Establishment of the White House Rural Council
Jun 14, 2011
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jun 9, 2011
Published on: Jun 14, 2011
Jun 14, 2011
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jun 9, 2011
Published on: Jun 14, 2011
Summary
Creates the White House Rural Council to better organize federal programs and investments to help rural communities grow and improve people's lives.
What problem does this solve?
Rural communities face many challenges, and the federal government's efforts to help them were not well-organized. This order creates a council to coordinate federal programs and make sure government money is used effectively to help these areas.
What does this order do?
Establishes the White House Rural Council
Creates a new council within the White House to focus on the needs of rural communities.
Defines council leadership and membership
Appoints the Secretary of Agriculture as the Chair and includes the heads of 25 other federal departments, agencies, and offices as members.
Outlines the council's mission
Tasks the council with coordinating policy to promote economic growth and quality of life in rural America, and to improve how the government works with rural groups.
Identifies specific duties of the council
Directs the council to recommend ways to improve federal spending, work with local groups, and find economic opportunities in energy and conservation.
Who does this affect?
- People living in rural communities
- Rural small businesses and agricultural organizations
- Federal government agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Streamlines federal support for rural areas
Creates a central group to make sure all parts of the government work together to help rural communities. This helps avoid wasted effort and makes federal programs more effective for the 16% of Americans living in these areas.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately as of June 9, 2011.