{"description":"Documents matching 'fraud ensure effectively enforce against'","count":3581,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=fraud+ensure+effectively+enforce+against&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Visas: Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of State (\"Department\") is amending regulations governing the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (\"DV Program\") to improve the integrity of, and combat fraud in, the program. These amendments require a petitioner to the DV Program to provide valid, unexpired passport information and to upload a scan of the biographic and signature page in the electronic entry form or to otherwise indicate that he or she is exempt from this requirement. Additionally, the Department is standardizing and amending its regulations to add the word \"shall\" to simplify guidance for consular officers; ensure the use of the term \"sex\" in lieu of \"gender\"; and replace the term \"age\" in the DV Program regulations with the phrase \"date of birth\" to accurately reflect the information collected and maintained by the Department during the immigrant visa process.","document_number":"2026-04737","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04737/visas-enhancing-vetting-and-combatting-fraud-in-the-diversity-immigrant-visa-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-11/pdf/2026-04737.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04737.pdf?1773146710","publication_date":"2026-03-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"account of organized <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> rings masquerading as travel agencies taking control of the DV Program in Ukraine. By buying, stealing, or otherwise obtaining from public sources, personal information about Ukrainian citizens, the <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> ring entered these Ukrainian citizens' names in the online DV Program website, often without their permission or awareness. The <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> ring then contacted hundreds of Ukrainian selectees and required them to pay up to $15,000 to obtain the confirmation number. If the selectee could not pay, the <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> ring often insisted"},{"title":"Request for Information on Potential Actions To Address Payments Fraud","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury; the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board); and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) seek public input on questions related to payments fraud. This request for information (RFI) offers the opportunity for interested stakeholders to identify ways that the OCC, the Federal Reserve System (FRS), and the FDIC could take actions collectively or independently in their varying respective roles to help consumers, businesses, and financial institutions mitigate check, automated clearing house (ACH), wire, and instant payments fraud.","document_number":"2025-11280","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/20/2025-11280/request-for-information-on-potential-actions-to-address-payments-fraud","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-20/pdf/2025-11280.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11280.pdf?1750250710","publication_date":"2025-06-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","name":"Comptroller of the Currency","id":80,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/comptroller-of-the-currency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/80","parent_id":497,"slug":"comptroller-of-the-currency"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM","name":"Federal Reserve System","id":188,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-reserve-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/188","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-reserve-system"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION","name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation","id":164,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-deposit-insurance-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/164","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-deposit-insurance-corporation"}],"excerpts":"education on a range of financial topics, including payments <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>.\n 9 \n \n However, there may be a need for further education specific to payments <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>. Effective payments <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> education could, for example, help industry stakeholders identify suspected payments <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> and better inform affected parties about what steps to take following an incident of payments <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>. The effectiveness of any payments <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> education, however, may be undermined by the ever-evolving nature of payments <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, the highly specific and sensitive nature of these crimes,"},{"title":"Implementation of the Administrative False Claims Act","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is proposing to amend its regulations in order to fully implement the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA), as amended by the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. This updated rule establishes clear and comprehensive administrative procedures for investigating, evaluating, and imposing civil penalties and monetary assessments on individuals or entities that knowingly make, submit, or present false claims, representations, or misleading statements to NASA. The AFCA offers a streamlined, agency-level enforcement remedy that enables NASA to more effectively address smaller, lower-dollar fraud cases, safeguard critical Federal funds, and strongly deter fraudulent conduct.","document_number":"2025-23963","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/30/2025-23963/implementation-of-the-administrative-false-claims-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-30/pdf/2025-23963.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23963.pdf?1767015914","publication_date":"2025-12-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"and imposing civil penalties and monetary assessments on individuals or entities that knowingly make, submit, or present false claims, representations, or misleading statements to NASA. The AFCA offers a streamlined, agency-level <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> remedy that enables NASA to more <span class=\"match\">effectively</span> address smaller, lower-dollar <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> cases, safeguard critical Federal funds, and strongly deter fraudulent conduct. \n \n \n DATES: \n NASA must receive comments on or before February 13, 2026. