The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection as part of its ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to share their thoughts on whether the collection is necessary, its accuracy, and how it can be improved or made less burdensome, especially for small businesses. This information collection pertains to the implementation of the local competition provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which involves incumbent local exchange carriers providing certain services to new market entrants at reasonable prices. Comments are due by June 17, 2025, and should be sent to Nicole Ongele at the FCC.

Texas will hold a special election on November 4, 2025, to fill the U.S. House seat for the 18th Congressional District after the passing of Representative Sylvester Turner. If no candidate wins a majority in the general election, a runoff will occur between the top two contenders. All candidates, regardless of party, appear on the ballot. Political committees involved in the election need to follow specific guidelines for filing pre- and post-election reports, with additional rules applying for contributions and expenditures related to the election.

The Federal Maritime Commission has updated its list of controlled carriers, which are shipping companies under foreign government control, increasing their regulatory oversight. The list now includes the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company, making it subject to certain requirements to ensure fair competition and prevent disruptive pricing practices. The updated list still includes carriers such as COSCO SHIPPING and HMM, highlighting their ownership by the governments of China and the Republic of Korea. The Commission invites feedback on any potential errors in the list.

The Federal Reserve System published a notice regarding change in bank control applications under the Change in Bank Control Act. Four individuals from Illinois are proposing to form the Throgmorton Family Control Group to retain voting shares in South Porte Financial Inc. and SouthernTrust Bank. Interested parties can submit comments, which must be received by May 5, 2025, and will be publicly disclosed without modification. The applications and related documents are available for inspection at specified Federal Reserve locations.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the Department of Health and Human Services, announced closed meetings for various committees of the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings, held virtually, aim to discuss and evaluate grant applications related to several research topics, including transmission of diseases, cardiovascular and hematology activities, vascular physiology, and drug delivery systems. The meetings are not open to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Meeting dates range from May 19 to June 24, 2025.