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Recent Law Changes
Clarifying Export Control References
This law updates regulations by adding references to the Department of Commerce and making minor technical changes for clarity. Before this change, export control processes were not clearly divided between the Department of Justice and other agencies like Commerce and State. Now, these revisions ensure that all relevant parties are correctly referenced in the process. This affects businesses and individuals involved in exporting or temporarily importing goods regulated by these departments. The new rules take effect on July 6, 2026.
Streamlining Federal Regulations by Removing Unnecessary Rules
The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service has streamlined Title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations by removing regulations that are no longer necessary or applicable. This change affects businesses and individuals who previously had to comply with these now-revoked rules. The new rule takes effect on July 6, 2026.
Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs
Under this new law, federal student loan programs have been updated. New loan limits are established for graduate students, professional students, and parents, and the Graduate PLUS (Grad PLUS) Program is phased out. The Income-Contingent Repayment plans are also being phased out to simplify repayment options. A new Tiered Standard repayment plan option and a new income-driven repayment plan known as the Repayment Assistance Plan have been created. Borrowers in default who have previously rehabilitated a defaulted loan will now have a second chance to do so again. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
Missouri's Partial Delegation of Clean Air Act Program for Agricultural Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities
Under this new law, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Missouri’s request to take over certain responsibilities under the Clean Air Act for agricultural anhydrous ammonia facilities. Before this change, the EPA managed all aspects of these programs. Now, Missouri will handle parts related specifically to agricultural anhydrous ammonia at these facilities. However, the EPA retains control over non-agricultural anhydrous ammonia and other regulated chemicals present at these sites. This affects facility operators in Missouri who use anhydrous ammonia for agriculture purposes. The law takes effect on May 29, 2026.
Energy Conservation Program: Exempt Power Supplies Under the EPS Service Parts Act of 2014
Federal law change tracked as metadata only because it appears technical, administrative, or otherwise low-signal. Energy Conservation Program: Exempt Power Supplies Under the EPS Service Parts Act of 2014. Status: Enacted.
New Rule for Electronic Posting of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Under this new law, railroads can now post a list of all workplace injuries and illnesses electronically instead of using physical postings. The rule also eliminates the need for these electronic postings to be signed by the preparer. This change affects railroad companies that must comply with federal regulations on reporting occupational health issues. It takes effect on May 28, 2026.
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