2019-27164: Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in USAID's Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831

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Summary

This proposed rule would amend USAID's 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 that are participating in USAID's programs, and is intended to ensure that the Agency's implements its programs and activities in a manner consistent with the requirements of Federal law, including the First Amendment to the Constitution and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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