Notice of intent to rescind contractual terms and clauses inconsistent with EO 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government in existing agreements
ID: DHS-EO14168-2025Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS

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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a special notice regarding the intent to rescind contractual terms and clauses that are inconsistent with Executive Order (EO) 14168, which focuses on defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth within federal agreements. The DHS aims to forbear enforcement and rescind any contract clauses related to "gender ideology" that do not align with the EO, including those that impose gender-related obligations or reporting requirements not mandated by law. This action is part of a broader initiative to ensure compliance with the new executive order, which may affect various existing contracts. For further details, interested parties may need to monitor updates from the DHS as this is not a request for proposals and does not include specific deadlines or funding amounts at this time.

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