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Federal Government Activity

What federal agencies are doing right now — new rules, executive orders, proposals, and opportunities to have your voice heard through public comment periods.

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633Documents This Month
719Open Comment Periods
119Rules Effective This Month
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What You Should Know

Rules, actions, and proposals that matter most

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FCC Opens Upper C‑Band (3.98–4.20 GHz) for Wireless Use, Tying Auction to Satellite Relocation and Aircraft Altimeter Re

The FCC is making 160 MHz of the 3.98–4.20 GHz band available for terrestrial wireless service and creating a single 3.7 GHz Service that runs 3.7–4.14 GHz. New licensees must reimburse certain...

Federal Communications CommissionJuly 31, 2026
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Presidential Actions

Executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda

Presidential Document
Determination

Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

August 10, 2026
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Executive Order 14417

Open for Public Comment

Your voice matters — these proposals are accepting feedback

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USTR Opens Second Four-Year Review of 2018 China Trade Measures; Domestic Industry Can Request Continuation

The U.S. Trade Representative has started a mandatory four-year review of two 2018 trade actions on China affecting technology transfer and intellectual property. Domestic industry groups that...

Public comments are due by August 22, 2026 for the August 23, 2018 action window; representatives must submit continuation requests in the specified 60-day windows: May 7–July 5, 2026 (for July 6, 2018 action) and June 24–August 22, 2026 (for August 23, 2018 action).

Trade Representative, Office of United StatesComments due August 22, 2026
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Presidential action
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White House Orders Trade Actions Targeting 60 Countries Over Imports Linked to Forced Labor

The President directed U.S. trade actions against 60 countries found to have not banned or enforced rules against goods made with forced labor. The moves could lead to tariffs, import restrictions,...

Executive Office of the PresidentJuly 28, 2026
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Rule
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FCC orders cybersecurity upgrades for Emergency Alert System to prevent hijacking

The FCC issued a final rule requiring cybersecurity upgrades to the Emergency Alert System used by radio and TV. Broadcasters and alert equipment providers must strengthen protections to reduce risk...

Federal Communications CommissionJuly 31, 2026
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FCC Proposes Updates to Make Emergency Alerts More Reliable and Useful for Phones and TVs

The FCC is proposing rules to modernize the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts to make them more reliable and useful. The changes would affect phone users, broadcasters, emergency...

Federal Communications CommissionJuly 31, 2026
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Rule
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FAA requires interference‑tolerant radio altimeters for many commercial aircraft by 2030–2034

The FAA finalized rules requiring radio altimeters to meet new interference‑resistance standards so they keep giving accurate altitude readings near new 3.98–4.2 GHz wireless signals. Large...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentJuly 31, 2026
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Proposal
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Justice Department Proposes Fines for Contempt of Immigration Judges' Orders

The Justice Department proposes allowing immigration judges to impose civil money penalties on people who willfully disobey or interfere with their authority. The rule spells out how penalties would...

Executive Office for Immigration ReviewJustice DepartmentJuly 30, 2026
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FAA proposes one-time waivers of certain laws to speed commercial space launches and reentries

The FAA wants to use Transportation Department authority to waive parts of 13 federal laws for some commercial space launch and reentry licenses. Companies that operate launch sites, reentry sites,...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentJuly 30, 2026
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EEOC Proposes Dropping Employer EEO Reports, Schedules Public Hearing

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is proposing to rescind its employer reporting forms (EEO‑1 through EEO‑6) and some related recordkeeping rules. Employers currently required to file those...

Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionJuly 30, 2026
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Proposal
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Labor Dept. proposes new rules for coal operators to self-insure black lung claims

The Labor Department proposes changes to how coal mine operators can apply to self-insure Black Lung Benefits. The rules set who can qualify, what financial security they must provide, and what forms...

Labor DepartmentWorkers' Compensation Programs OfficeJuly 30, 2026
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Presidential action
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President signs order to overhaul Smithsonian governance and strengthen ethics

The President issued an executive order directing changes to how the Smithsonian is run and how its leadership follows ethics rules. The order affects Smithsonian trustees, leadership, employees, and...

Executive Office of the PresidentJuly 29, 2026
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Presidential action
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President Approves Proposed Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Saudi Arabia

The President has determined that a proposed U.S.–Saudi agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation is consistent with U.S. interests. The decision clears the way for negotiations and potential civil...

Executive Office of the PresidentJuly 28, 2026
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Rule
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FAA expands inspections for Boeing 777 fuel-tank wiring after safety concern

The FAA issued a final rule requiring more frequent inspections and electrical tests on wiring jumpers in certain Boeing 777 fuel-tank areas. The rule affects operators of specified 777-200,...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentJuly 28, 2026
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Establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission

August 6, 2026
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Presidential Document
Proclamation

To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Quartz Surface Products

August 5, 2026
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Presidential Document
Notice

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Advancement by Countries of Concern in Sensitive Technologies and Products Critical for the Military, Intelligence, Surveillance, or Cyber-Enabled Capabilities of Such Countries

August 5, 2026
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Presidential Document
Presidential Order

Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Own, Operate, and Maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge in Brownsville, Texas

August 4, 2026
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Presidential Document
Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials

August 4, 2026
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NOAA Seeks Public Input on California Coastal Program, Hosts In-Person and Online Meetings

NOAA is evaluating California's Coastal Management Program and is holding one in-person and two virtual public meetings to gather more input. Stakeholders and the public can comment on topics like...

Public comments are due by August 22, 2026

Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationComments due August 22, 2026
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Proposal to Add and Remove Items From Federal Procurement List Affecting Nonprofit Workshops

The Committee proposes adding some services and removing certain products and services from the federal Procurement List. These changes affect nonprofit agencies that employ people who are blind or...

Public comments are due by 2026-08-22

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely DisabledComments due August 22, 2026
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Notice
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Interior Extends Comment Period on Offshore Virginia Leasing Request

The Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management extended the public comment period by 30 days for a request about possible mineral leasing offshore Virginia. People and businesses...

Public comments are due by August 22, 2026

Interior DepartmentOcean Energy Management BureauComments due August 22, 2026
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Notice
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Norfolk Southern Seeks More Time on Train Control Testing Rules

Norfolk Southern asked the federal railroad agency to extend a waiver that lets it delay some periodic tests of computer-based safety systems. The request affects Norfolk Southern operations and...

Public comments are due by August 24, 2026

Federal Railroad AdministrationTransportation DepartmentComments due August 24, 2026
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Notice
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Virginia Museum of Transportation Seeks Relief to Remove Locomotive Arch Brick During Annual Inspection

The Virginia Museum of Transportation asked the Federal Railroad Administration for a waiver to allow removing a locomotive’s arch brick during its yearly steam locomotive inspection. The petition...

Public comments are due by August 24, 2026.

Federal Railroad AdministrationTransportation DepartmentComments due August 24, 2026
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