FSAFinal Rule
Removal of Unconstitutional Preferences Based on Race and Sex in Response to Court Ruling
AgricultureFinance & BankingLabor & Workplace
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Summary
This regulation requires the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to remove policies that gave preferences based on race or sex in farm loans and assistance programs, following a court decision that found such preferences unconstitutional. The change affects how the FSA awards loans, grants, and other support to farmers going forward.
Key Points
- 1The FSA must stop using race or sex as a factor when deciding who receives farm loans, grants, or other financial assistance
- 2This change applies to all FSA programs, including those previously designed to help disadvantaged or minority farmers
- 3Farmers applying for FSA support will now be evaluated based on other criteria like farm viability, credit history, and need rather than demographic characteristics
- 4The regulation was triggered by a court ruling that determined race and sex-based preferences violated the Constitution
- 5The FSA must update its application processes and policies to comply with this new requirement
Key Dates
Published
July 10, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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