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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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312Documents This Month
938Open Comment Periods
45Rules Effective This Month
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What You Should Know

Rules, actions, and proposals that matter most

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Administration Proposes Major Overhaul of Federal Contract Rules to Cut Red Tape

The government proposes big changes to rules for federal contracts, aiming to remove complex regulations and speed up buying. The updates would affect contractors, government buyers, and programs...

Defense DepartmentFederal Procurement Policy OfficeGeneral Services Administration

Presidential Actions

Executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda

Presidential Document
Determination

Presidential Determination on the Revocation of Presidential Determinations Related to Lebanon

October 5, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14434

Open for Public Comment

Your voice matters — these proposals are accepting feedback

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Census Seeks Public Comment on Revised Income and Program Survey; Deadline Oct. 6, 2026

The Census Bureau is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). Anyone can comment on how the changes might affect respondents before the...

Public comments are due by October 6, 2026

Census BureauCommerce DepartmentComments due October 6, 2026
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September 18, 2026
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EPA proposes to undo federal greenhouse-gas rules for fossil fuel power plants, says Clean Air Act lacks authority

The EPA proposes rescinding its findings that let it regulate greenhouse gases from coal- and gas-fired power plants and would repeal related emission standards. This would affect owners and...

Environmental Protection AgencySeptember 17, 2026
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Proposal
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Administration proposes wide overhaul of federal contracting rules to cut red tape

Agencies propose major changes to federal procurement rules to reduce regulations and speed buying. The revisions would affect companies that sell to the federal government, contracting officers, and...

Defense DepartmentFederal Procurement Policy OfficeGeneral Services AdministrationSeptember 18, 2026
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Proposal
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White House Plan Seeks Major Overhaul of Federal Contract Rules to Cut Red Tape

The government proposes big changes to federal contracting rules to reduce what it calls excessive regulations. Businesses, research contractors, and agencies that sell goods or do R&D for the...

Defense DepartmentFederal Procurement Policy OfficeGeneral Services AdministrationSeptember 18, 2026
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Proposal
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Administration proposes major shake-up of federal procurement rules to cut red tape

The government proposes big changes to federal contracting rules to reduce paperwork and lower costs. The overhaul would affect companies that sell to the federal government and agency contracting...

Defense DepartmentFederal Procurement Policy OfficeGeneral Services AdministrationSeptember 18, 2026
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Rule
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EPA repeals most 2024 carbon rules for coal and gas power plants, leaving fewer limits

The EPA is rolling back most parts of its 2024 carbon pollution standards for fossil-fuel power plants. The change removes limits that affected existing coal steam units, certain modified coal units,...

Environmental Protection AgencySeptember 17, 2026
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Rule
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SSA updates rules for evaluating heart and blood vessel conditions for disability claims

The Social Security Administration revised how it decides if heart and blood vessel disorders qualify for disability benefits. The new rules change medical criteria and evidence requirements,...

Social Security AdministrationSeptember 16, 2026
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Proposal
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IRS Proposes Rule: Private Schools That Racially Discriminate Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status

The IRS proposes that private schools that discriminate by race, color, or national or ethnic origin could no longer qualify for federal tax-exempt status. This would affect private schools’...

Internal Revenue ServiceTreasury DepartmentSeptember 16, 2026
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Labor Department rule lets federal auditors access confidential unemployment records to strengthen oversight

The Labor Department issued a final rule requiring state unemployment agencies to share confidential unemployment compensation records with federal officials for oversight and audits. The change...

Employment and Training AdministrationLabor DepartmentSeptember 16, 2026
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Presidential action
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President restricts some Canadian vehicle parts imports over trade discrimination

The President announced import bans on certain Canadian-made motor vehicle products because of ongoing discrimination against U.S. auto commerce. The action targets specific vehicle components and...

Executive Office of the PresidentSeptember 14, 2026
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President Bars Some Canadian Alcohol Imports Over Trade Discrimination

The President announced a ban on certain Canadian alcoholic products entering the U.S. because Canada is treating U.S. alcohol sellers unfairly. The action affects importers and Canadian exporters of...

Executive Office of the PresidentSeptember 14, 2026
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Presidential action
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Biden Order Aims to Speed Veterans’ Access to Benefits and Jobs

The President signed an order to speed veterans’ claims, expand job help, and improve training. Veterans, VA staff, employers, and job programs will see changes to make benefits and hiring faster and...

Executive Office of the PresidentSeptember 11, 2026
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Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence

October 2, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14433

Eliminating Disease-Carrying Pests and Restoring Enjoyment of the Great Outdoors

October 2, 2026
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Presidential Document
Executive Order 14432

Streamlining Access to Government Services Through America.gov

October 2, 2026
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Presidential Document
Determination

Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2027

October 2, 2026
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Presidential Document
Notice

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Syria

October 2, 2026
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Proposal
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HHS proposes cutting federal rules and returning local control for Head Start programs

HHS proposes replacing the current Head Start rules with a new set that reduces federal paperwork, lets states and local programs make more decisions, and emphasizes health and nutrition. This change...

Public comments are due by October 6, 2026

Children and Families AdministrationHealth and Human Services DepartmentComments due October 6, 2026
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Notice
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DOT Seeks Input on Survey to Link Crash Records with Medical and EMS Data

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to collect information from states about how they link crash records with medical and emergency care data. States and territories will be...

Public comments are due by October 6, 2026

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationTransportation DepartmentComments due October 6, 2026
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FEMA Seeks Public Comment to Extend Student Application and Stipend Forms for Training Courses

FEMA plans to extend, without change, its student admission applications and stipend forms for on-campus and local training programs. The public is asked to comment by October 6, 2026; these forms...

Public comments are due by October 6, 2026

Federal Emergency Management AgencyHomeland Security DepartmentComments due October 6, 2026
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USDA Extends Public Comment Time on Forest Roadless Rule, New Deadline Oct. 6, 2026

The Agriculture Department extended the public comment period for the proposed Roadless Area Conservation rule by 15 days. Anyone interested in the rule, especially communities near national forests,...

Public comments are due by October 6, 2026

Agriculture DepartmentForest ServiceComments due October 6, 2026
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Notice
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Volatus Aerospace Seeks FAA Exemption for Drone Operations; Public Comments Open Until Oct. 6, 2026

Volatus Aerospace asked the FAA for an exemption from certain aviation rules so it can operate drones differently than current regulations allow. The request could affect communities where the...

Public comments are due by October 6, 2026

Federal Aviation AdministrationTransportation DepartmentComments due October 6, 2026
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