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2026-07245 — Uniform Allowances

The Office of Personnel Management is boosting the yearly uniform allowance from $800 to $1,500 for federal employees who need uniforms. This change starts July 13, 2026, and helps agencies better manage uniform programs while clarifying what counts as a uniform versus protective gear. If no big complaints come in by May 14, 2026, the new rules will roll out smoothly, putting more money and clearer rules in employees’ pockets.

2026-07198 — Differential Pay for Prescribed Wildland Fire Activities

Federal employees who fight planned wildland fires could soon get a 25% pay boost for their risky work. This change affects General Schedule and Federal Wage System workers directly involved in controlling these fires. Comments on this proposal are open until June 15, 2026, so now’s the time to weigh in!

2026-05679 — Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is officially pulling back a 2008 plan to update its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) rules because the world has changed a lot since then. They’ll cook up fresh, modern updates soon to make it easier for everyone to request government info. No new costs or deadlines now, but stay tuned for smarter, faster FOIA rules coming your way!

2026-04377 — Reduction in Force

The Office of Personnel Management is updating the rules for Reduction in Force (RIF), which affects federal employees facing job cuts. The new rules focus more on job performance than how long someone has worked, and they tweak who’s protected from layoffs. These changes aim to make the process fairer and smoother, with a comment deadline on May 4, 2026.

2025-14006 — Appeal Procedures for Recoupment of Awards, Bonuses, or Relocation Expenses Awarded or Approved for All Employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs

If you work or used to work for the VA and got an award, bonus, or help moving, this new rule lets you appeal if they ask for that money back. It explains how to ask the Office of Personnel Management to review the payback order. This means you have a clear, fair way to challenge repayment decisions starting now.

2026-09678 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Existing Information Collection: Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment

The Office of Personnel Management wants to keep using the Optional Form 306, which job seekers fill out when applying for federal jobs or contracts. This form helps check if someone is a good fit for federal work and keeps things running smoothly—no changes are planned. If you have thoughts, speak up by July 13, 2026, but no new costs or delays are expected.

Previous: 2026-03798 — Private Health Insurance; Transparency in Coverage; Extension of Comment Period

The government is giving folks more time to share their thoughts on new rules about health insurance price transparency. If you’re involved with private health insurance—like companies, workers, or everyday people—this means you have until March 2, 2026, to comment. This extra week helps make sure everyone’s voice is heard before any money or coverage changes happen.

Next: C1-2025-19864 — Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) update makes sure lenders can’t say or show anything that might scare you away from applying for credit based on things like your race, religion, or marital status. It also clarifies how lenders should fairly evaluate your credit application without discrimination. These changes affect banks, credit unions, and anyone applying for credit, helping keep the process fair and clear starting soon after the final rule is published.