White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience

Jun 21, 2024

Summary

Creates a new White House council to make sure the country has the goods and materials it needs for its economy and national security.

What problem does this solve?

Events like pandemics and cyber attacks have shown that America's supply chains can be easily broken. This order creates a special council to coordinate government efforts to make these supply chains stronger and more reliable.

What does this order do?

Establishes the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience

Creates a new council within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate all government actions to make America's supply chains stronger.

Mandates a quadrennial supply chain review

Requires the Council to conduct a major review of critical supply chains every four years and submit a report with recommendations to the President.

Defines council membership and leadership

Specifies that the council will be led by the National Security Advisor and the Assistant for Economic Policy and includes heads of over 30 federal agencies and offices.

Outlines council duties

Tasks the Council with identifying supply chain threats, coordinating responses, recommending best practices for data collection, and working with allies on global resilience.

Sets first report deadline

Requires the first quadrennial supply chain review report to be submitted to the President no later than December 31, 2024.

Who does this affect?

Federal government agencies
US manufacturers
Importers and exporters

What is the real world impact?

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Strengthens national security and economic stability

Aims to prevent shortages of critical goods during crises like pandemics or geopolitical conflicts by boosting domestic production and diversifying suppliers. This reduces reliance on other countries for essential items.

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Centralizes government oversight

Creates a single, high-level council to coordinate the actions of many different government agencies. This avoids confusion and ensures everyone is working towards the same goal of a stronger supply chain.

When does this start?

This executive order takes effect immediately, with specific deadlines for agencies to follow.

Designation of senior officials

Within 30 days of June 14, 2024, each member agency must designate a senior official to coordinate with the Council.

First supply chain review report

The Council must submit its first report on critical supply chains to the President by December 31, 2024.