For decades, the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program offered a vital foot in the door for minority- and women-owned businesses in the construction industry. But recently, that door has become much harder to open. Following a major federal court ruling, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has essentially removed race and gender as automatic qualifying factors for the program. Now, in March 2026, local contractors across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are dealing with the practical fallout: stalled contract goals, uncertain revenue, and a demanding new recertification process. Here is what business owners need to know about these changes

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