Amendments to EOs 12824, 12835, 12859, 13532, and Revocation of EO 13507
Apr 8, 2011
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Apr 5, 2011
Published on: Apr 8, 2011
Apr 8, 2011
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Apr 5, 2011
Published on: Apr 8, 2011
Summary
Changes several existing executive orders, including who can get a medal, who sits on certain councils, and cancels the White House Office of Health Reform.
What problem does this solve?
Some older presidential orders had outdated information or were no longer needed. This order cleans up these older rules by making small updates and removing one completely.
What does this order do?
Expands eligibility for Transportation Distinguished Service Medal
Allows any member of the Armed Forces of the United States to receive the medal, not just members of the Coast Guard.
Reestablishes Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Council
Brings back the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for a period of two years unless extended.
Revokes White House Office of Health Reform
Eliminates the White House Office of Health Reform, which was established in 2009.
Updates National Economic Council membership
Replaces the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change with the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality on the council.
Updates Domestic Policy Council membership
Replaces the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change with the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality on the council.
Corrects reference for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Fixes a clerical error in a previous executive order by updating a reference to a federal regulation.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government agencies
- Members of the Armed Forces
- Faith-based and neighborhood organizations
What is the real world impact?
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Updates government operations
Makes small but necessary changes to keep government councils and awards current with new policies and staff roles. This is a routine form of administrative housekeeping.
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Streamlines White House offices
Revokes the order for the White House Office of Health Reform. This may consolidate health policy efforts elsewhere or signal a shift in the administration's approach to healthcare.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately on April 5, 2011, with one council being reestablished for a specific two-year period.
Termination of Faith-Based Council
The President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships will end two years from the date of this order (April 5, 2013) unless the President extends it.