A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of War, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation, titled the "Repeal of the Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act of 2007"; jointly to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select).
A letter from the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the United States, transmitting notification that the Supreme Court will open the October 2026 term on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Secretary, Judicial Conference of the United States, transmitting the Conference's report entitled, "Report on the Adequacy of the Rules Prescribed under the E-Government Act of 2002", pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3501 note; Public Law 107–347, section 205(c)(3)(C) (as amended by Public Law 108–281, section 1); (118 Stat. 890); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Ethics Counsel, Ethics Law and Disclosure Division, Office of Government Ethics, transmitting the Office's final rule - Post-Employment Conflict of Interest Restrictions; Revision of Departmental Component Designations (RIN: 3209-AA72) received October 21, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, transmitting a letter concluding that the restriction on the removal of administrative law judges (ALJs) in the 5 U.S.C. 7521 violates the Constitution and that the Department will not defend it in court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107–273, section 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the House of Representatives of the State of New Hampshire, relative to House Resolution 20, reaffirming the right for persons of all persuasions to keep and bear arms, and urging Congress and the President to cease infringement upon Second Amendment rights and to restore them where infringed; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The SPEAKER presented a petition of Micheline Baptiste, relative to participating in judicial activity and seeking professional service; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Chief Regulatory Officer, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Fee Rule [CIS No.: 2846-26; DHS Docket No.: USCIS-2025-0139] (RIN: 1615-AC93) received September 30, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final rule - Implementing the Safe Explosives Act [ATT No.: 2002R-341F] (RIN: 1140-AA00 and 1140-AA20) received September 29, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final rule - Annual Notices on Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to Local Fire Authority [Docket No.: ATF-2023-0001; ATF 2013R-15P] (RIN: 1140-AA51) received September 29, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, transmitting a determination in these cases: United States v. Martin, No. 25-30712 (5th Cir.) and United States v. Banuelos, No. 23-50731 (5th Cir.), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107–273, section 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, transmitting a determination in the case: Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, No. 25-cv-056(N.D. Tex.), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107–273, section 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A message from the President of the United States, transmitting certifications pursuant to section 115 of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctions Russia and Iran Act of 2026, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 10815(b)(1)(A-B); Public Law 119–111, section 115(b)(1)(A-B); (140 Stat. 1043); (H. Doc. No. 119–202); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary and ordered to be printed.
A letter from the Regulatory Analysis Team Supervisor, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, transmitting the Departments' final rule - Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations [Docket No: ICEB-2025-0034] (RIN: 1653-AA96); [Dir. Order No.: 11-2026] (RIN: 1125-AB36) received October 14, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Rules Administrator/Assistant General Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's interim final rule - First Step Act Time Credits--Revisions [BOP-1183-I] (RIN: 1120-AB83) received October 5, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of War, transmitting one legislative proposal the Department requests to be enacted during the second session of the 119th Congress; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final rule - Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms [Docket No.: OAG191; AG Order No.: 7109-2026] (RIN: 1105-AB78) received September 23, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Chair, United States Sentencing Commission, transmitting amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines, together with the reasons for the amendments; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting a draft bill that would amend Title 10 of the United States Code to add a new section; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, transmitting a notification that the Department has determined not to file a petition for a writ of certiorari in Texas Tobacco Barn, L.L.C. v. HHS, No. 25-60200 (5th Cir.), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107–273, section 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Chief Regulatory Officer, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's major interim final rule - Mandatory Electronic Filing (e-Filing) [CIS No.: 2853-26; DHS Docket No.: USCIS-2026-0232] (RIN: 1615-AD19) received August 11, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Branch Chief, Border Security Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 Visas [Docket No.: USCBP-2024-0009] (RIN: 1651-AB48) received August 24, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Branch Chief, Border Security Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Regulatory Changes Required by the Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 [CBP Dec. 26-08] (RIN: 1651-AB62) received August 7, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Supervisory Attorney Advisor, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final rule - Inflation Adjustment for EOIR OBBBA Fees; Fiscal Year 2027 [Docket No.: EOIR-26-AB42; Dir. Order No.: 09-2026] (RIN: 1125-AB42) received September 1, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A letter from the Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, transmitting a determination in the case of "Firearms Policy Coalition Inc. v. Blanche, No. 24-cv-565 (N.D. Tex.)", pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107–273, section 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on the Judiciary.