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Federal Register · July 14, 2025
The title they went with Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions) Noisy translates that to

US Energy Department delays rule change on discrimination in federal programs

What happened
The US Department of Energy is delaying a rule that would have rescinded protections against discrimination in federally funded programs. This means the existing rules, which require nondiscrimination, will remain in effect for now.
Why it matters
The Department of Energy had tried to remove rules that prevent discrimination in programs it funds. This delay means those protections stay in place. It also shows that public comments can stop or slow down attempts to roll back existing regulations.
The signal
Watch for a new effective date or a revised rule from the Department of Energy, which would indicate their next move on these nondiscrimination protections.
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