The General Services Administration has proposed requiring all federal funding recipients to certify that they do not maintain diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs. Recipients also would also need to certify they are not knowingly hiring or recruiting undocumented staff.
The GSA estimates the proposal would impact approximately 222,760 entities — including colleges and universities. If enacted, the certification requirements would expose grant recipients to potential liability under the False Claims Act. The deadline for public comments is March 30, 2026.
Read on to learn more about the GSA proposal and its potential impacts on federally funded institutions.