Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration suspended Russia sanctions — The Trump administration suspended Russia sanctions that Trump had recently signed into law, representing a reversal of its own policy and a unilateral easing of economic pressure on Russia.

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• Trump announced $8 billion Agriculture Department program for farmers — Trump announced that the Agriculture Department would provide $8 billion to help farmers affected by high diesel costs. The announcement was made at an event for Republican Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, whose reelection campaign faces a strong Democratic challenge. Payment rates will be announced next month, with funds available no sooner than late November or early December—after the midterm election. Trump officials acknowledged that the designated fund lacks sufficient money and that Congress would need to appropriate additional funds or the administration would redirect money from another program.
• Trump announced $8 billion in farmer payments with delayed rate disclosure — Trump announced $8 billion in payments to farmers, but stated that payment rates would not be announced until after the election. The withholding of rate information until after voting occurs raises questions about the timing and political motivation of the announcement.

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• Trump arranged U.S. purchase of Russian diesel — Trump made a deal for the United States to purchase Russian diesel fuel, providing an economic lifeline to Russia during its ongoing military conflict with Ukraine. The transaction occurred as part of Trump's broader policy alignment with Russian President Vladimir Putin and was cited alongside other actions demonstrating Trump's support for Russia.
• Ukraine's Sanctions Commissioner analyzed economic impact of Russian diesel purchase — Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Ukraine's Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, published a mathematical analysis of the Trump administration's announced purchase of Russian diesel. Vlasiuk calculated that a single 40,000-ton tanker covers less than two hours of U.S. diesel consumption, while the U.S. exports 1.5 million barrels of diesel daily—meaning the Russian shipment is equivalent to just 4.5 hours of U.S. exports. Vlasiuk questioned why "one of the world's largest diesel exporters is buying diesel from an aggressor state just to cover two hours of domestic consumption," characterizing the purchase as economically irrational and politically motivated.

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• Elon Musk announces plan to donate SpaceX stock to American children via Trump Accounts — Elon Musk announced on X that he will donate one share of SpaceX stock to every child in America, valued at approximately $10.5 billion based on current stock prices and the 72 million children in the U.S. The shares would be distributed through Trump Accounts, savings accounts for children launched on July 4, 2026. President Trump publicly celebrated the announcement. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell separately announced she and her husband would donate shares to approximately two million children with Trump Accounts.
• Elon Musk announces SpaceX share giveaway to American children — Elon Musk announced on X (formerly Twitter) on October 20, 2026, that he plans to distribute one share of SpaceX to every child in America. At current market prices, the giveaway would be valued at approximately $10.5 billion. Popular Information reports skepticism about Musk's motivations for the announcement, though the article does not detail specific concerns in the excerpt provided.

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• Meta donates $5 million to Trump White House ballroom — Meta donated $5 million to Trump's White House ballroom. This contribution is part of Meta's broader effort to establish a close relationship with the Trump administration.

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• Trump Tower houses largely empty FIFA office under questionable lease — FIFA signed a more than seven-year lease for a 17th-floor suite in Trump Tower worth approximately $4 million, which the organization has largely left empty with no plans to fully staff the location. The lease raised concerns among senior FIFA officials about renting space in a Trump-linked building in a high-tax state without clear operational need. The arrangement reflects FIFA's efforts to cultivate closer ties to Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup, despite objections from some senior soccer officials.

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• DHS purchases five aircraft at markup from Kristi Noem donor on her last day as secretary — On Kristi Noem's final day as secretary of homeland security, the Department of Homeland Security purchased five aircraft at a considerable markup from one of Noem's political donors. The most expensive aircraft—a Boeing 737 converted into a private jet featuring marble showers and a manta ray skin-covered table—cost the department $108 million. The timing and pricing of the purchase raise questions about whether the transaction was conducted at fair market value and whether Noem's personal political relationships influenced a major government procurement decision.

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• FDA extended safety review of mifepristone into 2027 — The FDA announced that its ongoing safety review of mifepristone, the nation's primary abortion pill, will continue into 2027. The agency stated a report on findings is expected no later than March 2027, after which it will decide whether to impose new restrictions on the drug. The review was ordered by RFK Jr. following pressure from anti-abortion groups and their congressional allies seeking to restrict the pill's use.

