FOIA Committee Plans Virtual Chats to Make Government Secrets Slightly Less Secret

2026-06424 — Consent To Make Inquiries and Release of Information and Records

NARA wants to keep using a form that lets them ask for your OK before sharing info about your FOIA requests. This affects anyone who asks for government records and might speed up how OGIS helps solve FOIA disputes. You can send your thoughts by May 31, 2026, and soon you might be able to give consent online instead of on paper!

2026-03828 — Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments

The National Archives is sharing new plans from federal agencies about which old records they want to toss. They’re asking the public to check out these plans and share thoughts by April 13, 2026. This helps keep government files tidy without wasting money or time on stuff nobody needs anymore.

2026-04574 — Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments

The National Archives is sharing new plans from federal agencies about which old records they want to toss. They’re asking the public to check out these plans and share thoughts by April 23, 2026. This helps keep government files tidy without wasting money or time on stuff nobody needs anymore.

2026-04214 — National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC); Meeting

The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) is holding a meeting on March 18, 2026, to talk about important security rules that affect companies working with the government. Anyone interested can join online or in person in Washington, DC, but you need to sign up first. This meeting helps keep security policies up to date, making sure everyone stays safe without costing extra money or causing delays.

2026-04324 — Records Schedules; Notice of Withdrawal

The National Archives is pulling back a recent notice about records schedules because the link to comment was wrong. This affects several government agencies and means the public will get a fresh 45-day chance to share their thoughts once the corrected notice is reposted. No money changes now, just a quick fix to keep things fair and clear!

2026-03830 — Records Schedules; Administrative Correction Notice

The National Archives is fixing a small mistake in the Department of the Interior’s records schedule by adding some missing temporary rules. This change affects how certain records are handled and needs public feedback by April 13, 2026. No big money changes here, just making sure the paperwork is right and official.

Previous: 2026-03241 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The Surface Transportation Board is launching a new cloud-based system to make buying and paying for things faster and easier. This system keeps track of payments to vendors and helps prevent mistakes or fraud. It’s effective now, but some parts kick in April 1, 2026, and they want your feedback by then!

Next: 2026-03244 — Granting of Requests for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules

When companies plan big mergers or buyouts, they usually have to wait a set time so the government can check for any problems. This notice lists deals that got a green light to skip the wait early, meaning the government won’t challenge them. If you’re involved in these deals, you can move faster and save time and money!