LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections removed from federal contractor rules
Enacted5/10
Federal · EO 14173 rescinding EO 13672 · Signed Jan 21, 2025
Impact 5/10
Revoked Obama's Executive Order 13672, which had barred federal contractors from discriminating against employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Affects employment at the roughly 200,000 companies holding federal contracts.
LGBTQ+Work & wagesWorking-age adults
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✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-16