Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

The order directs federal agencies to prohibit federal contractors and their subcontractors from engaging in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities and to include contract clauses requiring contractors to attest they will not support or implement DEI practices that treat employees, applicants, or contracting parties differently based on race or ethnicity. Agencies subject to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act must, to the extent permitted by law, ensure contracts include these prohibitions and related compliance measures covering recruitment, hiring, promotions, contracting, program participation, and resource allocation.