New Executive Orders

Bans federal employees from texting while driving on official business.

Extends the operation of several federal advisory committees until 2011.

Extends the work of the Coordinator for Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding.

Waives certain trade restrictions for the Republic of Belarus.

Establishes a council to help auto industry workers and their communities.

Directs federal agencies to lead efforts to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.

Creates the White House Office of Health Reform to lead healthcare changes.

Establishes a White House council to address issues affecting women and girls.

Removes limitations on federal funding for human stem cell research.

Extends the work of the federal coordinator for Gulf Coast recovery.