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Understanding FEMA & Local Resources in the Wake of Natural Disasters

Experiencing a natural disaster can be overwhelming and devastating. In these challenging times, understanding the available support and assistance can be crucial for your recovery. The Federal Emergency Management Agency...more

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Understanding Disaster Appropriations

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The ever-increasing cost of disasters and Congress' reliance on 11th-hour continuing resolutions (CRs) often result in a storm of questions regarding disaster appropriations. This disaster recovery brief explains some of the...more

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Tomato, Tomahto...Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off: Virginia District Court Decision Shows Perils of Federal Contractor Teaming...

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Teaming agreements are a common, beneficial, and sometimes necessary way for industry to come together and meet the federal government’s needs. But the devil is in the details. A recent decision from the U.S. District Court...more

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DHS to Boost State and Local Cybersecurity Programs with $1 Billion in Grant Funding

The grant program will be authorized and appropriated through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will provide a “first-of-its-kind” investment to state, local and...more

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U.S. Geological Survey Streamgaging Networks: 89 Organizations/Coalition Letter to United States Congress Supporting...

Eighty-nine organizations (collectively “Coalition”)two sent letters, respectively, to United States Senators Merkley and Murkowski, and Congresswoman Pingree and Congressman Joyce urging their support to enable the U.S....more

Alston & Bird

Alston & Bird Health Care Week in Review - March 2022 #1

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Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and...more

Clark Hill PLC

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 6

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The Senate is in session this week, and the House has a committee work period. The Senate plans to vote on nominee confirmations, on U.S. Postal Service reform legislation, and on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR)...more

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Biden Order Aims to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains in Key Sectors

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President Joe Biden has signed an Executive Order (EO) on America's Supply Chains, mandating a 100-day review of the global supply chains used by key industries in an effort to avoid the shortages in medical equipment,...more

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Primer: What Companies in the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain Need to Know about the Defense Production Act

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The Korean-War era Defense Production Act ("DPA")1 has already loomed large in the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent press reports suggest that it may be invoked even more broadly in the coming weeks and...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

COVID-19 Washington Update: July 2020 #8

Below, please find a summary of the federal government’s activities in response to COVID-19 since Monday’s update. Our next update will be published Friday, July 24 Congress - Senate Republicans and administration...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

COVID-19 Washington Update: May 2020 #8

Congress - The House returns to Washington this week, with plans to vote Thursday on two pieces of legislation related to the SBA’s small business lending programs....more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

United States Bans Exports of Certain Personal Protective Equipment with Potential for Further Export Restrictions

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) has banned the export from the United States of certain masks, respirators and respirator parts, and medical gloves used as personal protective equipment (“PPE”) through a new...more

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Food Safety and the Coronavirus – Latest Updates from FDA

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The spread of COVID-19 has led to questions for the food industry regarding the food supply chain, FDA’s role in protecting it, and changes to FDA operational procedures during the public health emergency. In response, FDA...more

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FY 2019 Administration Budget Request

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President Donald Trump on February 12, 2018, submitted his budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. The President's full budget calls for approximately $4.4 trillion in total spending. Much of the budget seeks...more

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Congressional Hearing on HHS’s Emergency Preparedness for and Response to 2017 Hurricane Season

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On October 24, 2017, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing to examine HHS public health preparedness for and response to the 2017 hurricane season. The hearing addressed...more

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Preparing for an Active Shooter Incident in a Health Care Facility

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The Ober|Kaler Health Care General Counsel Institute presented this webinar discussion of key considerations in addressing an active shooter situation, including specific considerations within health care facilities. Not only...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

U.S. Federal Government Shutdown: Daily Update #10

The Elevator Speech Overview - Wednesday is day nine of the Government Shutdown. Eight days until the Treasury says the U.S. will hit its debt ceiling. Democratic and Republican House leaders met today in a private...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

U.S. Federal Government Shutdown: Daily Update #7

The Elevator Speech Overview - Wednesday is day nine of the Government Shutdown. Eight days until the Treasury says the U.S. will hit its debt ceiling. Democratic and Republican House leaders met today in a private...more

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