Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-14236
DOJ Announces No Inflation Adjustment to Civil Monetary Penalties for 2026
Buyer
Department of Justice
Posted
July 15, 2026
Identifier
2026-14236
This notice from the Department of Justice (DOJ) provides an update on civil monetary penalties for the upcoming year. - The DOJ announces that civil monetary penalty amounts will remain unchanged for the 2026 calendar year - Statutory requirements mandate annual inflation adjustments, but the necessary October 2025 CPI-U data is unavailable due to a lapse in appropriations - The DOJ will continue to use the 2025 penalty levels, following Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are referenced in this notice - There are no procurement actions, contract opportunities, or awards associated with this announcement
Description
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announces that its civil monetary penalty amounts will not increase for the 2026 calendar year. DOJ is required by statute to adjust civil monetary penalties annually for inflation, but due to the lack of October 2025 CPI-U data caused by a lapse in appropriations, no cost-of-living adjustment will be made for 2026. DOJ will continue to use the 2025 penalty levels in accordance with guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).