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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

1118 issues in archive

Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Control No. 3235-0553

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 19b-7 and Form 19b-7

Securities and Exchange Commission — observed across 2 documents over 65 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The SEC is continuing its requirement for securities firms and investment companies to file Form 19b-7, which provides information the government needs to oversee the securities industry. If you work in securities or investments, review what Form 19b-7 requires so your business stays compliant with SEC regulations.

First seen

Jun 23, 2026

Last seen

Aug 27, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jun 23, 2026·91 FR 37445

    Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 19b-7 and Form 19b-7

    #2026-12586

  2. Notice·Aug 27, 2026·91 FR 55373

    Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 19b-7 and Form 19b-7

    #2026-17461