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The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is adjusting the maximum civil monetary penalties (CMPs) according to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments ensure that penalties for violations of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (PFCRA) and Restrictions on Lobbying continue to reflect inflation and maintain their deterrent effect. The new penalties are based on the Consumer Price Index and are effective for violations assessed after January 15, 2021. The inflation-adjusted penalties are now set at $11,802 for false claims under the PFCRA and range from $20,720 to $207,314 for lobbying restrictions violations.

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has implemented the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards based on guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This final rule aims to integrate these standards into USAGM's regulations, aligning with OMB policy updates and enhancing transparency and efficiency in managing federal financial assistance. The rule is compliant with various legislative and executive requirements, including the Paperwork Reduction Act and Executive Orders on regulation review, and is effective as of December 11, 2024.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a notice to cancel a specific bulletin, FMR Bulletin B-2023-55, which was related to fleet management information systems and dated May 19, 2023. This action is being taken in response to Executive Orders 14148 and 14154, both issued on January 20, 2025. These new orders revoked an earlier order that aimed to promote clean energy and federal sustainability, leading to the rescission of the bulletin. The cancellation is effective from April 17, 2025.

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.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to issue a final rule that will cancel a previous rule, known as FMR Case 2024-03. This rule aimed to update transportation management with language supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and was published on November 26, 2024. The decision to rescind the rule aligns with two Executive Orders from January 2025 that aim to revert to traditional gender language and remove what the current administration considers unnecessary provisions. GSA's actions are part of an effort to comply with the current administration's priorities.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to issue a final rule that will partly undo updates made to the Federal Management Regulation concerning diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This move follows two Executive Orders from January 2025, which direct federal agencies to revert changes made by the previous administration. The update will involve changing non-gendered language to gendered language and removing certain diversity-related language. The planned rescission will affect specific parts of the regulation as detailed by the GSA.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a rule to remove an outdated contract clause from the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The clause, 252.239-7006, known as "Tariff Information," required telecommunications contractors to submit certain information, which is no longer deemed necessary. This change is expected to save costs for both the DoD and contractors. The removal simplifies compliance for contractors, including small businesses, as it eliminates a reporting requirement that was previously mandated.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of several individuals and entities to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action is based on the determination that these persons meet the legal criteria under specific Executive Orders related to harmful activities from the Russian Federation. As a result, all their property and interests within the United States are blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from conducting transactions with them. The listed individuals and entities are linked to Russia and China, and are involved in activities such as financial services that have been flagged as risky under U.S. sanctions regulations.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to finalize changes to the Federal Management Regulation concerning Federal Advisory Committee Management. This revision aims to make the regulation align with new presidential executive orders to streamline governance, enhance management policies, and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. The final rule, based on updates announced on April 18, 2024, will follow new directives issued in 2025. Interested individuals can view the related documents online or contact Lorelei Kowalski for more information.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced plans to finalize the cancellation of the Federal Management Regulation Case 2021-02, known as "Art in Architecture," originally issued on February 2, 2022. This action is part of the implementation of recent executive orders aimed at removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) language and programs from government operations. The GSA will update the Art in Architecture program to exclude DEI language, preferential treatments, and related data collections. The document provides contact information for further inquiries and can be accessed online for review.