Protection of Federal Property; Technical Amendment
Published Date: 2/9/2026
Rule
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security fixed some outdated references in its rules that protect Federal property by removing links to old regulations that no longer exist. They also made the photography rules clearer so everyone knows what’s allowed and what’s not. These changes take effect on February 9, 2026, and won’t cost anyone extra or cause delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Clearer Photo Rules on Federal Property
You may not photograph or record Federal buildings or grounds if doing so violates any security regulation, rule, order, or directive — including any Federal Court Order or Rule — or if it blocks access or disrupts operations. The rule also says that listed exceptions only apply when no applicable security regulation, rule, order, or directive (including any Federal Court Order or Rule) prohibits photography or recording. These clarifications take effect on February 9, 2026 and the change is stated to cause no extra cost or delays for the public.
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