Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act

This bill, titled the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act, aims to remove specific preferences and goals based on race, ethnicity, and gender from federal government contracting and financial assistance programs. It directly affects small businesses currently classified as socially and economically disadvantaged, women-owned, and women-owned and controlled entities by eliminating their special status in many federal statutes. The legislation repeals various sections of existing laws that mandated set-asides or priority treatment for these groups, while retaining similar protections for veterans and HUBZone businesses. Additionally, it requires federal agencies to update their rules and guidance within 180 days to stop considering race, ethnicity, or sex when awarding contracts.