New rule would cut migrant benefits. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas proposed a resolution that would prohibit illegal immigrants from becoming citizens if they depend on taxpayer-funded benefits. The…
Read MorePublic Services
FCC Considers Requiring Caller ID for Landlines
Robocalls are difficult to prevent without caller ID. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published a Notice of Inquiry, seeking public comment on how best to verify caller…
Read More
SEC Reopens Public Comments After Technical Error
Eleven rulemaking releases were affected and public comments were not received. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced last week that they reopened their public comment periods…
Read More
House Committee Advances Social Security Benefits Bill
The bill would increase benefits for certain public workers. Legislation advanced in the House Ways and Means Committee would eliminate rules that reduce Social Security benefits to persons…
Read More
Secretary Vilsack Comments on Public Charge Final Rule
He supports eligible immigrants’ participation in food programs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently voiced his approval of the Final Rule on Public Charge. The Department of Homeland Security…
Read More
Dashboard for Air Traveler Rights Launches
Transportation Department site includes airline improvements to customer service. The Department of Transportation launched its Airline Customer Service Dashboard ahead of the Labor Day weekend to provide airline…
Read More
Expansion of Student Loan Relief Programs Proposed
The education secretary announces inclusions for increased debt forgiveness. This week, the Department of Education released a proposal to “expand and improve” student loan discharge programs under the…
Read More
Supreme Court Hears Public Charge Case
President Biden’s administration circumvented federal rulemaking procedure. The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case last week regarding the public charge rule that pertains to immigrants…
Read More
USDA Invests $1 Million in Rural Communities
Infrastructure grants go toward funding community services. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last Thursday the investment of $1 billion in infrastructure funding community development in rural communities.…
Read More
Interior Department Announces Funding for Local Services
Funds are to be paid out to local governments due to federal land not being taxed. The Interior Department announced on Monday that the latest round of Payments…
Read More