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March 25, 2024U.S. DOT Updates DBE Program: Removal of Race- and Sex-Based Eligibility and Other Key Changes
October 8, 2025On April 9, 2024 the USDOT announced various changes and much needed modernization to the DBE Program. GCAP prepared the below table summarizing key changes.
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October 8, 2025
On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) removing the race- and sex-based rebuttable presumptions for social disadvantage status in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. In effect, this eliminates race- and sex-based eligibility from the DBE Program. The IFR has a limited public comment period of 30 days required by the Rulemaking process and went into effect on October 3, 2025 when it was published in the federal register.
May 1, 2024
On April 9, 2024 the USDOT announced various changes and much needed modernization to the DBE Program. GCAP prepared a table summarizing key changes.
March 25, 2024
This article highlights one of Jonathan Stutz's key friendships, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. It illustrates how connecting with individuals different from oneself can lead to personal growth, expanded perspectives, and a deeper understanding of others.
