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Federal Register · May 16, 2025
The title they went with Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age) Noisy translates that to

The Energy Department wants to stop enforcing age discrimination rules for its programs

What happened
The US Energy Department is proposing to remove rules that prevent age discrimination in programs it funds. This means that age will no longer be a protected category for people participating in or benefiting from these programs.
Why it matters
For decades, federal agencies have been required to ensure that programs they fund do not discriminate based on age. This proposal would remove that requirement for the Energy Department, potentially allowing age to become a factor in who gets access to energy-related grants, research opportunities, or other benefits. It could set a precedent for other agencies to roll back similar protections.
The signal
Watch for public comments on this proposed rule, especially from civil rights groups and organizations representing older Americans, to see if there is significant opposition.
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