Homeland Security-Related Executive Orders
Barack ObamaJanuary 20, 2009 to January 20, 2017 44 th President
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Executive Order 13642: Making Open and Machine Readable the New Default for Government Information
"Section 1. General Principles. Openness in government strengthens our democracy, promotes the delivery of efficient and effective services to the public, and contributes to economic growth. As one vital benefit of op… more
Obama, Barack
2013-05-09
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Executive Order 13639: Establishment of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to promote the efficient administration of Federal elections and to improve the experience of … more
Obama, Barack
2013-04-03
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Executive Order 13636: Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
"Repeated cyber intrusions into critical infrastructure demonstrate the need for improved cybersecurity. The cyber threat to critical infrastructure continues to grow and represents one of the most serious national se… more
Obama, Barack
2013-02-19
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Executive Order 13632: Establishing the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force
"Section 1. Purpose. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012, resulting in major flooding, extensive structural damage, and significant loss of life. A dangerous nor'easter followed 9 days later causing addi… more
Obama, Barack
2012-12-07
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Executive Order 13631: Reestablishment of Advisory Group
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 4001 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111--148), 42 U.S.C. 3… more
Obama, Barack
2012-12-07
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Executive Order 13630: Establishment of an Interagency Task Force on Commercial Advocacy
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to help level the playing field on behalf of U.S. businesses and workers competing for interna… more
Obama, Barack
2012-12-06
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Executive Order 13629: Establishing the White House Homeland Security Partnership Council
"Section 1. Policy. The purpose of this order is to maximize the Federal Government's ability to develop local partnerships in the United States to support homeland security priorities. Partnerships are collaborative … more
Obama, Barack
2012-10-26
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Executive Order 13628: Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and Additional Sanctions with Respect to Iran
"Section 1. (a) When the President, or the Secretary of State or the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to authority delegated by the President and in accordance with the terms of such delegation, has determined that … more
Obama, Barack
2012-09-25
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Executive Order 13627: Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts
"Section 1. 'Policy.' More than 20 million men, women, and children throughout the world are victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons (''trafficking'' or ''trafficking in persons'')--defined in section 103 of… more
Obama, Barack
2012-09-25
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Executive Order 13626: Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration
"Executive Order 13554 of October 5, 2010, was issued after the blowout and explosion of the mobile offshore drilling unit 'Deepwater Horizon' that occurred on April 20, 2010, and resulted in the largest oil spill in … more
Obama, Barack
2012-09-10
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Executive Order 13625: Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families
"Since September 11, 2001, more than two million service members have deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. Long deployments and intense combat conditions require optimal support for the emotional and mental health needs o… more
Obama, Barack
2012-08-31
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Executive Order 13624: Accelerating Investment in Industrial Energy Efficiency
"The industrial sector accounts for over 30 percent of all energy consumed in the United States, and, for many manufacturers, energy costs affect overall competitiveness. While our manufacturing facilities have made p… more
Obama, Barack
2012-08-30
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Executive Order 13597: Improvements to Visa Processing and Foreign Visitor Processing 180-day Progress Report
"Executive Order (EO) 13597 on travel and tourism, issued January 19, 2012, establishes as U.S. policy that 'a coordinated policy, consistent with protecting our national security, is needed to support a prosperous an… more
2012-08
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Executive Order 13622: Authorizing Additional Sanctions with Respect to Iran
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 'et seq'.) (IEEPA), the National … more
Obama, Barack
2012-07-30
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Executive Order 13620: Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia
"I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, in order to take additional steps to deal with the national emergency with respect to the situation in Somalia declared in Executive Order 13536 of April 12… more
Obama, Barack
2012-07-20
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Executive Order 13619: Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Burma
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Em… more
Obama, Barack
2012-07-11
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Executive Order 13618: Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. The Federal Government must have the ability to communi… more
Obama, Barack
2012-07-06
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Executive Order 13617: Blocking Property of the Government of the Russian Federation Relating to the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted From Nuclear Weapons
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Em… more
Obama, Barack
2012-06-27
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Executive Order 13616: Accelerating Broadband Infrastructure Deployment
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and in order to facilitate broadband deployment on Fe… more
Obama, Barack
2012-06-14
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Executive Order 13611: Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Em… more
Obama, Barack
2012-05-16
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Executive Order 13610: Identifying and Reducing Regulatory Burdens
"Regulations play an indispensable role in protecting public health, welfare, safety, and our environment, but they can also impose significant burdens and costs. During challenging economic times, we should be especi… more
Obama, Barack
2012-05-10
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Executive Order 13609: Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation
"Executive Order 13563 of January 18, 2011 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review), states that our regulatory system must protect public health, welfare, safety, and our environment while promoting economic grow… more
Obama, Barack
2012-05-01
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Executive Order 13608: Prohibiting Certain Transactions With and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Foreign Sanctions Evaders With Respect to Iran and Syria
