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EO 134262007-03-06Bush

Establishing a Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors and a Task Force on Returning Global War on Terror Heroes

This executive order establishes a presidential commission and an interagency task force to review and improve care for wounded service members returning from the Global War on Terror. The Commission has a mandate to examine transitions, health care, benefits, and services, with a final report due by June 30, 2007. The Task Force, led by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, must submit a government-wide action plan within 45 days.

EO 134112006-08-29Bush

Improving Assistance for Disaster Victims

This executive order establishes an interagency Task Force on Disaster Assistance Coordination to develop a plan streamlining federal disaster assistance delivery. The plan must include a centralized application process, a clearinghouse for assistance information, reduced duplication, and fraud controls, with phased implementation by December 31, 2008. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit the plan to the President by March 1, 2007, with quarterly progress reports thereafter until implementation is complete.

EO 133892005-11-01Bush

Creation of the Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding Council

This executive order establishes the Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding Council within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate federal support for recovery and rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Council, chaired by the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and comprising 23 cabinet-level officials and senior advisors, is tasked with reviewing issues, providing guidance, and making recommendations to the President on Gulf Coast recovery efforts. The Council automatically terminates three years after signing unless extended.

EO 133592004-10-20Bush

Amendment to Executive Order 13173, Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Central San Joaquin Valley

This executive order makes minor amendments to Executive Order 13173, updating the membership of the Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Central San Joaquin Valley by adding the Secretary of Defense and Director of National Drug Control Policy, making the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development the chair, requiring designated staff for 2004-2006, and adding 'regulations' to the Task Force's analytical duties. It also adds standard language disclaiming judicial enforceability.

EO 133602004-10-20Bush

Providing Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses To Increase Their Federal Contracting and Subcontracting

This executive order directs federal agencies to increase contracting opportunities for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans by meeting a 3% participation goal, designating senior officials, developing public strategies, and creating reserved contracts. It also assigns specific duties to the Small Business Administration, General Services Administration, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Labor departments to support these businesses through training, assistance, and outreach programs.

EO 133422004-06-01Bush

Responsibilities of the Departments of Commerce and Veterans Affairs and the Small Business Administration With Respect to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

This executive order establishes Centers for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Departments of Commerce and Veterans Affairs and the Small Business Administration. The Centers are tasked with identifying and removing barriers to faith-based and community organizations' participation in federal social service programs, coordinating outreach, and reporting progress to the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

EO 133292004-02-24Bush

Encouraging Innovation in Manufacturing

This executive order directs federal agencies with SBIR or STTR programs to prioritize manufacturing-related research and development. Agency heads must submit annual reports on these efforts to the Small Business Administration and Office of Science and Technology Policy. The SBA Administrator is tasked with establishing reporting formats and schedules, and may issue additional guidelines subject to presidential approval.

EO 132302001-10-12Bush

President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans

This executive order establishes a 25-member presidential advisory commission and a White House Initiative within the Department of Education to improve educational outcomes for Hispanic Americans. It mandates reports on closing the achievement gap under the No Child Left Behind framework and revokes the previous Clinton-era executive order on the same topic.

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