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• Trump issues Executive Order 14435 deferring diesel fuel excise taxes through December 31, 2026 — President Trump signed Executive Order 14435 on October 5, 2026, directing the Secretary of the Treasury to defer diesel fuel excise tax payments and provide penalty relief for farmers, truckers, and related workers through December 31, 2026, citing restricted global diesel supply and rising prices. The order instructs the Treasury Secretary to determine eligibility under 26 U.S.C. 7508A, directs the IRS to waive penalties for dyed diesel fuel use on highways, and tasks the Secretaries of Agriculture and Transportation with facilitating implementation. The order also directs the Treasury to explore legislative avenues for permanent tax forgiveness of deferred amounts.

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• Army announced armored vehicle "excess," but Congress continued funding; defense contractor employees donated to key appropriators — The U.S. Army announced last year that it had enough of a specific model of armored vehicle and that further deliveries would be "excess." Despite this, Congress continued funding the vehicle. In the weeks after the appropriations bill passed, employees of AM General or its parent company donated tens of thousands to key appropriations committee members, including Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA). After the Army's "excess" announcement, employees and the company's PAC donated over $58,000 to committees associated with Collins. The Intercept notes there is no indication this was part of a formal pay-to-play scheme, but it demonstrates how Collins's campaign account has grown with help from defense contractors doing business with the government.
• Congress funds armored vehicle despite Army rejection; manufacturer floods Congress with donations — After the U.S. Army announced it did not need additional units of a specific armored vehicle, Congress passed funding for the vehicle anyway. In the weeks following the funding passage, executives at the manufacturing company donated heavily to key members of Congress, including Senator Susan Collins (R-ME). The sequence suggests potential quid pro quo dynamics between defense contractors and congressional appropriators, raising concerns about whether defense spending decisions are driven by military need or corporate influence.

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• Iowa steel mill project costs state $777,000 per job, far exceeding typical incentives — Iowa's $1.36 billion incentive package for a new steel plant announced by Trump will cost the state at least $777,000 per job created—32 times more per full-time job than Iowa officials have provided other projects over the last two years through standard incentive programs. The deal was promoted as part of Trump's effort to influence the Iowa election.

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• Big Tech executives donated $227 million to Trump while meeting on AI regulation — Public Citizen analysis revealed that the CEOs who gathered for a White House meeting with Trump about AI threats donated more than $227 million to Trump's SuperPAC and various Trump pet projects over the past two years. The meeting produced a nonbinding agreement among tech leaders to adopt unenforceable, self-regulatory standards. Public Citizen president Robert Weissman stated: "Big Tech executives have effectively bought themselves a seat at the AI regulatory table. Actually, they have bought the table." The $227 million total includes campaign contributions, White House ballroom and inaugural donations, and settlements agreed that benefit Trump, including donations by individuals, spouses, and affiliated corporations.

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• Administration removed approximately 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act health coverage rolls — The Trump administration announced it was removing approximately 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act health coverage, claiming they were fraudulently enrolled in the program. The administration stated that cutting these enrollees and removing dishonest brokers would save $2.2 billion. The action affected hundreds of thousands of Americans' access to health insurance without clear evidence of systematic fraud.

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• Trump claimed direct control over MAGA Inc. super PAC funds in violation of campaign finance law — President Trump stated publicly that he has "complete authority" over MAGA Inc.'s funds and can "spend it for what I want to spend it for," despite federal law prohibiting direct control of super PAC finances by candidates or officeholders. Trump's super PAC has raised over $400 million since his return to the White House—an unprecedented sum exceeding any prior midterm election war chest. The statement represents an explicit assertion of illegal control over campaign funds.

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• Trump announces $15bn Iowa steel plant financed by Export-Import Bank — President Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant to be built in eastern Iowa by Indian-owned Mesabi Metallics, claiming it will be the largest in American history. The Export-Import Bank will provide up to $10 billion in federal financing. Trump credited his tariff policies for attracting the investment and projected 6,000 construction jobs and 2,000 manufacturing jobs, with production expected to begin in 2030. The announcement was made in the Oval Office with Iowa Republicans present, including Senate candidate Ashley Hinson.
• Trump announced Iowa steel plant project — Trump announced plans for a massive steel plant in Iowa as part of an $18 billion investment from Mesabi Metallics, a company owned by India's Essar Group. The project is valued at $15 billion and Trump claimed it would create construction jobs in a state hit hard by his policies. However, the plant would not come online until 2030. The project has been supported by the U.S. Export-Import Bank with loans worth up to $10 billion. Trump hired Jason Miller, a longtime Trump adviser, as Mesabi's lobbyist, paying him at least $240,000. The Indian government also hired Miller's company for $150,000 per month for strategic counsel.
• ICYMI: President Trump Announces Largest-Ever Steel Plant Coming to Iowa — The White House published this release on 2026-09-30 through its releases channel.
• Trump announces $15 billion Iowa steel plant deal without completed financial or permitting details — Trump announced a deal to build a $15 billion steel plant in Lee County, Iowa, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick crediting Trump's tariffs and stating the deal was done. However, local reporting found no major property purchases tied to the project, company officials said they lack details about plans, no permits have been filed, and financial arrangements remain unsettled. The Iowa legislature was scheduled to meet in special session to debate incentives, and the exact location in Lee County had not been disclosed.

