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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a clarification explaining that language in the preamble of a previous rule about nondiscrimination based on disability does not carry legal weight because it was not included in the official regulatory text. This clarification focuses on discussions about whether gender dysphoria could be considered a disability, noting that such preamble language isn't legally enforceable. The Department aims to reduce confusion by affirming that only the regulatory text itself has legal authority. This clarification emphasizes that interpretations or statements in rule preambles do not have the force of law.

The Department of Commerce has issued a final rule to remove the internal procedures of the Form CD-570, which is a small business review form, from the public-facing Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) and move them to the internal Commerce Acquisition Manual (CAM). This change is meant to speed up policy updates without disrupting external parties, as the instructions will now be documented internally. There is no effect on public burden, so the rule waived the public notice and comment period. The new rule takes effect on May 12, 2025.