Opportunity
Federal Register #DHS-2026-0364
DHS Rescinds Guidance on Title VI National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons
Buyer
Homeland Security Department
Posted
July 14, 2026
Identifier
DHS-2026-0364
This notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces the rescission of its 2011 guidance on Title VI national origin discrimination for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP): - DHS is withdrawing previous guidance to recipients of federal financial assistance regarding Title VI compliance for LEP individuals - The action is in accordance with Executive Order 14224, which designates English as the official language of the United States and revokes prior guidance under Executive Order 13166 - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned or requested in this notice - Recipients of DHS financial assistance must still comply with Title VI and other civil rights laws - DHS plans to issue updated language access guidance in the future
Description
This notice announces the Department of Homeland Security's rescission of its 2011 guidance to federal financial assistance recipients regarding the Title VI prohibition against national origin discrimination affecting limited English proficient persons. The rescission is consistent with Executive Order 14224, which designates English as the official language of the United States and revokes prior guidance under Executive Order 13166. Recipients of DHS financial assistance remain obligated to comply with Title VI and other applicable civil rights laws. DHS anticipates issuing updated language access guidance consistent with applicable law in the future.