Homeland Security Department
61 days left to commentGenealogy Program Regulations To Clarify the Impact of Federal Records Requirements
Proposed RulePublished August 21, 2026Comments close October 20, 2026
Comment deadline
October 20, 2026
Comments submitted through the official docket become part of the federal record. Agencies are required to review and respond to substantive comments.
Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulation governing genealogy program related records requests to revise its genealogy program regulations to clarify the impact of statutory and regulatory federal records requirements. This is necessary for individuals who request immigration records through the agency's genealogy program to better understand which records may be requested.
Document details
Document number2026-17119
Issuing agencyHomeland Security Department
PublishedAugust 21, 2026
Comment period closesOctober 20, 2026
Source: Federal Register · as of Aug 21, 2026