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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.

2026-06271 — Whistleblower Incentives and Protections

FinCEN is rolling out a new whistleblower program to reward and protect people who report shady financial crimes like money laundering and terrorist financing. This program affects anyone with insider info on violations of key laws and aims to keep our financial system safe. Comments on the proposed rules are open until June 1, 2026, and whistleblowers could earn cash rewards for their tips!

Previous: 2025-11974 — National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Meeting

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is holding a virtual public meeting on September 11, 2025, to discuss research programs and review grant applications. Scientists, researchers, and the public can join or send comments ahead of time. This meeting helps decide which research projects get funding, so it impacts who gets money to explore important medical science.

Next: 2025-11976 — National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service wants your thoughts on historic places nominated before June 14, 2025, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. If you care about preserving cool old buildings or sites, now’s your chance to speak up! This process helps protect history without costing you a dime, but don’t wait—comments close soon.