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Gunjan Aggarwal - Criminal Judgment and Sentencing

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered judgment in criminal case 4:23-cr-00428 against Gunjan Aggarwal. The defendant was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison followed by 2 years supervised release, with a $100 special assessment. A writ of garnishment was issued to collect restitution.

Federal Judiciary $9.7B FY2027 Budget Request

The Congressional Research Service reports that the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts submitted the federal judiciary's FY2027 budget request on March 25, 2026, seeking $9.7 billion in discretionary funding (a 4.9% increase over FY2026 enacted levels) and $826.5 million in mandatory appropriations for judicial salaries and retirement funds. The request includes increases across all major accounts: Supreme Court ($225.1M, +29.0%), Courts of Appeals/District Courts ($9.2B, +4.4%), and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts ($113.8M, +6.4%).

ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026 - $8M Available

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has published a $8 million Congressionally Directed Community Projects funding opportunity for FY2026 under Assistance Listings 93.647 and 93.493. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations specifically designated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148). Applications must describe activities consistent with Congressional intent and requested amounts cannot exceed Congressional allocations. The opportunity closes June 16, 2026.

CAA 2026 Medicare Part D Pharmacy Provisions Primer

H.R.7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, became law on February 3, 2025, introducing new pharmacy-related requirements under Sections 6223 and 6224 focused on Medicare Part D. Section 6223 expands 'Any Willing Pharmacy' contracting requirements and creates new affiliate and non-affiliate pharmacy designations, while Section 6224 limits PBM compensation to bona fide service fees and requires passthrough of manufacturer rebates and discounts to PDP sponsors.

FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations: In Brief

The Congressional Research Service published an informational report on FY2026 Department of Defense appropriations totaling $839.2 billion, enacted under P.L. 119-75 (Division A, H.R. 7148) on February 3, 2026. The enacted amount is $8.4 billion more than DOD's FY2026 request. The report summarizes the budget cycle including two lapses in appropriations and one continuing resolution prior to full-year enactment.