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February 4, 2026 | Testimony/Comments | Alyssa Fortner

Child Care and Development Fund Notice of Proposed Rulemaking comments

CLASP and other national partners organized a sign-on letter and submitted comments on the NPRM to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on February 4, 2026.

December 19, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Wendy Cervantes

CLASP Submits Public Comment: Public Charge Rule (HS Docket No. USCIS-2025-0304)

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) submitted a comment opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s proposal to rescind the 2022 public charge regulations without replacement. The proposed rule would intensify fear and confusion by failing to replace the 2022 regulations with clear standards…

December 19, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Wendy Cervantes

Public Comment: Nearly 200 Child-focused Organizations Oppose Proposed Public Charge Rule

One hundred, ninety organizations concerned with the well-being of children submitted a public comment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposing a proposed rule that would provide the agency discretion to deny green cards based on factors such as an applicant’s health or use…

November 28, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Diane Harris

CLASP Submits Public Comment: Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS–2025–0271, Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents

Submitted November 28, 2025 The Center for Law and Social Policy submits this comment opposing in the strongest possible terms the October 30, 2025 Interim Final Rule (“2025 IFR”) eliminating automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (“EADs”). The 2025 IFR unlawfully reverses DHS’s nearly decade-long…

September 3, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Lulit Shewan

CLASP Opposes DOL Proposed Rule “Occupational Safety and Health Standards; Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities”

CLASP recently submitted comments in opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposed rule, “Occupational Safety and Health Standards; Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities."

September 2, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Lorena Roque

CLASP Opposes Proposed Rescission of 29 CFR Part 42 Coordinated Enforcement Regulations

CLASP recently submitted comments in opposition to the proposed rescission of the Department of Labor’s coordinated enforcement regulations, urging that the DOL not remove regulations outlining the procedures for the coordination of enforcement activities by the Wage and Hour Division, the Occupational Safety and Health…

September 2, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Lorena Roque

CLASP Opposes Proposed Rule Rescinding Worker Protections in the H-2A Program

CLASP recently submitted comments in opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposed rule rescinding worker protections in the H-2A program.

September 2, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Nat Baldino

CLASP Comments on Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service

CLASP recently submitted comments in opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposed rule, “Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service.” The proposed rule would remove the 2013 regulation that protects minimum wage and overtime for home care workers. Care work makes all…

August 13, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Wendy Cervantes

CLASP Opposes Interpretation of “Federal public benefit” Under PRWORA

CLASP writes in opposition to the harmful new interpretation the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking in regard to the definition of a “Federal public benefit” under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. We respectfully submit this comment urging the…

July 13, 2025 | Testimony/Comments | Stephanie Schmit

CLASP Responds to RFI: Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again

CLASP responds to the Request for Information (RFI): Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again. We seek to offer our perspective and insights based on our work on programs administered by HHS, including child care and early education programs run by…

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