Summary
Shrinks the government by removing parts of certain agencies and cutting their staff to the lowest number the law allows.
What problem does this solve?
The President believes some parts of the federal government are too big and not needed. This order gets rid of the non-essential parts of seven specific agencies to make the government smaller.
Who does this affect?
- Federal employees of targeted agencies
- Recipients of services from targeted agencies
- Museums and libraries
What does this order do?
Eliminates parts of seven federal agencies
Orders the removal of all non-legally required parts and duties of seven agencies, including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Requires agencies to report compliance
Forces the head of each affected agency to send a report to the Office of Management and Budget within seven days, confirming they have followed the order.
Cuts future funding
Directs the Office of Management and Budget to deny funding requests from these agencies for any activities that go against this order's goal of shrinking them.
What is the real world impact?
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Reduces services for specific communities
Could be seen as a way to cut funding and services for areas like global media, arts and culture, homelessness support, and minority business development by targeting the agencies that support them.
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Increases government efficiency
Aims to make the government smaller and more efficient by removing parts of agencies that are not required by law, which could save taxpayer money.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately, with specific actions required within seven days.
Agency compliance report
Heads of the seven listed agencies must submit a report confirming compliance to the Office of Management and Budget within 7 days of March 14, 2025.