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n \n You may submit comments, identified by RIN 2700-AE79 through"},{"title":"Codification of Certain U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Law Enforcement Authorities","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations to codify certain law enforcement authorities delegated by the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and subsequently redelegated to particular officers or employees of USCIS. These authorities allow particular USCIS personnel to investigate and enforce civil and criminal violations of the immigration laws within the jurisdiction of USCIS. These authorities include, but are not limited to, the issuance and execution of warrants, the arrest of individuals, and carrying of firearms.","document_number":"2025-16978","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/05/2025-16978/codification-of-certain-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-law-enforcement-authorities","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-05/pdf/2025-16978.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16978.pdf?1756989907","publication_date":"2025-09-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"American people, including by <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> the successful <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> of final orders of removal.” \n Id. \n In order to meet the stated goals of Executive Order 14159 it is necessary for DHS to maximize the use of all of its available resources while also <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> they are deployed in a judicious and efficient manner.\n \n USCIS performs critical work for DHS and is integral to the <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> of immigration laws by actively supporting and collaborating with the law <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> community at all levels as well as civilly <span class=\"match\">enforcing</span> immigration laws through its"},{"title":"Required Use by Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners of a Patent Practitioner","type":"Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is amending the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases to require patent applicants and patent owners whose domicile is not located within the United States (U.S.) or its territories (hereinafter foreign applicants/inventors and patent owners) to be represented by a registered patent practitioner. A requirement that foreign applicants/ inventors and patent owners be represented by a registered patent practitioner will bring the U.S. in line with most other countries that require that such parties be represented by a licensed or registered person of that country. Additionally, this requirement will increase efficiency and enable the USPTO to more effectively use available mechanisms to enforce compliance by all foreign applicants/inventors and patent owners with U.S. statutory and regulatory requirements in patent matters, and enhance the USPTO's ability to respond to false certifications, misrepresentations, and fraud.","document_number":"2026-05564","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/20/2026-05564/required-use-by-foreign-applicants-and-patent-owners-of-a-patent-practitioner","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-20/pdf/2026-05564.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05564.pdf?1773924326","publication_date":"2026-03-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"represented by a registered patent practitioner because it will enable the USPTO to achieve its goals <span class=\"match\">effectively</span> and efficiently. Those goals are to (1) enable the USPTO to more <span class=\"match\">effectively</span> use available mechanisms to <span class=\"match\">enforce</span> compliance by all foreign applicants/inventors and patent owners with U.S. statutory and regulatory requirements in patent matters, and (2) enhance the USPTO's ability to respond to false certifications, misrepresentations, and <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>. Additionally, the final rule brings the United States in line with most other countries that require"},{"title":"Request for Information (RFI) Related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH)","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This request for information (RFI) solicits stakeholder feedback on potential regulatory changes that might be included in a potential upcoming CRUSH proposed rule, as well as other programmatic changes that could be implemented to make CMS more effective in crushing fraud to protect taxpayer dollars and the Americans we serve.","document_number":"2026-03968","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/27/2026-03968/request-for-information-rfi-related-to-comprehensive-regulations-to-uncover-suspicious-healthcare","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-27/pdf/2026-03968.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03968.pdf?1772054108","publication_date":"2026-02-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.\n \n \n \n \n 5 \n  <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> Alert: Genetic Testing Scam. Last updated September 27, 2019. Available at: \n https://oig.hhs.gov/<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>/consumer-alerts/<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>-alert-genetic-testing-scam/. \n \n \n \n \n 6 \n  Lab Operator Convicted of $4M Medicare <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> Scheme. February 25, 2025. Available at: \n https://oig.hhs.gov/<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>/<span class=\"match\">enforcement</span>/lab-operator-convicted-of-4m-medicare-<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>-scheme/. \n See also: Federal Law <span class=\"match\">Enforcement</span> Action Involving Fraudulent Genetic Testing Results in Charges <span class=\"match\">Against</span> 35 Individuals Responsible for Over $2.1 Billion"},{"title":"Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Affordable Connectivity Program; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks to ensure that Lifeline services are used to benefit and support eligible low-income Americans, that the program's funding is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse, and that service providers are in compliance with Commission rules. The Commission also seeks to update and streamline Lifeline and related rules.","document_number":"2026-06531","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06531/lifeline-and-link-up-reform-and-modernization-bridging-the-digital-divide-for-low-income-consumers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-03/pdf/2026-06531.