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EU Legislation and Regulatory Notices - March 5, 2026

The EU published several implementing regulations on March 5, 2026, amending lists related to animal health and restrictive measures. These regulations adjust authorizations for importing animals and animal products and implement sanctions concerning the situation in Sudan.

International Trade Commission Investigation: Electric Unicycles

The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles, components, and products containing them. This action, designated Investigation No. 337-TA-1488, will examine potential violations of U.S. trade laws related to these products.

Cold-Rolled Steel from Korea: Preliminary Countervailing Duty Results

The International Trade Administration published preliminary results for the 2023 administrative review of certain cold-rolled steel flat products from the Republic of Korea. The notice also includes a rescission in part of the review. This action impacts importers and exporters of these steel products.

FAA Airworthiness Directive: Schempp-Hirth Gliders

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH gliders. This AD mandates specific inspections of the drive fitting to address a potential safety issue.

Motion to Refer Ethics Committee Records - Vote Results

The US House of Representatives voted on a motion to refer directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records related to its review of sexual harassment violations. The motion passed with 357 yeas and 65 nays.

Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Vote Results

The US House of Representatives voted on ordering the previous question for H.R. 7744, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. The vote, which passed with 213 yeas and 208 nays, indicates progress in the legislative appropriations process.

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Iran

The President has continued the national emergency with respect to Iran for one year. This action, published in the Federal Register, extends existing sanctions and restrictions related to Iran.

Illinois Issues First License via International Medical Graduate Pathway

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has issued the first license under its new International Medical Graduate Pathway. This initiative aims to expand the state's healthcare workforce by allowing internationally trained physicians to practice in Illinois.

AI Firms Pledge to Cover Data Center Energy Costs

The White House announced that major AI and hyperscaler companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, have signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This pledge commits them to covering the costs of new power generation and grid infrastructure upgrades for their data centers, preventing these expenses from being passed on to consumers.

EPA Proposes Delaying Clean Water Act Facility Response Plan Compliance

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed delaying the compliance date for facility response plans under the Clean Water Act. This proposed rule aims to align with administration policy and provides a comment period for public input.