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Reintroduction of the BIOSECURE Act: Potential Impact on the Biotechnology Industry

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The BIOSECURE Act (“the Act”), which received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in 2024 but was not ultimately passed into law, has re-emerged in this session of Congress, but with...more

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GAO Section 885 Response: Enhanced Pleading and Loser-Pay Requirements

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The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) response to congressional inquiry regarding GAO’s bid protest function (Section 885 response), while pushing back against some proposed changes that could disincentive meritorious...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - United States

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The US relies on existing federal laws and guidelines to regulate AI but aims to introduce AI legislation and a federal regulation authority. Until then, developers and deployers of AI systems will operate in an increasing...more

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PFAS in Firefighting Foam (AFFF) and Equipment: State-by-state Regulations Updated: December 2024

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Numerous states have either enacted or proposed regulations regarding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) present in Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (“AFFF”) used for firefighting, or present in firefighters’...more

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Lawmakers Advance AI Provisions in Must-Pass Defense Bill

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On December 7, 2024, House and Senate Armed Services committee leaders unveiled legislative text (H.R. 5009) and a joint explanatory statement for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 must-pass defense authorization bill, which contains...more

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Bipartisan Legislation Presents Opportunity for Passing PFAS Laws

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On September 19, the Senate Armed Services Chairman released the final Manager’s Amendment for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—signaling that it is now time for the House and Senate to negotiate this “must-pass”...more

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Senator Rounds (R-SD) Unveils Five AI Bills for Congress to Consider After August Recess — AI: The Washington Report

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On August 27, Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) unveiled five AI bills for Congress to consider when its members return from the August recess on September 8. Three are stand-alone bills that would promote the use of AI in the...more

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Senate Advances Landmark Tech Policy Priorities

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Key Points - The Senate has passed landmark children’s online privacy and safety legislation via a near-unanimous vote shortly before departing for the August recess. The bill is comprised of revised versions of the Kids...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - July 2024 #2

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Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

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Update on the BioSecure Act

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The BioSecure Act is a bipartisan bill introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate earlier this year that would effectively stop companies that are doing business with the U.S. government from using...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - July 2024

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Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

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Cannabis Industry Quarterly Update: Q2 2024

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Biden administration formally proposes moving marijuana to Schedule 3 - Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, following President Biden's...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 18, 2024

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more

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Healthcare Preview for the Week of: June 10, 2024

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Congress Tackles Defense, Reproductive Health in Busy Week Ahead Congress is in session Tuesday through Friday of this week, and it is sure to be a politically charged few days. The House is bringing forth the 2025 National...more

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Look Ahead to the Week of June 10: House Considers Annual Defense Funding Bill

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Look Ahead to the Week of June 10: House Considers Annual Defense Funding Bill - The House and Senate are in session this week. The House will begin voting on the annual defense policy bill, known as the National Defense...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: May 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - May 2024 #2

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Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

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The BIOSECURE Act and Its Potential Implications

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Proposed federal legislation known as the BIOSECURE Act is being considered in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate....more

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DoD Updates Section 1260H List of Chinese Military Companies Operating Directly or Indirectly in the United States

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Key Points - On January 31, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) released an update to its list of “Chinese military companies” that are “operating directly or indirectly in the United States” in accordance with the...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: January 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: December 2023

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more

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U.S. Policies on China to Watch in 2024

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As the first session of the 118th Congress comes to a close, Congress unveiled a vast array of policy recommendations and legislation furthering their focus on U.S.-China strategic competition. Throughout the year, China...more

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Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: November 2023

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more

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Look Ahead to the Week of December 11: One Week Left Until Target Adjournment Date

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Both the House and Senate will be back in session this week. Lawmakers are still working on coming to an agreement on President Joe Biden’s national security supplemental spending package, which would provide additional aid...more

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New Amendments and Pending Legislation Impact SEC Beneficial Ownership Reporting: What Foreign Private Issuers Need to Know

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On November 7, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published amendments to the beneficial ownership reporting rules under Sections 13D and 13G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). These...more

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