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VA RIN: 2900-AQ75 Publication ID: Spring 2020 
Title: Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in Veterans Affairs Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831 
Abstract:

This rulemaking amends 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 provides clarity regarding the rights and obligations of faith-based organizations participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs programs. This 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.

 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 50.2 to 50.3    38 CFR 61.64(f)    38 CFR 62.62(f)   
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 20000bb to 20000bb-4    38 U.S.C. 501   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/17/2020  85 FR 2938   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/18/2020 
Final Action  08/00/2020 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Conrad Washington
Acting Director, Center for Faith and Opportunities Initiatives (00FB)
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-7865
Email: conrad.washington@va.gov