Attention
On January 21, 2025, the White House and President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," revoking Executive Order 11246. For additional information, see Secretary's Order 03-2025, To Cease and Desist All Investigative and Enforcement Activity Under Rescinded Executive Order 11246 (Jan. 24, 2025).
Decisions and Texts
E.O. 11246 (revoked)
E.O. 11246 , as amended (prohibited discrimination in employment by federal contractors on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin and required affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of their employment). On January 21, 2025, the White House and President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," revoking Executive Order 11246.
Regulations
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
U.S. Code: 29 U.S.C. § 793
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Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974
U.S. Code: 38 U.S.C. § 4211 38 U.S.C. § 4212
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