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  • 2025-02902 — Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions Pursuant to the Executive Order Regarding Blocking Property With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10152
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has identified individuals who have been added to the Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, due to their involvement in harmful activities linked to the Russian government. As a result, the property and interests of these individuals in the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally banned from conducting transactions with them. The full list can be accessed through the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Government has decided to stop some people from doing business in the U.S. because they did something harmful with the Russian government. This means these people can't use their money or things in the U.S., and Americans aren't allowed to trade with them.

  • 2025-06628 — 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16420
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State is proposing an extension of an information collection related to medical examinations for visa and immigration benefits, seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They are asking for public comments over 60 days on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection, which involves forms filled out by panel physicians on behalf of visa applicants and others seeking immigration benefits. The collected medical information is used to ensure that applicants do not have conditions affecting their eligibility for a visa and is shared with various government bodies to protect public health. Public comments on this proposal will be accepted until June 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State wants people to share their thoughts about a rule that means doctors have to check if people wanting to come to the U.S. are healthy. They need these checks to make sure no one brings any sicknesses that can spread, and people can tell the government what they think about this plan until June 16, 2025.

  • 2025-05353 — Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions Pursuant to the Executive Order Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect to Iran
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14175
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of State announced that certain individuals and entities have been added to the Department of Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List due to their connection with Iran. This action blocks their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction and prevents U.S. citizens from engaging in transactions with them. Notably, a Chinese company, Huaying Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Terminal Storage Co., Ltd, is being sanctioned for engaging in significant transactions related to Iranian petroleum.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Government is stopping some people and a Chinese company from doing business in the U.S. because they did big money deals with Iran, which they shouldn't have done. This means their stuff in the U.S. is frozen, and Americans can't buy or sell things with them.

  • 2021-01276 — Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions on Hong Kong Normalization
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6729
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has implemented sanctions against fourteen individuals under Executive Order 13936 related to Hong Kong normalization. These individuals have been identified as leaders or officials involved in creating or enforcing China's National Security Law in Hong Kong. As a result, their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and Americans are generally prohibited from doing business with them. The determination was made effective as of December 7, 2020, and they have been added to the Specially Designated and Blocked Persons List.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government decided that 14 people who helped make a new law in Hong Kong can't have any of their stuff in America or do business with Americans because of what they did. It's like when someone gets grounded for breaking a rule, and they can't play with certain toys or friends anymore.

  • 2025-02697 — 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9800
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State has requested public comments on its proposed information collection concerning the U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals, also known as form DS-82. This proposal allows eligible U.S. citizens to renew their passports using either a paper form or an online process. Recent updates include changes to language regarding gender, now requiring applicants to state their biological sex according to Executive Order 14168. Interested parties have until March 20, 2025, to provide feedback on this information collection.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of State wants people to share their thoughts about a new plan for renewing passports. They ask if people like the idea of using either a paper form or the internet, and they remind everyone to say if they are a boy or a girl to match new rules.

  • 2025-02898 — Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions Pursuant to the Executive Order Regarding Blocking Property With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10314
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has added one or more individuals to the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List because they meet the legal criteria set by an Executive Order targeting harmful activities by the Russian government. As a result, their assets in the U.S. are frozen, and American citizens are generally not allowed to do business with them. For more information, individuals can check the SDN List on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State has made a decision to stop certain people from doing business in the U.S. because they did things that were not nice, like harmful activities related to the Russian government. Now, these people can't use their money or things in America, and U.S. folks aren't supposed to deal with them.

  • 2024-28918 — Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Jack Whitten: The Messenger” Exhibition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99322
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of State has determined that certain objects being imported from abroad for display in the "Jack Whitten: The Messenger" exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York are culturally significant. The exhibition is considered to be in the national interest of the United States. Public notice of these determinations has been issued in the Federal Register. The determinations were made under various U.S. laws and authorities governing cultural exchanges.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. State Department says that special art pieces are coming from other countries to be shown in a museum in New York because they are important and interesting. They also say it’s a good idea for everyone to get to see them, but they don’t tell us which pieces are coming or where else they might go.

  • 2025-04843 — Notice of Determinations; Additional Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “The First Homosexuals” Exhibition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13395
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of State has made decisions regarding additional culturally significant objects being brought to the U.S. from abroad for temporary display in an exhibition called "The First Homosexuals." These items will be showcased by the Alphawood Foundation at the Wrightwood 659 Gallery in Chicago and could be displayed at other locations as well. The determination emphasizes that these objects hold cultural importance and that their exhibition is in the national interest of the United States. Information about these determinations is published in the Federal Register, and individuals can contact Reed Liriano at the U.S. Department of State for further details.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department is letting some important art pieces from other countries be shown in a museum in Chicago because they think it's important for people to see them, and they want to make sure everyone knows about this decision.

  • 2021-01046 — 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5306
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of State has announced a 60-day period for public comments regarding a proposed information collection titled the Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP). This collection, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeks Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval and involves recipients of grants, with an estimated 193 respondents. The aim is to gather feedback on whether the collection is necessary, accurate, and clear, as well as to minimize the reporting burden on respondents. The information collected will aid the Department in assessing educational opportunities for dependents of U.S. Government personnel posted abroad and in assisting American schools overseas.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department wants to make sure they do a good job checking if kids of U.S. workers living in other countries get a good education. They're asking people to share their thoughts on how they collect this information and if there's a better, easier way to do it.

  • 2025-04116 — Determination: Foreign Affairs Functions of the United States
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12200
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has announced a determination regarding the foreign affairs functions of the United States. This includes efforts by government agencies to manage the entry and exit of people and goods across U.S. borders. The determination emphasizes the Department of State's central role in protecting U.S. citizens and managing foreign policy, as well as preventing threats related to border security, such as human trafficking, drug flow, and espionage. The action aligns with Executive Orders and other legal authorities focused on securing America's interests under the guidance of President Trump.

    Simple Explanation

    The Secretary of State announced a plan to keep the U.S. safe by watching the borders and managing how people and things come in and out of the country, working with ideas from the government.

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