AANHPI Equity Order (E.O. 14031)

Summary

Creates a commission and a White House group to fight unfairness and create more chances for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

What problem does this solve?

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities face unfair barriers, discrimination, and violence, which has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. This order creates a special commission and a White House team to find ways for the government to help these communities and stop the unfair treatment.

What does this order do?

Establishes President's Advisory Commission on AA and NHPIs

Creates a 25-member commission within the Department of Health and Human Services to advise the President on advancing equity, justice, and opportunity for AA and NHPI communities.

Establishes White House Initiative on AA and NHPIs

Creates a federal interagency working group to coordinate government-wide policymaking and programs to eliminate barriers faced by AA and NHPI communities.

Requires federal agencies to create equity plans

Directs each participating federal agency to prepare and report on a plan with measurable actions it will take to advance equity and opportunity for AA and NHPI communities.

Improves federal data collection

Calls for policies to improve research and the collection of separate data for AA and NHPI communities to better understand and address different outcomes.

Replaces previous executive orders

Supersedes four previous executive orders related to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, combining and updating the federal government's approach to these issues.

Who does this affect?

Asian Americans
Native Hawaiians
Pacific Islanders

What is the real world impact?

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Responds to increased anti-Asian hate and violence

Addresses the sharp rise in violence and discrimination against AA and NHPI communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, by creating a formal government structure to develop solutions.

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Demonstrates commitment to a key demographic

Shows the administration is listening to the concerns of the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S. and is taking visible steps to address their long-standing issues.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately as of May 28, 2021, and sets several deadlines for reports and actions.

Commission Termination

The President's Advisory Commission will end two years from the date of the order (May 28, 2023), unless the President chooses to renew it.

Annual Government-wide Report

The Co-Chairs of the Initiative must submit a report to the President each year outlining a government-wide plan and the progress made.

Agency Plan Reporting

Federal agencies must prepare plans to advance equity and report on their progress at a frequency determined by the Initiative's Executive Director.