Executive Branch Agencies
Orders where directed actors are tied to Executive Branch Agencies · 4 in Obama · 7 all terms.
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Amending the Civil Service Rules, Executive Order 13488, and Executive Order 13467 To Modernize the Executive Branch-Wide Governance Structure and Processes for Security Clearances, Suitability and Fitness for Employment, and Credentialing, and Related Matters
This executive order restructures the federal government's security clearance, suitability, and credentialing systems by amending prior executive orders and Civil Service Rules. It establishes the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) as the primary investigative service provider, creates a Performance Accountability Council to drive enterprise-wide reform, and designates specific executive agents (OPM for suitability/credentialing, DNI for security) to standardize vetting processes across agencies with emphasis on reciprocity, continuous vetting, and information technology modernization.
Providing for the Appointment in the Competitive Service of Certain Employees of the Foreign Service
This executive order creates a noncompetitive hiring pathway into the federal civil service for Foreign Service Limited Non-Career Appointment employees who complete at least 48 months of continuous service, allowing them to be appointed to competitive service positions across executive branch agencies without going through standard competitive examinations.
Providing for the Appointment of Alumni of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, and the Critical Language Scholarship Program to the Competitive Service
This executive order grants Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for federal competitive service appointments to alumni of three State Department international exchange programs—Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, and Critical Language Scholarship Program—who are certified by the Secretary of State and pass OPM examinations. Appointments must generally occur within one year of program completion, with possible extensions up to three years for military service, higher education, or other approved activities.
Federal Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving
This executive order prohibits federal employees from text messaging while driving government vehicles, privately-owned vehicles on official business, or when using government-supplied electronic equipment. It also directs federal agencies to encourage contractors and grant recipients to adopt similar bans, and requires agencies to implement compliance measures within 90 days.