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• Datacenter developers accused of circumventing EPA air pollution permitting rules — Environmental advocates allege that datacenter developers, including Amazon and Duke Energy, are manipulating EPA air pollution permitting processes by dividing emissions sources into multiple "minor" permits to avoid "major" source reviews and associated emission controls. Cases cited include North Carolina (Amazon/Duke with 649 diesel generators), New Mexico (Project Jupiter proposing two natural gas microgrids), and Maryland (four datacenters on one campus). The tactic reduces public scrutiny and regulatory oversight while potentially exposing low-income communities to increased air pollution.

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• DoorDash sued NYC in federal court to block tipping regulation — In 2025, DoorDash and Uber Eats sued New York City in federal court to prevent enforcement of a regulation requiring an up-front tipping option for customers. The apps had switched from allowing tips at checkout to only allowing tips after delivery, which the city found significantly reduced driver tips. DoorDash and Uber Eats argued the regulation would cause loss of customer "goodwill." A federal judge refused to block the regulation in a January 2026 ruling, allowing the city's tipping requirement to stand.
• DoorDash sued NYC to block 2023 minimum pay rule for delivery workers — In 2023, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub sued New York City to overturn the minimum pay rule requiring $22.13 per hour multiplied by delivery and waiting time. The delivery apps argued the rule would force price increases and reduce driver availability. A judge initially blocked the rule, but ultimately allowed it to proceed in September 2023. A New York state appeals court denied the companies' appeal, and the rule took effect in December 2023. DoorDash subsequently violated this rule, which it had challenged in court.
• DoorDash admits systematic underpayment and commits to compliance monitoring — In a statement, DoorDash acknowledged it "screwed up" and that its mistakes resulted in underpayment or late payment to workers, attributing errors to technical problems and complicated situations. The company stated it calculated on-call time differently than the city required but chose to settle rather than litigate. As part of the settlement, DoorDash agreed to submit monthly data reports for three years, make software updates, create internal controls to prevent violations, and work with worker advocacy groups to develop software allowing workers to share trip and pay data with the city.
• DoorDash settled $100 million misclassification lawsuit in Massachusetts and California — In 2021, DoorDash settled claims in Massachusetts and California that it had misclassified drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, hindering their ability to receive minimum wage, overtime pay, and compensation for costs like fuel and mileage. The settlement totaled $100 million. The misclassification allowed DoorDash to avoid providing employee protections and benefits.
• DoorDash settled healthcare and sick leave benefit violations in San Francisco and Seattle — DoorDash settled investigations in San Francisco and Seattle over allegations that the company failed to provide mandatory healthcare and sick leave benefits to drivers. DoorDash paid $5.3 million in the San Francisco case and $1.6 million in the Seattle case. These settlements address violations of local requirements for driver benefits.
• DoorDash settled multi-state lawsuits over tip-credit practices (2020–2025) — Between 2020 and 2025, DoorDash reached settlements with Washington, D.C., Illinois, New York state, and Chicago over allegations that the company used customer tips to cover baseline driver pay rather than providing tips in addition to guaranteed compensation. For example, if DoorDash guaranteed $10 and a customer tipped $3, DoorDash would pay only $7 instead of $10 plus the tip. DoorDash paid $2.5 million to D.C., $11.25 million to Illinois, $16.75 million to New York state, and $18 million to Chicago (which also included other allegations). The lawsuits alleged DoorDash misled customers about how tips would be used.
• New York City announced $131.5 million settlement against DoorDash for wage theft — New York City announced an enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying or delaying payments to workers. The company will pay $131.5 million in total, with over $115 million distributed to more than 260,000 workers who were underpaid. The city characterized it as "the largest worker settlement in New York City history and the largest settlement involving food delivery workers in the United States."
• NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection announces $131.5 million enforcement action against DoorDash for wage theft — New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced a historic $131.5 million settlement with DoorDash for underpaying or delaying payments to over 260,000 workers. DoorDash will pay more than $115 million in restitution to workers and over $16 million in civil penalties. The investigation found that DoorDash violated a 2023 minimum pay rule requiring $22.13 per hour multiplied by delivery and waiting time, with over $83 million of the settlement covering violations of on-call time calculations. The settlement includes a three-year compliance monitoring program with monthly data reporting and software updates.

