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RuleSignificant2020-270842020-12-17

Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Federal Agencies' Programs and Activities

Education Department, Homeland Security Department, Agriculture Department, Agency for International Development, Housing and Urban Development Department, Justice Department, Labor Department, Veterans Affairs Department, Health and Human Services Department,

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.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This final rule becomes effective on January 19, 2021.
Effective Date
2021-01-19

CFR References

Topics

AccountingAdministrative practice and procedureAdult educationAgedAgricultureAlcohol abuseAlcoholismAmerican SamoaBilingual educationBlindBusiness and industryCivil rightsClaimsColleges and universitiesCommunicationsCommunity developmentCommunity facilitiesCopyrightCourtsCreditCrimeCultural exchange programsDay careDental healthDisability benefitsDrug abuseEducationEducation of disadvantagedEducation of individuals with disabilitiesEducational facilitiesEducational researchEducational study programsElectric powerElectric power ratesElectric utilitiesElementary and secondary educationEnergy conservationEqual educational opportunityFederally affected areasForeign aidGovernment contractsGovernment employeesGrant programsGrant programs-agricultureGrant programs-communicationsGrant programs-educationGrant programs-energyGrant programs-healthGrant programs-housing and community developmentGrant programs-social programsGrant programs-veteransGuamHealth careHealth facilitiesHealth professionsHealth recordsHome improvementHomelessHospitalsHousingHuman research subjectsIndiansIndians-educationIndians-landsIndividuals with disabilitiesInfants and childrenInsuranceIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizationsInventions and patentsLoan programsLoan programs-agricultureLoan programs-communicationsLoan programs-energyLoan programs-healthLoan programs-housing and community developmentLoan programs-social programsLow and moderate income housingManpower training programsMedicaidMedicareMental health programsMigrant laborMortgage insuranceNonprofit organizationsNorthern Mariana IslandsPacific Islands Trust TerritoryPenaltiesPetsPrisonsPrivacyPrivate schoolsPublic assistance programsPublic housingReligious discriminationRelocation assistanceRenewable energyRent subsidiesReporting and recordkeeping requirementsRural areasScholarships and fellowshipsSchool constructionSchoolsScience and technologySecuritiesSmall businessesSocial securityState and local governmentsStudent aidSupplemental Security Income (SSI)TeachersTelecommunicationsTelephoneTravel and transportation expensesUnemployment compensationUrban areasVeteransVirgin IslandsVocational educationVocational rehabilitationWagesWaste treatment and disposalWater pollution controlWater resourcesWater supplyWatershedsWomen

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Education 2 CFR Part 3474 34 CFR Parts 75 and 76 [ED-2019-OPE-0080] RIN 1840-AD 45 Department of Homeland Security 6 CFR Part 19 [DHS-2019-0049] RIN 1601-AA93 Department of Agriculture 7 CFR Part 16 [USDA-2020-0009] RIN 0510-AA008 Agency for International Development 22 CFR Part 205 [AID-2020-0001] RIN 0412-AA99 Department of Housing and Urban Development 24 CFR Parts 5, 92, and 578 [HUD-2020-0017] RIN 2501-AD91 Department of Justice 28 CFR Part 38 [DOJ-OAG-2020-0001; A.G. Order No. 4925-2020] RIN 1105-AB58 Department of Labor 29 CFR Part 2 [DOL-2019-0006] RIN 1291-AA41 Department of Veterans Affairs 38 CFR Parts 50, 61, and 62 [VA-2020-VACO-0003] RIN 2900-AQ75 Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Secretary 45 CFR Part 87 Administration for Children and Families 45 CFR Part 1050 [HHS-OS-2020-0001] RIN 0991-AC13 AGENCY: Department of Education, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Agriculture, Agency for International Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: 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 Agenci

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Citation: 85 FR 82037