Increasing Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs
Oct 19, 2009
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Oct 14, 2009
Published on: Oct 19, 2009
Oct 19, 2009
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Oct 14, 2009
Published on: Oct 19, 2009
Summary
Creates a group to help Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders get better access to and take part in government programs.
What problem does this solve?
Many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders face difficulties getting help from the government for their businesses, health, and jobs. This order creates a special group to find ways for the government to better serve these communities and improve their quality of life.
What does this order do?
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President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Establishes the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Creates a new commission in the Department of Education to give advice to the President on how to improve the quality of life for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).
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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Creates the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Forms a working group with members from different government agencies to help coordinate federal programs and improve AAPI participation in them.
Requires federal agencies to create plans
Directs government departments to make plans with clear goals for helping AAPIs get better access to federal programs and to report on their progress each year.
Sets a two-year lifespan for the commission
States that the advisory commission will end two years from the date of the order, unless the President decides to renew it.
Cancels previous executive orders
Replaces two older executive orders (13125 and 13339) related to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with this new one.
Who does this affect?
- Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
What is the real world impact?
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Improves AAPI access to federal aid
Aims to fix problems where Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are not getting enough help from government programs in areas like business, health, and education.
When does this start?
This order became effective on October 14, 2009, but it includes specific deadlines for its new groups.
Commission Termination
The President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is set to end on October 14, 2011, unless the President renews it.
Agency Plan Submission
Federal agencies must create and submit plans to improve AAPI participation by a deadline that will be set by the Initiative's Co-Chairs.