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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule to address national security risks related to connected vehicles, particularly those involving technology designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities in China or Russia. The rule aims to regulate certain software and hardware that enable vehicle connectivity and automated driving systems. It requires vehicle manufacturers and importers to verify their supply chains and submit Declarations of Conformity to confirm compliance, with some options for specific or general authorizations to continue certain transactions otherwise prohibited. The rule is designed to protect U.S. infrastructure from potential threats associated with these technologies.

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced that TM Forum, a non-profit corporation, has made changes to its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several new members, including companies from India, Indonesia, and the United States, have joined the Forum, while others from countries like New Zealand and Panama have withdrawn. Certain existing members have also changed their names. The document indicates that the Forum will continue to update its membership information as needed and will notify relevant authorities accordingly.

The Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) has filed notifications with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in their membership, following the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This move intends to ensure that antitrust plaintiffs can only recover actual damages in certain cases. The update lists several new organizations from various countries, including Australia, the United States, and Germany, joining the RRPV. There are no changes to the group's activities, and further membership updates are expected.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule to amend safety standards for child restraint systems in vehicles. The goal is to improve the ease of use and effectiveness of lower and tether anchorages in cars, fulfilling the MAP-21 mandate. The new regulations include clearer labeling, standardized anchorage configurations, and improved testing tools to ensure child safety systems are more user-friendly. The rule includes a phased implementation starting in September 2028 to allow manufacturers time to incorporate these changes into vehicle designs.

The National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) has updated its membership and notified both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about these changes. New members, including various corporations such as PAE Applied Technologies and Micron Technology Inc., have joined, while others like Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp and Sprint Solutions, Inc. have left the group. NSC will continue to disclose any future changes in its membership, aiming to ensure transparency and compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Membership remains open for others interested in joining this research project.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating its record system called "Veterans, Dependents of Veterans, and VA Beneficiary Survey Records (43VA008)" as required by the Privacy Act of 1974. The updates include changing the System Manager, revising organizational information, and modifying Routine Uses to comply with VA standards. New security practices have been added, like the Handbook for Secure Connections 6513, and updates to the language for handling data storage and protection have been made. The changes will be effective from February 24, 2021, and aim to ensure better privacy and data security for the records involved.

On November 4, 2024, The Open Group, L.L.C. (TOG) submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes to its membership, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. This filing limits antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain circumstances. Several companies, including Aeronix Technologies and Booz Allen Hamilton, have joined the group, while others, such as Ball Aerospace and Teradata Corporation, have left. Additionally, Software AG changed its name to Software GmbH. The TOG group remains open to new members and plans to continue notifying authorities of any further membership changes.

The Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) has reported changes in its membership to both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This filing intends to continue limiting antitrust plaintiffs to only actual damages in certain situations. New members added to the consortium include Defense Operations & Executions Solutions, Inc. from Florida, Systems & Technology Research from Massachusetts, and The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. The group remains open for more members, and further changes in membership will be reported.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has introduced new regulations to strengthen the security of the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) supply chain in accordance with Executive Order 13873. Effective March 22, 2021, these rules will allow the Secretary of Commerce to review, block, or impose conditions on transactions between U.S. and foreign entities that may pose security risks due to involvement with foreign adversaries. The regulations outline a process for reviewing transactions and require entities to retain records related to a transaction if it is under review. Additionally, certain countries such as China, Iran, and Russia are identified as foreign adversaries, and the rule aims to protect U.S. national security by mitigating risks associated with these and other foreign entities.

The Health and Human Services Department has released a final rule aimed at enhancing access to electronic health information while addressing concerns about privacy and legal implications for patients and providers, especially concerning reproductive health care. This rule refines existing information blocking exceptions and introduces a new "Protecting Care Access Exception," allowing health care providers to withhold certain sensitive information to avoid potential legal risks related to seeking, obtaining, or providing lawful reproductive health care. The rule aims to protect patient trust and ensure that health care providers continue to use digital records, thus avoiding a return to paper methods that could hinder patient care and health IT advancements. Additionally, it emphasizes that if any part of this rule is legally challenged, the remaining provisions will still stand.