Increasing Economic and Geographic Mobility
Dec 17, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Dec 14, 2020
Published on: Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Dec 14, 2020
Published on: Dec 17, 2020
Summary
Aims to make it easier for people to get jobs by reducing strict work license rules, helping workers move and find jobs more easily across states.
What problem does this solve?
Many jobs require special government licenses that are hard to get, which stops people from working, especially when they move to a new state. This order tells government agencies to find ways to lessen these rules and reward states that make it easier for workers to get licenses.
What does this order do?
Establishes principles for occupational license reform
Outlines six principles for states to follow, such as using the least restrictive rules necessary and recognizing licenses from other states to protect consumers while promoting competition.
Supports license portability for workers
Encourages states to issue a license to a person who already holds a similar license in good standing from another state, making it easier for workers to move.
Provides accommodations for military spouses
Directs that special considerations should be made for military spouses who need to get an occupational license when they move to a new state for military orders.
Helps individuals with criminal records get licenses
Encourages licensing boards to allow people with criminal records to find out if their record would prevent them from getting a license before they apply.
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Review of and report on authorities, regulations, guidance, and policies
Requires federal agencies to review their rules
Orders federal agencies to review their policies every two years to find ways to reduce unnecessary licensing burdens and align with the order's principles.
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Identification and report of opportunities to encourage occupational regulation reform
Rewards states for regulatory reform
Directs federal agencies to find ways to recognize and reward states that successfully reform their occupational licensing rules to be less burdensome.
Who does this affect?
- Workers in licensed occupations
- Military spouses
- Individuals with criminal records
What is the real world impact?
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Promotes economic growth through deregulation
Reduces government rules on professions to encourage more competition and job creation. This can lower costs for consumers and make it easier for people to start a new career or business.
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Helps workers move between states
Makes it easier for licensed workers, especially military spouses who move often, to get a new license in a different state without starting over. This increases the ability of workers to move where jobs are.
When does this start?
This order sets several deadlines for federal agencies to review rules and report on reform progress, with most reports due within 90 to 180 days.
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Review of and report on authorities, regulations, guidance, and policies
Agency review of policies
Within 90 days of the order, and every 2 years after, federal agencies must review their policies and report necessary changes.
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Identification and report of opportunities to encourage occupational regulation reform
Report on rewarding states
Within 90 days of the order, and every 2 years after, agencies must report on ways to reward states that reform their licensing rules.
Presidential report on reforms
Within 120 days of the order, and every 2 years after, a report must be sent to the President with recommended changes to federal law and policies.
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Implementation of recommendations to recognize and reward state, territorial, and tribal regulatory reform
Public report on state progress
Within 180 days of the order, and every 2 years after, the Small Business Administration must publicly report on which states have reformed their rules.