The Trump Administration’s new regulatory agenda includes several initiatives that would continue to dismantle the federal contractor compliance framework. While the regulatory agenda prioritizes rollback and revision of longstanding OFCCP regulations, however, the contours of the replacement compliance framework remain unclear.
Key items in the agenda include final action on OFCCP’s proposal to rescind the E.O. 11246 regulations, significant revisions to the agency’s Section 503 regulations, and conforming changes to its VEVRAA regulations. The agenda also anticipates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council action to implement E.O. 14173 and remove E.O. 11246 references from procurement regulations.
Federal contractors should use this transition period to evaluate their compliance strategies. Some practices developed in response to E.O. 11246 may no longer be legally required, but they may continue to support risk management, governance, or evolving enforcement priorities.
Members of the Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC), our affiliated nonprofit membership association, can read more here. CWC has prepared a summary of OFCCP’s regulatory agenda for its members’ use.