Federal regulations

ATF proposes amending regulations to clarify that "business premises" includes adjoining properties or those adjacent to the same parking lot, sidewalk, or road.

ATF proposes clarifying that firearms dealers, importers, and manufacturers must pay special occupational tax once per business activity type at each location, not per license.

The ATF proposes amendments to clarify federal regulations prohibiting straw purchases of firearms, a practice where one person buys guns on behalf of another to evade legal restrictions.

ATF proposes amending Arms Export Control Act regulations to define compositional terms for defense article components, accessories, attachments, and parts used in permanent imports.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives eliminates the triplicate filing requirement for plastic explosives import attestations under Department of Justice regulations.

ATF proposes revising regulations on the "engaged in the business" definition for firearms dealers under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act by removing additional implementing definitions and rebuttable presumptions added by the Department of Just…

ATF proposes clarifying Gun Control Act protections for interstate firearm transport to include necessary stops for lodging, food, fuel, maintenance, emergencies, and medical treatment, plus requirements for securing firearms and transporting ammuni…

FDA issues a priority review voucher to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for OTARMENI (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), a rare pediatric disease product approved April 23, 2026.

ATF proposes removing the requirement to notify chief law enforcement officers of National Firearms Act firearm applications and transfers.

The ATF is updating its list of proscribed countries for permanent imports of defense articles and firearms, removing outdated designations and retaining only the Russian Federation as a restricted origin for most firearm and ammunition imports.

CBP renews the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Air Cargo Test under the National Customs Automation Program to modernize ACE export manifest capability.

The Small Business Administration issued Small Business Investment Company licenses to multiple firms under the SBIC Program, with licensure dates and Total Intended Leverage Commitments published in compliance with 13 CFR 107.501(a) effective Augus…

Coast Guard proposes special local regulation restricting vessel access to Neuse and Trent Rivers near New Bern, NC during annual raft races unless authorized by Captain of the Port.

FEMA amends the major disaster declaration for Tennessee (FEMA-4898-DR) issued February 6, 2026, affecting small-business disaster assistance eligibility and determinations.

Presidential emergency and major disaster declarations issued under the Stafford Act from April through October 2025 authorize federal relief assistance to affected states and territories.