HHS Simplifies Congress-Funded Project Paperwork

2026-06130 — Proposed Reallotment of Fiscal Year 2025 Funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The government is planning to shuffle around leftover energy help money from 2025 to states, tribes, and territories that got new funds for 2026. This means about $3.18 million will be reallocated to make sure no funds go to waste. If you’re part of these groups, keep an eye out and get ready to comment by April 30, 2026!

2026-05997 — Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Human Services and Emergency Response Programs-Repatriation Program

The Department of Health and Human Services wants to simplify rules for helping U.S. citizens, including those with mental health needs, who come back from other countries. This change cuts out old, unnecessary steps to make the process faster and easier for everyone involved. People can share their thoughts on these updates by April 27, 2026, with no new costs expected.

2026-05954 — Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Administration for Children and Families Congressionally Directed Community Projects-Uniform Project Description

The Administration for Children and Families is updating and extending a form that helps track community projects funded by Congress. These changes make the application easier and faster to complete, cutting down on paperwork for groups receiving money. If you’re involved in these projects, get ready to use the new form starting soon, and don’t forget to share your thoughts by April 27, 2026!

2026-05938 — Proposed Information Collection Activity; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Pilot Evaluation

The government wants to test new ways to help families get Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) by picking up to five states for a special pilot program. They’ll collect info from staff and participants to see what works best and share results with Congress by 2027. If you work with TANF or live in a pilot state, you might see some new surveys and interviews starting soon!

2026-05994 — Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Native American Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services is making rules simpler for Native American programs by cutting out old, confusing regulations. This change helps Native communities get support faster and with less hassle. People can share their thoughts on these updates until April 27, 2026, and the new rules aim to save time and money for everyone involved.

2026-05855 — Submission for OMB Review; Annual Report on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs and State Maintenance-of-Effort Programs-ACF-204 (Annual TANF and MOE Report)

The government is asking to keep collecting the Annual TANF and MOE Report for three more years to track how states help families in need. No big changes to the form, just updated instructions and workload estimates. States and territories will keep sharing info that helps Congress see how money is spent and how programs are working, with comments due by April 27, 2026.

Previous: 2026-01258 — Application for Enhancement of Survival Permit, University of Illinois at Chicago; Draft Conservation Benefit Agreement for Eleven Bumble Bee Species

The University of Illinois at Chicago wants a 35-year permit to help protect 11 bumble bee species, including two endangered ones, while allowing landowners to keep using their land responsibly. This plan aims to boost bee survival across the U.S. by encouraging voluntary conservation on energy and transportation lands. Public comments are open until February 23, 2026, so everyone can weigh in on this buzzing opportunity!

Next: 2026-01260 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-United States Victim of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund Application

The Department of Justice is updating the application form for the United States Victim of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. This affects victims seeking compensation and aims to make the process easier and clearer, with a chance for the public to comment until February 23, 2026. No major cost changes are expected, but the update focuses on reducing paperwork and improving how info is collected.