Amendments to Executive Orders 13183 and 13494
Nov 5, 2009
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Oct 30, 2009
Published on: Nov 5, 2009
Nov 5, 2009
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Oct 30, 2009
Published on: Nov 5, 2009
Summary
Updates federal policy for Puerto Rico's development and clarifies allowable labor relations costs for government contractors.
What problem does this solve?
Previous orders about Puerto Rico and federal contractors needed updating. This order directs a task force to focus on improving life in Puerto Rico and clarifies which labor costs contractors can charge to the government.
What does this order do?
New focus on Puerto Rico's development
Adds a new policy to improve job creation, education, health care, clean energy, and economic growth in Puerto Rico.
Updated duties for Puerto Rico Task Force
Directs the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status to give advice on the island's status and promote policies for its economic and social improvement.
Clarifies allowable contractor costs for labor relations
Allows federal contractors to count costs for maintaining good employee relations as allowable expenses, except for costs used to persuade employees about unions.
Sets new reporting requirement for Task Force
Requires the Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status to send a report to the President on its actions within one year.
Who does this affect?
- Residents of Puerto Rico
- Federal government contractors
- Employees of federal contractors
What is the real world impact?
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Strengthens support for Puerto Rico
Focuses federal attention on improving economic and social conditions in Puerto Rico, such as job creation, education, and health care. This shows a commitment to the well-being of the islands' residents.
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Clarifies rules for federal contractors
Specifies that federal contractors can be paid back for costs related to keeping good relationships with their employees. This helps avoid confusion about what costs are allowed under federal contracts.
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Limits use of federal funds for anti-union activities
Prevents federal contractors from using taxpayer money to persuade employees not to join a union. This change supports workers' rights to organize without company interference funded by the government.
When does this start?
This order became effective on October 30, 2009, and sets a deadline for a task force report.
Task Force report deadline
The President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status must submit a report on its actions no later than one year from the date of the order, which is October 30, 2010.