Regulatory Radar: Week of 2026-09-21

Action windows closing soon

Open comment periods are the single most actionable item on the radar: closing soonest first:

• Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, Defense Department, closes 2026-09-24 (4 days)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment, State Department, closes 2026-09-28 (8 days)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment, State Department, closes 2026-09-28 (8 days)
• 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data, State Department, closes 2026-09-30 (10 days)
• Establishment of Special Air Traffic Rules in the Vicinity of President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), Transportation Department, closes 2026-10-02 (12 days)

On the Hill

• H.R. 10486, To provide for the continuation of FEMA operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (2026-09-17)
• H.Res. 1562: Expressing support for "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day".: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (2026-09-17)
• H.R. 10488, To restore and strengthen the obligation of the Environmental Protection Agency to protect human health and the environment, to halt unlawful deregulatory actions, to require enforcement of the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (2026-09-17)
• H.R. 9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (2026-09-17)
• H.Res. 1557: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (2026-09-16)
• H.R. 9723: Fit Future Act: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (2026-09-16)
• H.Res. 1556, To honor and recognize Mr. Ahmad Shah Massoud, the former military leader of Afghanistan's Northern Alliance who was tragically assassinated by Al-Qaeda and the Taliban 25 years ago on September 9, 2001.: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (2026-09-16)
• H.R. 10421, To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase support for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (2026-09-16)
• H.R. 9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (2026-09-16)
• S.J.Res. 216: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (2026-09-16)

Federal Register activity by category

Export Controls (4)

• President's Military Spouse Commission; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting: Notice (2026-09-21)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Clarifying Policies of Denial, Updating the Major Non-NATO Ally List, and Minor Corrections, Rule (2026-09-18)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of U.S. Munitions List Category XX(a), Rule (2026-09-18)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment, Rule (2026-09-16)

Launch Licensing (4)

• Notice of Availability, Notice of Public Comment Period, and Request for Comment on the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Reentry Vehicle Operations in the Marine Environment: Notice (2026-09-18)
• Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Volatus Aerospace US Corp: Notice (2026-09-16)
• Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace Over Hyannis, MA: Rule (2026-09-15)
• Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace Areas; Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR: Proposed Rule (2026-09-15)

Other (1)

• Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel; Meeting: Notice (2026-09-18)

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