US Energy Department drops rule on sex discrimination in sports
What happened
The US Energy Department has withdrawn a rule that would have set standards for sex discrimination in sports programs receiving federal money. This means the department will not implement new rules on this issue for now.
Why it matters
This withdrawal means the Energy Department will not be defining or enforcing new rules about sex discrimination in sports programs. Any future changes would require a new rulemaking process. This leaves the existing legal landscape unchanged.
The signal
Watch for any new proposed rules from the Energy Department on this topic, which would restart the entire regulatory process.