🔐 USDA Access Concerns Spark Oversight Questions

🤝 The Deal Desk

Full Repair of Rota Dormitory at Andersen AFB, Guam

The U.S. Air Force has issued a design-build requirement to fully repair Rota Dorm B25017 at Andersen Air Force Base. Work includes complete renovation of interior finishes, full restroom overhauls, HVAC and plumbing system replacements, fire protection improvements, mass notification systems, storm damage remediation, and regrading for better drainage. Electrical infrastructure and mechanical systems will be upgraded, with a focus on energy and life safety compliance. View this opportunity.

Concrete Structure Restoration and Hazard Material Abatement

This opportunity involves major structural repairs, including concrete jacketing of columns and beams, FRP reinforcement, corrosion mitigation, and repainting. The project also includes the safe removal of asbestos-containing material and lead-based paint. Work must comply with UFC 1-200-02, incorporating sustainable design and construction practices. View this opportunity.

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🧾 Compliance Pulse

Texas AI Law Imposes New Disclosure and Consent Rules

Texas has passed one of the broadest state-level AI laws in the U.S., set to take effect in 2026. The law requires businesses that use generative AI in consumer-facing content—such as chatbots, marketing messages, or automated communications—to clearly disclose when consumers are interacting with AI. It also mandates consumer consent before using AI to make certain impactful decisions, like those affecting housing, employment, or credit.

Covered entities must keep records, follow specific notice requirements, and establish internal policies to demonstrate compliance. The law applies to both companies that develop AI tools and those that use them. Businesses operating in Texas or offering services to Texas residents should start reviewing their AI use cases now to prepare for future enforcement. Read more. 

🕵️ Agency Intel

USDA Access Concerns Spark Oversight Questions

An internal staffer from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently gained high-level access to a federal payments system managing tens of billions of dollars in loans and payments to American farmers and ranchers. Access logs reviewed by NPR show the staffer could view and alter highly sensitive financial records stored within the system. These records include detailed personal and financial histories of farm loan applicants—information that, according to former USDA official Scott Marlow, captures the “entire financial life” of families, including missed payments and financial distress. Read more. 

💼 GovGear

HIPAA Regulatory Initiatives Resource Hub

The Department of Health and Human Services provides a central resource for updates on HIPAA compliance initiatives. This includes rulemakings, guidance, and checklists to support covered entities and business associates. Access the resource.

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