# Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Labor Department; Federal Contract Compliance Programs Office |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-21 |
| Effective | 2026-09-21 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 41 CFR 60, 41 CFR 60 |
| Summary | The U.S. Department of Labor is revising its implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 503). The revisions align the regulations with applicable law and recent executive orders, including Executive Order 14173, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," and Executive Order 14219, "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's `Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative." |
| Document number | 2026-17115 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17115/modifications-to-the-regulations-implementing-section-503-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973-as). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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