Senate Vote on Clean Energy Credits IRS Rule Disapproval

The United States Senate rejected a motion to proceed on S.J. Res. 107 by a vote of 47-53. This Congressional Review Act resolution sought to overturn an IRS rule governing beginning-of-construction requirements for clean electricity production and investment credits for wind and solar facilities. The resolution failed to advance, meaning the IRS rule remains in effect.

H.R. 7147 Cloture Vote Rejected 54-46

The US Senate rejected a cloture motion on H.R. 7147, a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a vote of 54-46. The bill required a 3/5 majority (60 votes) to invoke cloture; falling short by 6 votes, the measure cannot proceed to debate. This is a continuing resolution funding measure.

Husted Amendment - Voter Photo ID Requirement Rejected

The United States Senate rejected cloture on the Husted Amendment (S.Amdt. 4732) to S. 1383 by a vote of 53-47. The amendment would have required voters to provide photo identification at polling places. The cloture motion failed to achieve the required 3/5 majority (60 votes), preventing the amendment from advancing to a final Senate vote.

H.R. 7147 Consolidated Appropriations - Cloture Vote Failed

The US Senate rejected cloture on H.R. 7147, a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a 53-47 vote (requires 3/5 majority). The cloture motion failed, preventing the bill from advancing to floor debate. This represents a procedural legislative action rather than a regulatory change.

VA Reproductive Health Services Congressional Disapproval Resolution Fails

The Senate rejected a motion to proceed on S.J. Res. 103, a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn a VA rule on Reproductive Health Services. The vote failed 48-50 with 2 not voting, falling short of the majority needed. The existing VA reproductive health services rule remains in effect.

United States v. Tomas Alksnys, Eleventh Circuit opinion

United States v. Tomas Alksnys, Eleventh Circuit opinion

Wildfire Mitigation Study Shows 35% AAL Reduction Through Resilient Rebuilding

NAIC's Catastrophe Risk Management Center of Excellence released research conducted with the California Department of Insurance demonstrating that rebuilding wildfire-impacted communities to IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home Standards can reduce projected wildfire average annual losses by up to 35 percent. The study found that rebuilding to the highest IBHS standard adds approximately 3 percent in construction costs.

Hudson fish safe after 50 years, new PFOS advisories

The New York State Department of Health issued updated fish consumption advisories for waterbodies statewide. For the first time in 50 years, the general population may now eat up to four meals per month of striped bass from the Lower Hudson River due to declining PCB levels. New, more restrictive PFOS-based advisories were also issued for Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, and other waters. The guidance applies to anglers and families who catch and consume fish.

SEC v. Small Business Capital Corp. - Securities Enforcement

The SEC filed a securities enforcement action against Small Business Capital Corp. and others in the Northern District of California (Case 5:12-cv-03237-EJD) in June 2012. Recent filings from March-April 2026 show ongoing procedural litigation, including motions related to court-appointed receiver and the Barton Doctrine, with no new substantive orders or penalties entered.

T1TAN GmbH USPTO TTAB appeal, filing date 22nd Apr 2025

T1TAN GmbH USPTO TTAB appeal, filing date 22nd Apr 2025