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Department of Commerce final rule streamlining lobbying restriction regulations

This final rule from the Department of Commerce updates regulations on lobbying restrictions for federal contracts, grants, loans, and cooperative agreements. - The rule removes two redundant compliance provisions and two obsolete reporting requirements from 15 CFR Part 28 - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory update - The changes are intended to streamline regulations, reduce confusion, and improve administrative efficiency - The rule is classified as deregulatory under Executive Order 14192 and has been reviewed by the Department of Justice - The update aims to clarify statutory authority and enhance transparency and accountability in lobbying disclosures

Description

The Department of Commerce is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations governing restrictions on lobbying activities related to federal contracts, grants, loans, and cooperative agreements. This amendment removes two redundant compliance provisions and two obsolete reporting requirements to streamline the regulations, reduce confusion, and promote administrative efficiency. The changes update the regulations to reflect current statutory authority and improve transparency and accountability in lobbying disclosures. The rule is effective May 18, 2026.

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