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The proclamation recognizes March 2 through March 8, 2025, as National Consumer Protection Week in the United States. During this week, the government emphasizes the importance of consumer rights, privacy, and transparency, and commits to protecting Americans from fraud and cyber security issues. The President also expresses support for broader transparency in prescription drug advertising and highlights the need for consumers to have honest and accurate information for making decisions. Citizens are encouraged to use resources provided by the Federal Trade Commission to stay informed and safeguard their financial and personal well-being.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund. This change falls under the proposed NYSE Arca Rule 8.800-E, which relates to investments based on commodities and/or digital assets. Initially, the SEC had 45 days to make a decision since the proposal's publication in the Federal Register on December 3, 2024. However, the SEC has decided to extend this period until March 3, 2025, to allow more time to consider the details and implications of the proposal.

The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) filed notifications with the U.S. government about changes in its membership. This filing, done under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, aims to protect the consortium from large antitrust lawsuits by limiting the damages they can be charged. The new members added to the consortium include companies and organizations from the United States, Canada, France, Australia, Israel, and the United Kingdom. MTEC continues to allow new members and will update the government on future changes.

Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on October 4, 2024, about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members of the alliance include companies from the US, Hungary, Denmark, Taiwan, Germany, and Canada, while some companies from Hong Kong, Norway, and Slovenia have withdrawn. The filing is meant to extend protections under the law that limit the recovery of damages by antitrust plaintiffs. The last notification was submitted on July 15, 2024, and published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2024.

The U.S. Copyright Office is proposing a change to how royalty fees are paid. The new rule will require all royalty payments to be made electronically using the Pay.gov system. This change aims to make the process more efficient and easier to manage by allowing payments via various methods, including credit and debit cards, and by streamlining the payment and form submission procedures. Additionally, tutorials to help users navigate Pay.gov are available on the Licensing Section's website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork, particularly the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This is part of a requirement by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and no new data collection can proceed without a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Comments on the proposed information collection about broadband location reporting are due by January 3, 2025, and the FCC seeks ways to improve the collection process and reduce the burden on respondents. The information collected is crucial to monitor broadband deployment and ensure it aligns with public interest and support obligations.

The Securities and Exchange Commission received a proposed rule change from the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Franklin Solana ETF. This ETF will allow investors to invest in Solana, a type of digital cryptocurrency, on a regulated exchange. The proposal argues that the Solana market is large and diverse enough to prevent price manipulation, similar to how Bitcoin and Ether have been treated. The ETF aims to provide a safer, more transparent option for investors interested in Solana, reducing risks associated with price volatility and high management fees found in less regulated markets.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting public comments on a new proposal to gather information, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This proposal involves allowing individuals to request access to or provide consent for the release of their personal records held by federal agencies, streamlined by the Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents Act of 2019, which enables digital submission of forms. The DoD invites feedback until January 29, 2025, and the initiative aims to simplify the process of accessing personal records and minimize delays through electronic forms. This information collection targets current and former DoD employees and their dependents.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the FERC-517 information collection related to the safety of waterpower projects, with comments due by April 25, 2025. This information helps assess the safety of water projects, ensuring they're maintained well and safe for the public. The document outlines the reporting requirements, such as prompt incident reports and inspections by independent consultants. It also describes the Owner's Dam Safety Program, which mandates regular audits and includes key elements like dam safety policy and training.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a notice under the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA) proposing the designation of certain databases to be included in the Treasury's Working System as part of the Do Not Pay (DNP) Initiative. These databases include the United States Postal Service’s Delivery Sequence File, the Census Bureau's American Communities Survey, and others. OMB is inviting public comments on this proposed designation and has provided a 30-day period for feedback, which ends on February 22, 2021. After reviewing the comments, if OMB decides to proceed, they will officially designate the databases in the Federal Register.