AG Ellison Wins Appeals Court Ruling Blocking HUD Funding Restrictions on Homelessness Programs

Minnesota Attorney General Ellison won an appeals court ruling blocking HUD's new restrictions on Continuum of Care homelessness assistance grants. The court upheld a preliminary injunction preventing HUD from implementing funding cuts that would have reduced permanent housing funding by two-thirds and slashed renewal protections from 90% to 30%. HUD had also planned discriminatory conditions withholding funds from providers acknowledging trans individuals and de-prioritizing mental health and substance use services.

Minnesota AG Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Coal Plant Orders

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, joined by Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, filed suit challenging DOE emergency orders requiring two Indiana coal plants (R.M. Schahfer and F.B. Culley) to continue operating beyond planned retirement dates. The lawsuit argues the orders exceed DOE authority under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act. A similar DOE order in Michigan already cost ratepayers $134 million for just six months of additional operations.

Privacy Act System of Records Correction

HUD corrects a Privacy Act system of records notice that omitted information about a modification to add a routine use for disclosing records to the Department of Treasury for fraud and improper payment prevention, per Executive Order 14249. The correction reopens the public comment period for 30 days until May 6, 2026.

HUD ServiceNow Privacy Act System of Records

HUD's Office of Chief Information Officer published a notice of a new Privacy Act System of Records Notice (SORN) for the ServiceNow platform, which supports helpdesk operations, IT management, software and asset tracking, facilities management, HR activities, and limited financial planning. The notice invites public comments through May 6, 2026. This is a routine administrative action to formally document the data system under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Privacy Act CRM System of Records Modification

HUD's Office of Field Policy and Management published a notice modifying the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. The modification expands coverage from a single CRM system to include all CRM systems in use: One Stop Customer Service, HUD Central, and Microsoft Dynamics. The changes include updated system manager descriptions, revised categories of records, and added retention and disposal policies. A 30-day public comment period closes May 6, 2026.

Withdrawal of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Guidance Documents

HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has withdrawn guidance documents previously issued under its authority. The withdrawal, effective September 17, 2025, was announced pursuant to Executive Order 14192 (Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation) and Executive Order 14219 (Ensuring Lawful Governance). The action affects regulated parties in the housing sector that previously relied on FHEO interpretive guidance for compliance purposes.

Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project New Major License Application

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice that Big Wood Canal Company's application for a new major license for the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project (P-3407-088) has been accepted for filing. The project is located on the Big Wood River in Blaine and Camas Counties, Idaho, occupying federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Motions to intervene and protests are due by June 1, 2026.

Deaf Access Solutions, Inc.; Access to Confidential Business Information

EPA has granted Deaf Access Solutions, Inc., a contractor providing American Sign Language interpretation services to the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), access to pesticide-related Confidential Business Information (CBI) submitted under FIFRA and FFDCA. The access enables the contractor to fulfill its obligations interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing OPP staff. Access begins 5 days after Federal Register publication.

Contractor Access to TSCA Confidential Business Information

EPA has authorized contractor Deaf Access Solutions, Inc. to access Confidential Business Information submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The contractor, providing American Sign Language interpretation services for deaf/hard-of-hearing EPA staff, will receive access under GSA/FEDSIM task order 68HERF26F0012 until December 31, 2030. Access is limited to need-to-know basis in accordance with EPA's TSCA CBI Protection Manual.

Prohibiting Importation and Marketing of Previously Authorized Covered Communications Equipment

The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on a proposal to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain communications equipment that has been determined to pose unacceptable national security risks. The proposal would apply prohibitions to equipment added to the Covered List in 2024 or earlier. Comments are due by May 6, 2026 under PS Docket No. 26-72.