Federal Regulations

After Congress passes a law, federal agencies write the detailed rules that make it real. Each rulemaking project gets a — and while a rule is proposed, anyone can comment on it.

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FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2022-0928

Above all Drones - Exemption/Rulemaking

9 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7077

SEIFERT DAIRY II LP - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-8614

FAA proposes one-time waivers of certain laws to speed commercial space launches and reentries

1 doc8 comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Rulemaking

CFTC

CFTC-2026-1453

CFTC proposes new data-reporting rules for some event contracts, shifts who must report

1 doc22 comments

Rulemaking

USCIS

Open for Comments

USCIS-2026-0100

Homeland Security proposes stricter EB-5 investor rules, automatic petition revocation for fraud and noncompliance

33 docs42 comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Nonrulemaking

IRS

Open for Comments

IRS-2026-0166

Guidance to Apply Interim Safe Harbors for Purposes of Determining a Taxpayer’s Material Assistance from a Prohibited Foreign Entity; Other Prohibited Foreign Entity Guidance (Notice 2026-15)

1 doc80 comments

Comments due Mar 31, 2026

Rulemaking

HUD

Open for Comments

HUD-2026-0794

HUD proposes changing 'manufactured home' rules to lower costs for multi‑section upper floors

1 doc23 comments

Comments due Aug 12, 2026

Nonrulemaking

OPM

OPM-2026-0100

OPM Seeks Comments on Governmentwide Confidential Information Agreement for Federal Employees

4 docs29.8K comments

Rulemaking

ACF

Open for Comments

ACF-2026-0199

HHS proposes stricter ID, income, and background checks for sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant children

1 doc20 comments

Comments due Aug 26, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7394

Joe B. Booher - Exemption/Rulemaking

4 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

HUD

Open for Comments

HUD-2026-1025

HUD Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Financial Reporting Forms for Grant Recipients

1 doc8 comments

Comments due Sep 9, 2026

Nonrulemaking

DOT

Open for Comments

DOT-OST-1995-675

United Air Lines, Inc. - Motion For Confidential Treatment

149 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 11, 2007

Rulemaking

IRS

Open for Comments

IRS-2026-0661

IRS Proposes New Dates for Tax Rules on Foreign Governments’ U.S. Investments

1 doc3 comments

Comments due Aug 1, 2026

Nonrulemaking

DOT

Open for Comments

DOT-OST-2024-0118

Szabo Aerospace, LLC - Commuter Air Carrier Authority

25 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

CDC

Open for Comments

CDC-2026-0859

The National Survey of Syringe Services Programs (NSSSP)

1 doc24 comments

Comments due Aug 4, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2024-0253

Lee Agri-Services LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

6 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

DARS

Open for Comments

DARS-2026-0202

Defense Department Seeks OMB Clearance for Subcontracting Paperwork Rules

2 docs1 comment

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-6671

FAA Proposes Permanent Inspection Rating for Mechanics, Replaces Renewal Requirement

7 docs86 comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2023-2522

Gerstell Farms, LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

9 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

DARS

Open for Comments

DARS-2026-0199

Defense Department Seeks OMB Approval to Collect Pricing Info from Contractors

2 docs1 comment

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2012-0068

Small railroad seeks longer waiver from crew hours rules

18 docs1 comment

Comments due Jul 22, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2018-0100

Norfolk Southern Seeks Training Rule Waiver; Public Can Comment by June 22, 2026

17 docs4 comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2026

Nonrulemaking

DARS

Open for Comments

DARS-2026-0166

Pentagon Seeks OK to Keep Collecting Contractor Administrative Data; Public Comments Open Through Aug. 31, 2026

2 docs2 comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Rulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-6739

FAA Proposes Rule Saying Federal Flight Crew Rest Rules Override State Meal and Rest Break Laws

1 doc48 comments

Comments due Sep 5, 2026

Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0133

ATF Proposes Rule to Protect Common Travel Activities During Interstate Firearm Transport

1 doc2.1K comments

Comments due Aug 5, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8231

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Urena Family Grocery, LLC d/b/a Urena Family Grocery

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-5083

Blue Origin, LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

4 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0004

ATF proposes rule: Carrying firearms on buses, trains won’t count as 'delivering' if you keep control

1 doc682 comments

Comments due Aug 5, 2026

Nonrulemaking

DARS

Open for Comments

DARS-2026-0200

Pentagon Seeks Public Comment on Forms for Posting Contract Awards

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Nonrulemaking

DARS

Open for Comments

DARS-2026-0203

Pentagon Seeks Comment on Paperwork Rule for Defense Contract Payments

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026