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Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Executive Order Number
14398
President
Donald Trump
Signed
March 26, 2026
Published
March 31, 2026
Source
Federal Register
Original Document
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-31/pdf/2026-06286.pdf

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Summary of Executive Order: Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (March 26, 2026)

Purpose

The order aims to promote economy and efficiency in Federal contracting by prohibiting racially discriminatory DEI activities—defined as disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in recruitment, hiring, promotions, contracting, program participation (e.g., training, mentoring), or resource allocation. It views such activities as unethical, often illegal, and causing inefficiencies, waste, turnover, and higher costs passed to the government.

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