Executive Office of the President
Orders where directed actors are tied to Executive Office of the President · 22 in G.W. Bush · 178 all terms.
Roles directed
- Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs4
- President4
- Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism3
- Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)3
- Counsel to the President2
- Assistant to the President for Homeland Security2
- Chief of Staff to the President1
- Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations1
- Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy1
- Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel1
- Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director, National Economic Council1
- Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy1
- Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives1
- Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements1
- Assistant to the President for Economic Policy1
- President of the United States1
Orders
22 shown · G.W. Bush
Facilitation of a Presidential Transition
This executive order establishes a Presidential Transition Coordinating Council to facilitate the 2008-2009 presidential transition, requiring federal agencies to prepare briefing materials, coordinate orientation activities, and provide information equally to major party candidates. It supersedes the previous transition EO from 2000 and automatically expires on February 20, 2009 unless extended.
Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations
President Bush established a five-member Emergency Board to investigate labor disputes between Amtrak and eight rail unions under the Railway Labor Act. The Board must report within 30 days of its December 1, 2007 creation, during which time neither side may alter working conditions. The Board terminates automatically upon submitting its report.
Strengthening Adult Education
This executive order creates an Interagency Adult Education Working Group led by the Secretary of Education to coordinate federal adult education programs, identify gaps and duplications, and recommend improvements to help adults transition to postsecondary education and employment. The Working Group includes multiple cabinet secretaries and must submit its first report within 9 months.
Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between Metro-North Railroad and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations
This executive order creates a three-member emergency board to investigate unresolved labor disputes between Metro-North Railroad and seven labor unions under the Railway Labor Act. The board must report within 30 days, and both parties are barred from changing working conditions for 120 days from the board's creation.
Public Alert and Warning System
This executive order establishes a comprehensive national policy for alerting and warning the American people during emergencies including war, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other public safety hazards. It assigns the Secretary of Homeland Security primary responsibility for creating an integrated, interoperable public alert and warning system that can reach all Americans through multiple communication pathways, including those with disabilities and non-English speakers, while ensuring the President can always communicate with the public.
Responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security With Respect to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
This executive order establishes a Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and remove barriers preventing faith-based and community organizations from participating in federal social service programs. The Center must begin operations within 45 days and submit its first report within 180 days, with annual reports thereafter.
To Implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement
This proclamation implements the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) with respect to El Salvador, modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to provide preferential tariff treatment, establishing rules of origin, and delegating authority to the Secretary of Commerce, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA), and the United States Trade Representative for various trade administration functions.
To Implement the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
This proclamation implements the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement by modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to establish preferential tariff treatment, rules of origin, and tariff-rate quotas for Moroccan goods. It removes Morocco from the Generalized System of Preferences, delegates authority to the Secretary of Commerce to establish a dispute settlement office, and authorizes the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to enforce textile and apparel trade provisions.
Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees and Amendments to and Revocation of Other Executive Orders
This executive order continues 16 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2007, revokes two executive orders for completed commissions, amends several other executive orders to update committee structures and functions—most notably expanding the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology from 25 to 45 members and redesignating it as the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee—and revises the National Infrastructure Advisory Council's charter.
Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Importation of Certain Goods from Liberia
This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13348 on July 22, 2004, which blocks property of certain persons and prohibits importing certain goods from Liberia. The continuation is based on the ongoing threat posed by former Liberian President Charles Taylor and associates regarding unlawful depletion of Liberian resources and illicit timber trade linked to arms trafficking.
Amendments to Executive Order 11926 Relating to the Vice Presidential Service Badge
This executive order expands eligibility for the Vice Presidential Service Badge to include members of the NOAA and Public Health Service commissioned corps, updates assignment criteria to cover post-2001 service, and modifies approval authority for certain personnel. It also prohibits dual award of both the Presidential and Vice Presidential Service Badges for the same period of service.
To Implement the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement
This proclamation implements the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement (USAFTA) by modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to establish preferential tariff treatment, rules of origin, and tariff-rate quotas for Australian goods. It delegates authority to the Secretary of Commerce to create an administrative office for dispute panels and to the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) for textile/apparel enforcement and safeguard actions.
To Implement the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
This proclamation implements the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA) by modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to provide preferential tariff treatment for Singaporean goods, establishing staged duty reductions, delegating authority to the Secretary of Commerce to create a dispute resolution office, and authorizing the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) to enforce textile and apparel trade provisions and review relief requests.
Facilitating the Administration of Justice in the Federal Courts
This executive order codifies a 2002 presidential plan to fill federal judicial vacancies within 180 days of receiving notice, assigning the Counsel to the President responsibility for ensuring timely nominations. It explicitly disclaims creating any legally enforceable rights.
Further Amendment to Executive Order 12958, as Amended, Classified National Security Information
This executive order revises the U.S. government's system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information. It expands classification authority to the Vice President, adds 'defense against transnational terrorism' as a core national security consideration, establishes automatic declassification at 25 years with specific exemptions, and creates new procedural controls for special access programs and information sharing.
President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
This executive order establishes the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation within the Corporation for National and Community Services to encourage volunteer service and civic participation, particularly among youth. The Council of up to 25 members will design recognition programs, advise on dissemination of best practices, and make recommendations to the President through the USA Freedom Corps Director.
Establishing a Transition Planning Office for the Department of Homeland Security Within the Office of Management and Budget
This executive order created a temporary Transition Planning Office within OMB to coordinate executive branch planning for the proposed Department of Homeland Security and to work with Congress on the authorizing legislation. The office was designed to sunset automatically upon enactment of the legislation or after one year, whichever came first.
Continuation of Emergency With Respect to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)
President George W. Bush continued two national emergencies for one year: one declared May 30, 1992, regarding the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and expanded in 1994 for Bosnian Serb actions; and another declared June 9, 1998, regarding Kosovo. The continuation maintains blocking of certain property and restrictions on transactions with persons indicted for war crimes by the ICTY until underlying claims and political conditions are resolved.
Establishing the President's Homeland Security Advisory Council and Senior Advisory Committees for Homeland
This executive order creates the President's Homeland Security Advisory Council (PHSAC) with up to 21 appointed members plus ex officio members from existing advisory bodies, and establishes four Senior Advisory Committees representing state/local officials, academia, private sector, and emergency services/law enforcement/public health. The council advises the President on homeland security strategy, coordination, and effectiveness, and automatically terminates after two years unless extended.
Establishing the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council
This executive order creates the Office of Homeland Security within the Executive Office of the President, headed by an Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, and establishes the Homeland Security Council to advise the President on homeland security matters. It assigns broad coordination responsibilities across detection, preparedness, prevention, protection, response, and recovery from terrorist threats and attacks, while amending prior executive orders to integrate the new council into national security structures.
Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between Northwest Airlines, Inc., and Its Employees Represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
This executive order establishes a three-member emergency board to investigate a labor dispute between Northwest Airlines and its mechanics' union (AMFA) under the Railway Labor Act. The board is tasked with reporting to the President within 30 days, during which time the parties are prohibited from changing working conditions.
Establishment of White House Office of Faith- Based and Community Initiatives
This executive order creates a White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to coordinate federal policy expanding partnerships with religious and community organizations to deliver social services. It establishes the office within the Executive Office of the President with broad authority to develop policy, reduce regulatory barriers, and integrate faith-based initiatives across federal agencies. The office must begin operations within 30 days of signing.