Federal Register #2026-13637

EEOC Rescinds Affirmative Action Guidelines Under Title VII

This opportunity concerns a regulatory action by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), not a procurement: - Government buyer: - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), United States federal agency - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a purchase or contract opportunity - No products or services are requested; no part numbers or quantities specified - Notable requirements: - The EEOC is rescinding its guidelines on affirmative action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - The guidelines, previously at 29 CFR Part 1608, are removed due to inconsistency with statutory language, lack of Supreme Court precedent, and their limitation to affirmative action for women or minorities - This action updates federal regulatory policy but does not involve procurement or contracting

Description

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is rescinding its regulations regarding Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The final interpretive rule removes these guidelines from the Code of Federal Regulations because they are inconsistent with statutory language, unsupported by Supreme Court precedent, obsolete, and limited to affirmative action benefiting women or minorities. The rescission is effective July 6, 2026, and reflects changes in legal interpretations and developments over the past four decades.

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