Establishing a Presidential Advisory Council on Infrastructure
Jul 25, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jul 19, 2017
Published on: Jul 25, 2017
Jul 25, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jul 19, 2017
Published on: Jul 25, 2017
Summary
Forms a special group to give the President advice on how to build and pay for things like roads, bridges, and internet access.
What problem does this solve?
The government needs better ways to plan, fund, and build important projects that create jobs and help the country grow. This order creates a council of experts to study these issues and recommend improvements to the President.
What does this order do?
Establishes a new advisory council
Creates the Presidential Advisory Council on Infrastructure within the Department of Commerce to advise the President.
Defines the council's mission
Tasks the council with studying and recommending ways to improve federal funding, speed up project approvals, and encourage public-private partnerships for infrastructure.
Specifies council membership
States the council will have up to 15 members appointed by the President from fields like real estate, finance, construction, and technology.
Sets a termination date for the council
Schedules the council to end on December 31, 2018, unless the President extends it.
Who does this affect?
- Infrastructure-related industries (construction, finance, technology)
- Federal agencies involved in infrastructure
- American workers in construction and related fields
What is the real world impact?
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Increases private sector influence on public projects
Appoints members from finance, real estate, and construction, which could lead to recommendations that favor private companies and public-private partnerships over purely government-run projects.
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Gathers expert advice to improve infrastructure
Forms a council with members from various industries to study and recommend ways for the government to better fund, support, and deliver infrastructure projects across the country.
When does this start?
This order became effective on July 19, 2017, and includes several key deadlines.
Council Termination Date
The Council is set to end on December 31, 2018, unless the President decides to extend it before that date.
Submission of Questions to Council
The Secretary of Commerce must provide the Council with questions to consider within 60 days of the order's date (by September 17, 2017).