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WT 360's Info Session: Supply chains at home, climate reporting rules and best-in-class contracts
Courtney Bublé of Government Executive and Chris Riotta of FCW join to go over the Biden administration's "Buy American" push, new contractor regulations for climate reporting and cybersecurity, and the direction of best-in-class contracts.
Contracts
5 states challenged the federal contractor wage increase and lost
But this may not be the end of the dispute, which stems from an April 2021 executive order.
Companies
Here’s what the contracting community thinks of the new proposed rule on climate reporting
The proposed rule is part of the Biden administration’s larger environmental agenda, but it comes with costs for contractors.
Contracts
Court lifts contractor vaccine mandate injunction, but no enforcement starting yet
More guidance to federal agencies is expected from the Office of Management and Budget.
Companies
The Biden administration moves to make unions more accessible to federal contractors
This carries out a recommendation from the White House task force on worker organizing.
Contracts
The White House just pulled Its nominee to fill the still-vacant job of federal procurement chief
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has not had a confirmed leader since the Trump administration, despite the Biden administration's goals to use procurement to advance equity and curb climate change.
Companies
Coronavirus roundup: The latest on the federal contractors vaccine mandate challenge
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Contracts
A new regulation will bolster procurement for tribal businesses
The Interior Department’s final rule advances the president’s executive order on equity.
Contracts
Federal contractors could soon have to disentangle themselves completely from Russia
A top House oversight Democrat says her bill limiting contracts with companies operating in Russia during the Ukraine war would supplement existing sanctions.
Contracts
The Labor Dept. wants to revise a Trump-era policy on handling of discrimination claims against contractors
Department argues the changes would increase flexibility, efficiency and enforcement, but attorneys for contractors say the revisions would hurt transparency.
Contracts
Federal agencies can relax their mask and testing requirements
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force updated its guidance following new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Contracts