Bureaucracy Bites Back: Nondiscrimination Rules Get the Axe
Published Date: 5/16/2025
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Summary
This rule cancels some old, extra rules about fairness in programs that get federal money. It affects anyone who runs or uses these programs by making things simpler and clearer. The change starts right away and won’t cost extra money, just less hassle!
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Rescinds extra nondiscrimination rules
If you run or use a program that gets federal money, the Department of Energy is canceling some older, unnecessary nondiscrimination regulatory provisions. The change starts right away and is intended to simplify rules and reduce paperwork without adding costs.
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