Genealogy Program Regulations To Clarify the Impact of Federal Records Requirements

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• Document number: 2026-17119
• Type: Proposed Rule
• Published: August 21, 2026
• Comments close: October 20, 2026
• Agency: Homeland Security Department

Official 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.

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