# 49 C.F.R. § 26.7 (2026): What discriminatory actions are forbidden?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P26_S26_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 26.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** What discriminatory actions are forbidden?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Part 26 / Subpart A / § 26.7: § 26.7   What discriminatory actions are forbidden?

## Text

(a) You must never exclude any person from participation in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance of any contract covered by this part on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. (b) In administering your DBE program, you must not, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, use criteria or methods of administration that have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of the program with respect to individuals of a particular race, color, sex, or national origin.

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