0503-AA90 202510 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0503 Office of the Secretary AgSEC 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in USDA's Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 14205

This proposed rule would amend USDA's regulations to implement Executive Order 14205 (Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative). Among other changes, this rule proposes to provide clarity regarding the rights of faith-based organizations participating in USDA programs. This proposed rulemaking aligns with USDA's goal of implementing its programs and activities consistent with the First Amendment to the Constitution and the requirements of federal law, including the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

]]> Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No Other 7 CFR Part 16 5 U.S.C. 301 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq No NPRM 11/00/2026 No None No No No Alex Cordova Deputy Director, Center for Faith 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA 202 845-5559 alex.cordova@usda.gov