North America — Cross-border Commerce & AI Policy Tracker
The US is the largest destination for Chinese companies going global, and the fastest-moving on policy: tariffs, federal and state AI regulation, and marketplace compliance change constantly. AltoSea tracks and translates updates daily.
Last updated 2026-10-01 · Source: AltoSea Intelligence
The White House Hosts Third AI Education Task Force Meeting with Educators and Parents
Remarks by Director Michael Kratsios at the India AI Impact Summit
U.S. Promotes AI Adoption, Sovereignty, and Exports at India AI Impact Summit
President Donald J. Trump Unveils National AI Legislative Framework
President Trump Announces Appointments to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Memorandum of Understanding Between The Government of the United States of America and the Government of Sweden Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal
Trump Administration Announces More Than $5 Billion for the Genesis Mission, a National Mission on AI for Science
Accelerating Access to Veterans' Benefits and Employment Opportunities
Draft NIH Biosafety Policy for Research Involving Biohazards
The NIH is proposing a new biosafety policy to modernize and strengthen practices and is seeking public input; the policy will replace the current NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.
Partial Repeal of the Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units
The U.S. EPA is finalizing a partial repeal of the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, removing emission guidelines for existing steam units and CCS-based standards for modified coal and new base load turbines. A separate supplemental proposal seeks comment on rescinding all GHG requirements under Clean Air Act section 111.
Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act Section 111
The EPA is supplementing its proposal to repeal all GHG emission standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, arguing that Clean Air Act section 111 does not authorize regulation of power plant emissions for climate change. This would also require rescinding the 2015 findings and repealing all associated 2015 and 2024 GHG standards.
United States of America, et al. v. RealPage, Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Permit the Listing of Binary KPI Options
Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Permit the Listing of Binary KPI Options
Request for Information (RFI) on Future Needs for Medical Metrology and Standards for Medical Imaging, Devices, Diagnostics and Therapy
NIST and NIBIB are soliciting stakeholder input to understand future needs for medical metrology and standards related to medical imaging, devices, and diagnostics, which will inform a joint roadmap.
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rules on Amendments to QC 1000, A Firm's System of Quality Control, and Related Rule and Forms
Data Intermediaries and Approaches To Strengthen Public Health Data Exchange
The CDC is seeking public input on how data intermediaries can support secure, scalable, and standards-based public health data exchange, aiming to advance broader goals such as disease prevention and threat detection.
Order Granting Temporary Conditional Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Section 36(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, From the Definition of “Exchange” in Section 3(a)(1) of the Exchange Act for the Use of Certain Distributed Ledger Trading Venues for Tokenized NMS Stocks and From the Defin...
HUD Evaluation Policy
This policy outlines the core principles for HUD's evaluation and research activities, updates the Department's Evaluation Policy, and reaffirms its commitment to rigorous, relevant evaluations consistent with Executive Order 14303, using evidence to inform policy and practice.
Request for Information; Medicare Part D Reasonable and Relevant Pharmacy Contracting Standards
This RFI solicits input to establish standards for reasonable and relevant pharmacy contract terms under Medicare Part D. The CAA, 2026 requires Part D sponsors to allow any pharmacy meeting standard terms to participate in their networks and directs HHS to set standards by 2029.
Proposed Revision of Information Collection; National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979
The Department of Labor is soliciting public comments on the proposed revision of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 as part of its pre-clearance consultation under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Implementing the Federal Reserve Board's Responsibilities Under the GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve Board proposes to issue regulations implementing the GENIUS Act for Board-supervised permitted payment stablecoin issuers and other entities under its jurisdiction, including the prohibition on tying under section 4(a)(8) of the Act.
The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
NHTSA, on behalf of DOT, is recalibrating the CAFE program to remove regulatory distortions. The final rule amends fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2022-2026 and 2027-2031, as well as compliance aspects including vehicle classification.
Renewal of the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee
The FCC announces the renewal of the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC), determining that the renewal is necessary and in the public interest.
Request for Information (RFI) Regarding the Digitization and Modernization of the National Technical Reports Library (NTRL) and the Leveraging of Scientific, Technical and Engineering Information (STEI) Stored in the NTRL
NTIS seeks stakeholder input on digitizing and modernizing the NTRL, aiming to digitize physical records, make data more accessible to AI and advanced computing, and understand related opportunities and challenges.
Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
The FTC proposes a rulemaking to prevent digital platforms from facilitating impersonation scams of government and businesses, and is seeking public comments.
Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend FINRA Rules 0150 (Application of Rules to Exempted Securities Except Municipal Securities), 2165 (Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults) and 4512 (Customer Accoun...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NTIA Internet Use Survey
The Department of Commerce invites public and federal agency comments on proposed and continuing information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to assess impact and reduce reporting burden. This notice provides a 60-day public comment period before submission to OMB.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Business Trends and Outlook Survey
Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the FCC Technological Advisory Council will hold a meeting on October 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, with public access via fcc.gov/live.
Agency Information Collection Revision
The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a proposed revision to the information collection for OMB Control Number 1910-5179, titled "Energy and Jobs Survey."
Transfer Agent Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes to adopt new rules, amend existing rules and Forms TA-1 and TA-2, and rescind an existing rule to modernize rules for registered transfer agents.
Determining the Appropriate Penalty for Federal Employees Charged With Misconduct
The Merit Systems Protection Board issued a final rule amending its regulations on reviewing the reasonableness of agency penalties in misconduct-based adverse actions, eliminating the mandatory consideration of the 12 Douglas factors and instead evaluating whether the penalty is within tolerable limits of reasonableness based on the totality of circumstances.
Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility
CBP is considering amendments to enhance supply chain visibility by requiring more detailed disclosures on parties, traceability technologies, and foreign export documentation, aiming to better detect illicit transshipment and customs violations.
Regulation Crypto Assets
The SEC is proposing new rules to create a tailored offering regime for certain crypto asset investment contracts, including two exemptions from Securities Act registration: up to $5 million over four years and up to $75 million per 12-month period, with principles-based narrative disclosure requirements.
Critical Position Pay Authority
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is amending critical position pay regulations to set Level I of the Executive Schedule as the default maximum, require written OPM Director approval for higher rates, and clarify service agreements, non-adverse action status, and basic pay treatment.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has submitted a new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. Publication in the Federal Register is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Maximizing Efficiencies in Universal Service Administration
The FCC seeks comment on four areas of Universal Service Fund (USF) administration: current processes, structure, operating costs, and the impact of USAC's Board of Directors, aiming to improve efficiency.
Declaring a National Emergency To Secure the United States Bulk-Power System
Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies: Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Student Assistance General Provisions
The Department proposes to revise accrediting agency recognition regulations at 34 CFR part 602 to implement Executive Order 14279 and other Administration priorities, better align with statute, and reduce regulatory burden.
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A mix of federal guidance and state legislation — states like California and Colorado have introduced AI-specific compliance requirements. Check against your target states; this page tracks changes.