Vol. 1 · No. 944Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Small business rule changes: 4 entries flagged for owners.

Owner-readable summary of Federal Register, SBA, DOL, OFAC, and compliance updates published on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Scanned 4 source documents matching small-business terms; 4 warranted a closer look.

Office of Management and Budget· Proposed Rule

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services

SUMMARY: OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to partially implement a section of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 which prohibits…

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Administrative Declaration Amendment of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Louisiana

Stage 2

SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the state of Louisiana dated February 2, 2026. Incident: 2026 Severe Winter Storm.

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Small Business Administration· Notice

Meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development

SUMMARY: The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the date, time, and agendafor the next meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF).

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Small Business Administration· Notice

Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review

SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested members of the public an…

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