GSA Yanks DEI Lingo from Federal Travel Playbook Overnight
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
GSA is rolling back a recent update that added diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility language to the Federal Travel Rules. This change affects all federal employees who travel for work, but it won’t change travel costs or timing. The old rules will come back, so travelers and agencies should get ready for the switch.
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Rescind DEIA Language in FTR
The General Services Administration plans to rescind FTR Case 2022-05, which added diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) language to the Federal Travel Regulation. The rescission returns the prior travel rule text and refers to the version published on February 16, 2024. GSA says this change affects all federal employees who travel for work but will not change travel costs or timing.
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