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William J. Clinton

William J. Clinton

January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001
42nd President
  • Executive Order 13193: Federal Leadership on Global Tobacco Control and Prevention
    Executive Order 13193 establishes the policy of the federal government to take strong action to address the potential global epidemic of diseases caused by tobacco use. The order mandates that the executive branch undertake… more
    2001-01-18
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  • Executive Order 13194: Prohibiting the Importation of Rough Diamonds from Sierra Leone
    Executive Order 13194 prohibits the direct or indirect importation into the United States of all rough diamonds from Sierra Leone in order to ensure that the diamond trade will not contribute financial support to aggressive actions by the RUF or to the RUF's procurement of weapons.
    2001-01-18
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  • Executive Order 13191: Implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act
    Executive Order 13191 authorizes the authority of the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to determine whether yarns or fabrics cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a tim… more
    2001-01-17
    427KB
  • Executive Order 13192: Lifting and Modifying Measures with Respect to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)
    Executive Order 13192 modifies previous Executive Orders pertaining to the Former Republic of Yugoslavia. The Order authorizes the freezing of assets held in the United States of persons listed in the Order's Annex, as well… more
    2001-01-17
    417KB
  • Executive Order 13188: Amendment to Executive Order 13111, Extension of the Advisory Committee on Expanding Training Opportunities
    In order to extend the Advisory Committee on Expanding Training Opportunities for 2 years, the Amendment to Executive Order 13111 orders that section 7(f) of Executive Order 13111 of January 12, 1999, is amended by deleting 2 years from the date of this order ''and inserting on January 11, 2003.''
    2001-01-12
    29KB
  • Executive Order 13187: The President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
    Executive Order 13187 establishes a President's Disability Employment Partnership Board to provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President, the Secretary of Labor, and other appropriate Federal officials… more
    2001-01-10
    38KB
  • Executive Order 13184: Revocation of Executive Order 12834
    Executive Order 13184 revokes Executive Order 12834, removing federal employees' obligation to the Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Appointees'' as defined by Executive Order 12834.
    2000-12-28
    234KB
  • Executive Order 13183: Establishment of the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status
    "The Task Force on Puerto Rico's status shall seek to implement the policy set forth in this order. It shall ensure official attention to and facilitate action on matters related to proposals for Puerto Rico’s status … more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    2000-12-23
    140KB
  • Executive Order 13181: To Protect the Privacy of Protected Health Information in Oversight Investigations
    Executive Order 13181 states that law enforcement may not use protected health information concerning an individual that is discovered during the course of health oversight activities for unrelated civil, administrative, or … more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    2000-12-20
    36KB
  • Executive Order 13180: Air Traffic Performance-Based Organization
    Executive Order 13180 establishes an Air Traffic Organization to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of the National Airspace System and to further improve the delivery of air traffic services to the American public… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    2000-12-07
    34KB
  • Executive Order 13179: Providing Compensation to America's Nuclear Weapons Workers
    Executive Order 13179 establishes guidelines for compensation of federal employees who developed disabling or fatal illnesses as a result of exposure to beryllium, ionizing radiation, and other hazards unique to nuclear we… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    2000-12-07
    41KB
  • Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments
    Executive Order 13175 aims to strengthen the United States government-to-government relationships with Indian tribes. It establishes regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with tribal officials in the development of Federal policies that have tribal implications.
    2000-11-06
    145KB
  • Executive Order 13165: Creating of the White House Task Force on Drug Use in Sports and Authorization for the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to Serve as the United States Government's Representative on the Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency
    Executive Order 13165 was implemented in order to develop recommendations for Federal agency actions to address the use of drugs in sports, particular among young people.
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    2000-08-09
    141KB
  • Executive Order 13161: Establishment of the Presidential Medal of Valor for Public Safety Officers
    Executive Order 13161 establishes the Presidential Medal of Valor for Public Safety Officers. The Medal was established to recognize those public safety officers adjudged to have shown extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty in the exercise of their official duties.
