RBSFinal Rule

Removal of Unconstitutional Preferences Based on Race and Sex in Response to Court Ruling

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Summary

This regulation requires the RBS agency to stop using race and sex as factors in its programs and decisions, following a court ruling that found such preferences unconstitutional. The change affects how the agency awards benefits, contracts, or opportunities, shifting to a system that doesn't consider applicants' race or sex.

Key Points

  • 1The RBS agency must remove race and sex from consideration in all its programs, hiring, and benefits decisions
  • 2This change is based on a court ruling that determined these types of preferences violated the Constitution
  • 3Programs and policies that previously used race or sex as a factor will need to be redesigned or ended
  • 4People applying for RBS programs, contracts, or jobs will now be evaluated without regard to their race or sex
  • 5The agency likely will implement new evaluation systems to comply with this requirement

Key Dates

Published

July 10, 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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