DoS Implementation of Trump-Vance Administration Policies Impacting Grants and Contracts

The Department of State (DoS) intends to implement recent executive orders issued by the President, including those related to Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions, and Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. The DoS will issue specific guidance and direction on these matters shortly. In the interim, no action is required by industry partners unless specifically contacted by their cognizant grants or contracting officer. • The DoS is taking immediate action to implement the executive orders to the extent permitted by law. • The DoS will issue specific guidance and direction on these matters shortly. • Industry partners do not need to take any action unless specifically contacted by their cognizant grants or contracting officer.