methodology and Enforcement Policies to Protect Access and Ensure Fair Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Via: https://www.regulations.gov/
Re: CMS-1844-P - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporti more
TSC Enterprise Urges SBA to Reject Industry Group Level Size Standard Derivation Masking CPA Licensure Barriers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 16, 2026
Small Business Administration
Washington, DC
Re: Docket SBA-2026-0265; proposed methodology for combining NAICS 541211 (Offices of Certified Public Accountants), 541213 (Tax Preparation Services), 541214 (Payroll Services), and 541219 (Other Accounting Services) into a single size standard for indu more
Tuesday Health Urges CMS to Adopt Prospective Per Member Monthly Payments for Community Pal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 26, 2027
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Attention: Docket ID: CMS-1844-P
Re: Community-Based Palliative Care
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Tuesday Health, more
Tulsa Technology Center Urges FAA to Approve ATEC Petition to Allow Early FAA Knowledge Test Access for Aviation Maintenance Students
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
TulsaTech Response Supporting ATEC Petition
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9274
On behalf of Tulsa Technology Center (TulsaTech), Tulsa, Oklahoma, we strongly support the Aviation Technician Education Council's (ATEC) petition to permit eligible holders of the ATEC General Aviation Maintenance Credential to take the FAA Aviatio more
Unified Women's Healthcare Urges CMS to Adopt Single National Maternity Coding Framework and Opposes Medicare-Specific G-Codes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Unified Women's Healthcare ("Unified"), we welcome the opportunity to comment o more
Universal Primary Care Urges CMS to Extend Telehealth Flexibilities and Reform Payment Policies to Support Rural Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
ATTN: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Sch more
University of Arizona Urology Professor Twiss Urges CMS to Reconsider Urology Payment Decreases and Revalue Urethral Bulking Supplies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted electronically via:
http://www.regulations.gov
Re:
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Sc more
University of California Medicine Professor Abrams Urges CMS to Expand Shared Medical Appointments Beyond Lifestyle Modifiable Conditions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
RE: Shared Medical Appointment (HCPCS Code GSMAS)
On behalf of the University of California San Francisco, thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed HCPCS Code GSMAS for Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs).
My name is Donald I. Abrams, MD, and I more
Urology Alliance Urges CMS to Exempt Urological and Ostomy Supplies From Competitive Bidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
AAenBon: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013 BalBmore, MD 21244-8013
SubmiAed electronically to:
hAp://www.regulaBons.gov
RE: CMS-1844-P: Durable Medical Equipment, DMEPOS, and Compe more
USA Rice Urges EPA to Approve Iptriazopyrid to Combat Resistant Weeds and Support Domestic Rice Industry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
Charles Smith, Director
Office of Pesticide Programs (7502P)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Notice of Receipt - Application for Registration of the New Active Ingredient Iptriazopyrid
(EPA Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-1784)
To Whom It M more
Valley Hospice Urges CMS to Require Palliative Care Expertise in Home Health Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: CMS-1844-P - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule; Request for Information, "Ways more
Veeva Systems Supports Medicare Clinical Trial Counseling Code to Enhance Access and Reduce Burden
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health & Human Services
ATTN: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Docket CMS-2026-2377 - Support for Proposed HCPCS G-Code for Clinical Trial Counseling as part of CY 2027 Payment Policies Under t more
Vermont Psychological Association Urges CMS to Increase Reimbursement for Psychological Testing and Evaluation Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
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RIN 0938-AV82 (Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program) September 14, 2026
Centers f more
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Urges CMS to Incentivize Early Risk Assessment for Chronic Kidney Disease in Medicare Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 50 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210-1862 Tel: 617-341-6100 www.vrtx.com
CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC FILING
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Vertex is a glob more
VNA Health Group Urges CMS to Reconsider Temporary Payment Adjustment and Enhance Data Transparency
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VNA Health Group | Comment Letter to CMS-1844-P | Page 1
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payme more
Washington DC Dermatology Society Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling for Practice Expense Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies U more
Wisdom of the Whole Coaching Academy Urges CMS to Retain Established National Nurse Coach and Health Educator Credentials
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Docket No. CMS-2026-2377
Section II.D.3.c.(56): Health Coaching - CPT Codes 0591T, 0592T, and 0593T
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Dear Administrator Oz and CMS Staff:
Wisdom of the Whole(R) (WOW) Coaching Academy respectfully submits more
Wisdom Study Urges CMS to Incorporate Structured Genetic and Clinical Risk Assessment in Annual Wellness Visits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Pa more
