US Energy Department delays rules against discrimination in its programs

The US Department of Energy is once again postponing new rules that would prevent discrimination in programs it funds. This means the existing rules, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and disability, will remain in place for longer.

This is a small procedural delay, but it is part of a larger, quiet effort to roll back civil rights protections in federal programs. The previous administration tried to remove specific protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and other groups from these rules. This delay keeps the current, broader protections in place for now.