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06531.pdf?1775133915","publication_date":"2026-04-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"protections and <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> that ETCs that participate in the Lifeline program comply with all rules. Finally, the Commission seeks comments on changes to the Lifeline rules to streamline them and minimize stakeholder confusion. \n <span class=\"match\">Ensuring</span> Lifeline Services Are Used To Benefit Only Qualifying Low-Income Americans Consistent With Section 254 of the Act \n The Lifeline program was established to help <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that low-income Americans are able to receive affordable communications service. In this section, the Commission seeks comments on proposals to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that federal"},{"title":"Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes action to reinforce the success and integrity of the E-Rate program by establishing a competitive bidding portal and document repository to strengthen the E-Rate program's competitive bidding rules as well as other actions to simplify and streamline program processes and procedures for E-Rate participants. In addition, the Commission adopts changes to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program while maintaining the integrity of the program and grant an Order on Reconsideration. These actions will provide greater transparency into the applicants' competitive bidding and bid evaluation and selection processes, and protect the program against waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2026-10011","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10011/promoting-fair-and-open-competitive-bidding-in-the-e-rate-program-schools-and-libraries-universal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10011.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10011.pdf?1779108315","publication_date":"2026-05-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"program have shown, <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> remains a problem, and we believe that establishing a portal and associated repository will reduce opportunities for <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>. As noted by both OIG and the GAO, the Commission's ability to detect and deter <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> has historically been limited by its lack of direct access to underlying competitive bidding documentation. Access to the real-time submission of competitive bidding documentation will assist in uncovering <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, simplifying reviews, <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> program compliance, and reducing the potential for waste, <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, and abuse. Enhanced"},{"title":"Protecting the American People Against Invasion","type":"Presidential Document","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-02006","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/29/2025-02006/protecting-the-american-people-against-invasion","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-29/pdf/2025-02006.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-02006.pdf?1738080907","publication_date":"2025-01-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT","name":"Executive Office of the President","id":538,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/executive-office-of-the-president","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/538","parent_id":null,"slug":"executive-office-of-the-president"}],"excerpts":"of the American people, including by <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> the successful <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> of final orders of removal. Further, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that the primary mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs <span class=\"match\">Enforcement's</span> Homeland Security Investigations division is the <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> of the provisions of the INA and other Federal laws related to the illegal entry and unlawful presence of aliens in the United States and the <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> of the purposes of this order.\n \n \n Sec. 5 \n . \n Criminal <span class=\"match\">Enforcement</span> Priorities. \n The Attorney General, in"},{"title":"Analog Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modernize its telecommunications relay services (TRS) rules and seeks comment on phasing out the mandatory status of traditional TTY-based relay services (TTY Relay) under state TRS programs; recognizing additional forms of internet-based TRS, such as internet Protocol Speech-to-Speech (IP STS) and real-time text (RTT)-based relay as compensable forms of TRS; establishing a temporary, national certification process for analog relay providers and user registration and verification requirements; and updating or eliminating obsolete rules to all forms of TRS. Through these proposals, the Commission aims to align TRS with today's communications landscape, better serve the needs of relay users, ensure the continued availability of TRS through the transition from legacy communications network, to modern, IP-based networks, and continue to protect the integrity of the TRS program through the prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2025-24210","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/02/2025-24210/analog-telecommunications-relay-service-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-02/pdf/2025-24210.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-24210.pdf?1767188718","publication_date":"2026-01-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"rules places a requirement on TRS providers to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> “all CAs be sufficiently trained to <span class=\"match\">effectively</span> meet the specialized communications needs of individuals with hearing and speech disabilities.” To meet this requirement, many TRS providers maintain their own dedicated CA training programs. While provider maintained training programs are a useful and effective mechanism for <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> CAs are sufficiently trained, the Commission believes there are other ways TRS providers can <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> their CAs <span class=\"match\">effectively</span> meet the specialized communications needs of"},{"title":"Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Enforcement Rule Proposed Modification","type":"Notice","abstract":"As required by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020, the Federal Trade Commission publishes a proposed modification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's rules addressing horseracing in the United States. The proposed rule modification would amend the Rule 8000 Series, the Enforcement Rule, which establishes specified violations, sanctions applicable to violations of rules in both the Rule 2000 and Rule 8000 Series, a comprehensive set of procedures for the adjudication of alleged violations, and rules applicable to the exercise of the Authority's investigatory powers. This document publicizes the Authority's proposed rule modification's text and explanation, and it seeks public comment on whether the Commission should approve the proposed rule modification.","document_number":"2025-17296","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/09/2025-17296/horseracing-integrity-and-safety-authority-enforcement-rule-proposed-modification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-09/pdf/2025-17296.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17296.pdf?1757335514","publication_date":"2025-09-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION","name":"Federal Trade Commission","id":192,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-trade-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/192","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-trade-commission"}],"excerpts":"September 26, 2023.