"I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, hereby find that efforts by foreign persons to engage in activities intended to evade U.S. economic and financial sanctions with respect to Iran and Syria u… more
Obama, Barack
2012-05-01
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Executive Order 13605: Supporting Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Domestic Natural Gas Resources
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to coordinate the efforts of Federal agencies responsible for overseeing the safe and responsi… more
Obama, Barack
2012-04-13
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Executive Order 13604: Improving Performance of Federal Permitting and Review of Infrastructure Projects
"To maintain our Nation's competitive edge and ensure an economy built to last, the United States must have fast, reliable, resilient, and environmentally sound means of moving people, goods, energy, and information. … more
Obama, Barack
2012-03-22
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Executive Order 13603: National Defense Resources Preparedness
"The United States must have an industrial and technological base capable of meeting national defense requirements and capable of contributing to the technological superiority of its national defense equipment in peac… more
2012-03-16
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Executive Order 13602: Establishing a White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities
"Cities, towns, and regions across our Nation continue to face difficult economic challenges. Enhancing current Federal assistance is helping to lift communities out of distress. To allow the Federal Government to bet… more
2012-03-15
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Executive Order 13601: Establishment of the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to advance U.S. foreign policy and protect the national and economic security of the United St… more
Obama, Barack
2012-02-28
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Executive Order 13600: Establishing the President's Global Development Council
This Executive Order "help[s] protect national security and further American economic, humanitarian, and strategic interests in the world, it is the policy of the Federal Government to promote and elevate development … more
2012-02-09
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Executive Order 13598: Assignment of Functions Relating to Certain Promotion and Appointment Actions in the Armed Forces, January 27, 2012
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Assignmen… more
Obama, Barack
2012-01-27
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Executive Order 13597: Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force On Travel and Competitiveness
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve visa and foreign visitor processing and travel promotion in order to create jobs and spur ec… more
Obama, Barack
2012-01-19
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Executive Order 13596: Amendments to Executive Orders 12131 and 13539
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America it is hereby ordered as follows: Section1. Section 1--102 of Executive Order 12131 of May 4, 1979, as amende… more
Obama, Barack
2011-12-19
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Executive Order 13595: Instituting a National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. (a) The United States recognizes that promoting women's… more
Obama, Barack
2011-12-19
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Executive Order 13590: Authorizing the Imposition of Certain Sanctions With Respect to the Provision of Goods, Services, Technology, or Support for Iran's Energy and Petrochemical Sectors
Executive Order 13590 authorizes sanctions with respect to the provision of goods, services, technology, or support for Iran's energy and petrochemical sectors and additional steps with respect to the national emergency de… more
Obama, Barack
2011-11-20
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Executive Order 13589: Promoting Efficient Spending
From Section 1 of the Executive Order: "My Administration is committed to cutting waste in Federal Government spending and identifying opportunities to promote efficient and effective spending. The Federal Government… more
Obama, Barack
2011-11-09
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Executive Order 13587: Structural Reforms to Improve the Security of Classified Networks and the Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information
"This order directs structural reforms to ensure responsible sharing and safeguarding of classified information on computer networks that shall be consistent with appropriate protections for privacy and civil libertie… more
2011-10-07
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Executive Order 13585: Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
This executive order issues a continuance for fifteen federal advisory committees.
2011-09-30
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Executive Order 13584: Developing an Integrated Strategic Counterterrorism Communications Initiative and Establishing a Temporary Organization to Support Certain Government-wide Communications Activities Directed Abroad
"The purpose of this Executive Order is to reinforce, integrate, and complement public communications efforts across the executive branch that are (1) focused on countering the actions and ideology of al-Qa'ida, its a… more
2011-09-09
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Executive Order 13583: Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce
"Our Nation derives strength from the diversity of its population and from its commitment to equal opportunity for all. We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of our society, and our greatest acco… more
2011-08-18
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Executive Order 13581: Blocking Property of Transnational Criminal Organizations
This Executive Order finds that "significant transnational criminal organizations, such as those listed in the Annex to this order, have reached such scope and gravity that they threaten the stability of international… more
Obama, Barack
2011-07-24
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Executive Order 13580: Interagency Working Group on Coordination of Domestic Energy Development and Permitting in Alaska
"Interagency coordination is important for the safe, responsible, and efficient development of oil and natural gas resources in Alaska, both onshore and on the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), while protecting hu… more
Obama, Barack
2011-07-12
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Executive Order 13577: Establishment of the SelectUSA Initiative
Executive Order 13577 aims to "...support private sector job creation and enhance economic growth by encouraging and supporting business investment in the United States". This Executive Order aims to do this by add… more
Obama, Barack
2011-06-15
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Executive Order 13575: Establishment of the White House Rural Council
"To enhance the Federal Government’s efforts to address the needs of rural America, this order establishes a council to better coordinate Federal programs and maximize the impact of Federal investment to promote economic prosperity and quality of life in our rural communities."
