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July 2026

Press releases

Press release · Federal Trade Commission · Jul 27FTC

FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act

Rulemaking

Comment period closing · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Jul 27NHTSAClosed

Petition for Reconsideration: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard; Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages

Notice · Food and Drug Administration · Jul 27FDA

Comment period closed · Food and Drug Administration · Jul 27FDAClosed

FDA Review of Select Ortho-Phthalate Food Contact Substances as Chemically or Pharmacologically Related (CPR) Substances

Legislation

Bill introduced · Jul 27

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the impacts of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula on infant health and establish standards for regulating the content of such substances in infant formula.

Bill introduced · Jul 27

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of preterm infant formula and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.

Rulemaking

Comment period closing · Food and Drug Administration · Jul 26FDAClosed

FDA Review of Select Ortho-Phthalate Food Contact Substances as Chemically or Pharmacologically Related (CPR) Substances

Comment period closing · Department of Transportation · Jul 25DOTClosed

Enhancing Flexibility of Air Fare Price Advertising

Comment period closed · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 25MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closed · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 25MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closed · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 25MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closed · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 25MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closed · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 25MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closed · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 25MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Press releases

Press release · Department of the Treasury · Jul 24TREAS

FinCEN Issues Alert on Fraud Schemes Targeting Federal Student Aid

Rulemaking

Comment period closing · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 24MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closing · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 24MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closing · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 24MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closing · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 24MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Comment period closing · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Jul 24MSHAClosed

Petition: Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Upcoming deadlines

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets

CPSC · Comment closes · Aug 18

4,4′-(1-Methylethylidene)bis[2,6-dibromophenol] (TBBPA) Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment

EPA · Comment closes · Aug 18

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Retrofit Air Bag Switches

NHTSA · Comment closes · Aug 21

Revocation of Obsolete Rules Regarding Infant Bouncer Seats and Stationary Activity Centers

CPSC · Comment closes · Aug 22

2026-07-07 Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment; Notice of proposed rulemaking and announcement of webinar

EERE · Comment closes · Aug 22

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