\n 11 \n \n \n \n \n 6 \n  See FTC, Notice of HISA <span class=\"match\">Enforcement</span> Proposed Rule, 87 FR 4023 (Jan. 26, 2022).\n \n \n \n \n 7 \n  FTC, Order Approving the <span class=\"match\">Enforcement</span> Rule Proposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (Mar. 25, 2022), \n https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/P222100HISAOrderRacetrackSafety.pdf. \n \n \n \n \n 8 \n  See FTC, Notice of HISA <span class=\"match\">Enforcement</span> Proposed Rule Modification, 87 FR 44393 (July 26, 2022).\n \n \n \n \n 9 \n  FTC, Order Approving the <span class=\"match\">Enforcement</span> Rule Modification Proposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety"},{"title":"Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this interim final rule (\"IFR\"), the Department of Justice (\"DOJ\") and the Department of Homeland Security (\"DHS\") (collectively, \"the Departments\") codify the framework for implementing the SAFER SKIES Act, which authorizes State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement or correctional (\"SLTT\") agencies to conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system (\"C-UAS\") operations. This framework governs training and certification (including a two-tiered structure for detection and warning operations and for mitigation operations), authorized technologies, spectrum coordination, airspace approval, real-time air traffic control notification, mitigation reporting, privacy protections, and compliance requirements for SLTT agencies in relation to the exercise of C-UAS authority.","document_number":"2026-13609","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/06/2026-13609/counter-uas-authority-for-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-law-enforcement-and-correctional","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-06/pdf/2026-13609.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13609.pdf?1782936911","publication_date":"2026-07-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"Raiders National Football League stadiums dropping leaflets and causing panic.” \n Id. \n \n \n Congress also recognized that Federal law hampered the ability of law <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> to respond to these threats. Congress noted that Federal law <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> agencies were “prohibited from taking actions <span class=\"match\">against</span> UAS due to decades-old statutes,” such as “the Wiretap Act of 1968 and the Computer <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> and Abuse Act of 1986,” that “were enacted long before UAS were widely available.” \n Id. \n Such laws make “it illegal to intercept any wire, oral, or electronic"},{"title":"Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes; Phased Approach for Card-Based Enforcement","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule ensures that Federal agencies have appropriate flexibility to implement the card-based enforcement provisions of the REAL ID regulations after the May 7, 2025, enforcement deadline by explicitly permitting agencies to implement these provisions in phases. Under this rule, agencies may implement the card-based enforcement provisions through a phased enforcement plan if they determine it is appropriate upon consideration of relevant factors including security, operational feasibility, and public impact. The rule also requires agencies to coordinate their plans with DHS, make the plans publicly available, and achieve full enforcement by May 5, 2027.","document_number":"2025-00484","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/14/2025-00484/minimum-standards-for-drivers-licenses-and-identification-cards-acceptable-by-federal-agencies-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-14/pdf/2025-00484.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-00484.pdf?1736775919","publication_date":"2025-01-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"concerns. \n To <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that agencies' phased <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> plans consistently and appropriately advance the objectives of the REAL ID regulations, this rule requires agencies to coordinate their phased <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> plans with DHS and begin full <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> no later than May 5, 2027. To <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> transparency and public visibility, the rule requires agencies that use a phased <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> plan to make their plan publicly available on their web page and require DHS to make publicly available a list of agencies that have coordinated phased <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> plans with"},{"title":"Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"Pursuant to the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and FinCEN's efforts to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and to implement provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act), FinCEN is proposing a rule to fundamentally reform the requirements for financial institutions' anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. Among other changes, this proposed rule aims to ensure that financial institutions establish and maintain effective AML/CFT programs that better achieve the purposes of the BSA and lead to more effective outcomes for financial institutions as well as law enforcement and national security agencies. Through this rulemaking, consistent with its statutory authority as the administrator of the BSA, FinCEN is also proposing measures to modernize and reform Federal supervision of AML/CFT programs by enhancing FinCEN's role in AML/CFT supervision and enforcement in coordination with Federal banking regulators. In addition, FinCEN is proposing regulatory amendments to promote clarity and consistency across FinCEN's program rules for different types of financial institutions.","document_number":"2026-07033","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/10/2026-07033/anti-money-laundering-and-countering-the-financing-of-terrorism-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-10/pdf/2026-07033.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07033.pdf?1775738723","publication_date":"2026-04-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Financial Crimes Enforcement Network","name":"Financial Crimes Enforcement Network","id":194,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/financial-crimes-enforcement-network","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/194","parent_id":497,"slug":"financial-crimes-enforcement-network"}],"excerpts":"support law <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> and national security efforts; and (3) which would take, or consult with the Agencies on, formal or informal <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> or supervisory actions in regard to banks.\n 149 \n \n \n \n \n 149 \n  \n See supra \n sections V.F.2 and 3.