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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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113Documents This Month
1,049Open Comment Periods
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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
Notice

President extends national emergency on Lebanon, keeping sanctions and restrictions in place

The President renewed the national emergency concerning Lebanon. This continuation keeps existing sanctions, asset blocks, and restrictions active for U.S. persons dealing with certain...

July 31, 2026
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Presidential Document

Open for Public Comment

Your voice matters — these proposals are accepting feedback

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DOT Seeks Renewal of Employee Discrimination Complaint Form; Public can comment by Aug. 2, 2026

The Transportation Department is asking to renew its form for individual employment discrimination complaints. The form affects workers and job applicants who file discrimination complaints with DOT...

Public comments are due by August 2, 2026

Transportation DepartmentComments due August 2, 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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Proposal
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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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Proposal
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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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Presidential Document listing: Table of contents for Executive Office publications

This Federal Register entry is a presidential document that lists the contents of materials from the Executive Office of the President. It tells readers what documents or items are included in that...

July 29, 2026
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Presidential Document
Notice

President extends national emergency on Brazil, keeping current U.S. restrictions in place

The President has renewed the national emergency regarding Brazil, keeping existing sanctions and restrictions active. This renewal mostly affects U.S. businesses and individuals who trade, invest,...

July 29, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14416
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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...

July 29, 2026
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Presidential Document
Memorandum
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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,...

July 28, 2026
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Presidential Document
Determination
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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...

July 28, 2026
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Proposal
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Treasury Extends Comment Period to Add H‑Pay Service PLC to Huione Group Money‑Laundering Rule

FinCEN proposes to amend the Huione Group designation to include H‑Pay Service PLC and to define “successor entity.” The agency extended the public comment deadline to August 2, 2026, after a portal...

Public comments are due by August 2, 2026

Financial Crimes Enforcement NetworkTreasury DepartmentComments due August 2, 2026
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Notice
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Education Dept. Seeks Public Comment to Extend Reporting Form for Upward Bound Programs

The Education Department plans to renew its current annual performance report form for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science with no changes. The extension affects program administrators who run...

Public comments are due by August 3, 2026

Education DepartmentComments due August 3, 2026
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Notice
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Education Dept. Seeks Public Comment to Renew Educational Opportunity Centers Report Form

The Education Department plans to extend, without changes, the reporting form EOC programs use to submit annual performance data. The proposal affects Educational Opportunity Centers that report...

Public comments are due by August 3, 2026

Education DepartmentComments due August 3, 2026
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Notice
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IRS Seeks Public Comments on Form for Refund of Social Security Tax Taken from Certain Foreign Students and Scholars

The IRS is asking for public comments on the paperwork used when nonresident aliens on F, J, or M visas request refunds of Social Security tax wrongly taken from recovered wages. This affects foreign...

Public comments are due by August 3, 2026

Internal Revenue ServiceTreasury DepartmentComments due August 3, 2026
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Rule
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Coast Guard Limits Boat Traffic Near Raritan River Swing Bridge During Replacement Work

The Coast Guard set a temporary regulated navigation area on the Raritan River at the Perth Amboy swing bridge during bridge replacement. Boaters must slow to no-wake, avoid the south span channel,...

Public comments are due by August 3, 2026.

Coast GuardHomeland Security DepartmentComments due August 3, 2026
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