• • UPDATE – Message to Research Recipients – 2/11/2025

In compliance with the Temporary Restraining Order issued on January 31, 2025, in the United States District Court in the District of Rhode Island, the purpose of this communication is to rescind the following CDC communications effective immediately:

• • January 29, 2025: Cease DEI Activities on ALL CDC funded awards
  • January 31, 2025: Cease ALL Activities Promoting Gender Ideology

Please direct questions to PRISM@cdc.gov. 

• Cease DEI Activities on CDC Awards – 1/29/2025
  The CDC memorandum dated January 29, 2025, mandates the immediate termination of all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, personnel, activities, or contracts funded by U.S. government foreign assistance funds. This action is in compliance with executive orders aimed at ending DEI programs and rescinding harmful executive actions. The directive applies to all levels and activities, regardless of location or citizenship of employees or contractors, and prohibits any additional costs supporting DEI initiatives. Global recipients are instructed to follow previous notifications regarding DEI activities.
• Immediate Pause on Issuing Documents and Public Communications – 1/21/2025
  The memorandum from Acting Secretary Dorothy A. Fink of the Department of Health & Human Services, dated January 21, 2025, directs an immediate pause on issuing documents and public communications until February 1, 2025. This pause allows the new Administration to review and approve any regulations, guidance documents, public communications, and public speaking engagements. The directive ensures that all actions align with the Administration’s policies and priorities. Exceptions can be made for documents required by statute or critical functions, and any inconsistent actions must be withdrawn or rescinded.
• Acquisition Guidance on Acting Secretary Memo entitled, “Immediate Pause on Issuing Documents and Public Communications – ACTION – 1/21/2025
  The memorandum from H. Katrina Brisbon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions and Senior Procurement Executive at HHS, provides acquisition-specific guidance following Acting Secretary Dorothy A. Fink’s January 21, 2025, memo on pausing public communications and document issuance. Effective immediately, all acquisition workforce members must refrain from publicly issuing any documents or communications until reviewed and approved by a Presidential appointee. This includes all Government Purchase Card transactions, Other Transaction Authority actions, and various public notices and solicitations. The alert remains in effect until superseded or rescinded, and compliance is required across all HHS Operating and Staff Divisions.