A recently leaked and apparently genuine Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Budget “Passback” memorandum—the OMB’s official feedback mechanism for budget submissions from federal agencies—signals major changes to the...more
As President Donald Trump’s second term continues, the government’s approach to the semiconductor industry is undergoing a significant shift. Industry stakeholders should anticipate changes in key areas, including the “CHIPS...more
3/20/2025
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Export Controls ,
International Trade ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
On February 19, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Interim Final Rule rescinding the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ’s) regulations setting forth the requirements for compliance with the National Environmental...more
UPDATE: As of 5:00 PM EST on January 28, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing the freeze detailed below. This situation is ongoing and clients should still prepare accordingly....more
1/29/2025
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Cooperative Agreements ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Funding ,
Government Agencies ,
Grants ,
Loans ,
OMB ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trump Administration
Congress returned to Washington this week with just five weeks left in this year’s legislative calendar. With a Continuing Resolution (CR) that expires December 20, 2024, either a year-end spending package or a new Continuing...more
11/18/2024
/ Audits ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Continuing Resolution ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Funding ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Investment ,
Jurisdiction ,
Lame Duck Session ,
Medicare ,
Mental Health ,
Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ,
Physician Fee Schedule ,
Telehealth ,
Transparency ,
Vouchers
The road to electrified mobility has been a tumultuous one for automakers, battery-electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure developers, and their supporting industries.
Global EV technologies and trends are evolving rapidly,...more
11/14/2024
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China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Exports ,
Imports ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Interest Rates ,
International Trade Disputes ,
Lithium Batteries ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Price Inflation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Russia ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits ,
UAW
Last night, the House of Representatives passed the BIOSECURE Act (BIOSECURE or the Act) by a bipartisan vote of 306 to 81.
The BIOSECURE Act prohibits federal agencies from procuring or obtaining any biotechnology...more
9/11/2024
/ Biotechnology ,
China ,
Competition ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Exceptions ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Foreign Adversaries ,
Jurisdiction ,
Manufacturers ,
National Security ,
OMB ,
Presidential Veto ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Research and Development ,
Retaliation ,
Safe Harbors ,
Supply Chain ,
Waivers