Commerce Dept. Asks Public to Help Secure AI from Hackers

2026-06419 — Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

The Board of Overseers for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is meeting virtually on June 11, 2026, to review and improve the Award program. This affects organizations aiming for top-quality performance in areas like business, education, and health. The meeting is open to the public and focuses on updates, ethics, and new ideas—no costs or deadlines for participants yet, but big improvements could be coming!

2026-05389 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; CHIPS Workforce Solution Participant Data Collection

The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a new data collection for the CHIPS Workforce Solution program, which helps track how semiconductor companies use workforce funding. This affects companies receiving CHIPS funds and aims to make reporting easier while ensuring the government gets useful info. Comments are open until May 18, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!

2026-06391 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; ASKCHIPS Information Collection

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking for public feedback on their ASKCHIPS info collection form, which helps people easily request meetings or speakers from the CHIPS Program Office. This update aims to keep things smooth and simple for everyone involved, with comments due by June 1, 2026. If you’re involved in semiconductor incentives or just curious, this affects how you connect with the program—no big costs, just better communication!

2026-03586 — Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT) is holding a public virtual meeting on March 27, 2026, to review NIST’s policies, programs, and budget. This meeting affects U.S. industries and anyone interested in NIST’s work, with a chance to share comments by March 13. The committee will also prepare its 2025 annual report, helping shape future tech and innovation priorities.

2026-03307 — Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms

Starting February 19, 2026, the old rules about marking toy and imitation guns from NIST are gone! Now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the boss of these rules, making things clearer and simpler for everyone. This change won’t cost businesses extra but will cut confusion and keep safety rules up to date.

2026-03303 — Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation Program

NIST is cleaning house by removing old rules about two tech grant programs, the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation Program, which are no longer active or authorized by law. This update, effective February 19, 2026, helps keep things clear and current, so no one gets confused about these programs. No money or new programs are involved—just a tidy-up to keep the rulebook fresh!

Previous: 2026-00205 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting

The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 20, 2026, to review important grant applications about autoimmune diseases. This meeting was delayed due to a government shutdown but is now urgent to keep research funding on track. Scientists and public health depend on these reviews to get money for lifesaving studies.

Next: 2026-00207 — Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From India, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Türkiye, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Ukraine: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep the antidumping duties on certain oil country tubular goods from India, Korea, Türkiye, Vietnam, and Ukraine because removing them could lead to unfairly low prices again. This means importers from these countries will continue paying extra fees starting January 9, 2026. The move protects U.S. businesses from unfair competition and keeps the playing field fair.