Providing for the Closing of Federal Government on December 5, 2018
Dec 4, 2018
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Dec 1, 2018
Published on: Dec 4, 2018
Dec 4, 2018
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Dec 1, 2018
Published on: Dec 4, 2018
Summary
Closes federal government offices on December 5, 2018, as a sign of respect for the forty-first President, George Herbert Walker Bush.
What problem does this solve?
The nation needed a day to honor former President George H.W. Bush after his passing. This order closes federal government offices to give employees a day of respect and mourning.
What does this order do?
Closes Federal Agencies for a Day
Orders all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government to be closed on December 5, 2018, as a mark of respect for former President George H.W. Bush.
Allows Exceptions for Essential Services
Permits heads of agencies to keep certain offices open and require some employees to work for national security, defense, or other public needs.
Addresses Employee Pay and Leave
States that December 5, 2018, will be treated as a holiday for federal employees regarding pay and leave, following existing laws and executive orders.
Directs OPM to Implement the Order
Tasks the Director of the Office of Personnel Management with taking the necessary actions to carry out the order.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees
What is the real world impact?
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Honors a former President
Closes the federal government for a day to allow the nation to mourn and pay respect to the life and service of former President George H.W. Bush.
When does this start?
The executive order closes federal agencies for one day on December 5, 2018.