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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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822Documents This Month
995Open Comment Periods
116Rules Effective This Month
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What You Should Know

Rules, actions, and proposals that matter most

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President Declares National Emergency to Protect U.S. Electric Grid from Foreign Threats

The President declared a national emergency to protect the nation's electric grid from foreign attacks and interference. This order lets federal agencies take emergency actions to limit certain...

Executive Office of the PresidentAugust 31, 2026
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Presidential Actions

Executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda

Presidential Document
Executive Order 14426

Accelerating Access to Veterans' Benefits and Employment Opportunities

September 11, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14427

Open for Public Comment

Your voice matters — these proposals are accepting feedback

Notice
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DOT Seeks Ideas to Use Highway and Rail Corridors for Utilities to Fund Roads and Boost Economy

The Transportation Department is asking for public input on a program to allow utilities to share highway and rail rights-of-way so owners can earn revenue and fund transportation projects. Owners,...

Public comments are due by September 12, 2026

Transportation DepartmentComments due September 12, 2026
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Proposal
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FCC Seeks Comments to Expand Rural Telehealth Support and Update Telecom Rules

The FCC is proposing rule changes to support telehealth in rural areas. The agency asks for public comment on updating how rural telecom rates are set, creating an eligible services list for the...

Federal Communications CommissionAugust 31, 2026
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Rule
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Commerce Department eases export rules for some drones to boost U.S. manufacturers

The Commerce Department is loosening export controls for certain drones and related technology. U.S. manufacturers, foreign buyers, and exporters will face fewer licensing requirements for lower-risk...

Commerce DepartmentIndustry and Security BureauAugust 28, 2026
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Proposal
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EEOC proposes major changes to federal employee EEO complaints, ending mandatory counseling and limiting class adjudic-

The EEOC proposes rules that remove mandatory pre-complaint counseling, limit when formal administrative judge hearings can occur, and bar administrative class adjudication. Federal employees and job...

Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionAugust 28, 2026
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Rule
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FAA bans certain pumps on Rolls‑Royce Trent7000 engines after in‑flight shutdowns

The FAA issued a rule banning installation of certain lubrication/scavenge pumps on Rolls‑Royce Trent7000‑72 and ‑72C engines unless specific installation steps are followed. The rule targets parts...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentAugust 28, 2026
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Rule
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FAA Orders Repeated Inspections on Certain Boeing 787s After Manufacturing Flaws Found

The FAA is requiring repeated inspections of certain Boeing 787-8/9/10 airplanes because manufacturing errors may cause cracks in lower wing-to-body splice areas. Airlines must perform ultrasonic and...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentAugust 27, 2026
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Rule
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DEA Temporarily Bans Four New Synthetic Opioid-Related Drugs, Citing Public Safety Risk

The DEA temporarily places four chemical compounds — 5,6-dichloro brorphine, 5,6-dichloro desmethylchlorphine, N-propionitrile chlorphine, and spirochlorphine — into Schedule I. This means strict...

Drug Enforcement AdministrationJustice DepartmentAugust 27, 2026
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Rule
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DEA Temporarily Classifies Three Kratom-Related Compounds as Schedule I Drugs

The DEA has temporarily placed mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 — three compounds related to kratom — into Schedule I. This applies strict criminal and regulatory controls to anyone who...

Drug Enforcement AdministrationJustice DepartmentAugust 26, 2026
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Rule
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Treasury suspends five Iran sanctions general licenses, tightening U.S. policy

The Treasury Department has indefinitely suspended five general licenses under U.S. Iran sanctions. The change affects people and companies that used those specific licenses to do business or provide...

Foreign Assets Control OfficeTreasury DepartmentAugust 26, 2026
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Rule
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CBP requires electronic rail export manifests in ACE for all trains leaving U.S. starting Oct. 26, 2026

Customs and Border Protection now requires rail carriers and certain agents to send export train manifest data electronically through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). The rule affects...

Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionAugust 26, 2026
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Rule
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USPS Issues New Rules for Handling Mail-In Ballots in Federal Elections

The Postal Service issued a final rule changing how mail-in and absentee ballots for federal elections are handled. The rule affects voters using mail ballots and local election offices by setting...

Postal ServiceAugust 26, 2026
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Presidential action
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White House issues new national space transportation policy to boost safe, affordable space access

The President released a new National Space Transportation Policy setting goals for safe, reliable, and cost-effective movement of people and cargo to and from space. It directs federal agencies and...

Executive Office of the PresidentAugust 25, 2026
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Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act

September 11, 2026
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Presidential Document
Notice

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

September 10, 2026
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Presidential Document
Proclamation

Labor Day, 2026

September 10, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14425

Supporting America's Ranchers

September 10, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14424

Promoting Fair Competition in Livestock Markets and Expanding Market Access for American Meat Producers

September 10, 2026
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Notice
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Government Proposes Removing Certain Products and Services from Program for Agencies Employing Blind or SeverelyDisabled

The Committee proposes removing several products and services from the federal Procurement List. These items are currently supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ people who are blind or have...

Public comments are due by September 12, 2026

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely DisabledComments due September 12, 2026
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Notice
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NOAA Seeks Public Input to Identify New Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. Waters

NOAA is asking the public for information to help pick new regions where commercial aquaculture could expand. The request affects coastal communities, fishers, tribes, the seafood industry, and local...

Public comments are due by September 13, 2026

Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationComments due September 13, 2026
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FDA proposes requiring foreign tobacco makers to register and list products with U.S.

The FDA proposes that foreign tobacco manufacturers must register their establishments and list their products with the agency. This would close a gap where only U.S. owners currently register,...

Public comments are due by September 14, 2026

Food and Drug AdministrationHealth and Human Services DepartmentComments due September 14, 2026
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Notice
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Postal Regulatory Commission Seeks Public Comment on How It Values Postal and Mailbox Monopolies

The Postal Regulatory Commission filed an explanation of how it calculates the value of the postal service monopoly and the mailbox monopoly. The public is invited to review the filing and submit...

Public comments are due by September 14, 2026

Postal Regulatory CommissionComments due September 14, 2026
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Notice
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Education Dept. Seeks Public Comment on Continuing Electronic Audit Submission System

The Department of Education proposes to extend, without changes, its eZ-Audit system for schools to submit financial statements and compliance audits electronically. The extension affects educational...

Public comments are due by September 14, 2026

Education DepartmentComments due September 14, 2026
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