SBA Upgrades California Wildfire Disaster Aid Declaration Immediately

2026-16611, Regulatory Agenda

This Regulatory Agenda (Agenda) is a summary of current and projected rulemakings and completed actions of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This summary information is intended to enable the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, SBA's regulatory activities. Accordingly, SBA invites the public to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda.

2026-16558, Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Arizona

This is notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the state of Arizona dated August 11, 2026. Incident: Pocket Fire.

2026-16551, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Louisiana

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4927-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Tropical Storm Arthur.

2026-16554, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of Louisiana

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4927-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Tropical Storm Arthur.

2026-16509, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of West Virginia

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-4932-DR), dated August 3, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides.

2026-16370, Reforms to 13 CFR 124.103 To Remove SBA's 8(a) Program's Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only. Reforms Do Not Impact Entity-Owned Firms

The U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA" or "Agency") amends its regulations to align the Section 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) BD program) with constitutional requirements and the law. The rule applies only to the 8(a) BD eligibility of small businesses owned and controlled by individuals. It does not in any way amend or affect the eligibility of entity-owned small businesses (i.e., those owned by tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations, or Community Development Corporations). Specifically, the rule amends SBA's regulations to remove the rebuttable presumption that individuals belonging to certain designated groups are socially disadvantaged and sets forth revised standards for individuals establishing social disadvantage.

Previous: 2025-03939, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding two closed virtual meetings in April and May 2025 to review important grant applications about infectious diseases, immunology, and allergies. These meetings keep sensitive info private to protect personal and commercial secrets. Scientists applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.

Next: 2025-03821, Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines

The government just updated the income rules for kids to get free or cheaper school meals, milk, and summer food benefits from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Schools, care programs, and tribal groups use these new numbers to help families who need it most. These changes reflect cost-of-living updates, making sure the right kids get the right help on time.