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Executive Order 13095

Suspension of Executive Order 13083

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In simple terms

This executive order immediately suspends Executive Order 13083, titled "Federalism," to allow for consultation with state and local officials and other stakeholders. The suspension halts rules governing federal-state relations that had been issued by the Clinton administration earlier in 1998.

Federal Register Open PDF 63 FR 42565

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 63 FR 42565

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Suspension takes effect immediately upon signing

Key directives

  • Suspend Executive Order 13083 immediately
  • Enable consultation with state and local elected officials, their representative organizations, and other interested parties

Prior policyRollback

  • otherExecutive Order 13083, entitled 'Federalism'

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Suspension of EO 13083 takes effect
  • Federal agencies no longer bound by EO 13083's federalism consultation requirements

Near term (90d)

  • Consultation with state/local officials and interested parties expected to occur

Long term

  • Potential revision or replacement of federalism policy
  • Possible reinstatement, modification, or permanent revocation of EO 13083

Risks & tensions

  • EO 13083 itself was controversial and had been challenged by state/local groups and Congress; suspension may reflect political pressure
  • Text does not specify duration of suspension or deadline for consultations to conclude—uncertainty about when or if EO 13083 will be reinstated or replaced
  • Vague scope: 'other interested parties' undefined
  • Federal agencies left without clear federalism guidance during suspension period
Executive Order 13095: Suspension of Executive Order 13083 · Executive Orders