# Federal Agencies Finalize FY2026 Rules

The American Action Forum reports that federal agencies finalized 152 rules under Executive Order 14192 in FY 2026, with estimated net regulatory cost reductions of nearly $1.493 trillion. Three rules accounted for about 95% of the reported savings. The analysis also identifies a substantial pipeline of proposed rules for FY 2027 and cautions that costs from some pending actions could offset savings. For contractors, the development is primarily a regulatory and compliance signal rather than a new contracting opportunity.

- Companies affected by rules from the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Homeland Security, or Department of Labor should assess which finalized changes apply to their operations and contract performance.
- Because most reported savings are concentrated in three rules, businesses should evaluate the specific rules relevant to their sector rather than assume broad cost reductions apply across the market.
- The FY 2027 proposed-rule pipeline may change compliance costs and operating assumptions; contractors should account for applicable proposed actions when planning bids and forecasting costs, while recognizing that proposals are not final requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Labor (DOL)

### Sources
- [The Trump Administration’s Regulatory Budget in FY 2026 and Beyond - AAF](https://www.americanactionforum.org/insight/the-trump-administrations-regulatory-budget-in-fy-2026-and-beyond) - The American Action Forum