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Proposed Rule2026-17119

Genealogy Program Regulations To Clarify the Impact of Federal Records Requirements

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Published
August 21, 2026

Issuing agencies

Homeland Security Department

Abstract

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.

Indexed from Federal Register on August 21, 2026.

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