Office of Advocacy
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CMS Requests Information on Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework
What: On June 15, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input to support a comprehensive review of the Essential Health Benefits (EHB) framework and the requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that the scope of EHB be equal to the scope […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: June 15, 2026, 6:30 pm
EPA Extends Comment Period for Coal Combustion Residuals Disposal Regulations
What: On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the comment period for several proposed revisions to existing coal combustion residuals (CCR) disposal regulations. Why: CCRs are primarily produced from burning coal in coal-fired power plants and include by-products produced from burning coal. They are primarily disposed of in a landfill or […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: June 15, 2026, 3:42 pm
SBA and Office of Advocacy Applaud President Donald J. Trump’s Restoration of Pacific Fishing Grounds
Trump action reopens nearly half a million square miles to commercial fishing, boosting small businesses and coastal economies WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) applauded President Donald J. Trump for restoring U.S. commercial fishing access in three Pacific marine national monuments covering nearly half a million square miles — a major win for […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: June 12, 2026, 8:37 pm
Advocacy Supports EBSA Rule Clarifying Fiduciary Duties
On March 31, 2026, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published a proposed rule to clarify fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) when selecting designated investment alternatives for participant-directed individual account plans. The proposed rule also advances the objectives of Executive Order 14330, “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: June 9, 2026, 4:48 pm
CMS Releases Small Supplier Considerations Fact Sheet
What: On June 4, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published several fact sheets related to the bidding and award procedures for the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). Why: In accordance with the Social Security Act, one of the CMS fact sheets focused on small supplier considerations […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: June 9, 2026, 4:27 pm
Listening Session on HHS CMS Competitive Bidding RID Program Rule
The Office of Advocacy will host a virtual listening session in the health & safety sector. The discussion will focus on the Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Competitive Bidding Remote Item Delivery Program Rule. Date: June 23, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ETMeeting Platform: Microsoft Teams CMS believes the rule’s competitive […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: June 4, 2026, 7:23 pm
Office of Advocacy Celebrates 50 Years of Helping Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) of the U.S. Small Business Administration marks 50 years as a voice for small businesses within the federal government. Charged by the Regulatory Flexibility Act to safeguard small business participation in the federal rulemaking process, Advocacy works to ensure that small business concerns are thoroughly and appropriately […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: June 4, 2026, 6:00 pm
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