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5/6/2026

U.S. Trade Representative to Commence Second Four-Year Review of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation

The U.S. Trade Representative is initiating the second four-year review of actions taken to address China's Acts, Policies, and Practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation, with requests for continuation due between May 7, 2026, and July 5, 2026, and June 24, 2026, and August 22, 2026, respectively.

5/6/2026

FDA Clears Dexamethasone Elixir for Sale

The FDA has determined that dexamethasone elixir, 0.5mg/5mL, was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, allowing it to remain approved for use in abbreviated new drug applications.

5/6/2026

Update to Proscribed Countries for Import Restrictions

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to update its regulations to remove outdated country restrictions on defense imports and replace them with a Department of State list, effectively removing all former Soviet countries except Russia from the list of countries from which ATF denies firearm imports.

5/6/2026

ATF Proposes Relaxation of National Firearms Act Marking Requirements

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing changes to Department of Justice regulations to enable manufacturers of National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms to use alternative markings, previously used on the firearm, to meet NFA marking requirements.

5/6/2026

ATF Proposes Rule to Clarify Interstate Transportation of Firearms Under the Gun Control Act

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing a rule to clarify that activities necessary for transporting firearms interstate, such as overnight stays and vehicle maintenance, are protected under the Gun Control Act. The proposed rule also addresses transporting ammunition and firearm accessories between states and securing firearms during transit.

5/6/2026

ATF Proposes Clarification on Brady Act Background Check Requirement

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing changes to Department of Justice regulations to clarify when a state's firearms permit meets the requirements under the Gun Control Act of 1968, allowing it to serve as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System check.