Revocation of Executive Order 13801

Feb 23, 2021

Summary

Gets rid of Executive Order 13801 and tells government agencies to remove any rules or groups created because of it.

What problem does this solve?

A previous executive order established an apprenticeship policy that the current administration no longer supports. This new order cancels the old one and directs government agencies to undo any related rules and groups.

What does this order do?

Revokes Executive Order 13801

Officially cancels the executive order from June 15, 2017, which was created to expand apprenticeships in America.

Directs agencies to remove related rules

Tells the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and other agencies to consider getting rid of any rules, guidelines, or policies that were created because of the canceled order.

Abolishes related committees and task forces

Gets rid of any jobs, committees, or task forces that were created by the canceled executive order.

Who does this affect?

Federal agencies
Participants in apprenticeship programs

What is the real world impact?

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Reverses a previous administration's policy

Cancels the 'Expanding Apprenticeships in America' order from a prior administration. This signals a change in the government's approach to workforce training and job programs.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on February 17, 2021, and directs agencies to act promptly to remove old rules.