DOE Pauses Plan to Scrap Anti-Discrimination Safeguards
Published Date: 7/14/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of Energy is delaying a rule that would remove certain nondiscrimination protections in programs it supports because many people spoke up against it. This means the current rules stay in place a bit longer while DOE reviews the feedback. Anyone involved in DOE-funded programs should watch for updates, as changes could affect how these programs operate and their funding timelines.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Nondiscrimination Protections Stay In Place
If you participate in or receive benefits from DOE‑funded programs, the current nondiscrimination protections published on May 16, 2025, remain in effect while the Department of Energy reviews public comments. The rescission of those protections will not take effect immediately because DOE is extending the rule's effective date.
Watch for Changes to Program Operations and Funding
If you run, work in, or rely on DOE‑funded programs, watch for updates because DOE is reviewing comments and future changes could affect how these programs operate and their funding timelines. The Department announced the delay related to the rule it published on May 16, 2025, while it considers feedback.
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