Security Committee Meets: Come Watch Paint Dry in DC

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.

2026-04324 — 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.

2026-03243 — Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting

The FOIA Advisory Committee is holding five virtual meetings from March to July 2026 to review and vote on ideas to make government information easier to get. These meetings affect anyone who uses FOIA to request government records and aim to improve how requests are handled, possibly saving time and money. The final meeting will wrap up with a big report full of recommendations to make FOIA better for everyone.

Previous: 2026-04211 — Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Agriculture wants your thoughts on how it collects info about labeling meat, poultry, and egg products. This helps make sure labels are clear and useful without causing extra hassle. If you’re involved in food packaging or safety, you’ve got until April 3, 2026, to share your feedback—no extra costs, just your voice!

Next: 2026-04215 — Certain Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) Devices, Products Containing Same and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

Avalanche Technology, Inc. has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain MRAM devices and parts for patent infringement. If the claims are true, some imported MRAM products could be blocked from U.S. sales, affecting companies selling these tech parts. This investigation started in early 2026 and could lead to important trade changes and money impacts soon.