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• California and 11 state attorneys general settled antitrust lawsuit against Paramount without requiring meaningful concessions — On September 23, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general settled a lawsuit to block Paramount, controlled by the Trump-supporting Ellison family, from acquiring Warner Bros. According to Popular Information, the settlement did not require Paramount to divest important assets or make any meaningful concessions, representing a capitulation by the state officials.
• California and 11 states drop antitrust lawsuit against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger without securing meaningful concessions — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other Democratic state attorneys general withdrew their antitrust lawsuit challenging Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. on September 23, 2026. The lawsuit, filed July 13, had secured a temporary restraining order blocking the merger and placed Paramount in a weakened negotiating position. The settlement, formalized in a consent decree, required no asset divestiture and included only nominal commitments: an "Editorial Independence Board" controlled entirely by David Ellison's family (which will hold 77.5% voting shares), and a pledge to release 30 films annually—a commitment Ellison had already made voluntarily months earlier. The settlement also exempts Paramount from obligations during strikes, labor disruptions, or economic recessions.

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• Complaint filed — State of New York v. U.S. Department of Interior — Eight northeastern states filed a federal complaint challenging the Department of the Interior's June 2026 settlement agreements with offshore wind developer Invenergy to cancel three East Coast wind leases in exchange for Judgment Fund repayment and $653 million in spending on oil, gas, and liquified natural gas projects. The states allege the cancellations violate the Administrative Procedure Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and the Judgment Fund Act, and deprive them of renewable energy generation capacity sufficient to power 2.6 million homes. Plaintiffs seek vacatur of the agreements and injunctive relief.
• Complaint filed: State of New York v. U.S. Department of the Interior — New York, New Jersey, and six other states filed a complaint in the Eastern District of New York challenging the Department of the Interior's April 27, 2026 agreement with Bluepoint Wind, LLC to cancel an offshore wind lease and reimburse Bluepoint $765 million from the Judgment Fund in exchange for investment in oil and gas projects. Plaintiffs allege the cancellation is arbitrary and capricious, violates the Administrative Procedure Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and that the settlement agreement exceeds statutory authority and misuses the Judgment Fund. They seek vacatur of the cancellation and agreement, declaratory relief, and injunctive relief.

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• Pentagon contract with Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt for oil stake — The Pentagon agreed to a contract with controversial Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt earlier in September that could enable the U.S. government to take a 35% stake in his oil business in Venezuela. Members of Congress from both parties are pushing to see the contract. Rep. Joaquin Castro said there was an "unprecedented lack of accountability" about the administration's dealings with Venezuela.

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• Trump signs Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law — President Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Friday, September 18, 2026, two days after the House passed it in a bipartisan 262-159 vote. The legislation imposes sweeping sanctions on Russia targeting its oil and natural gas revenues, political and military officials, shadow tankers, and foreign networks supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. Critically, the bill grants Trump broad discretionary power to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy and those helping Moscow evade sanctions, and to waive sanctions provisions at his discretion. Democrats criticized the legislation for giving the president excessive unilateral authority over tariff implementation.

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• Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs on foreign countries — The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's far-reaching tariffs on nearly every other country as part of a series of recent judicial defeats. The ruling was among multiple decisions this term in which the Court blocked or reversed Trump administration policies on tariffs, birthright citizenship restrictions, and Federal Reserve governance.

