Fed Freezes Fines After Shutdown Blocks Inflation Data

2025-21626 — Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies

Big U.S. banks that are super important to the economy are getting new rules to keep them safer and stronger. These changes tweak how much money they must keep on hand and how they handle long-term debt, helping prevent financial trouble. The new rules kick in soon and could affect how these banks manage billions in assets and debt.

2026-14064 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Some companies want to become bank holding companies or buy banks, and the Federal Reserve is reviewing their applications. If you have thoughts, you can send comments by August 12, 2026. This affects banks, their owners, and the public, with no direct costs but important changes in who controls banks.

2026-13858 — Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

The Federal Reserve wants to keep collecting some important info for three more years but with a few updates. If you or your business deals with the Fed’s data requests, now’s your chance to share your thoughts before September 8, 2026. This won’t cost you money but might change how you provide info to the Fed.

2026-13859 — Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

The Federal Reserve wants to keep collecting info under a rule called Regulation DD for three more years without changing it. This affects banks and businesses that share financial info with consumers. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until September 8, 2026, to speak up—no extra costs or new rules, just a smooth extension!

2026-13904 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB

The Federal Reserve Board is updating and extending its Census and Survey of Finance Companies for three more years, starting with the September 2026 survey. This affects finance companies and lenders who provide data to help the government understand the finance industry better. The changes aim to keep the information fresh and useful without adding extra costs or delays.

2026-13908 — Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

The Federal Reserve wants to keep running its Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking for three more years without changing it. This survey helps understand how families manage money and make financial choices. If you have thoughts, you can share them by September 8, 2026—no cost or big hassle involved!

Previous: 2026-14059 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Legal Services Corporation is holding important meetings on July 19-20, 2026, both in Louisville and online, where most sessions will be open to the public. Some parts might close for sensitive topics like investigations, contracts, or legal matters. These meetings affect board members, committees, and anyone interested in how legal aid is managed, with no direct cost changes announced but a clear push for transparency and accountability.

Next: 2026-14061 — Dawson Private Markets Evergreen Fund, et al.

Dawson Private Markets Evergreen Fund and its partners want permission to team up and invest together in the same companies, even though current rules usually don’t allow it. This change affects certain investment companies and could help them work smarter and share opportunities. If you want to speak up, you have until August 3, 2026, to ask for a hearing before the SEC decides.