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Federal Register · July 14, 2025
The title they went with Rescinding New Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities Noisy translates that to

Energy Department delays rules meant to stop discrimination in new construction

What happened
The US Department of Energy is delaying new rules that would have required federally funded construction projects to meet non-discrimination standards. This means builders receiving federal money will not have to follow these specific rules for now.
Why it matters
The Energy Department had tried to add new requirements for builders who get federal money. These rules would have made sure new construction projects did not discriminate. Now, those rules are on hold, which means the status quo continues for federally assisted projects.
The signal
Watch for a new effective date or a revised rule from the Energy Department, which would indicate if these requirements will ever take effect.
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