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Dates: 2026-03-01 to 2026-03-07

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📜 Legislative Updates
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

HUD Proposes Rule Expanding Work Requirements and Term Limits for Public Housing Agencies

The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a proposed rule that would permit Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and certain Multifamily Housing Owners to implement work requirements for work-eligible adults and term limits for non-elderly, non-disabled families using federal housing programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). PHAs not designated as troubled performers or in receivership, as well as owners not in contract default, may choose to apply up to a 40-hour weekly work requirement and term limits of at least two years for continued occupancy or assistance. The rule outlines definitions, eligibility criteria, hardship policies, and the necessity of providing supportive services. Notices must be given to tenants ahead of implementation, and policies must be documented in relevant administrative plans or tenant selection plans. There are explicit exemptions for elderly and disabled families, and details on enforcement, compliance verification, and notification requirements.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

TSA Initiates Public Comment Period for Real-Time Wait-Time Dashboarding Data Collection

The Transportation Security Administration announced a request for public comment on a new information collection regarding Real-Time Wait-Time (RTWT) Dashboarding technology in airport checkpoints. Airport operators will voluntarily submit RTWT data measured via various vendor solutions, tracking average passenger wait times. TSA aims to bolster operational awareness and allocate staffing resources faster by ingesting data at 60-second intervals via internal dashboards and APIs. The proposed collection is designed to comply with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and excludes any individual passenger identifiers. TSA estimates annual participation from 450 airport operators, with an aggregate respondent burden of roughly 329 hours. Comments are accepted until May 5, 2026; participating airports would enter into data-sharing memorandums.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

DOT Solicits Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure

The Department of Transportation announced renewal and recruitment for the National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure (NACTTI), seeking nominations for industry stakeholders to serve two-year terms. NACTTI advises the Secretary on intermodal transportation’s role in travel and tourism, with a focus on facilitating national mobility, supporting major events, and enhancing the transportation network’s integration. Membership will be capped at 15, including representatives from travel, tourism, product/service providers, marketing organizations, state tourism programs, and bodies with public-private partnership expertise. Nominations must be received by April 1, 2026, with meetings to be held virtually and at least annually.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Small Business Administration Proposes Revisions to Disaster Loan Application Form

The Small Business Administration announced a 60-day public comment window for proposed revisions to its Disaster Business Loan Application (SBA Form 5), aligning with regulatory changes and Executive Order 14168. The revisions are expected to simplify questions for applicants and integrate efficiencies from the MySBA loan portal. Annual response volume is projected at 23,833 with a cumulative burden of nearly 29,800 hours. SBA is soliciting input regarding necessity, estimated burden, clarity, and usability, with comments due by May 4, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

USDA Seeks Renewal of Information Collection on Marking, Labeling, and Packaging for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) within the Department of Agriculture submitted an information collection request for renewal under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection supports regulatory compliance on marking and labeling for meat, poultry, and egg products, including approval and certification of marking devices, documentation maintenance, and label review. FSIS Form 7234-1 (application) and Form 8822-4 (reconsideration) are used by establishments. Expected respondents number 255,578, with a total annual burden of 121,867 hours. Comments on the collection’s necessity, utility, and accuracy are sought by April 3, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

White House Executive Order Targets Cybercrime and Fraud Affecting US Citizens

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order aiming to combat cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes against American citizens. The directive mandates an operational cell within the National Coordination Center to centralize federal efforts and share information, with private sector participation. Law enforcement is tasked with reviewing frameworks to combat transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), with an action plan to be delivered in 120 days. The Attorney General is to prioritize prosecution of cyber-enabled fraud, and Homeland Security will support partners in resilience building. The order proposes victim restitution programs using seized funds and outlines sanctions, visa restrictions, and trade penalties for countries permitting predatory cyber activity.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

White House Message Marks Holi Festival

The President and First Lady issued a message extending wishes for hope, peace, and unity to Americans celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival marking spring’s arrival.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

Legislative Updates

Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 Advances in Committee

Bill 1829, the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025, was ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably by the House Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill addresses public lands and natural resources conveyance matters relevant for property development and hospitality ventures on tribal and county lands.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Paducah, Kentucky Land Restrictions Removal Bill Ordered Favorably

Bill 1276, which proposes removal of restrictions on a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky, was ordered to be reported without amendment favorably by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill seeks to facilitate unrestricted use or development of the affected property, potentially impacting local hospitality and real estate activities.

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• Help! The Hotel Had Rodents, and Our Credit Card Won’t Accept a Dispute.: A traveler recounts issues with hotel sanitation, reporting difficulty in obtaining credit card refunds.
• The Tiny New Airport Lounges That Want You In and Out, Fast: Airport lounge developers introduce compact spaces targeting efficient passenger throughput.
• A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans: American tourists encounter challenges in France’s ski destinations involving overdevelopment and environmental shifts.
• Telluride, America’s ‘Most Luxurious Ski Town’ Is Tearing Itself Apart: Telluride faces disputes over resort management and development affecting tourism dynamics.

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