RHSFinal Rule
Removal of Unconstitutional Preferences Based on Race and Sex in Response to Court Ruling
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Summary
This regulation requires the Rural Housing Service (RHS) to stop using race and sex as factors in its housing programs and decisions, following a court ruling that found such preferences unconstitutional. The change affects how the federal government distributes rural housing loans and assistance, potentially altering who qualifies for these benefits.
Key Points
- 1The RHS must remove race and sex-based preferences from its rural housing loan programs and grant decisions
- 2Applicants for rural housing assistance will no longer have their applications reviewed using racial or gender preference criteria
- 3The regulation applies to all RHS programs that previously considered race or sex as a factor in eligibility or award decisions
- 4This change stems from a court ruling that determined race and sex-based preferences in federal programs violated the Constitution
- 5The RHS will need to 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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