Bridging Ideas and Impact through Public Comments

Public comments serve the executive branch by informing more effective, efficient program design and regulation. As part of our commitment to evidence-based, science-backed policy, FAS staff leverage public comment opportunities to embed science, technology, and innovation into policy decision-making. Below, you will find public comments FAS staff have submitted in response to agency requests for information and proposed regulations.

2025

Federation of American Scientists Statement on the Preemption of State AI Regulation in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

6/25/25

The Federation of American Scientists urges Congress to oppose this measure. This approach threatens to compromise public trust and responsible innovation at a moment of rapid technological change.

Position on President Trump’s Executive Order “Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response”

6/25/25

“As wildfires increasingly impact cities like Los Angeles and states beyond the western U.S., smart federal leadership on this issue is needed.”

Position On H.Res.446 – Recognizing “National Extreme Heat Awareness Week”

6/19/25

The Federation of American Scientists supports H.Res. 446, which would recognize July 3rd through July 10th as “National Extreme Heat Awareness Week”.

Position On H.R.3738 – Heat Management Assistance Grant Act of 2025

6/19/25

The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 3738 of the 119th Congress, titled the “Heat Management Assistance Grant Act of 2025.”

Comment on Proposed Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule P/C)

5/21/25

The proposed rule is about accountability to the President and his/her Administration policies, not about performance on the job and accountability to the Constitution.

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2024

Comment for Department of Agriculture on Verification of GHG Emissions Associated with the Production of Biofuel Feedstocks

7/24

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2023

ARPA-H Ethical Legal and Social Implications Initiative RFI

10/23

Comment for CEQ on National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2

9/23

Comment for NSF on Roadmap for the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships

7/23

Comment for EDA on Implementation of the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program

7/23

Comment for ETA on Sector Strategies To Meet Critical Workforce Needs Across Industries

7/23

Comment for EDA on Implementation of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program

7/23

Comment for ED on its FY 2022-2026 Learning Agenda

7/23

Comment for IES on School Pulse Panel 2023-24 Preliminary Field Activities

7/23

Comment for EPA on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review

6/23

Comment for EPA on Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program

4/23

Comment for OSTP on Clinical Research Infrastructure and Emergency Clinical Trials

1/23

Comment for EPA on Deploying Funding to Address Air Pollution

1/23

A Focused Research Organization Model for Solving Key Biomedical Challenges

9/23

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2022

Comment for FDA on Select Updates for the Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance

12/22

Comment for SBA on Affiliation and Lending Criteria for the SBA Business Loan Programs

12/22

Comment for DOD, GSA, and NASA on the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk

12/22

Comment for OSTP on Equitable Data Engagement and Accountability

12/22

Comment for SBA on Small Business Investment Company Investment Diversification and Growth

12/22

Comment for Treasury, SBA, Commerce, DOT, HUD, and USDA Opportunities and Challenges in Federal Community Investment Programs

12/22

Comment for NIST on Second Draft of the AI Risk Management Framework and the First Draft of the NIST AI RMF Playbook

11/22

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