Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OFCCP-2025-0001

Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations; Extension of Comment Period

Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs — observed across 2 documents over 65 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

Department of Labor is proposing to eliminate rules requiring federal contractors to take affirmative action steps in hiring and promoting workers from underrepresented groups. If your company contracts with the federal government, review your hiring practices and diversity policies now as these obligations may change.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Sep 4, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations

    comments close Sep 2, 2025#2025-12276

  2. Proposed·Sep 4, 2025

    Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations; Extension of Comment Period

    #2025-16919