Opportunities for Engagement on President Biden’s Racial Equity Executive Order

Last Updated: June 16, 2021

On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. This order, known as the Racial Equity EO, requires each federal agency to take “a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all” and to “assess whether, and to what extent, its programs and policies perpetuate systemic barriers to opportunities and benefits for people of color and other underserved groups.” As part of this executive order, the public has until July 6, 2021 to submit ideas to the Administration on advancing racial equity. This explainer lays out what the Racial Equity EO does, what actions the Administration has taken so far, and how concerned individuals and organizations can engage in this process.