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Bipartisan SPEED Act Aims to Streamline NEPA Environmental Reviews for Federal Grant and Loan Recipients

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Recently introduced bipartisan legislation aims to significantly streamline the environmental review process for recipients of federal assistance....more

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Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economy Development Act: Congressman Westerman (Arkansas) Introduces National...

United States Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Arkansas) has introduced legislation into the United States House of Representatives titled: Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (“SPEED Act”)....more

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How the GSA’s Acquisition Overhaul Could Affect Small Business Contractors

The General Services Administration (GSA) has released a series of legislative proposals that have been transmitted to Congress as part of the revision and rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The intent of the...more

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OMB Proposes Procurement Law Changes to Support “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul”

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WHAT: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently submitted to Congress 16 proposed changes to procurement laws in support of the “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” effort, which Wiley has been chronicling here. These...more

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[Podcast] What D.C. Gets Right (and Wrong) About Crypto

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In the latest episode of CryptoCounsel, Tim Hite – former House Financial Services Committee counsel and current Policy Director at Exodus – joins Frank and Isaac to unpack the evolution of crypto legislation on Capitol Hill....more

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Energy Buzz: CfD AR7 - Proposed reforms to the CfD scheme to meet the UK’s clean energy goals

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According to the indicative timeline for Allocation Round 7 ("AR7") of the UK’s Contracts for Difference ("CfD") scheme, the application window is due to open in August 2025 with results anticipated by early 2026....more

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SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act: Bipartisan Push to Modernize U.S. Sunscreen Regulation

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On June 3, 2025, lawmakers introduced the Supporting Accessible, Flexible, and Effective (SAFE) Sunscreen Standards Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to bring U.S. sunscreen regulations in line with scientific...more

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Senators Introduce Legislation to Restrict Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising

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On June 12, 2025, Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, with Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Dick Durbin...more

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Nevada’s Price-Fixing Bill Veto Sparks Debate

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In a recent political development in Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed Assembly Bill 44, a legislative effort aimed at curbing alleged price-fixing practices on essential goods and services championed by Nevada Attorney...more

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Action on New York consent to payment law unlikely before 2026

NY Public Health Law (PHL) § 18-c, regarding consent for payment of certain medical services, was enacted as part of the 2025 New York State budget. As drafted, it requires patient consent to payment for treatment costs. The...more

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Anesthesia in North Carolina Dentistry: Safety, Regulation, and Future Trends

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The administration of anesthesia in dental offices across North Carolina is under heightened scrutiny. A series of tragic patient deaths, public advocacy, and legislative interest have prompted the North Carolina State Board...more

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Think Tank Argues for Closing GRAS Loophole

U.S. policymakers should consider reforms to close loopholes surrounding Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances, according to an issue brief from the America First Policy Institute. The report recommends against...more

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UK Government consults on measures to support UK sustainable finance

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The UK Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has published a series of three consultations on proposals to help UK-regulated financial institutions and large companies to develop climate transition plans. The...more

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Congress reduces CFPB’s budget request cap following passage of reconciliation bill

On July 3, the House of Representatives passed H.R.1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to reduce the cap on amounts the CFPB can request from the Fed to fund its operations from 12 percent to 6.5 percent of the Fed’s total...more

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Texas Cannabis Legalization: What the SB 3 Veto Means for Hemp Businesses - UPDATED

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What is Texas Senate Bill 3? As it stands, current Texas law permits hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% THC content, which are widely available at more than 8,000 locations throughout the state. In comparison to a...more

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What Happened to the Big Beautiful Bill’s AI Regulation Enforcement Pause?

Budget reconciliation bill H.R.1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” currently pending in the U.S. Senate, originally included not only tax and spending provisions but also a proposed multi-year pause on state and local...more

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Building Safety Act: Changes to the Building Safety Regulator

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The government has announced changes to the Building Safety Regulator, aimed at tackling current delays to the approvals process. Building Safety Regulator - Delays The Building Safety Act (BSA) created a new Building Safety...more

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BIOTech Caucus Will Advance Domestic Bioeconomy and Competitive Posture

On June 26, 2025, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) announced the formation of the BIOTech Caucus. According to Houlahan’s June 26, 2025, press release, the Caucus’ mission “is to advance...more

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Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - June 2025

Good Afternoon! The past couple of weeks in space policy news have been dominated by defense headlines. In the U.S., a “czar” was appointed to oversee the Golden Dome project and the Pentagon began looking into alternative...more

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Texas expands its banking commissioner’s powers into money services

On June 20, the governor of Texas signed into law HB 3805, expanding the Texas Department of Banking’s (TDB) enforcement powers over money services businesses. As stated in the state’s bill analysis, the TDB previously had...more

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UK SRS vs. ISSB: What You Need to Know About the Key Differences

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On June 25, the UK Government published Exposure Drafts of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), based on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and S2)...more

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EU Space Act: First Glance at the 2025 Draft

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On 25 June 2025, the European Commission has proposed the draft of the EU Space Act. This proposed new law is intended to provide a harmonised regulatory framework at European level from 2030 to ensure safety, resilience, and...more

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Congressional Budget Proposal Includes Adjustments to Dual-Eligible Enrollment Pathways and Medicare Savings Program Rules

In June 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a budget reconciliation bill titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The legislation proposes a number of administrative changes to existing federal health...more

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CFPB Budget Cuts Blocked by Senate Parliamentarian

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Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans cannot use the pending budget reconciliation bill to eliminate funding to the CFPB in a June 23, 2025,...more

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Clean Water Act/U.S. House of Representatives: Association of Clean Water Administrators Identifies 14 Pending Bills

The Association of Clean Water Administrators (“ACWA”) has identified 14 bills proposing to amend the Clean Water Act pending in the United States House of Representatives. The bills are described in the ACWA publication...more

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