Federal Grantees Get Preview of Draft ‘Illegal DEI’ Statement and Other New Certifications
Ogletree Deakins – Organizations that receive federal grants, loans, or other financial assistance may soon be required to certify that they do not operate “illegal DEI” programs. On February 18, 2026, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) released a draft revised Supporting Statement providing the text of this proposed certification, which would be added to the registration process for the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), the federal database where entities must register to receive federal funding.
