GSAProposed Rule
Federal Travel Regulation: Updating the FTR With Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language; Planned Rescission
TransportationLabor & WorkplaceOther
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Summary
The General Services Administration is proposing to update federal travel rules to include language about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, while also planning to remove some outdated regulations. This change aims to make sure federal employees and contractors from all backgrounds are treated fairly when traveling on government business.
Key Points
- 1The proposal updates the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to add explicit language about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout the rules
- 2Federal employees and contractors who travel for work will be covered by these updated standards, which should address accessibility needs for people with disabilities
- 3The rule removes outdated or redundant travel regulations that are no longer needed
- 4This affects how federal agencies manage employee travel and reimburse travel expenses
- 5The public has a comment period to provide feedback before the rule becomes final
Impact Assessment
If you are a federal employee or contractor, this means your travel policies will be updated to ensure fair and accessible travel arrangements regardless of your background or abilities.
Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Minimal
Who is Affected
Federal EmployeesTransportation CompaniesState Governments
Key Dates
Published
April 16, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
41 CFR Chapter 301
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (GSA-GSA-2025-0002)
GSAOther
Federal Travel Regulation; Rescinding Bulletins
GSALabor & Workplace
Federal Management Regulation; Nondiscrimination Clarification in the Federal Workplace; Rescission
GSALabor & Workplace
Federal Management Regulation; Updating the Federal Management Regulation with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language; Planned Rescission
GSAEnvironment
Federal Management Regulation: Designation of Authority and Sustainable Siting; Planned Revision
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