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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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What You Should Know

Rules, actions, and proposals that matter most

Presidential action
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President sets U.S. refugee admissions ceiling for fiscal year 2026 amid global crises

The President has set the maximum number of refugees the U.S. will admit in fiscal year 2026. The decision affects people seeking refuge from abroad and agencies that resettle them, and it sets the...

Executive Office of the PresidentMay 27, 2026
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Presidential Actions

Executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda

Presidential Document
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President sets U.S. refugee admissions ceiling for fiscal year 2026 amid global crises

The President has set the maximum number of refugees the U.S. will admit in fiscal year 2026. The decision affects people seeking refuge from abroad and agencies that resettle them, and it sets the...

May 27, 2026
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Open for Public Comment

Your voice matters — these proposals are accepting feedback

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NOAA Seeks Ideas to Replace Seasonal Speed Limits for North Atlantic Right Whale Protection

NOAA is asking for public input on changing rules that require ships to slow down to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. The agency wants to consider replacing seasonal speed limits with...

Public comments are due by June 2, 2026

Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationComments due June 2, 2026
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Rule
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CDC Can Temporarily Block Entry From Specific Countries to Protect Public Health

The CDC adopted a rule letting the HHS Secretary, via the CDC Director, suspend people entering the U.S. from certain countries or places to stop disease spread. It applies only when needed for...

Health and Human Services DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Rule

New Rule Updates What Car 'Black Boxes' Record and How Long Data Is Kept

The Transportation Department updated rules for event data recorders (EDRs), the devices in vehicles that record crash and driving data. The rule changes what information must be recorded, how long...

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationTransportation DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Proposal

FERC proposes looser rules so interstate gas pipelines can build more projects without full approval

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposes to let interstate natural gas pipelines build more and larger projects without a separate case-specific authorization. Pipelines would be allowed...

Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory CommissionMay 27, 2026
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Rule

Coast Guard sets temporary security zones around dangerous-cargo ships in Corpus Christi ship channels

The Coast Guard will create temporary security zones around ships carrying Certain Dangerous Cargoes in the Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels. During enforcement, boats and people cannot...

Coast GuardHomeland Security DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Rule

FAA orders inspections for certain Airbus A320neo planes after manufacturing deviation

The FAA requires inspections on some Airbus A320-251N/252N/253N/271N/272N/273N airplanes after a manufacturing deviation was found in angle fitting connections. Operators must check fastener hole...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Rule

FAA Orders Inspections and Fixes for Certain Airbus Canada C Series Cabin Ducts

The FAA is issuing a new safety rule for all Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes because some cabin environmental control system (ECS) ducts failed flammability tests. Airlines...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Rule

FAA orders inspections and fixes after wrong wing fasteners found on certain Airbus Canada (Bombardier) jets

The FAA requires inspections and fixes for certain Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes after incorrect titanium fasteners were found where nickel alloy fasteners belong. Operators...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Rule

FAA Orders New Maintenance Rules for Certain ATR42-500 Planes to Fix Safety Gaps

The FAA requires new, stricter maintenance rules for certain ATR42-500 airplanes. Airlines and maintenance providers must update their maintenance programs to include these new inspections and limits...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Rule

Delaware River Basin Commission raises fees and water charges starting July 1, 2026

The Delaware River Basin Commission set new regulatory fees and water charges for its fiscal year starting July 1, 2026. Regulated permit holders and water users in the basin will pay updated fees...

Delaware River Basin CommissionMay 27, 2026
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Rule

FAA orders clamp replacements and inspections for certain Airbus Canada BD-500 jets to fix fuel-tube safety risk

The FAA is updating a safety rule for certain Airbus Canada BD-500 series airplanes. Operators must continue checks required earlier, and now must replace a saddle clamp, inspect fuel-feed tubes near...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Rule

FAA Orders New Maintenance Rules for Certain ATR72 Planes to Improve Safety

The FAA requires owners of certain ATR72 planes to update their maintenance or inspection programs with new, stricter safety rules. This affects operators of those specific ATR72 models and takes...

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentMay 27, 2026
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Presidential Document
Notice

President extends U.S. national emergency over Belarus amid continued concerns

The President has extended the national emergency with respect to Belarus. The extension keeps in place existing U.S. sanctions and restrictions that affect Belarusian government officials, certain...

May 26, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14406
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President signs order to tighten rules on Wall Street and government financial policy

The president issued an executive order to change how federal financial regulators and officials make decisions affecting banks, markets, and government financial programs. The order aims to increase...

May 22, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14405
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Biden Administration Orders Agencies to Update Rules for Financial Technology Innovation

The President ordered federal agencies to make it easier to test and supervise new financial technology like digital payments and cryptocurrencies. Banks, fintech companies, and consumers could see...

May 22, 2026
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Presidential Document
Proclamation

President Orders Steps to Carry Out Parts of the 2026 Spending Law

The President issued a proclamation to put several provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 into effect. The changes affect federal agencies, certain grant and benefit programs, and...

May 22, 2026
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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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Notice
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Park Service Seeks Public Comments on New Historic Place Nominations

The National Park Service is asking the public to comment on buildings, sites, and other places nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. People can submit electronic comments about...

Public comments are due by June 2, 2026

Interior DepartmentNational Park ServiceComments due June 2, 2026
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Proposal
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FCC Proposes Tightened Rules for Lifeline to Protect Benefits for Low-Income Internet and Phone Users

The FCC proposes rules to make sure Lifeline benefits go only to eligible low-income households, reduce fraud and waste, and update program paperwork. This affects low-income people who use Lifeline,...

Public comments are due by June 2, 2026

Federal Communications CommissionComments due June 2, 2026
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Notice
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Purisys Seeks DEA Approval to Bulk-Produce Controlled Substances

Purisys, LLC applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to register as a bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. If approved, the company would be allowed to produce larger quantities...

Public comments are due by June 2, 2026

Drug Enforcement AdministrationJustice DepartmentComments due June 2, 2026
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Notice
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Research Triangle Institute Seeks License to Make Large Quantities of Controlled Drugs

Research Triangle Institute has applied for permission to manufacture bulk controlled substances for research. If approved, the institute would make large amounts of certain regulated drugs; public...

Public comments are due by June 2, 2026

Drug Enforcement AdministrationJustice DepartmentComments due June 2, 2026
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Notice
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DOT Seeks Public Comment on One-Time Study of New Vehicle Human-Machine Interface Designs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans a one-time study of novel human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in vehicles and is asking the public for comments before asking the Office...

Public comments are due by June 2, 2026

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationTransportation DepartmentComments due June 2, 2026
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