Amending Executive Order 13803Reviving the National Space Council
Feb 20, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Feb 13, 2020
Published on: Feb 20, 2020
Feb 20, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Feb 13, 2020
Published on: Feb 20, 2020
Summary
Changes the list of members on the National Space Council and gets rid of the need for them to report every three months.
What problem does this solve?
The original membership and rules for the National Space Council needed to be updated. This order changes who is on the council and removes a reporting rule to help it run more smoothly.
What does this order do?
Updates National Space Council membership
Changes the list of government officials who are members of the National Space Council, including various Secretaries and Presidential Assistants.
Removes quarterly reporting rule
Gets rid of the rule that required the National Space Council to provide a report every three months.
Who does this affect?
- National Space Council members
- Federal government agencies involved in space policy
What is the real world impact?
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Streamlines council operations
Removes the quarterly reporting requirement, which could reduce administrative work and allow the council to focus more on its main goals.
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Adjusts council membership for current priorities
Changes the list of members to better match the administration's current goals for space, defense, and technology.
When does this start?
This order takes effect on February 13, 2020.