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In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed the month as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. He emphasized the importance of protecting children from various forms of abuse and advocated for strong family values. The President also highlighted his administration's actions, such as signing an executive order to prevent public schools from teaching transgender ideology and taking steps to secure the southern border to combat child trafficking. He called on all Americans to be vigilant about the safety and well-being of children and to support efforts that encourage their healthy development.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a virtual public meeting for the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (BSC, NCIPC). Scheduled for February 16, 2021, the meeting aims to discuss various topics, including opioid workgroup updates, health equity activities, and research on suicide prevention and firearms. Attendees must pre-register online, and a public comment period will be available at the end of the meeting, with each comment limited to two minutes.

The Department of the Navy has introduced a new system of records called the Command Individual Risk and Resiliency System (CIRRAS) for the United States Marine Corps (USMC). This system will assist Commanding Officers and Senior Enlisted Advisors in making better decisions about force preservation and risk management for Marines and Service Members. CIRRAS will record and analyze various personal and service-related data to quickly identify individuals needing immediate attention, supporting unit readiness, and helping commanders implement strategies to mitigate risks. Public feedback on the system's usage practices will be accepted until March 24, 2021.

In Executive Order 13969, issued by the President of the United States, it is noted that many children suffered significant educational setbacks due to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Order highlights the particular challenges faced by children with special needs and those from low-income and minority backgrounds, as well as the economic impact on families. To address these issues, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to use Community Services Block Grant funds to offer emergency learning scholarships to disadvantaged families. These scholarships can help pay for private schooling, homeschooling, or special education services, to ensure that more children have access to quality educational opportunities.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is making changes to its Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) that allows carriers and drivers to request reviews of commercial motor vehicle crashes to determine if they were preventable. These updates include new crash types eligible for review, such as crashes with video evidence, and changes to existing categories. While public comments largely supported these updates, some commenters expressed concerns about process fairness, video privacy, and the time taken for determinations, which FMCSA addressed by maintaining certain program requirements and emphasizing the voluntary nature of CPDP. The new changes and crash types will be effective for incidents occurring on or after December 1, 2024.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the Department of Justice, has issued a final order establishing the aggregate production quotas for controlled substances in schedules I and II, and the annual needs for chemicals like ephedrine and pseudoephedrine for 2025. The order responds to public comments, particularly concerns about potential drug shortages, emphasizing that DEA aims to balance preventing drug misuse with ensuring adequate supply for medical and scientific needs. The quotas are set to address legitimate needs while considering factors like past usage data and potential diversion risks. Public concerns about opioid shortages were discussed, with the DEA noting that various external factors could affect drug availability and reassured that they are working with other agencies to mitigate such issues.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is updating and reissuing a system of records called the "Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data" (DRCED), now designated as DoD 0004. This system collects and maintains data on various individuals related to the DoD to improve business operations and mission readiness through better data management. The update includes changes to the system location, management, and the purpose of the records, as well as proposals for exempting certain information from Privacy Act provisions. The DoD invites public comments on these modifications, especially regarding routine uses of the data.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing a rule to exempt certain Whole Health well-being services from copayment requirements for Veterans. These services include education and skill-building programs, and complementary and integrative health services like yoga and meditation, provided within the VA Whole Health System of Care. By removing copayments, the aim is to encourage more Veterans to engage in these services, which focus on overall well-being rather than specific medical conditions. The public can submit their comments on this proposal by March 4, 2025.

The Department of State has issued a new rule updating the eligibility for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs). This change, effective December 10, 2024, now includes the surviving spouses and children of U.S. Government employees who have served faithfully for 15 years or were killed in the line of duty abroad. The rule aims to support recruitment and retention of local employees by ensuring their families can receive visas if the employee dies. These updates are in response to the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (ESSAA) and reflect the Department's efforts to enhance diplomatic staff's conditions globally.

The final rule from the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services allows Veterans Affairs (VA) practitioners to prescribe controlled substances to VA patients via telemedicine without needing an in-person medical evaluation by the prescribing practitioner. This is permissible if another VA practitioner has conducted an in-person evaluation. This change provides greater access to care for veterans, especially those in rural or underserved areas, while still implementing safeguards against the misuse of controlled substances. The rule includes requirements for reviewing the patient's electronic health record and state prescription drug monitoring program data before prescribing.