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The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is adjusting the limits on contributions, expenditures, and the threshold for disclosure of contributions bundled by lobbyists due to inflation. These changes are required by the Federal Election Campaign Act and affect federal election campaigns, with new figures taking effect between 2024 and 2026. The expenditure limits for political party committees are updated based on inflation and population statistics. Additionally, the lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold for 2025 has been set at $23,300.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for public comments on an information collection request about the control of alcohol and drug use in railroad operations before it submits the request for approval. This collection helps ensure railroad safety by testing employees for alcohol and drugs. The FRA aims to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collected. The public has until May 12, 2025, to submit comments related to this on the website www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FRA-2025-0012.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has announced changes to some political contribution and spending limits due to inflation, as required by the Federal Election Campaign Act. These updates affect various election-related limits, including those for party committee expenditures in elections and contributions made by individuals to candidates and political parties. The FEC also adjusted the threshold for reporting contributions bundled by lobbyists. These changes are meant to reflect cost-of-living adjustments over time and are effective for the 2021-2022 election cycle.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its regulations to adjust for inflation the civil monetary penalties under its jurisdiction. This action is aligned with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and is mandatory for ensuring penalties keep their deterrent power. For 2025, the penalties for false certifications related to VA-guaranteed loans have been increased from $27,894 to $28,619, and penalties for false claims to VA have risen from $13,946 to $14,308. The changes take effect on January 10, 2025, and were made without public comments due to the statutory requirements.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved and implemented Framework Adjustment 39 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan. This rule sets fishing specifications and management measures for 2025 and 2026, including allocations of fishing effort, opening and closure of certain areas to protect juvenile scallops, and clarifications to research set-aside program regulations. The aim is to prevent overfishing, improve scallop yields, and optimize management of the fishery. Framework 39 increases opportunities for harvesting while managing bycatch and preserving scallop stock sustainability.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a final rule to establish harvest specifications and management measures for the 2025-26 Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. This rule sets limits on how much groundfish can be caught each year and revises management measures to prevent overfishing and help rebuild stock. Key changes include implementing a rebuilding plan for California quillback rockfish and updating allocation frameworks and fishing regulations. The rule also introduces a new permit system for the directed open access fishery and includes technical corrections and modifications to existing regulations.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has finalized a rule requiring electronic filing (eFiling) of certificates for imported consumer goods that need to comply with safety regulations. This rule aims to improve the efficiency of inspections and reduce port delays by using certificate data to better identify potentially harmful products. Companies will need to upload product details using the CPSC's Product Registry or similar systems, and they will have an 18- to 24-month window to implement these changes, depending on the type of import. The rule will impact both domestic and import businesses, but the CPSC estimates limited financial burden on small firms due to the structured roll-out period and digital solutions available.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a final rule to adjust maximum civil monetary penalties for inflation for the year 2021 as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments apply to penalties for false loan guaranty certifications and fraudulent claims related to VA programs. The rule, which became effective on February 2, 2021, specifies increased penalty amounts based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The VA has complied with requirements and regulations, finding no need for public comment or impact on small entities.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation, as mandated by several acts including the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. This rule mandates annual inflation adjustments to the penalties, starting from January 2026. Penalties for false claims against the government are increased to a maximum of $13,700 per violation. The adjustments are exempt from public notice and comment because they follow specific federal legislative requirements.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to implement Framework Adjustment 39 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan for the 2025 and 2026 fishing years. This plan includes setting scallop catch limits, allocating fishing efforts, and modifying access area management to protect juvenile scallops. The adjustment also involves seasonal closures, area openings, and a research set-aside for scallop studies. The proposed rule aims to prevent overfishing, increase yield, and optimize the sustainability of scallop fisheries.