United States: Government Policy & Public Finance

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A New Rulebook for Federal Grantmaking: An Analysis of OMB’s Proposed “Uniform Grants Regulation”
The Office of Management and Budget has proposed a dramatic overhaul of federal grantmaking regulations that would fundamentally alter how grants are awarded, administered, and terminated across government agencies. The proposed rule introduces mandatory political appointee review of discretionary awards, expands termination authority, prohibits funding for diversity initiatives and "gender ideology," and imposes new restrictions on foreign collaborations and viewpoint discrimination. These sweeping changes
United States Government
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Everything Old Is New Again: Use Of GSA Schedule Contract Vehicles On The Rise
The National Institutes of Health has announced the cancellation of its CIO-SP4 procurement and the sunsetting of CIO-SP3 contract vehicles in alignment with federal procurement consolidation efforts. With barriers to GSA Schedule Contracts being removed, including the elimination of the Price Reductions Clause, government contractors across all industries should evaluate whether now is the time to obtain or update their GSA Schedule Contracts to position themselves for future federal opportunities.
United States Government
TS
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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Pabian Law Client Alert: Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down the Trump Administration's $100,000 H-1B visa filing fee, ruling that the Executive Branch exceeded its authority in imposing what effectively amounted to a tax on H-1B petitions. The decision, which invalidates the fee nationwide, removes a significant financial barrier for employers seeking to sponsor highly skilled foreign workers, though appeals are expected.
United States Immigration
PL
Pabian Law
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