Federal Management Regulation; Updating the Federal Management Regulation with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language; Planned Rescission
Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to update federal workplace rules to include new language about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This means the government is revising how it manages federal buildings and offices to better reflect commitments to fairness and equal access for all employees and visitors.
Key Points
- 1The GSA plans to update its Federal Management Regulation to include diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility standards in federal workplace policies
- 2This change affects how federal agencies manage buildings, facilities, and workplaces across the country
- 3The regulation aims to ensure federal workplaces are accessible to people with disabilities and foster inclusive environments for all employees
- 4The GSA is signaling it will rescind (cancel) some existing regulations as part of this update to modernize federal workplace management
- 5This is a proposed rule, meaning the public has a chance to comment before the GSA makes the changes final
Impact Assessment
If you are a Federal Employee, this means your workplace policies and federal building management standards will be updated to emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility considerations in how spaces are managed and how you are treated.
National
Minimal
Key Dates
April 16, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Federal Travel Regulation; Rescinding Bulletins
Federal Management Regulation; Nondiscrimination Clarification in the Federal Workplace; Rescission
Federal Management Regulation: Designation of Authority and Sustainable Siting; Planned Revision
Federal Management Regulation: Art in Architecture; Planned Rescission
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.