USDOT DBE/ACDBE Final Rule Announcement Virtual Event

On April 9, 2024, the U.S. DOT will issue a final rule that modernizes the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) program regulations. These Congressionally mandated programs were created over 40 years ago to address and remedy the continuing effects of past discrimination against small businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and continue today to prevent and address ongoing discrimination. Among its many amendments, the final rule will reduce burdens on firms and recipients, grow firm capacity and owner wealth, and improve program integrity, visibility, and data collected by the USDOT.  These changes will have a direct impact on eligible firms and the contractors that hire them. 

 The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 10:00am – 11:00am ET and will be held virtually. The event will include remarks from USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg, DOT leadership and program champions, as well as a fireside chat with DBE and ACDBE firms and project partners.  
 
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If you have any additional questions, please reach out to docr.info@dot.gov.