DHS Updates SES Performance Review Boards Members List

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a notice updating the list of members for its Fiscal Year 2025 Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Boards (PRBs). This update removes two names and adds six names to the existing list.

DHS Technical Amendment to Federal Property Protection Regulations

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a technical amendment to its regulations governing the protection of Federal property. This amendment corrects outdated cross-references to rescinded General Services Administration (GSA) regulations and clarifies language regarding photography and recording at Federal facilities. The rule is effective February 9, 2026.

DHS Waives Laws for Border Construction in Texas

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice determining that certain laws will be waived to expedite the construction of barriers and roads near the international land border in Texas. This determination takes effect on February 17, 2026, citing national security and border control requirements.

US and Belize Cooperation Agreement on Protection Requests

The Department of Homeland Security has published the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Belize for Cooperation Regarding the Examination of Protection Requests. This agreement, signed on October 20, 2025, outlines cooperative measures for handling protection requests between the two nations.

DOJ Tax Division Functions Transferred to Civil and Criminal Divisions

The Department of Justice has issued a final rule to transfer the functions of its Tax Division to the Civil and Criminal Divisions. This organizational change is effective December 9, 2025, and aims to improve efficiency in line with executive directives.

DOJ Rescinds Title VI Regulations to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability

The Department of Justice is rescinding portions of its Title VI regulations to eliminate disparate-impact liability, aligning with the statute's original public meaning and Executive Order 14281. This rule will be effective on December 10, 2025, and clarifies that the Department will only prohibit intentional discrimination under Title VI.

DOJ Consolidates Executive Secretariat into Justice Management Division

The Department of Justice is issuing a final rule to consolidate the Office of the Executive Secretariat into the Justice Management Division. This organizational change eliminates the separate Executive Secretariat office and transfers its functions, effective December 29, 2025.

DOJ Privacy Act Implementation Final Rule

The Department of Justice is finalizing its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the Adjudication and Appeal Records system (JUSTICE/EOIR-001). These exemptions are necessary to protect classified and law enforcement sensitive materials. The rule is effective March 16, 2026.

DOJ proposes rule for attorney complaint review process

The Department of Justice has proposed a new rule to establish a process for reviewing bar complaints and allegations against its attorneys. This rule would allow the Department to review such allegations in the first instance before state bar disciplinary authorities proceed with their investigations.

DOL Notice on Worker Compensation Information Collection

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a notice of availability and requested comments on an information collection request (ICR) for the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). The ICR pertains to the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act.