Obama, Barack
2011-06-09
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Executive Order 13574: Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as Amended
"When the President, or the Secretary of State pursuant to authority delegated by the President and in accordance with the terms of such delegation, which includes consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, has de… more
2011-05-23
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Executive Order 13573: Blocking Property of Senior Officials of the Government of Syria
The President of The United States of America, "in order to take additional steps with respect to the Government of Syria’s continuing escalation of violence against the people of Syria--including through attacks on pro… more
Obama, Barack
2011-05-18
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Executive Order 13572: Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Human Rights Abuses in Syria
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emer… more
Obama, Barack
2011-04-29
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Executive Order 13571: Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to improve the quality of service to the public by the Federal Government, it is hereby ordered … more
Obama, Barack
2011-04-27
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Executive Order 13570: Prohibiting Certain Transactions with Respect to North Korea
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emer… more
Obama, Barack
2011-04-18
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Executive Order 13569: Amendments to Executive Orders 12824, 12835, 12859, and 13532, Reestablishment Pursuant to Executive Order 13498, and Revocation of Executive Order 13507
"This executive order 13569 explains amendments made to the following Executive Orders; 12824 ‘Establishing the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal’, 12824 ‘Establishment of the National Economic Council’, 12859 … more
Obama, Barack
2011-04-05
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Executive Order 13568: Extending Provisions of the International Organizations Immunities Act to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Memorandum of March 8, 2011—Designation of Officers of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to Act as Director of National Intelligence
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (59 Stat. 669, 22 U.S.C. 288), and the … more
Obama, Barack
2011-03-08
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Executive Order 13567: Periodic Review of Individuals Detained at Guantánamo Bay Naval Station Pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Authorization for Use of Military Force of September 2001 (AUMF), Public Law 107--40, and in or… more
Obama, Barack
2011-03-07
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Executive Order 13566: Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Libya
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emer… more
Obama, Barack
2011-02-25
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Executive Order 13558: Export Enforcement Coordination Center, November 9, 2010
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to advance United States foreign policy and protect the national and economic security of the … more
Obama, Barack
2010-11-09
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Executive Order 13557: Providing an Order of Succession within the Department of Justice
"Subject to the provisions of section 2 of this order, the following officers, in the order listed, shall act as and perform the functions and duties of the office of Attorney General, during any period in which the At… more
2010-11-04
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Executive Order 13556: Controlled Unclassified Information
"This order establishes an open and uniform program for managing information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with law, regulations, and Government-wide policies, excludin… more
2010-11-04
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Executive Order 13554: Establishing the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force
"This order establishes a Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force to coordinate intergovernmental responsibilities, planning, and exchange of information so as to better implement Gulf Coast ecosystem restoration a… more
Obama, Barack
2010-10-05
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Executive Order 13553: Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuses by the Government of Iran and Taking Certain Other Actions
"Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States pe… more
Obama, Barack
2010-09-28
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Executive Order 13551: Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to North Korea
"I hereby order: (a) All property and interests in property that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United Stat… more
Obama, Barack
2010-08-30
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Executive Order 13549: Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities
"The purpose of this order is to ensure that security standards governing access to and safeguarding of classified material are applied in accordance with Executive Order 13526 of December 29, 2009 ('Classified Nationa… more
2010-08-18
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Executive Order 13550: Establishment of Pakistan and Afghanistan Support Office
"The purpose of the PASO [Pakistan and Afghanistan Support Office] shall be to perform the specific project of supporting executive departments and agencies in strengthening the governments in Afghanistan and Pakistan,… more
Obama, Barack
2010-08-18
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Executive Order 13546: Optimizing the Security of Biological Select Agents and Toxins in the United States
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States that: (a) A robus… more
Obama, Barack
2010-07-02
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Executive Order 13544: Establishing the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 4001 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111--148), it is hereby… more
Obama, Barack
2010-06-10
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Executive Order 13543: National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling
This Executive Order establishes the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. From the document: "There is established the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and O… more
Obama, Barack
2010-05-21
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Executive Order 13541: Temporary Organization to Facilitate a Strategic Partnership with the Republic of Iraq, May 7, 2010
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 202 of the Revised Statutes (22 U.S.C. 2656) and section 3161 of title 5, United States C… more
Obama, Barack
2010-05-07
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Executive Order 13539: President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, April 21, 2010
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish an advisory council on science, technology, and innovation, it is hereby ordered … more
Obama, Barack
2010-04-21
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Executive Order 13536: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia, April 12, 2010
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Em… more
Obama, Barack
2010-04-12
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Executive Order 13541: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia, April 12, 2010
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Em… more
Obama, Barack
2010-04-12
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Executive Order 13534: National Export Initiative
"The National Export Initiative (NEI) shall be an Administration initiative to improve conditions that directly affect the private sector's ability to export. The NEI will help meet my Administration's goal of doubling… more
2010-03-11
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Executive Order 13533: Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Defense
This executive order establishes the order of succession within the Department of Defense in the event where "the Secretary [of Defense] has died, resigned, or otherwise become unable to perform the functions and duties of the office of the Secretary."
