Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations

This proposed rule would implement revised Executive Branch policy that, consistent with constitutional church-state parameters, faith-based organizations compete on an equal footing with other organizations for direct Federal financial assistance, and to fully participate in Federally supported social service programs, while beneficiaries under those programs receive appropriate protections. This rulemaking is intended to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security’s social service programs are implemented in a manner consistent with the requirements of the First Amendment to the Constitution. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before October 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by agency name and docket number DHS–2006–0065, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Facsimile: Federal eRulemaking portal at 866–466–5370. Include the docket number on the cover sheet. • Mail: Scott Shuchart/Mail Stop No. 0190, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, 245 Murray Lane SW., Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528–0190. To ensure proper handling, please reference DHS Docket No. DHS–2006– 0065 on your correspondence. This mailing address may also be used for paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Shuchart, Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, 202–401– 1474 (telephone), 202–357–1196 (facsimile), [email protected] (email).