DOE Delays Cutting Minority Business Loan Support
Published Date: 3/6/2026
Rule
Summary
The Department of Energy is delaying the cancellation of loan rules that help minority-owned businesses get DOE contracts. This means those businesses still have access to special loan support for a little longer, now until June 4, 2026. The delay gives DOE more time to review feedback and make sure everything’s fair and square before making any big changes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Delay Keeps Minority Loan Rules In Place
The Department of Energy delayed the effective date of its May 16, 2025 direct final rule that would rescind loan regulations for minority business enterprises seeking DOE contracts. The rescission is now delayed until June 4, 2026, so those loan rules remain in effect through that date.
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