# Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Federal Agencies' Programs and Activities
> **US Department of Labor** · Final rule. · Published 2020-12-17 · Effective 2021-01-19 · 85 FR 82037
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-27084
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Labor
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 82037
- **CFR reference:** 2 CFR 3474
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/17/2020-27084/equal-participation-of-faith-based-organizations-in-the-federal-agencies-programs-and-activities)
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