Rules and proposed rules

Management of Federal Agency Disbursements

Executive Order (E.O.) 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account, directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cease issuing paper checks for all Federal disbursements to the extent permitted by law and to review and, as appropriate, revise procedures for granting limited exceptions where electronic payment methods are not feasible. In accordance with the E.O., the Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Bureau of the Fiscal Service ("Fiscal Service" or "we"), is proposing to amend its regulation that sets forth the limited circumstances under which paper check disbursements may be made by federal agencies.

Comments close Jun 15, 2026

Marketable Treasury Securities Redemption Operations

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) proposes to amend the terms and conditions for marketable Treasury securities redemption (buyback) operations. These proposed amendments reflect expanded direct offer submission eligibility, update the certification statements to participate in buyback operations, enhance clarity, and make conforming changes to several sections of the buyback regulations to reflect Treasury's current practices.

Comments close Feb 13, 2026

Debt Collection Authorities Under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996

The Department of the Treasury ("Treasury"), Bureau of the Fiscal Service ("Fiscal Service"), proposes to revise its existing regulations regarding the Treasury Offset Program ("TOP") for several reasons, including to: restore statutory flexibility that was unnecessarily restricted; implement new authorities; eliminate repetitive and unnecessary language; reword certain provisions for clarity, consistent with the requirements of the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Executive Order 12866; and better organize the regulations for easier comprehension.

Comments close Feb 23, 2026

Marketable Treasury Securities Redemption Operations

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing in final form amendments to the terms and conditions for marketable Treasury securities redemption (buyback) operations. These amendments reflect expanded direct offer submission eligibility, update the certification statements to participate in buyback operations, enhance clarity, and make conforming changes to several sections of the buyback regulations to reflect Treasury's current practices.