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BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program Grant

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program funding opportunity. This program aims to support Second Chance Act grantees, particularly Smart Reentry program grantees, in assessing and improving reentry strategies to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. Applications are due by April 10, 2026.

US, DRC, Rwanda Joint Statement on Washington Accords

The United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Rwanda issued a joint statement on March 18, 2026, outlining concrete steps to advance the Washington Accords. The statement details mutual commitments to de-escalate tensions, support sovereignty, disengage forces, and neutralize threats.

US Special Envoy Gor Travels to Sri Lanka and Maldives

The U.S. Department of State announced that Special Envoy Sergio Gor will travel to Sri Lanka and Maldives from March 19-24, 2026. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relationships, advance cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, and support shared commitments to regional security and stability.

State Department Expands Visa Bonds to Combat Illegal Overstays

The State Department is expanding its visa bond program to include 12 additional countries, bringing the total to 50. Effective April 2, 2026, nationals from these countries will be required to post a $15,000 bond for B1/B2 visas to combat illegal overstays. This expansion aims to reduce overstay rates and save taxpayer dollars.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Page Not Found

The SAM.gov Entity Exclusions page, which lists debarred and suspended entities, is currently unavailable. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the help desk for assistance. The reason for the page's unavailability is not specified.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Notice

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary unavailability of the Entity Exclusions and Registrations sections on SAM.gov due to maintenance. This notice informs users that these specific functionalities will be inaccessible for a period.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Notice

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that the Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search function was unavailable on March 24, 2026. This notice informs users of the temporary outage and provides links for assistance.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The SAM.gov website is experiencing technical difficulties, rendering the Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) list unavailable. Users are advised to contact the Federal Help Desk if issues persist.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) Information

The General Services Administration (GSA) is providing information regarding entity exclusions and debarments. The linked page on SAM.gov was not found, and users are directed to search, the homepage, or the help desk for assistance.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that the Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search function was temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice indicates a temporary disruption in accessing critical exclusion data.