Recent federal regulations affecting small businesses
Page 67 of 145 • Last updated April 22, 2026
2165 new federal regulations affecting small businesses have been published in the past 30 days, drawn from the Federal Register, FDA recalls, and USDA notices. Each listing links straight to the official source so you can read the full text and respond if it touches your business.
- Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements ProgramApril 22, 2026
Federal Railroad Administration grants up to $2,039,246,480 for rail infrastructure and safety improvements under the FY 2025 and 2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 2026 Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL)April 22, 2026 • Impact: low
The U.S. Department of Labor publishes 2026 Lower Living Standard Income Level tables for WIOA Title I youth eligibility determination and low-income individual classification purposes.
- Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Algeria; DeterminationApril 22, 2026
The International Trade Commission determines that steel concrete reinforcing bar imports from Algeria do not injure U.S. producers, concluding an antidumping and countervailing duty investigation.
- Reopening of Comment Period; Notice of Request for Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Section 36(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, From Certain Aspects of Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Request for CommentApril 22, 2026
SEC reopens comment period on exemptive relief request regarding Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) compliance requirements for securities exchange act entities.
- Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding CompaniesApril 22, 2026
Federal Reserve guidelines define procedures and requirements for bank holding company formations, acquisitions, and mergers, requiring prior regulatory approval and financial stability documentation.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Alternative Pilot Physical Examination and Education Requirements (BasicMed)April 22, 2026
FAA seeks public comments on renewing OMB approval for BasicMed information collection, which allows eligible small-aircraft pilots to establish operational eligibility without standard medical certification under the Federal Aviation Administration…
- Medical Devices; Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices; Classification of the Setmelanotide Eligibility Gene Variant Detection SystemApril 22, 2026
FDA classifies the setmelanotide eligibility gene variant detection system as class II medical device with special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness for clinical chemistry and toxicology applications.
- Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental IllnessApril 22, 2026
NAMI's Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness initiative supports innovative therapies and research for treatment-resistant conditions affecting small mental health providers and practitioners nationwide.
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities; Technology Review and ReconsiderationApril 22, 2026
EPA proposes technology review of hazardous air pollutant standards for crude oil and natural gas production and transmission facilities, maintaining current emission standards while proposing new methanol controls and optional expanded regulations …
- Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding CompanyApril 22, 2026
Bank holding companies and acquirers of bank shares must file change-of-control notices with federal regulators before transactions close.
- Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program; 2026 Benefit LevelsApril 22, 2026
Summer EBT Program announces 2026 monthly benefit level adjustments reflecting Thrifty Food Plan changes under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comments Request; Rural Development Loan ServicingApril 22, 2026 • Impact: low
USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service seeks Paperwork Reduction Act comments on revisions to information collection requirements for the Intermediary Relending Program's rural development loan servicing.
- Rollins, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Agreement Containing Consent Order To Aid Public CommentApril 22, 2026 • Impact: low
FTC consent order with Rollins, Inc. resolves allegations of unfair competition methods and requires compliance terms detailed in the proposed settlement agreement.
- Solicitation of Proposals for Annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact AwardsApril 22, 2026
DOT's Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards offers up to $100,000 for first place, $50,000 for second place, and $25,000 for third place to individuals and organizations developing counter-trafficking initiatives in transportat…
- Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project in Baltimore County, MarylandApril 22, 2026
NMFS invites public comments on a proposal to issue incidental harassment authorizations to Tradepoint TiL Terminal for marine mammal takes during the Sparrows Point Container Terminal construction project in Baltimore, Maryland.