Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)

Executive Order Submissions Under Review

November 10, 2026

Department of Health and Human Services


AGENCY: HHS-ACF RIN: 0970-AD34 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Foundational Rule; Updates to Accord with the Hyde Amendment
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 01/23/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-ACF RIN: 0970-AD47 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Ensuring Program Integrity for Head Start Programs
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 08/05/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-ACF RIN: 0970-AD43 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Reunification of Certain Unaccompanied Alien Children with a Parent or Legal Guardian in a Country Other Than the United States
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 08/07/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-ACF RIN: 0970-AD21 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access
STAGE: Final Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 09/10/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-ACF RIN: 0970-AD45 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Part 1370
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 09/15/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-ACF RIN: 0970-AD29 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 09/17/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-ACF RIN: 0970-AD51 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Increasing the Limit for Nonrecurring Adoption Expenses
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 11/02/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CDC RIN: 0920-AA88 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 11/03/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV70 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Strengthening the Integrity of Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care, Financing, and Access to Care (CMS-2450)
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 05/12/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV92 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance (CMS-9881)
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 05/30/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV74 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs (GUARD) Model (CMS-5546)
STAGE: Final Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 06/15/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: Statutory  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV99 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; State Innovation Waivers and Health Care Choice Compacts (CMS-9877)
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 07/13/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV97 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH) (CMS-6098)
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 08/07/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AW00 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Expanding Access to Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (CMS-9876)
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 10/05/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AW10 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2028 (CMS-9875)
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 10/19/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV88 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Contract Year 2028 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and PACE (CMS-4214)
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 10/26/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-ZC11 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Final Guidance, Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price in 2028
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 10/29/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV85 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:CY 2027 Part A Premiums for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement (CMS-8093)
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 11/04/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: Statutory  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV86 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates, Premium Rates, and Annual Deductible Beginning January 1, 2027 (CMS-8094)
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 11/04/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: Statutory  


AGENCY: HHS-CMS RIN: 0938-AV84 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:CY 2027 Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts (CMS-8092)
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 11/04/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: Statutory  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-ZC82 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Cannabidiol (CBD) Products Compliance and Enforcement Policy
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 03/13/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-AI05 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Administrative Detention of Tobacco Products
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 07/09/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-ZD60 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:White Paper: Proposed Definition of Ultra-Processed Food
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 08/03/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-AI83 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Use of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releasing Chemicals as an Ingredient in Hair Smoothing Products or Hair Straightening Products
STAGE: Proposed Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 08/06/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-AI42 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Cheeses and Related Cheese Products; Proposal to Permit the Use of Ultrafiltered Milk and Microfiltered Milk
STAGE: Final Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 08/28/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-AG30 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Sunlamp Products; Amendment to the Performance Standard
STAGE: Final Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 09/09/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-ZD84 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Clinical Trial Enrollment Action Plans to Improve Representation of the U.S. Intended Use Population in Clinical Studies
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 10/06/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-ZE05 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Labeling Caffeine Content in Foods and Beverages; Draft Guidance for Industry
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 11/06/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-FDA RIN: 0910-ZE07 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Section 505(b)(2) Applications Proposing Nonprescription Use; Request for Information
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 11/06/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-NIH RIN: 0925-ZA21 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:2026 NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 09/11/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-NIH RIN: 0925-ZA27 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:National Institute on Aging Strategic Directions 2026-2030
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 10/02/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-NIH RIN: 0925-ZA28 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2026-2030
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 10/06/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-NIH RIN: 0925-ZA29 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:Notice of Change: Updates to SBIR and STTR Foreign Risk Notification and Mitigation Process
STAGE: Notice Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. No
RECEIVED DATE: 10/15/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None  


AGENCY: HHS-OCR RIN: 0945-AA00 Status: Pending Review
TITLE:HIPAA Privacy Rule: Changes to Support Coordinated Care and Individual Engagement and Reduce Regulatory Burdens
STAGE: Final Rule Economically Significant: This term refers to a regulatory action, as determined under Section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866, that will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or will adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities. Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 04/02/2026 LEGAL DEADLINE: None