Federal Register #2026-15681

Final Rule Streamlining Family Violence Prevention and Services Program Regulations

This notice announces a final rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, regarding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program regulations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory update, not a procurement action. - No products or services are being requested or procured. - Key Details: - The rule removes duplicative and unnecessary sections from 45 CFR Part 1370. - Requirements are consolidated into grant documents and guidance materials for clarity and accessibility. - Statutory obligations, such as funding for culturally specific resource centers, remain unchanged. - Ongoing technical assistance is emphasized for grant recipients and subrecipients, especially those with limited resources. - Eligibility requirements for grant applicants are maintained. - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice.

Description

This final rule removes duplicative and unnecessary sections from the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program regulations. The amendments aim to streamline the regulations and make them more accessible to the public. The rule is issued by the Administration for Children and Families under the Department of Health and Human Services. The effective date of the rule is October 2, 2026. Comments on the rule can be submitted until August 3, 2026.

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