Federal Register #DHS20251009

DHS Final Rule Amending Title VI Regulations to Align with DOJ and Executive Order 14281

This is a regulatory update from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) included - No OEMs, vendors, or products are involved, as this is not a procurement or acquisition action - Key Regulatory Changes: - Amends DHS regulations to align with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Executive Order 14281 - Removes disparate-impact liability, focusing only on intentional discrimination - Applies to all DHS funding recipients, including those receiving federal grants and awards - Aims to reduce compliance costs and address constitutional concerns - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - No unique technical or performance requirements, as this is a policy change, not a purchase

Description

This final rule by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amends its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to align more closely with the original public meaning of Title VI and a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) rule. The amendments aim to avoid constitutional concerns, reduce compliance costs, and serve the public interest by eliminating disparate-impact liability and focusing on prohibiting only intentional discrimination. The rule is effective June 22, 2026, and affects DHS funding recipients, including those receiving federal grants and awards.

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