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This rule amends our regulations 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. The Agency is considering whether to make further revisions to the CFR in a new rulemaking action in light of the President’s Executive Order 14015, which revoked Executive Order 13831 and made revisions to related Executive Orders.