Federal Register

American  

noun

1. a bulletin, published daily by the U.S. federal government, containing the schedule of hearings before Congressional and federal agency committees, together with orders, proclamations, etc., released by the executive branch of the government.

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Example Sentences

Some industry experts have described the NRC approach as “less prescriptive” than other rulemakings, and expect the regulations will be published in the Federal Register around November.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Once the rule change is published in the Federal Register, it has 30 days until it takes effect.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

When the rule takes effect in 45 days from its publication in the government’s Federal Register, brokers will monitor day trades and adjust each customer’s margin requirements daily.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The 15 members of the committee were scheduled to meet Wednesday and Thursday in Atlanta to discuss topics related to alleged Covid-19 vaccine injuries and long Covid, according to a Federal Register notice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A notice inviting public comment on that proposed new law would be published in the Federal Register in October 1973, just a few months after Hsu called Day.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot