The New Rules of Federal Contracting: Redefining DEI Compliance

The federal contracting landscape for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is shifting rapidly. On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14398, directing federal agencies to prohibit “racially discriminatory DEI activities” in federal contracts and across the entire supply chain. To that effect, within 30 days of the EO, federal agencies are directed to incorporate a specific clause in their federal contracts. Read the full update here.