Justice Department Scraps Race-Sex Rules in Contracts
Published Date: 4/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is officially saying that the old rules about using race or sex in federal contracts, shared back in 2022, are outdated and shouldn’t be used anymore. This affects anyone involved in federal contracting programs, as they’ll need to follow the latest laws and court decisions instead. No new costs or deadlines are announced, but everyone should update their playbook to stay on the right side of the law.
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2022 Contracting Guidance Rescinded
The Department of Justice rescinded the January 31, 2022 Report on Lawful Uses of Race or Sex in Federal Contracting Programs. The notice says the 2022 report is no longer an accurate reflection of current laws, executive orders, and federal court rulings and should not be cited in the defense of using race or sex in federal contracting programs. If you are involved in federal contracting programs, update your legal and compliance guidance to follow current laws and court decisions; no new costs or deadlines are announced.
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