Revocation of Reporting Requirement

Mar 11, 2019

Summary

Ends the rule that required an annual public report on the number of civilian and fighter deaths from U.S. strikes against terrorist targets.

What problem does this solve?

A previous order required a yearly report on civilian deaths from U.S. strikes, which was similar to reports already required by Congress. This order removes the requirement from the previous order, getting rid of a redundant reporting task.

What does this order do?

Revokes civilian casualty reporting requirement

Cancels Section 3 of Executive Order 13732, which required an annual public summary of deaths from U.S. strikes against terrorist targets outside areas of active fighting.

Acknowledges similar congressional reports

Notes that Congress already requires the Secretary of Defense to submit similar annual reports on civilian casualties from U.S. military operations.

Who does this affect?

U.S. intelligence agencies
The public
Human rights organizations

What is the real world impact?

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Reduces government transparency

Cancels a public reporting requirement on civilian deaths, which some may see as an effort to hide the true human impact of U.S. military actions abroad, even though a separate report is still required.

When does this start?

This order becomes effective on March 6, 2019.