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• Amazon under Carney's leadership expanded lobbying presence to 180 registered lobbyists across 44 states — Under Jay Carney's leadership as Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs, Amazon dramatically expanded its state-level lobbying infrastructure. By 2020, Amazon had registered at least 180 lobbyists across 44 U.S. states, up from at least 62 lobbyists in 27 states in 2014, the year before Carney arrived. Carney had initially criticized Amazon's lobbying efforts as "frugal" and "narrow," and under his direction the company implemented a program called "Watering the flowers" designed to cultivate relationships with elected officials at all levels—from governors and senators to local officials and economic development teams—to create a "well-tended 'garden' of pro-Amazon policymakers."
• Jay Carney led Amazon's campaign to defeat privacy and AI regulation across 20+ states — During his seven-year tenure as Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at Amazon (reporting to Jeff Bezos), Jay Carney orchestrated a coordinated lobbying campaign to defeat privacy protections and AI regulation across multiple states. According to internal documents obtained by Reuters, Carney's mission included "defeating restrictions on artificial intelligence and biometric technologies" and "killing or amending privacy bills in over 20 states." In Washington state, Amazon lobbyists—under Carney's direction—weakened a biometrics regulation bill by inserting alternative language that exempted voice recordings, protecting Amazon's Alexa voice assistant from regulation. Amazon's internal documents celebrated that the revised bill would have "little, if any, direct impact on Amazon's practices."

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• Clarity Act allows Trump to retain crypto holdings through blind trust loophole — The revised Clarity Act permits "covered individuals" to hold a "significant financial interest" (defined as $15,000 or more) in crypto companies by placing equity in a "blind trust." Trump holds approximately 38% of World Liberty Financial through an LLC and maintains token holdings in the company. The legislation does not require Trump to divest his equity stake; instead, it allows him to place it in a blind trust. Because World Liberty Financial is not publicly traded and Trump would know the identity of the company being placed in trust, the blind trust mechanism carries minimal practical significance as a conflict-of-interest safeguard.

