Federal Register #2026-07525

Correction to USDA Regulations for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations

This notice provides a correction to a previously published USDA regulation regarding faith-based and neighborhood organizations: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key Details: - The correction clarifies that the regulation applies to recipients and subrecipients of USDA domestic social service programs subject to USDA uniform administrative requirements - Also applies to recipients and subrecipients of Commodity Credit Corporation assistance administered by USDA agencies - The amendment ensures regulatory language explicitly references social service programs, aligning with the original intent to protect beneficiaries and organizations providing federally funded social services - No unique procurement requirements, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice

Description

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the USDA is issuing a correction to a final rule published on March 4, 2024. The correction clarifies that the regulation applies specifically to recipients and subrecipients of USDA domestic social service programs subject to USDA uniform administrative requirements. This amendment ensures the regulatory language explicitly references social service programs, aligning with the original intent to protect beneficiaries and organizations providing federally funded social services. The rule is effective May 18, 2026.

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