Recap

The DOJ launched an investigation of Volkswagen, the Obama administration announced steps to expedite infrastructure projects, and more…

President Obama issues an executive order directing agencies to use behavioral science research, the EPA Administrator testifies about the Gold King Mine spill, and more…

The FDA finalizes rules to prevent food-borne illnesses, President Obama issues an executive order about paid sick leave requirements, and more…

Postal workers seek public support for their labor grievances this holiday weekend, a court grants an injunction against the EPA’s “Waters of the U.S.” rule, and more…

Gun control advocates call for stricter regulations after the on-air shooting of a news crew, the EPA issues federal water quality standards, and more…

The EPA proposes measures to curb methane emissions, the FTA requests comments on a proposed rule to maintain the safety of public transportation, and more…

The Fifth Circuit concludes that a Texas voter-ID law violates the Voting Rights Act, the EPA holds a press conference about the Gold King Mine spill, and more…

President Obama announces efforts to fight climate change, the SEC approves a rule on executive pay transparency, and more…

The House passes the REINS Act requiring Congressional approval of major regulations, the FWS investigates the alleged killing of a lion by a trophy hunter, and more…

Congress introduced comprehensive legislation aimed at banning LGBT discrimination, the FCC and T-Mobile settled following a three hour 911-service outage, and more…

The Senate holds a hearing assessing OIRA’s efficiency and transparency, the HUD issues guidance to prevent discrimination against LGBT individuals, and more…

The Obama administration releases a rule to promote racially integrated neighborhoods, the House of Representatives narrowly votes to rewrite the No Child Left Behind Act, and more…