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• FDA announces temporary guidance for compounding starter parenteral nutrition products for neonates — The Food and Drug Administration published guidance establishing temporary enforcement policies for compounding certain starter parenteral nutrition drug products for neonates. The guidance applies to both pharmacy compounders under Section 503A and outsourcing facilities under Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. FDA implemented the guidance immediately without prior public comment to ensure continued patient access to essential neonatal nutrition products following the expected market exit of a predominant supplier. The guidance remains subject to subsequent public comment.
• FDA determines regulatory review period for ANDEMBRY patent term extension — The Food and Drug Administration determined the regulatory review period for ANDEMBRY (garadacimab-gxii), a human biological product for hereditary angioedema prophylaxis, as 2,528 days (1,916 testing phase, 612 approval phase). The determination, made pursuant to patent term restoration law, establishes the maximum potential patent extension length. The testing phase began July 14, 2018; the complete application was submitted October 13, 2023; approval occurred June 16, 2025. Interested parties may petition FDA by March 8, 2027, to challenge the dates or contest due diligence.
• FDA determines regulatory review period for ANKTIVA patent extension — The Food and Drug Administration has determined that the regulatory review period for ANKTIVA (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln), a human biological product approved for treating BCG-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer, is 3,922 days (3,222 testing phase, 700 approval phase). The determination spans from July 26, 2013 (investigational exemption effective date) through April 22, 2024 (approval date). This establishes the maximum potential patent extension length; the applicant seeks between 795 and 1,827 days of actual extension across five patents. Comments on date accuracy are due by November 9, 2026; petitions regarding applicant diligence are due by March 8, 2027.
• FDA determines regulatory review period for ANZUPGO patent extension at 3,532 days — The Food and Drug Administration determined the regulatory review period for ANZUPGO (delgocitinib), a topical treatment for chronic hand eczema, to be 3,532 days (3,167 testing phase, 365 approval phase), spanning from November 20, 2015 (investigational exemption effective date) through July 23, 2025 (NDA approval). The determination establishes the maximum potential patent extension length; the applicant seeks 1,827 days of actual extension. Comments on date accuracy are due by November 9, 2026; petitions regarding due diligence may be filed by March 8, 2027.
• GSA submits Accessibility Conformance Report Repository information collection to OMB for review — The General Services Administration's Office of Governmentwide Policy submitted a new information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval regarding a centralized Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) Repository. The repository will allow federal agencies and the public to access vendor-submitted accessibility reports for information and communication technology products, supporting Section 508 compliance and federal procurement decisions. A 60-day public comment period closed with eight comments received; GSA responded to concerns about administrative burden, public access, sustainability, and standardization.
• EPA submits non-substantive changes to three information collection requests for grant performance reporting to OMB for review — The Environmental Protection Agency published a notice soliciting public comment on proposed non-substantive revisions to three information collection requests (ICRs) governing performance reporting by EPA grant recipients. The changes align ICR forms with Executive Orders issued by the current Administration regarding naming conventions, merit-based opportunity, and state/local preparedness. The ICRs cover General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs (ICR 2802.01), Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data (ICR 2804.01), and the National Estuary Program (ICR 1500.11). EPA stated the changes are non-substantive and impose no additional burden on respondents. A 30-day public comment period ends October 9, 2026.
• FDA announces Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meeting on 2027 Southern Hemisphere influenza vaccine strain selection — The Food and Drug Administration published notice of a public advisory committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026, to discuss and recommend influenza virus vaccine strains for the 2027 Southern Hemisphere influenza season. The meeting will be held online via teleconference. FDA established a public docket (FDA-2026-N-10232) accepting comments through September 29, 2026. Background materials will be posted two business days before the meeting. Interested persons may submit written comments or request time for oral presentations by September 22, 2026.
• FDA Proposes Reinstatement of Information Collection for Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products — The Food and Drug Administration published a notice soliciting public comment on the proposed reinstatement of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection supports regulatory requirements governing human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps) regulated solely under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act. The notice invites comments on necessity, burden accuracy, quality enhancement, and burden minimization. The comment period closes November 9, 2026.
• FDA solicits public comment on proposed information collection for Pregnancy Exposure Registry Enrollment Project survey — The Food and Drug Administration announced a proposed collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeking public comment on a voluntary survey of healthcare providers regarding barriers to patient enrollment in pregnancy exposure registries. The FDA will survey approximately 400 healthcare providers (obstetrician/gynecologists, family medicine physicians, nurse-midwives, physician assistants, specialists, and pharmacists) via internet-administered questionnaire to understand their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived obstacles to recruiting pregnant patients into drug safety registries. Results will inform regulatory guidance on registry protocol design and pregnancy labeling. The comment period closes November 9, 2026.
• EPA solicits public comment on renewal information collection for PBT chemical regulations under TSCA Section 6(h) — The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed renewal of an Information Collection Request (ICR No. 2599.04, OMB Control No. 2070-0213) governing reporting and compliance activities for five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals: decabromodiphenyl ether, phenol isopropylated phosphate, 2,4,6-tris(tert-butyl)phenol, pentachlorothiophenol, and hexachlorobutadiene. The renewal consolidates this ICR with a separate 2024 final-rule ICR, increasing total estimated annual burden to 42,309 hours across approximately 26,829 respondents. Public comment period closes November 9, 2026.
• EPA solicits public comment on renewal of information collection request for TSCA user fees — The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed renewal of an existing Information Collection Request (ICR No. 2569.07, OMB Control No. 2070-0208) governing user fees for administering the Toxic Substances Control Act. The ICR addresses fee collection from manufacturers and importers of chemical substances under TSCA sections 4, 5, and 6. The renewal reflects a decrease of 269 hours in estimated respondent burden compared to the prior approval. EPA solicits public comment through November 9, 2026, before submitting the final ICR to OMB for review and approval.
