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Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations

Detected August 20, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

The federal government rescinded the implementing regulations for Executive Order 11246, which previously required federal contractors to take affirmative action and not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 20, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts subject to Executive Order 11246, including those with affirmative action program (AAP) obligations. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the change text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The rescission removes the regulatory requirements for affirmative action programs and associated compliance obligations under EO 11246.

Who it affects

Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts subject to Executive Order 11246, including those with affirmative action program (AAP) obligations.

What you must do

Review and update internal policies and compliance programs to reflect the removal of EO 11246 obligations; ensure no unnecessary compliance costs are incurred.

Deadline

Not specified in the change text.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-17114/rescission-of-executive-order-11246-implementing-regulations

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