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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has proposed a new rule introducing liquidity and funding requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, addressing weaknesses revealed during the 2008 financial crisis. These requirements aim to ensure the companies have enough liquid assets to cover short-term and long-term financial needs, reducing the risk that they will require taxpayer bailouts. The rule also includes reporting obligations for the companies, mandating that their liquidity positions and management strategies be shared with FHFA and the public. The proposal invites public comments and suggests adjustments to liquidity requirements during economic stress.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a final rule setting new benchmarks for housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from 2025 to 2027. These goals focus on increasing mortgage purchases that support low-income and very low-income families, as well as households in minority and low-income census tracts. The rule establishes specific levels that the organizations must try to meet or exceed in their purchase of single-family and multifamily mortgages. The FHFA will also apply "measurement buffers" to assess whether housing plans should be required for single-family goals, based on actual market performance versus benchmark levels.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a notice seeking public comments on an information collection related to COVID-19 contact tracing. As part of its efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, NASA plans to use a digital system on Salesforce to collect voluntary data from employees about possible exposure to the virus. This information will help identify potential points of contact within the NASA community, with the goal of reducing virus spread. NASA encourages participation, though it is voluntary, and invites comments on the necessity, efficiency, and burden of the information collection process.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is proposing a rule requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to create resolution plans to ensure their smooth operation in case FHFA is appointed as a receiver. This rule is part of developing a strong regulatory framework for these enterprises as they prepare to exit conservatorship. The intended resolution planning aims to minimize market disruptions, ensure fair loss distribution among investors, and enhance market discipline. The FHFA invites public comments on this rule by March 9, 2021.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice about amendments to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Liquor Ordinance. These changes, effective from March 21, 2025, update the rules for selling alcohol within the community, covering both on-sale and off-sale transactions. The amendments provide regulations on licensing, operation, and management of liquor sales on Tribally-owned property, including compliance with state and federal laws. The Community's Business Council plays a key role in overseeing on-sale and off-sale liquor operations and reporting to the General Council.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a rule to update the system of records for the DoD 0004 "Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data (DRCED)" under the Privacy Act of 1974. This update includes an exemption from certain Privacy Act provisions due to national security concerns, allowing certain records to withhold classification information. Comments on this proposal are open until March 8, 2021, and the DoD states that the rule will not significantly impact small businesses or impose extra information collection requirements on the public.

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a new rule that changes several unbundling and resale requirements for telecommunications services. The rule eliminates certain obligations that require incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) to offer unbundled access to their network elements, such as loop and transport facilities, where there is sufficient evidence of competition. The rule also ends the Avoided-Cost Resale requirements, which previously allowed competitive carriers to resell services at discounted rates, except for 911/E911 databases and operations support systems used for remaining obligations. The decision aims to encourage the transition to next-generation networks and services by removing outdated regulations where competition now exists.

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting public comments on its information collection practices, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is to prepare for submitting the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information collected is related to the National Minority Business Awards Program, which is part of Minority Enterprise Development Week, recognizing the achievements of minority entrepreneurs in various categories. The MBDA uses nomination forms to gather information about nominees and nominators, ensuring fairness and minimizing the burden on applicants. The public can comment to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements in the MBDA's information collection methods.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service under the USDA has issued a notice inviting applications for grants under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program for the fiscal year 2021. These grants aim to promote economic development and job creation in rural areas by funding business opportunity and enterprise projects. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2021, to the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office. Eligibility is limited to public bodies, government entities, Indian Tribes, or nonprofit entities primarily serving rural areas, with strict requirements and a competitive selection process based on specific criteria.

The State Department has released a report required by the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, detailing the actions taken under this law in 2024. During the year, the U.S. designated 70 foreign individuals and entities involved in human rights abuses and corruption across 19 countries. These actions were part of efforts to hold accountable those involved in serious crimes like violence against women, bribery, and political repression. The report also highlights international cooperation with countries like Canada and the UK in enforcing these sanctions globally.