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Rescinding Portions of Department of the Treasury Title VI Regulations To Conform More Closely With the Statutory Text and To Implement an Executive Order

The Treasury Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 3, 2026. It took effect on August 3, 2026.

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What the agency says

By this rule, the Department of the Treasury ("Department") amends its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title VI") to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These amendments align the Department's regulations with Title VI's original public meaning, avoid constitutional concerns, reduce compliance costs, and serve the public interest. In addition, these revisions implement changes directed in the Executive order, Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy.

Key facts

Document number
2026-15720
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
Treasury Department
Published
August 3, 2026
Takes effect
August 3, 2026
Dates
This rule is effective on August 3, 2026.
Regulation ID (RIN)
1505-AC91
Code of Federal Regulations
31 CFR 22
Topics
Administrative practice and procedure; Civil rights; Claims; Disability benefits; Government contracts
Pages
7

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