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    2000-06-29
    31KB
  • Executive Order 13159: Blocking Property of the Government of the Russian Federation Relating to the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted From Nuclear Weapons
    Executive Order 13159 states the the United States must ensure that fissile material removed from Russian nuclear weapons pursuant to various arms control and disarmament agreements is dedicated to peaceful uses, subject to … more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    2000-06-21
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  • Executive Order 13154: Establishing the Kosovo Campaign Medal
    "There is hereby established the Kosovo Campaign Medal with suitable appurtenances. Except as limited in section 2 of this order, and under uniform regulations to be prescribed by the Secretaries of the Military Depar… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    2000-05-03
    139KB
  • Executive Order 13151: Global Disaster Information Network
    On April 27, 2000 President Clinton issued Executive Order 13151 defining the process but which the Global Disaster Information Network program will be developed at the Federal level. This is that order in its entirety.
    2000-04-27
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  • Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management
    "The head of each Federal agency is responsible for ensuring that all necessary actions are taken to integrate environmental accountability into agency day-to-day decision making and long-term planning processes, acro… more
    2000-04-21
    265KB
  • Executive Order 13143: Amending Executive Order 10173, as Amended, Prescribing Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States
    Executive Order 13143 amends Executive Order 10173 regarding the definition of "waterfront facility."
    1999-12-01
    141KB
  • Executive Order 13142: Amendment to Executive Order 12958--Classified National Security Information
    Executive Order 13142 establishes the Information Security Oversight Office within the National Archives and Records Administration and extends and establishes specific dates for the time within which all classified inform… more
    1999-11-19
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  • Executive Order 13138: Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
    This executive order issues a continuance of the following sixteen Federal Advisory Committees: Committee for the Preservation of the White House; Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health; National Partne… more
    1999-09-30
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  • Executive Order 13139: Improving Health Protection of Military Personnel Participating in Particular Military Operations
    Executive Order 13139 recognizes that military personnel deployed in particular military operations could potentially be exposed to a range of chemical, biological, and radiological weapons as well as diseases endemic to a… more
    1999-09-30
    55KB
  • Executive Order 13136: Amendment to Executive Order 13090, President's Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History
    "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), in… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1999-09-03
    49KB
  • Executive Order 13134: Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy
    In order to stimulate the creation and early adoption of technologies needed to make biobased products and bioenergy cost-competitive in large national and international markets, Executive Order 13134 establishes an Interag… more
    1999-08-12
    56KB
  • Executive Order 13133: Working Group on Unlawful Conduct on the Internet
    Executive Order 13133 establishes aworking group to address unlawful conduct that involves the use of the Internet, including the illegal sale of guns, explosives, controlled substances, and prescription drugs, as well as fraud and child pornography.
    1999-08-05
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  • Executive Order 13132: Federalism
    Executive Order 13132 guarantees the division of governmental responsibilities between the national government and the States that was intended by the Framers of the Consitution. It ensures that the principles of federalism established by the Framers guide the executive departments.
    1999-08-04
    55KB
  • Executive Order 13130: National Infrastructure Assurance Council, July 14, 1999
    Executive Order 13130 establishes the National Infrastructure Assurance Council (NIAC). The NIAC shall be composed of not more than 30 members appointed by the President. The members of the NIAC shall be selected from the pr… more
    1999-07-14
    63KB
  • Executive Order 13129: Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With the Taliban
    Executive Order 13129 orders blocked all property and interests in property of the Taliban, all property and interests in property of persons determined to be owned or controlled by, or to act for or on behalf of, the Taliba… more
    1999-07-04
    53KB
  • Executive Order 13128: Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act
    Executive Order 13128 outlines in Sections 1 through 11 how the US is to execute the Chemical Weapons Convention, as well as the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act. For example, Section 1 designates the Departmen… more
    1999-06-25
    51KB
  • Executive Order 13123: Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management
    “The Federal Government, as the Nation’s largest energy consumer, shall significantly improve its energy management in order to save taxpayer dollars and reduce emissions that contribute to air pollution and global climate… more
    1999-06-03
    74KB
  • Executive Order 13122: Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Southwest Border
    This executive order establishes the Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Southwest Border. "The purpose of the Task Force is to coordinate and better leverage existing Administration efforts for … more
    1999-05-25
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  • Executive Order 13121: Blocking Property of the Governments of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the Republic of Serbia, and the Republic of Montenegro, and Prohibiting Trade Transactions Involving the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) in Response to the Situation in Kosovo
    Executive Order 13121 blocks all property and interests in property of the Governments of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the Republic of Serbia, and the Republic of Montenegro that are in the Uni… more
    1999-04-30
    49KB
  • Executive Order 13120: Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Individual Ready Reserve Members of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
    Executive Order 13120 orders to active duty any units, and any individual members not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, of the Selected Reserve, or any member in the Individual Ready Reserve mobilization cate… more
    1999-04-27
    46KB
  • Executive Order 13119: Designation of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro), Albania, the Airspace Above, and Adjacent Waters as a Combat Zone
    Executive Order 13119 designates the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro), Albania, the Airspace Above, and Adjacent Waters as a Combat Zone as of March 24, 1999.
