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6 U.S.C. 488h: Deadlines for regulationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 6-DOMESTIC SECURITYCHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION
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§488h. Deadlines for regulations

The Secretary⁠—

(1)  shall issue a proposed rule implementing this part not later than 6 months after December 26, 2007; and

(2)  issue a final rule implementing this part not later than 1 year after December 26, 2007.

( Pub. L. 107–296, title VIII, § 899I , as added Pub. L. 110–161, div. E, title V, § 563(a) , Dec. 26, 2007 , 121 Stat. 2089 .)