Treasury Jacks Up Fines for Sneaky Investments in Risky Countries

2026-02481 — Request for Information Pertaining to the CFIUS Known Investor Program and Streamlining the Foreign Investment Review Process

The U.S. Treasury wants your ideas on making the CFIUS foreign investment review faster and simpler, especially through the Known Investor Program. This affects foreign investors and U.S. businesses involved in international deals, aiming to keep national security strong while cutting red tape. Comments are open until March 18, 2026, so now’s the time to share your thoughts and help shape future rules.

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.

2025-18278 — Occupations That Customarily and Regularly Received Tips; Definition of Qualified Tips

If you earn tips at work, these new rules show which jobs count as tip-earning and explain what counts as 'qualified tips' for tax deductions. The changes apply to tips received up to December 31, 2024, helping workers and employers know exactly what tips can lower their taxes. Get ready to keep better track of your tips and maybe save some money when tax time rolls around!

2025-05199 — Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement Revision and Deadline Extension

FinCEN is making it easier for U.S. companies by only requiring foreign companies to report who really owns them. Domestic companies don’t have to report or update their ownership info anymore. Plus, foreign companies get more time—30 days—to file or fix their reports, and they don’t have to share info about U.S. owners, saving time and hassle.

2025-02251 — Administrative Requirements for an Election To Exclude Applicable Unincorporated Organizations From the Application of Subchapter K; Hearing Cancellation

If you run an unincorporated organization, new rules are coming to help you skip some tricky partnership tax laws. These changes explain how to make that election properly, so you don’t get caught in confusing tax stuff. No extra fees or deadlines yet, but keep an eye out for updates to stay ahead!

2026-06489 — GENIUS Act Broad-Based Principles for Determining Whether a State-Level Regulatory Regime Is Substantially Similar to the Federal Regulatory Framework

The Treasury is setting clear rules to decide when a state's stablecoin regulations match federal rules under the GENIUS Act. This helps stablecoin businesses know if they can follow just one set of rules instead of two, saving time and money. People and companies have until June 2, 2026, to share their thoughts before the rules become final.

Previous: 2025-01839 — Cimarron Environmental Response Trust; Cimarron Facility; License Amendment Application

Cimarron Environmental Response Trust wants to update its license to include a new plan for cleaning up its nuclear site. This change affects how they handle special nuclear materials and aims to keep things safe and on track. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing this to make sure everything follows the rules and happens on time.

Next: 2025-01842 — New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting to talk about how climate and ecosystems affect local fishing. Fishermen and communities in New England’s ocean zone should pay attention because the group might suggest new rules soon. You can join in person or online, and any changes could impact fishing practices and local economies.