Wyo. Academy of Dermatology Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Ot more
Yale New Haven Health Urges CMS to Refine Remote Physiologic Monitoring Policies to Protect Clinically Integrated Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sept 11, 2026
Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
RE: Comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P)
Dear Administrator Oz:
Yale more
Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants Urges SBA to Retain Nineteen Million Dollar Standard for Environmental Consulting Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF ZIA ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, LLC on PROPOSED CHANGES TO SMALL BUSINESS MONETARY-BASED INDUSTRY SIZE STANDARDS
91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Aug. 20, 2026)
RIN 3245-AI67 / Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
Commenter: Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, LLC ("Zia")
Industry: NAICS 541620 - Envir more
Tipoffs: Iran
Aaron Ford, Dina Titus, Sandra Jauregui, Moms Demand Action Mark 45 Days out from Election Day
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Aaron Ford, Dina Titus, Sandra Jauregui, Moms Demand Action Mark 45 Days out from Election Day
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Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford, Congresswoman Dina Titus, Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, and Moms Demand Action Executive Director Angela Ferrell-Zabala kicked off the general election with a canvass launch in Nevada's 1st Congressional District. The kickoff marked 45 days until Elec more
Reed Condemns Trump Administration for Concealing Costs of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Condemns Trump Administration for Concealing Costs of Iran War
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WASHINGTON, DC -This week, press reports indicated that at least four more American servicemembers have died in the Iran war than are acknowledged in the Pentagon's public casualty database. The disclosure comes as the Pentagon informed Congress this week that the war has now cost at least $44 billion, an estimate that still ex more
Statement by the Congressional Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus on the Planned Attendance of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the 81st United Nations General Assembly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Statement by the Congressional Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus on the Planned Attendance of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the 81st United Nations General Assembly
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Statement by the Congressional Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus
Washington, D.C. As reports indicate that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian plans to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the Cong more
Following New Reports of Pentagon Covering Up More Troop Casualties in Iran War, Duckworth and Ryan Call on Congress to Pass Their Bill to Ban Pentagon from Manipulating Casualty Records
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Following New Reports of Pentagon Covering Up More Troop Casualties in Iran War, Duckworth and Ryan Call on Congress to Pass Their Bill to Ban Pentagon from Manipulating Casualty Records
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September 18, 2026
#The lawmakers' call comes after the Washington Post reported that 22 servicemembers have been killed in the Iran War, not 18 servicemembers as the Pentagon previously disclosed
[WASHINGT more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers From Hegseth On Cost Of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers From Hegseth On Cost Of Iran War
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Pentagon Greatly Underestimates Cost of Iran War to Taxpayers and Families
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined 45 of her colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full accounting of t more
ICYMI: Kelly Blasts Trump Admin for Caring More About Appearances Than Accountability as New Images Emerge of Iran War Damage
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kelly Blasts Trump Admin for Caring More About Appearances Than Accountability as New Images Emerge of Iran War Damage
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"We have 18 dead Americans. We have 700 injured. For what? For higher gas prices and diesel prices for farmers and gas prices for the American people."
In case you missed it, on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly blasted President Donald Trump more
Kelly, Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War
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This week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and a group of their colleagues demanded Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. In their letter they also criticized the Department of Defense for withholding basic budget information from Congress and the more
Rosen-Backed Russia Sanctions Bill Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen-Backed Russia Sanctions Bill Signed into Law
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement after the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, a bipartisan bill to crack down on the energy and defense sectors funding Vladimir Putin's violent war in Ukraine, was signed into law. Senator Rose more
Sen. Slotkin, Co-signers Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter with co-signers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense
1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301
Dear Secretary Hegseth:
We write regarding the Department of Defense's failure to provide the American people with basic information about the war with Iran and its co more
