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CMS Proposes Policy and Technical Changes for Multiple Medicare Programs in 2028

What: On October 16, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule to amend the ...
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USTR Seeks Comments on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’s Effect on U.S. Trade

What: On October 8, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a request for comments on the current ...
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EPA Proposes to Extend Deadlines for Parts of Trichloroethylene Rule Until the End of 2027

What: On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to extend certain regulatory compliance ...
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EPA Extends Compliance Date for Clean Water Act Regulations on Discharges of Hazardous Substances

What: On October 13, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delayed the facility response plan (FRP) compliance ...
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USTR Seeks Comments on the Operation of the USMCA Ahead of the 2027 Joint Review

What: On October 5, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a request for comments and notice of a ...
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EPA Extends Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Deadline

What: On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the 2025 reporting deadline for the ...
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FDA Seeks Comments on Requirements for Traceability Records for Certain Foods Draft Guidance

What: On October 9, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a notice of availability of draft guidance for ...
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CMS Proposes Updates to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

What: On October 8, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule to amend the Clinical ...
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October 15, 2026

The Office of Advocacy supports businesses with fewer than 500 employees, non-profit organizations, and independent contractors. Our mission is to help small entities as regulations are developed in ...