Commerce Trims Redundant Lobbying Rules for Easier Paperwork
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Rule
Summary
The Department of Commerce is cleaning up its rules about lobbying by removing outdated and repeated parts that no longer make sense. This change affects anyone dealing with federal contracts, grants, or loans and makes the rules simpler and easier to follow. The new rule kicks in on May 18, 2026, with no extra costs involved—just smoother paperwork and clearer rules!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Simplifies Lobbying Rules for Award Recipients
If you deal with federal contracts, grants, or loans, Commerce removed two redundant compliance provisions (15 CFR 28.405 and 28.410) and two obsolete reporting sections (28.600 and 28.605). The change is meant to make the lobbying rules easier to follow and becomes effective May 18, 2026.
No New Paperwork or Significant Costs
Commerce states this rule imposes no new information collection requirements and certified it will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The rule is described as a deregulatory action and is effective May 18, 2026.
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