Client Alert
New Executive Order Imposes DEI Certification Requirements on Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing agencies to incorporate a new contract clause in federal contracts—including those subject to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act (FPASA)—prohibiting “racially discriminatory DEI activities,” and requiring contractors to certify compliance, report subcontractor violations, acknowledge potential False Claims Act liability, and make records available for inspection.
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