2900-AQ75 201910 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in Veterans Affairs Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831

This proposed rule would amend the Department of Veterans Affairs regulations to implement Executive Order 13831 (Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative). Among other changes, this rule proposes to provide clarity regarding the rights and obligations of faith-based organizations participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs programs. This proposed rulemaking aligns with the Department of Veterans Affairs 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 38 CFR 50.2 to 50.3 38 CFR 61.64(f) 38 CFR 62.62(f) 42 U.S.C. 20000bb to 20000bb-4 38 U.S.C. 501 No NPRM 11/00/2019 Undetermined No Undetermined No No www.regulations.gov No No Conrad Washington Acting Director, Center for Faith and Opportunities Initiatives (00FB) 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 202 461-7865 conrad.washington@va.gov 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington DC 20420