Key point: CMMC took another step towards reality, with OIRA clearing for publication the DFARS proposed rule that will add CMMC requirements as a condition of award for new contracts. What happened: On August 25, 2025, the...more
With former President Donald Trump winning election to be the 47th president of the United States, Americans should expect sweeping policy and regulatory changes, including in the federal procurement space. Based on Trump's...more
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) recently cleared the final rule for the U. S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, putting the agency one step closer to...more
Cybersecurity continues to be top of mind for federal and state policymakers. This advisory identifies and analyzes some major recent developments that present opportunities and challenges in the coming months for a broad...more
• The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is soliciting public comment on ways to reduce regulatory costs and restrictions on the U.S. maritime industry. • For maritime industry stakeholders,...more
Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - FY19 Appropriations. The House and Senate Appropriations Committee are steadily working on their appropriations bills in an attempt to get back to regular order for FY19 and...more
In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior; Department of Defense; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Federal Energy...more