State Department OKs Rare Mesoamerican Art for Kansas City Exhibit

2026-04931 — Schedule of Fees for Consular Services-Fee for Administrative Processing of Request for Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States

Good news for U.S. citizens and nationals who want to give up their citizenship! Starting April 13, 2026, the fee for processing a Certificate of Loss of Nationality drops from $2,350 to just $450. This big price cut makes it way easier and cheaper to handle this important paperwork at U.S. embassies and consulates.

2025-17851 — Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates-Visa Services Fee Changes

The Department of State is adding a $1 fee to enter the Diversity Visa lottery to share costs more fairly among all applicants. This means everyone who wants to try their luck at the visa lottery will pay a small fee upfront, instead of only winners paying later. The new fee will start when you register online, so get ready to pay a buck when you apply!

2025-14826 — Visas: Visa Bond Pilot Program

The Department of State is launching a 12-month pilot program where some travelers applying for B-1/B-2 visas from certain countries might need to pay a bond up to $15,000. This applies to visitors from places with high visa overstays or special citizenship rules. The goal? To make sure folks follow visa rules and keep travel safe and fair.

2026-13634 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The Department of State is updating how it handles records about Foreign Service grievance appeals and separations. These changes improve how information is stored, used, and protected, affecting employees involved in grievance cases. The updates take effect immediately, but some parts are open for public comments until August 6, 2026, with no new costs involved.

2026-13348 — Specially Designated Global Terrorist Designation of Chone Killers

The U.S. government has officially labeled the Chone Killers gang as a global terrorist threat. This means their assets can be frozen, and Americans are banned from doing business with them starting immediately. This move helps protect U.S. security and stops the gang from moving money or resources freely.

2026-13242 — 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Disclosure of Violations of the Arms Export Control Act

The Department of State wants your thoughts on a form that companies and people must fill out if they break rules about exporting defense stuff. This helps keep track of violations under the Arms Export Control Act. You’ve got until July 31, 2026, to share your feedback—no money changes now, just making sure the process works well and isn’t too hard.

Previous: 2025-18453 — Elite Laboratories, Inc., et al.; Withdrawal of Approval of 72 Abbreviated New Drug Applications

The FDA is officially pulling the plug on 72 drug approvals because the companies said they stopped selling those medicines. This means those drugs won’t be available anymore, but no one’s losing money or access unexpectedly since the companies chose to stop marketing them. If you’re involved with these drugs, now’s the time to update your records and plans!

Next: 2025-18457 — Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements; Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

The Postal Service wants to add a new shipping deal to its special contract list for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. This means some customers could get better rates or services soon. Keep an eye out because these changes could start rolling out shortly and might save money for businesses using these shipping options.