Medal of Valor Board Meets by Phone, Nobody Invited

2025-00071, International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program

The Justice Department wants to update the rules for the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program, which helps victims of terrorism get money back for certain expenses. These changes will make the program easier to use, clarify policies, and adjust spending limits. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until March 24, 2025, to comment!

2026-17923, Notice of Submission of Charter for the Reestablishment of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee

The Department of Justice hereby gives notice of planned filing of the charter for the reestablishment of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee (GAC) as a federal advisory committee pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended. The GAC will provide recommendations to the Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs, and the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance on national justice information and criminal intelligence sharing policy, standards, and integration initiatives that support improved public safety and enhanced coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and other justice-interested partners.

2025-05052, Meeting of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board

The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board is holding a virtual meeting to discuss important topics like member terms, how the program is run, and ways to spread the word. This affects public safety officers and those who support them, aiming to keep the Medal of Valor program strong and well-known. No costs or deadlines were mentioned, but the meeting helps keep everything on track.

2026-16981, Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms

The Department of Justice ("the Department") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.

2026-15458, Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority

This notice of proposed rulemaking ("NPRM") would implement a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA" or "the Act") that authorizes Immigration Judges, under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, to sanction by civil money penalty any action (or inaction) in contempt of the proper exercise of their authority by certain individuals. The rule would: define the scope of the contempt authority; provide procedures for contempt findings, penalty determinations, and penalty payment; establish an appellate process; and implement oversight of the use of contempt authority. The rule would also make conforming changes to the grounds for practitioner discipline.

2026-13586, Registering NFA Firearms That Fall Out of Government Contract

If you make special firearms for the U.S. Government and your contract ends, you’ll now have a new way to register those guns even if you missed the usual deadline. This change helps manufacturers avoid penalties and keeps everything clear and fair. Comments on this proposal are open until September 4, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!

Previous: 2026-11767, Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Agriculture wants your thoughts on updating the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program’s paperwork rules. This affects seniors and farmers who participate, aiming to make reporting easier and clearer without adding extra hassle. You’ve got until July 13, 2026, to share your ideas—no extra costs, just a chance to help improve the process!

Next: 2026-11771, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Amended Notice of Meeting

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases changed its June 22, 2026 meeting plans. The meeting now starts later at 10:00 a.m., is closed to the public, and has a new lead official, Johanna Schneider. These updates affect anyone following the council’s work and mean no public sessions or new costs are involved.