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Executive Order 13889

Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

This executive order continues 29 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2021, extending their existence beyond statutory expiration dates. It also delegates presidential FACA functions to the heads of designated departments or agencies and supersedes a prior continuation order from 2017.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 52743

Impact dates

  1. All listed advisory committees expire

  2. EO takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue 29 specific federal advisory committees until September 30, 2021
  • Delegate presidential FACA functions to designated department/agency heads
  • Supersede Executive Order 13811 sections 1 and 2

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • EO takes effect September 30, 2019
  • 29 advisory committees continued
  • Prior EO 13811 superseded

Near term (90d)

  • Committee operations continue without interruption

Long term

  • All listed committees expire September 30, 2021 unless further extended

Risks & tensions

  • Short 2-year extension creates recurring reauthorization pressure; uncertainty about post-2021 status
  • Delegation of FACA functions to agency heads may reduce White House coordination and control
  • Vague: 'in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and procedures established by the Administrator of General Services' leaves compliance standards unclear
  • Mix of policy, scientific, and constituency committees creates varied stakeholder expectations
Executive Order 13889: Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees · Executive Orders