\n \n \n c. Law <span class=\"match\">Enforcement</span> and National Security Agencies \n \n The proposed rule is intended to support the efforts of law <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> and national security agencies by promoting AML/CFT program design and implementation that is responsive and better tailored to these entities' evolving needs. Law <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> and national"},{"title":"EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022; Ensuring the Integrity of the EB-5 Program; Automatic Revocation of Petitions for Immigrant Classification","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), which the President signed on March 15, 2022. The RIA substantially reforms and adds significant integrity provisions to the employment-based, fifth preference (EB-5) visa category for alien investors and the associated Regional Center Program. In general, under the EB-5 program, aliens are eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States if they make the necessary investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States and create 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.","document_number":"2026-13392","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13392/eb-5-reform-and-integrity-act-of-2022-ensuring-the-integrity-of-the-eb-5-program-automatic","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-02/pdf/2026-13392.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13392.pdf?1782909918","publication_date":"2026-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"admissibility determinations under section 212(a)(6)(C) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(C). Existing agency guidance regarding <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> and misrepresentation in the inadmissibility context is specific to <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> or misrepresentation committed by an individual or entity <span class=\"match\">against</span> the U.S. government.\n 22 \n \n \n \n \n 22 \n  \n See \n USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 8, “Admissibility,” Part J, “<span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> and Willful Misrepresentation,” Chapter 2, “Overview of <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> and Willful Misrepresentation,” \n https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-j-chapter-2 \n (current as of Jan"},{"title":"Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes; Phased Approach for Card-Based Enforcement","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would ensure that Federal agencies have appropriate flexibility to implement the card-based enforcement provisions of the REAL ID regulations after the May 7, 2025, enforcement deadline by explicitly permitting agencies to implement card-based enforcement in phases. This rulemaking proposes that agencies may implement the card-based enforcement provisions through a phased enforcement plan if they determine it is appropriate upon consideration of relevant factors including security, operational feasibility, and public impact. The proposed rule would also require agencies to coordinate their plans with DHS, make the plans publicly available, and achieve full enforcement by May 5, 2027.","document_number":"2024-20616","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/12/2024-20616/minimum-standards-for-drivers-licenses-and-identification-cards-acceptable-by-federal-agencies-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-12/pdf/2024-20616.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-20616.pdf?1726058727","publication_date":"2024-09-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"that this approach will be more effective at achieving full <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> than further extensions of the <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> deadline. By demonstrating that the government is preparing for and planning to begin <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span>, the proposed rule reiterates for the public that REAL ID card-based <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> will start on May 7, 2025, and provides an opportunity for States and the public to prepare for full <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span>. After May 7, 2025, when agencies begin full <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> or implement a phased <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> plan, as appropriate, the public will be further incentivized"},{"title":"Modernizing Suspension and Debarment Rules","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts the Office of Management and Budget's Guidance for Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension, along with agency-specific regulations to allow the agency to further combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and remove bad actors from participation in its support programs. The Commission finds further notice and comment \"unnecessary\" under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) for the Commission to adopt the Guidelines (including updates made after the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding), but elect to provide an opportunity for input on that assessment as to three of the Guidelines. A Proposed Rule relating to the Commission's adoption of updated suspension and debarment rules is published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.","document_number":"2026-06864","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06864/modernizing-suspension-and-debarment-rules","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06864.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06864.pdf?1775652316","publication_date":"2026-04-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) program, that provide significant funding to close the digital divide and <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that all Americans have access to communications services. In administering these important programs, it is incumbent upon the Commission to be a good steward of these funds, which are ultimately paid for by the American people. We must <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that these limited dollars serve their intended purposes. Waste, <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, and abuse frustrate the Commission's goals and undermines public trust in these programs. Bad actors who would seek"},{"title":"Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) (collectively, \"the Agencies\" or \"Agency\" when referencing the singular) are inviting comment on a proposed rule that would require banks to establish and maintain effective anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs reasonably designed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks of illicit finance. The amendments are intended to align with changes that are being concurrently proposed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to implement provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act). Among other changes, this proposed rule would ensure that institutions establish and maintain effective AML/CFT programs that are intended to better achieve the purposes of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), culminating in the development of highly useful information related to illicit financial transactions for law enforcement and national security agencies. Through this rulemaking, the Agencies also intend to modernize and reform Federal supervision of AML/CFT programs by enhancing FinCEN's role in AML/CFT supervision and enforcement.","document_number":"2026-06948","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/10/2026-06948/anti-money-laundering-and-countering-the-financing-of-terrorism-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-10/pdf/2026-06948.