• FCC Invites Public Comment on Information Collection for Cable Service Rate Certification Petitions — The Federal Communications Commission published a notice requesting public comments on an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection concerns 47 CFR 76.916, which governs petitions filed by franchising authorities seeking recertification to regulate basic cable service rates after prior certification denial or revocation. The FCC estimates 2 respondents submitting 3 responses annually, with 10 hours per response and 30 total annual burden hours. Comments are due by November 9, 2026.
• FCC Requests Public Comments on Information Collection for Universal Service Auction Eligibility and Bidding Communications — The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice requesting public comments on an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection (OMB Control Number 3060-1166) pertains to FCC rules sections 1.21001 and 1.21002, which govern eligibility determinations and prohibited communications during competitive bidding for Universal Service Fund support. The FCC seeks feedback on necessity, burden estimates, and ways to minimize compliance costs for respondents, particularly small businesses. Comments are due by November 9, 2026.
• FCC requests public comments on information collection requirements for satellite and earth station licensing — The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice requesting public comments on revised information collection requirements under OMB Control No. 3060-0678, governing licensing and spectrum usage by commercial earth stations and space stations under Part 25 of FCC rules. The revision reflects two recent FCC orders: a Second Report and Order (FCC 25-48, August 8, 2025) streamlining satellite and earth station application processing, and a Report and Order (FCC 26-26, May 1, 2026) modernizing spectrum-sharing criteria for satellite broadband. The collection affects approximately 4,171 respondents with an estimated annual burden of 37,129 hours and annual cost of $7,159,040. Comments are due by November 9, 2026.
• FDA announces priority review voucher fee rate for fiscal year 2027 — The Food and Drug Administration published a notice establishing the fiscal year 2027 fee rate for using priority review vouchers at $1,798,596. This fee applies to applications for tropical disease, rare pediatric disease, or material threat medical countermeasure products submitted with a priority review voucher, in addition to standard Prescription Drug User Fee Act fees. The rate is effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and was calculated based on the difference between average costs of priority and standard drug application reviews in fiscal year 2025, adjusted for cost increases.
• GSA releases FY 2027 CONUS per diem reimbursement rates for federal employee travel — The General Services Administration published Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin FTR 27-01, establishing maximum per diem reimbursement rates for federal employees traveling within the Continental United States during fiscal year 2027. The standard lodging rate increases by $3 to $113 per night, following a rate freeze in FY 2026. Meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) reimbursement rates remain at $68–$92, with the standard M&IE rate at $68. The rates apply to travel performed October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Agencies may request GSA review of rates for specific locations if insufficient to meet necessary expenses.
• EPA solicits public comment on NASA's emergency exemption application for ortho-phthalaldehyde use on International Space Station — The Environmental Protection Agency announced receipt of a specific exemption request from NASA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) section 18 to use ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) as a biocide in the International Space Station's internal active thermal control system coolant. OPA, an unregistered pesticide, would control aerobic and microaerophilic bacteria in the aqueous coolant at concentrations up to 350 mg/liter. NASA asserts OPA is the most effective biocide meeting safety and material-compatibility criteria, with no adequate alternative long-term solution available. The EPA is soliciting 15 days of public comment before deciding whether to grant the exemption, which NASA expects to continue through 2030.
• EPA solicits public comment on renewal of information collection for soil and non-soil fumigant risk mitigation measures — The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed renewal of an existing Information Collection Request (ICR No. 2451.04, OMB Control No. 2070-0197) governing fumigant risk mitigation activities. The ICR documents paperwork requirements for fumigant users, registrants, and states implementing risk mitigation measures under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The renewal reflects an increase of 333,720 burden hours and adds Ethylene Oxide-using facilities to the scope. Public comment period closes November 10, 2026.
• FDA finalizes removal of PABA and trolamine salicylate from OTC sunscreen monograph — The Food and Drug Administration issued final administrative order OTC000008-1, removing aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and trolamine salicylate as permitted active ingredients in over-the-counter sunscreen drug products under OTC Monograph M020. FDA determined these ingredients are not generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) because available safety data shows risks outweigh benefits. The final order was announced on the FDA website and published in the Federal Register on September 11, 2026, following a proposed order issued in September 2021 with an extended comment period.
• FDA solicits public comment on medical device tracking information collection requirements — The Food and Drug Administration published a notice requesting public comment on the proposed extension of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection pertains to tracking requirements for class II and III medical devices that meet specified criteria—including those likely to cause serious adverse health consequences, implanted devices, or life-sustaining devices used outside facilities. The comment period closes November 10, 2026. FDA estimates 22,000 potential respondents and a total annual burden of approximately 663,000 hours across reporting, recordkeeping, and third-party disclosure activities.
• GSA rescinds and removes FMR Bulletin B-51 on executive agency property reporting — The General Services Administration rescinded and removed Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Bulletin B-51, which required annual executive agency reports on exchange/sale and personal property furnished to non-federal recipients. GSA cited the bulletin as outdated; the reporting requirement was eliminated by FMR Case 2025-05, which aligned FMR with the administration's deregulatory priorities following Executive Order 14192 (Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, January 31, 2025). The action became effective immediately on September 11, 2026.
• GSA submits OMB review request for annual SAM.gov certification of higher education compliance with Executive Order 14400 on college sports — The General Services Administration submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request to approve a new information collection requiring registered higher education institutions with $20 million or more in intercollegiate athletics revenue to certify annually their compliance with Executive Order 14400 (Urgent National Action to Save College Sports) via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The collection affects approximately 11,720 respondents with an estimated annual burden of 14,620 responses and 181,584.50 hours. A 30-day public comment period closes October 13, 2026.