Marine Mammals Incidental to Texas Parks Fisheries Research

Marine Mammals Incidental to Texas Parks Fisheries Research

CFTC Withdraws Request for Information on Climate-Related Financial Risk

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn its June 8, 2022, Request for Information (RFI) concerning climate-related financial risk. This withdrawal is effective March 16, 2026, following the revocation of Executive Order 14030.

Bibey et al v. Trader Joe's Company - Clerk's Notice for Hearing Questions

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a clerk's notice regarding questions for an upcoming hearing in the case Bibey et al v. Trader Joe's Company. The notice, signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson, outlines specific inquiries related to a motion to dismiss.

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection Activities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting public comment on its intention to collect information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice provides an opportunity for comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of proposed information collections.

CMS Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed for Public Comment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comment on proposed information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The comment period is open for 60 days, closing on May 18, 2026.

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Tennessee Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses and private nonprofits in Tennessee that low-interest federal disaster loans are available for economic losses from severe storms and flooding in February 2025. The deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) is April 20, 2026.

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Texas Businesses Affected by Cooper Apartment Fire

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding Texas businesses and private nonprofits affected by the Cooper Apartment Complex Fire that the deadline to apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is April 17, 2026. These loans are available for working capital needs to offset economic losses.

FAR Overhaul Updated for Trade Agreements Thresholds Rule

The General Services Administration (GSA) has updated the FAR Overhaul model deviation text to align with the final rule on Trade Agreements Thresholds, effective March 13, 2026. These updates affect several parts of the FAR, including those related to publicizing contract actions and foreign acquisition.

Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Published

The General Services Administration published Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 on March 13, 2026. This FAC includes a final rule amending Trade Agreements Thresholds, effective the same date. Federal agencies and contractors should review the updated thresholds.

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposals Open

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Uganda is accepting proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Exchange alumni can submit project proposals supporting Freedom 250 and current U.S. policy goals by April 20, 2026. Awards range from $5,000 to $35,000, with a total program funding of $100,000.