2010-03-01
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Executive Order 13531: National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
This order announces the establishment of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. "The Commission is charged with identifying policies to improve the fiscal situation in the medium term and to achi… more
Obama, Barack
2010-02-18
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Executive Order 13529: Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Individual Ready Reserve Members of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
This order determines "that it is necessary to augment the active Armed Forces of the United States for the effective conduct of operational missions, including those involving humanitarian assistance, related to relief efforts in Haiti necessitated by the earthquake on January 12, 2010."
2010-01-16
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Executive Order 13528: Establishment of the Council of Governors
This Executive Order establishes the Council of Governors. From the text: "There is established a Council of Governors (Council).The Council shall consist of 10 State Governors appointed bythe President (Members), of … more
Obama, Barack
2010-01-11
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Executive Order 13527: Establishing Federal Capability for the Timely Provision of Medical Countermeasures Following a Biological Attack
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to plan and prepar… more
2009-12-30
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Executive Order 13526: Classified National Security Information [Correction]
"In Presidential document E9--31418 beginning on page 707 in the issue of Tuesday, January 5, 2010, make the following correction: On page 731, the date line below the President's signature should read 'December 29, 2009.'"
2009-12-29
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Executive Order 13526: Classified National Security Information, Memorandum of December 29, 2009, Implementation of the Executive Order 'Classified National Security Information', Order of December 29, 2009, Original Classification Authority
“This order prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information, including information relating to defense against transnational terrorism. Our democratic principles re… more
Obama, Barack
2009-12-29
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Executive Order 13524: Amending Executive Order 12425 Designating Interpol as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288), and in order to exten… more
Obama, Barack
2009-12-16
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Executive Order 13519: Establishment of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to strengthen the efforts of the Department of Justice, in conjunction with Federal, State, tri… more
2009-11-17
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Executive Order 13516: Amending Executive Order 13462
Executive Order 13516 amends Executive Order 13462, reasserting the meaning of 'intelligence activities' to that of Executive Order 12333 of 1981. The order also makes changes to the President's Intelligence Advisory Board … more
2009-11-02
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Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance
“In order to create a clean energy economy that will increase our Nation’s prosperity, promote energy security, protect the interests of taxpayers, and safeguard the health of our environment, the Federal Government must le… more
Obama, Barack
2009-10-05
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Executive Order 13512: Amending Executive Order 13390
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5121 et… more
Obama, Barack
2009-09-29
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Executive Order 13508: Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration
"Restoration of the health of the Chesapeake Bay will require a renewed commitment to controlling pollution from all sources as well as protecting and restoring habitat and living resources, conserving lands, and impro… more
2009-05-12
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Executive Order 13501: Establishment of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board
This Executive Order was issued "in order to enhance the strength and competitiveness of the Nation's economy and the prosperity of the American people by ensuring the availability of independent, nonpartisan informat… more
2009-02-06
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Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects
This Executive Order was issued in order to set rules for labor agreements regarding federal construction projects: "including the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order … more
2009-02-06
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Executive Order 13499: Further Amendments to Executive Order 12835, Establishment of the National Economic Council
This Executive Order amends Executive Order 12835, issued on January 25, 1993, in order to include various advisors and secretaries in the National Economic Council.
2009-02-05
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Executive Order 13500: Further Amendments to Executive Order 12859, Establishment of the Domestic Policy Council
This Executive Order amends Executive Order 12859, issued on August 16, 1993, in order to include various advisors in Domestic Policy Council.
2009-02-05
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Executive Order 13491: Ensuring Lawful Interrogations
This Executive Order issued by President Barack Obama calls for reform in the interrogation techniques used by the United States against those in custody. More specifically, the Executive Order looks "to improve the e… more
2009-01-22
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Executive Order 13493: Review of Detention Policy Options
This Executive Order issued by President Barack Obama calls for the establishment of a Special Interagency Task Force on Detainee Disposition whose mission "shall be to conduct a comprehensive review of the lawful opt… more
Obama, Barack
2009-01-22
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Executive Order 13492: Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities
This Executive Order issued by President Barack Obama calls for the Department of Defense (DoD) to review the detentions of individuals currently detained "at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (Guantanamo) and promptly to… more
2009-01-22
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