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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' North Carolina Advisory Committee is holding a virtual public meeting on April 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, and its primary focus is to discuss the Committee's report titled Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina. The public can attend by registering through a provided link, and there will be an opportunity for public comments. For further information or to request accommodations, attendees can contact designated officials via email or phone.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of an information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are asking for public comments by March 29, 2021, on whether the information is necessary and if the burden of collecting it can be minimized. This requirement involves the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, used by individuals who believe they have faced discrimination in a USDA program. The collected information helps the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights address such complaints, and respondents are typically USDA customers who report annually.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the North Carolina Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on May 6, 2025, via Zoom. The meeting's purpose is to discuss the Committee's report on civil rights in the North Carolina child welfare system. Members of the public are welcome to attend, and there will be an opportunity for public comments. More information, including how to register and participate, can be obtained by contacting Ana Victoria Fortes or visiting the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a virtual public meeting of the North Carolina Advisory Committee on January 31, 2025, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting will be conducted via Zoom to discuss a report on "Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina." The public can attend the meeting by registering through the provided Zoom link or calling a toll-free number. The meeting will include time for public comments, and closed captioning will be available. Written comments are welcome within 30 days of the meeting and can be emailed to the designated contact.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Florida Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public briefing on April 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. The meeting will focus on testimony about voting rights in Florida. Interested individuals can attend the meeting online or by phone, and there will be an opportunity for public comment. For more details or to make arrangements for disabilities, participants can contact the designated federal officer or visit the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting for the Wyoming Advisory Committee on April 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. MT via Zoom. The meeting will discuss post-report activities for a project focused on housing discrimination and fair housing practices in Wyoming. Members of the public can join the meeting, make comments, and submit written feedback within 30 days after the meeting. To participate, individuals must register through a provided link, and accommodations are available upon request if made at least 10 business days in advance.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that its Texas Advisory Committee will hold a virtual business meeting via ZoomGov on March 25, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will focus on reviewing their recent online discussion about racial disparities in maternal mortality. Members of the public can join the meeting, share their comments during the comment period, or send written comments within 30 days after the meeting. The meeting records will be available on the Commission's website and through the FACA database.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom on April 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ET. The North Carolina Advisory Committee will discuss its report on "Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina." The public can join the meeting, provide comments, and access closed captioning if needed. For more information or to submit written comments, contact Ana Victoria Fortes or visit the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Florida Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will focus on discussing the Committee's project regarding voting rights in Florida. Members of the public can attend and participate by registering through a provided Zoom link, and there will be an opportunity for public comments during the meeting. Participants can also submit written comments and request accommodations in advance if needed.