GSAProposed Rule
Federal Travel Regulation: Updating the FTR With Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language; Planned Rescission
TransportationLabor & WorkplaceOther
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Summary
The General Services Administration is proposing to update federal travel rules to include language about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, while also planning to remove some outdated regulations. This change aims to make sure federal employees and contractors from all backgrounds are treated fairly when traveling on government business.
Key Points
- 1The proposal updates the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to add explicit language about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout the rules
- 2Federal employees and contractors who travel for work will be covered by these updated standards, which should address accessibility needs for people with disabilities
- 3The rule removes outdated or redundant travel regulations that are no longer needed
- 4This affects how federal agencies manage employee travel and reimburse travel expenses
- 5The public has a comment period to provide feedback before the rule becomes final
Key Dates
Published
April 16, 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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