Equal Participation Of Faith-Based Organizations In Veterans Affairs Programs: Implementation Of Executive Order 13831

On January 17, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs released a proposed rule seeking to amend the Department's general regulations to implement Executive Order 13831 (Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative). The rule proposes changes to provide clarity about the rights and obligations of faith-based organizations participating in the Department programs, clarify the rules for financial assistance, and eliminate certain requirements for faith-based organizations that no longer reflect executive branch guidance . . .