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The Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council has proposed a new information collection under Executive Order 14398. The FAR Council proposal was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget on May 6, 2026. The public has until July 6, 2026, to comment on the proposed information collection.

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has issued instructions to federal agencies to implement Executive Order 14398. EO 14398 requires federal contractors and subcontractors to end the use of "racially discriminatory DEI activities." The FAR Council's instructions direct federal agencies to include certain language required by EO 14398 in new and existing contracts.

The Trump administration has issued a new executive order regarding the DEI activities of federal contractors and subcontractors. Federal contractors and subcontractors may have contracts terminated for failure to address what the executive order defines as "racially discriminatory DEI activities."

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release regarding an investigation into what it considers illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at a major U.S. corporation. The press release is dated November 20, 2025.

The states of Ohio and Indiana have made changes to the equal employment opportunity/affirmative action requirements for employers contracting with these states. These changes will be effectively by September 30, 2025. Read more to learn about these changes and how they affect state contractors.

U.S. Department of Justice issues guidance for federal contractors regarding use of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

President Trump’s 2025 Executive Order ends AAPs for women and minorities. Learn what’s changed, what remains, and how it affects federal contractors.