Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Federal Agencies' Programs and Activities
other · US Department of Labor · Published 2020-12-17 · Effective 2021-01-19 · 85 FR 82037
Document
Document number
2020-27084
Federal Register citation
85 FR 82037
CFR reference
2 CFR 3474
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Labor
Publication date
2020-12-17
Effective date
2021-01-19
DOL docket
ED-2019-OPE-0080
Abstract
This rule amends the regulations of the agencies listed above ("the Agencies") to implement Executive Order 13831 of May 3, 2018 (Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative). This rule provides clarity about the rights and obligations of faith-based organizations participating in the Agencies' Federal financial assistance programs and activities. This rulemaking is intended to ensure that the Agencies' Federal financial assistance programs and activities are implemented in a manner consistent with the requirements of Federal law, including the First Amendment to the Constitution and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.