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06948.pdf?1775738713","publication_date":"2026-04-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","name":"Comptroller of the Currency","id":80,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/comptroller-of-the-currency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/80","parent_id":497,"slug":"comptroller-of-the-currency"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION","name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation","id":164,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-deposit-insurance-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/164","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-deposit-insurance-corporation"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Credit Union Administration","id":335,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-credit-union-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/335","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-credit-union-administration"}],"excerpts":"Supervision and <span class=\"match\">Enforcement</span> \n The proposed rule would add new supervision and <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> frameworks for banks' AML/CFT programs that are aligned with the AML Act's emphasis on effectiveness and risk-based supervision. The proposed rule defines key terms, describes the Agencies' <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> and supervision policy with respect to AML/CFT program implementation failures, and establishes a consultation process between FinCEN and the Agencies relating to AML/CFT <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> actions or significant AML/CFT supervisory actions. The <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> requirements"},{"title":"Prohibition on the Use of Reputation Risk by Regulators","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are adopting a final rule to codify the elimination of reputation risk from their supervisory programs. Among other things, the rule prohibits the agencies from criticizing or taking adverse action against an institution on the basis of reputation risk. The rule also prohibits the agencies from requiring, instructing, or encouraging an institution to close an account, to refrain from providing an account, product, or service, or to modify or terminate any product or service on the basis of a person or entity's political, social, cultural, or religious views or beliefs, constitutionally protected speech, or solely on the basis of politically disfavored but lawful business activities perceived to present reputation risk. The rule further forbids the agencies from taking any supervisory action or other adverse action against an institution, a group of institutions, or the institution-affiliated parties of any institution that is designed to punish or discourage an individual or group from engaging in any lawful political, social, cultural, or religious activities, constitutionally protected speech, or, for political reasons, lawful business activities that the agencies or its personnel disagree with or disfavor.","document_number":"2026-06947","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/10/2026-06947/prohibition-on-the-use-of-reputation-risk-by-regulators","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-10/pdf/2026-06947.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06947.pdf?1775738713","publication_date":"2026-04-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","name":"Comptroller of the Currency","id":80,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/comptroller-of-the-currency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/80","parent_id":497,"slug":"comptroller-of-the-currency"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION","name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation","id":164,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-deposit-insurance-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/164","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-deposit-insurance-corporation"}],"excerpts":"commenter requested clarification that institutions would still be expected to guard <span class=\"match\">against</span> issues that could affect their reputations, such as <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>. Supervised institutions have legal and supervisory requirements to be vigilant <span class=\"match\">against</span> <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, and these requirements are not affected by this rule.\n 10 \n \n The expectation that banks continue to follow all legal requirements for their operations and their treatment of customers is not altered. Moreover, concerns regarding <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> directly impact the operational and financial condition of the institution and"},{"title":"Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Homeland Security proposes to limit and clarify eligibility for discretionary employment authorization for aliens paroled into the United States temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, who have been granted deferred action, or against whom a final order of removal exists and who are temporarily released from custody on an order of supervision. DHS further proposes to specify that aliens applying for employment authorization who admit to committing, have been arrested for, or have been convicted of certain criminal acts do not warrant a favorable exercise of discretion unless there are significant countervailing public interests, which may include assisting law enforcement activity in the United States.","document_number":"2026-11285","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11285/clarification-of-discretionary-employment-authorization-for-certain-aliens","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-05/pdf/2026-11285.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11285.pdf?1780577111","publication_date":"2026-06-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"under the (c)(11), (c)(14), and (c)(18) categories to better align with the DHS <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> mission and the Administration's immigration <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> priorities, including those outlined in E.O. 14159, Protecting the American People <span class=\"match\">Against</span> Invasion, and the Administration's efforts to strengthen protections of American workers. \n \n In addition, E.O. 14159 entrusts DHS with the faithful execution of existing immigration laws and enables DHS to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> the successful <span class=\"match\">enforcement</span> of final orders of removal to enhance public safety and national security."}]}