Executive Order 13985Active

Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government

Joe Biden

January 20, 2021

86 FR 7009

Summary

Directed federal agencies to advance equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved. Required agencies to conduct equity assessments of their programs and policies.

Topics

civil rightsracial equityfederal agenciesunderserved communities

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