Department of the Treasury
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Department of the Treasury.
11 regulationsDebt Collection Authorities under the Debt Collection Improvement Act
This proposed rule gives the U.S. Treasury Department stronger tools to collect money that people and businesses owe to the federal government, such as unpaid taxes, student loans, and other debts. The changes aim to make the debt collection process more efficient, though they could affect how and when the government contacts people who owe money.
GENIUS Act Implementation
The GENIUS Act is a new federal rule from the Treasury Department that aims to improve how the government manages and uses data and technology systems. This regulation matters to everyday people because it could affect how federal agencies handle taxpayer information and deliver services more efficiently.
Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act Implementation
The Treasury Department is proposing rules to establish a framework for U.S. stablecoins—digital currencies backed by government or assets—to promote innovation while protecting consumers and the financial system. The regulation aims to create clear guidelines for how these digital currencies can be created, used, and supervised in the United States.
Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada: Textile and Apparel Goods, Automotive Goods, and Other USMCA Provisions
This regulation implements trade rules between the United States, Mexico, and Canada under the USMCA trade agreement, setting standards for how textiles, apparel, and cars can be made and sold across the three countries. It affects what products can be imported duty-free and establishes requirements for where and how these goods must be manufactured to qualify for trade benefits.
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
The Treasury Department is adjusting the dollar amounts of financial penalties it can impose for violations of federal law to account for inflation. This means the fines for breaking rules will increase slightly each year to keep up with rising prices, ensuring that penalties remain meaningful and discourage wrongdoing.
Privacy Act; Exempting a System of Records from Certain Requirements
The Treasury Department is exempting one of its databases from certain privacy protections that normally allow people to access and correct their personal information. This means the public will have fewer rights to review records the government holds about them in this particular system.
Import Restrictions: Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Uzbekistan
The U.S. Treasury Department has restricted imports of ancient artifacts and cultural items from Uzbekistan to prevent looting and illegal trafficking of the country's historical treasures. This regulation means that most archaeological and ethnological artifacts from Uzbekistan cannot legally enter the United States without special permission.
Eliminating Unnecessary Regulations
The Treasury Department is proposing to eliminate certain federal regulations it considers unnecessary or outdated. The public has until mid-May 2025 to comment on which rules should be removed or simplified, and this could affect how taxes are filed, financial institutions operate, and government services are delivered.
Ongoing Data Collection of Non-Centrally Cleared Bilateral Transactions in the U.S. Repurchase Agreement Market
The Treasury Department is requiring financial institutions to regularly report detailed information about short-term loans between banks that aren't processed through a central clearinghouse. This data collection helps government regulators monitor the financial system's stability and spot potential risks before they become serious problems.
Trade and National Security Actions and Low-Value Shipments
This proposed rule from the Treasury Department addresses how the U.S. government handles small packages and shipments coming from other countries, with a focus on national security concerns. The regulation aims to update customs procedures for low-value items while ensuring the government can screen goods for potential threats or illegal trade violations.
Entry of Low-Value Shipments
This Treasury Department regulation proposes new rules for how small packages and shipments entering the United States are processed at customs. The changes aim to streamline the entry process for low-value items, which could affect how quickly online purchases from overseas reach American consumers.