DOEFinal Rule
Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)
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Summary
The Department of Energy is removing rules that prevented discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and other protected characteristics in programs that receive federal funding. This means organizations that get DOE money may no longer be required to follow these nondiscrimination protections in the same way they previously were.
Key Points
- 1The DOE is rescinding nondiscrimination requirements that previously applied to programs and activities receiving federal energy department funding
- 2These rules previously protected people from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, and religion in federally-funded programs
- 3Organizations that receive DOE grants and contracts may face fewer legal requirements to prevent discrimination in their programs
- 4Students, workers, and people using energy assistance or other DOE-funded services could potentially be affected by reduced nondiscrimination protections
- 5This change applies broadly to all federally-assisted programs under DOE's authority, not just specific programs
Key Dates
Published
December 9, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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