Department of Homeland Security
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Department of Homeland Security.
12 regulationsProtection of Federal Property; Technical Amendment
The Department of Homeland Security made a technical update to the rules that protect federal buildings and property from security threats. This change clarifies and fixes language in existing regulations to make them clearer and easier to follow, but doesn't create major new restrictions.
Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
The Department of Homeland Security is updating the dollar amounts of fines it can impose for violations of its rules to account for inflation. This is a routine adjustment that keeps penalties meaningful by ensuring they reflect current economic conditions rather than losing value over time.
Privacy Act of 1974
This Department of Homeland Security update to the Privacy Act of 1974 clarifies how federal agencies must handle and protect personal information they collect about U.S. citizens and residents. The rule helps ensure that your personal data—like your name, address, or immigration records—is kept secure and that you have the right to know what information the government has about you.
Protection of Federal Property; Changed Effective Date
The Department of Homeland Security has changed the effective date for a rule about protecting federal buildings and property. This regulation affects how security measures are enforced at government facilities across the country.
Implementation of the Administrative False Claims Act
This regulation updates how the Department of Homeland Security handles false claims—situations where someone lies to get government money or benefits. The rule establishes clearer procedures for investigating these cases and determining penalties, which helps protect taxpayer money from fraud.
Protection of Federal Property
This Department of Homeland Security rule establishes new security and protection standards for federal buildings and properties across the country. The regulation aims to prevent unauthorized access, trespassing, and damage to government facilities that serve the public.
Terminology Relating to Sex; Technical Amendments
The Department of Homeland Security is updating how it uses sex-related terminology in its rules and policies to ensure consistency across all its documents. This technical update clarifies definitions and language that the agency uses when referring to sex in immigration, border security, and other DHS operations.
Ratification of Security Directives
The Department of Homeland Security is formally approving security directives that were previously issued to protect national security. This rule makes these directives officially binding and establishes how they will be enforced going forward.
Ratification of Security Directives
The Department of Homeland Security is formally approving security directives that establish rules and procedures for protecting critical infrastructure and national security. This regulation affects how government agencies and potentially private companies must follow security protocols to prevent threats and respond to emergencies.
Protection of Federal Property
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing new rules to better protect federal buildings and property from damage, theft, and unauthorized access. This affects anyone who visits federal offices, courthouses, or other government facilities, as security procedures may change.
Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing changes to how it handles personal information it collects about people, such as names, addresses, and immigration records. These changes are meant to better protect your privacy and follow federal privacy laws that have been in place since 1974.
Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
The Department of Homeland Security is updating the dollar amounts of fines it can impose for violations of its rules to keep pace with inflation. This means penalties for breaking DHS regulations will be higher starting in 2025, reflecting the increased cost of living since these penalty amounts were last set.