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At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. Senate Passes Partial DHS Funding Legislation; House Rejects It; DHS Shutdown Continues   After a shutdown lasting over a month (41 days) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ensuing failed negotiations in the Senate to reach consensus on legislation to fund the Department over demands for reforms to immigration enforcement, the Senate finally voted early this morning to pass a bill to partially fund the DHS. The deal funds most of DHS except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol. The legislation shifted over to the House for consideration where it was rejected this afternoon by House conservatives who want full-year ICE and CBP funding, plus voter-ID requirements added to the bill. Moments later, amid mounting TSA pressures and long...

On March 26, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) titled “ Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors ” that, for the first time, attaches direct contractual consequences to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in federal contracting. 00:00 10:59 Quick Hits On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) with broad applicability to federal contractors and subcontractors, but certain agreements would not likely be covered by the EO, including Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), cooperative agreements, and grants. The EO defines “racially discriminatory DEI activities” as disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity across hiring , promotions, vendor agreements, training, and program participation—a notable departure from earlier EOs that used the phrase “unlawful DEI” without defining it. Enforcement authority appears to rest with individual contracting agencies, which may terminate or suspend contracts and initiate deba...