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The Executive Order 14201, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," establishes a policy to protect the integrity of women's sports by excluding male competitors. The order advises that federal funding should be withdrawn from educational programs that fail to provide equal sports opportunities for women and girls. It tasks various government departments, including Education, Justice, and State, with enforcing rules that prioritize safety, fairness, and equality in women's sports by clarifying eligibility based on sex rather than gender identity. The order also aims to influence international sports policies to align with these standards.

The Rural Housing Service (RHS) and other agencies under the U.S. Department of Agriculture are seeking to revise an existing information collection to ensure they comply with civil rights laws. This involves gathering data on the people served by RHS programs to verify that they receive benefits without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The information collected is used for internal monitoring and is shared with other federal agencies and Congress. The public is invited to comment on whether this collection is necessary, its burden, and ways to improve or reduce the burden, with comments due by March 15, 2021.

The Department of Labor has issued guidance to ensure that religious organizations have equal protection when participating in the Department's grant programs. This guidance aligns with Executive Order 13798, which promotes religious liberty, and reflects recent regulatory changes. It reaffirms that faith-based organizations can compete for grants on the same basis as secular ones, without discrimination due to their religious nature. Additionally, the guidance outlines processes for religious groups to seek exemptions from certain non-discrimination requirements related to employment practices.

The Executive Order (EO) 14170 aims to revamp the federal hiring process to focus on merit and efficiency. It seeks to attract highly skilled Americans dedicated to upholding the U.S. Constitution and improving government services. The order outlines plans to improve recruitment practices, decrease hiring time, and use modern technology while preventing discrimination based on race, sex, or religion. Additionally, the Office of Personnel Management will monitor these reforms to ensure they align with agency and candidate needs.