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The Judicial Conference of the United States has officially canceled a public hearing that was planned to discuss proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence. This hearing was supposed to take place on February 12, 2025. Information about the cancellation was previously published on July 31, 2024, in the Federal Register. For additional details or questions, people can contact H. Thomas Byron III, Chief Counsel of the Rules Committee Staff.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public hearing on April 24, 2025, in Washington, DC, to discuss China's domestic energy challenges and its influence on international energy markets. This is the fifth hearing in their 2025 reporting cycle and will explore topics such as China's energy self-sufficiency strategies, overseas investments, and risks to cybersecurity and supply chains in host nations. The hearing aims to assess China's involvement in the supply chains of critical minerals needed for the energy sector. Members of the public may attend in person or watch a live webcast, and written statements can be submitted by the hearing date.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 4, 2021, to discuss certain projects and a draft Comprehensive Plan, due to be decided at their next business meeting in March. Due to COVID-19, the hearing will take place via phone, providing a platform for the public to give oral comments or submit written feedback until February 19, 2021. Discussions will include various project applications such as water withdrawals from multiple facilities and a Commission-initiated modification. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for oral comments, and guidelines will be available on the Commission's website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an application related to the Investment Company Act of 1940. This application seeks permission for certain business development companies and investment companies to jointly invest in portfolio companies alongside affiliated entities. The request necessitates an order exempting these joint transactions, which are typically restricted under current regulations. The public can request a hearing on this matter by reaching out to the SEC's Secretary by February 24, 2025.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC, on February 18, 2021, to discuss strategies for deterring aggression from China towards Taiwan. This hearing is part of the Commission's mandate to evaluate the implications of U.S.-China relations on national security. The topics include the military situation across the Taiwan Strait and the political factors affecting Beijing and Taipei's actions. The hearing will feature panels discussing these issues, and public attendance is open without reservations through a live webcast on the Commission's website.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2025, titled “Crossroads of Competition: China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.” This hearing will focus on China's strategic interests and activities in these regions, including diplomatic, security, and economic initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative. The event will be co-chaired by Chair Reva Price and Vice Chair Randall Schriver, and will include a question and answer session with witnesses. The public is invited to attend in person or via a live webcast on the Commission's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual public hearing on March 31, 2025, regarding the Shrimp Framework Action. This action looks into updating the federally permitted Gulf shrimp fleet's platform for collecting and transmitting vessel position data. The public can join through a webinar and provide input online using a feedback tool. Details and updates about the meeting are accessible on the Council's website.

The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a public hearing on February 10, 2021, and a business meeting on March 10, 2021. Both meetings will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19 and are open to the public. During the public hearing, topics include draft dockets affecting the basin's water resources, and the meeting will cover various reports and action items. People wishing to comment must sign up in advance, and written comments can be submitted through the Commission's web-based system. Information about attending and participating is available on the Commission's website.