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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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1,190Open Comment Periods
105Rules Effective This Month
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What You Should Know

Rules, actions, and proposals that matter most

Rule

EPA Approves Illinois Plans to Cut Ozone Pollution in Chicago and Metro East

EPA approves parts of Illinois' air-quality plan to meet the 2015 ozone standard for Chicago and Metro East. The approval covers progress targets, vehicle emissions limits for 2023, vehicle...

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Presidential Actions

Executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda

Presidential Document
Proclamation

President Proclaims Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 2026 to Honor Fallen Law Enforcement

The President proclaimed May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and designated the week of May 10–16, 2026 as Police Week. The proclamation honors law enforcement officers who died in the line...

May 14, 2026
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Presidential Document

Open for Public Comment

Your voice matters — these proposals are accepting feedback

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Army Corps Seeks Public Input on Streamlining Nationwide Permits for Water Projects

The Army Corps is asking the public for ideas to make the nationwide permit program faster and more efficient. This could affect developers, farmers, utilities, tribes, conservation groups, and...

Public comments are due by May 15, 2026

Defense DepartmentEngineers CorpsComments due May 15, 2026
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EPA Proposes Final Approval of Alaska’s Hazardous Waste Program, State Would Run Its Own Rules

The EPA tentatively finds Alaska’s hazardous waste program meets federal standards and plans to authorize the state to run the program instead of the federal government. This affects Alaska...

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Proposal

EPA Proposes Portola Area Met 2012 Fine Particle Standard by 2025; Some Clean Air Rules Could Be Paused

The EPA proposes that the Portola area in Plumas County, California, met the 2012 annual fine particle (PM2.5) standard by the December 31, 2025 deadline, based on 2023–2025 air monitoring. If...

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Rule

EPA Approves Indiana Rules on NOx Monitoring for Large Non‑Power Plants

EPA approved Indiana's update to require certain large industrial sources (non‑power plants) to monitor, report, and keep records of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions under the NOx SIP Call. This...

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Rule

EPA Says Cleveland Area Meets 2015 Ozone Standard; State Deadlines Suspended While Air Quality Holds

The EPA found that the Cleveland, Ohio area met the 2015 ozone air quality standard based on 2023–2025 monitoring data and approved Ohio's request to exclude certain unusual events. Because of this,...

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Rule

EPA Approves Minnesota Plan Cutting Fine Dust Emissions at Metro Wastewater Plant

EPA approved changes to Minnesota’s air plan to lower allowed PM10 (coarse particle) emissions from the Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ramsey County. The change makes the lower...

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Rule

EPA Approves Tighter Sulfur Dioxide Limits for Western Sugar Plant in Billings, Montana

The EPA has approved changes to Montana's air plan that set new sulfur dioxide (SO2) limits and rules for the Western Sugar Cooperative plant in Billings. The change affects the plant and local air...

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Rule

CPSC Updates Toddler Bed Safety Rule to New ASTM 2026 Standard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is updating the mandatory toddler bed safety standard to match ASTM's 2026 voluntary standard. This change affects manufacturers, importers, and retailers of...

Consumer Product Safety CommissionMay 14, 2026
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Rule

EPA Delegates Sewage Sludge Incinerator Rules to Northwest Clean Air Agency in Three Washington Counties

The EPA approved a delegation letting the Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA) enforce federal limits for sewage sludge incinerators in Island, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties (excluding Indian country)....

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Rule

EPA Approves Michigan SIP Update on State Board Requirements for 2015 Ozone Standards

EPA is approving part of Michigan’s air plan that shows the state meets a Clean Air Act requirement about state board composition and conflicts of interest for the 2015 ozone standard. This affects...

Environmental Protection AgencyMay 14, 2026
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Proposal

Proposal Would Let New England Fishery Council Streamline Management Rules Across All Regional Fisheries

The New England Fishery Management Council sent a proposed amendment to the Commerce Department that would let it use the same administrative rules across its fishery plans. If approved, the change...

Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationMay 14, 2026
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Rule

Coast Guard temporarily closes part of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Florida Avenue Bridge after sewage leak

A temporary safety zone now blocks boat traffic on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from MM 6.5E to MM 10E near the Florida Avenue Bridge because of a sewage leak. Vessels and people may not enter the...

Coast GuardHomeland Security DepartmentMay 14, 2026
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Determination

President Certifies Conditions Met for Security Assistance Under 2012 Defense Law

The President issued a determination under a 2012 defense law to allow certain security-related actions. This affects U.S. national security programs and partners by enabling continued or new defense...

May 13, 2026
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Presidential Document
Notice
Significant

President extends national emergency on technology supply chain security

The President renewed the national emergency about risks in the information and communications technology supply chain. The action keeps in place existing limits and tools affecting companies that...

May 13, 2026
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Presidential Document
Proclamation

President declares May 8, 2026, as Victory Day to honor World War II veterans and remembrance

The President proclaimed Victory Day for World War II to honor veterans, remember the fallen, and encourage public ceremonies and education. The declaration asks Americans, organizations, and...

May 12, 2026
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Presidential Document
Proclamation

President Proclaims Military Spouse Day 2026, Honors Service and Sacrifice of Military Spouses

The President declared Military Spouse Day 2026 to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of spouses of service members. The proclamation honors military families and encourages Americans to...

May 12, 2026
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Presidential Document
Notice

President Extends U.S. National Emergency on Yemen, Keeping Sanctions and Restrictions in Place

The President has renewed the national emergency concerning Yemen. This keeps U.S. sanctions and restrictions tied to the emergency in effect and continues rules that affect certain people and groups...

May 11, 2026
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NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Reporting for Western Alaska CDQ Program

NOAA is asking the public to comment for 60 days on its information-collection forms for the Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program. The request affects organizations and...

Public comments are due by May 15, 2026

Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationComments due May 15, 2026
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HUD Seeks Public Comment on Data Collection for Community Project Grants

HUD plans to collect information for Economic Development Initiative community project grants and is asking for public comments. The request affects organizations applying for these grants and anyone...

Public comments are due by May 15, 2026

Housing and Urban Development DepartmentComments due May 15, 2026
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Interior Proposes Direct Sale of 640 Acres in La Paz County, Arizona to Private Developer

The Bureau of Land Management proposes selling a 640‑acre isolated public parcel in La Paz County, AZ, directly to 174 Power Global, LLC. The sale aims to resolve access and split‑estate issues and...

Public comments are due by May 15, 2026

Interior DepartmentLand Management BureauComments due May 15, 2026
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Treasury orders 2026 data collection from commercial insurers on terrorism risk coverage

The Treasury is requiring commercial insurers to report 2025 data for the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. Companies that sell covered commercial property and casualty insurance must submit forms by...

Public comments are due by May 15, 2026

Treasury DepartmentComments due May 15, 2026
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FCC Seeks Public Comment on Paperwork Burden and Information Collection

The FCC is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection to help reduce paperwork and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Anyone who provides information to the FCC,...

Public comments are due by May 15, 2026.

Federal Communications CommissionComments due May 15, 2026
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