[1] The executive order instructs federal departments not to issue contracts to private organizations that enforce diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) frameworks.

The order does not affect state or lower jurisdiction level DEIA related government contracting practices.

[3][4] The order also requests federal agencies to start an investigation on 9 publicly traded companies.

[5] Critics have claimed this as being anti-minority and would decrease the likelihood of individuals in minority groups from getting a job.

Federal contractors were given 90 days from the signing of the order to stop DEIA practices.