    1999-04-13
    46KB
  • Executive Order 13118: Implementation of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998
    Executive Order 13118 modifies Executive Order 12163 regarding specifications for the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, and the Allocation of Funds, including any funds appropriated… more
    1999-03-31
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  • Executive Order 13117: Further Amendment to Executive Order 12981, as Amended
    Executive Order 13117 furthers the implementation of the reorganization of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) into the Department of State, by eliminating the ACDA's vote on dual-use export license decisions in the administration of export controls.
    1999-03-31
    48KB
  • Executive Order 13115: Interagency Task Force on the Roles and Missions of the United States Coast Guard
    Executive Order 13115 establishes a Task Force that shall report to the President through the Secretary of Transportation, and shall provide advice and recommendations regarding the appropriate roles and missions for the Unit… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1999-03-25
    65KB
  • Executive Order 13112: Invasive Species
    Executive Order 13112 establishes an Invasive Species Council comprised of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Sec… more
    1999-02-03
    53KB
  • Executive Order 13111: Using Technology to Improve Training Opportunities for Federal Government Employees
    Executive Order 13111 was implemented to make effective use of technology to improve training opportunities for Federal Government employees. "Advances in technology and increased skills needs are changing the workpla… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1999-01-12
    58KB
  • Executive Order 13101: Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition
    Executive Order 13101 was enacted "in order to improve the Federal Government's use of recycled products and environmentally preferable products and services."
    1998-09-14
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  • Executive Order 13100: President's Council on Food Safety
    Executive Order 13100 establishes the President's Council on Food Safety, to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for Federal food safety activities.
    1998-08-25
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  • Executive Order 13099: Prohibiting Transactions With Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
    Executive Order 13099 takes additional steps with respect to grave acts of violence committed by foreign terrorists that disrupt the Middle East peace process. The Order amends the Annex to Executive Order 12947 to read &qu… more
    1998-08-20
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  • Executive Order 13098: Blocking Property of UNITA and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to UNITA
    Executive Order 13098 blocks 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 United Sta… more
    1998-08-18
    51KB
  • Executive Order 13094: Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
    Executive Order 13094 takes additional steps with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and means of delivering them. The Order includes amendments of previous Executive Orders, specifically Section 4 of Executive Order 12938, Measures Against Foreign Persons.
    1998-07-28
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  • Executive Order 13090: President's Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History
    "There is established the President’s Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History ('Commission'). The Commission shall be composed of not more than 11 members appointed by the President from the public … more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1998-06-29
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  • Executive Order 13091: Administration of Arms Export Controls and Foreign Assistance
    In order to delegate certain authority to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, Executive Order 13091 amends Section 1 of Executive Order 11958.
    1998-06-29
    47KB
  • Executive Order 13088: Blocking Property of the Governments of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the Republic of Serbia, and the Republic of Montenegro, and Prohibiting New Investment in the Republic of Serbia in Response to the Situation in Kosovo
    Executive Order 13088 declares that the actions and policies of the Governments of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of Serbia with respect to Kosovo, by promoting ethnic conflict … more
    1998-06-09
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  • Executive Order 13084: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments
    Executive Order 13084 aimed to establish regular and meanining consultation and collaboration with Indian tribal governments in the development of regulatory practices on Federal matters that significantly or uniquely affect their communities. It was revoked by EO 13175 in the year 2000.
    1998-05-14
    49KB
  • Executive Order 13083: Federalism
    Executive Order 13083 aimed to guarantee the division of govenrmental responsibilities, embodied in the Constitution, between the Federal Government and the States that was intended by the Framers and application of those … more
    1998-05-14
    53KB
  • Executive Order 13082: Joint Mexican-United States Defense Commission
    Executive Order 13082 amends Executive Order 9080 to add a member of the Joint Staff to the Joint-Mexican-United States Defense Commission. The text is edited to read: The United States membership of the Commission shall… more
    1998-05-08
    60KB
  • Executive Order 13077: Further Amendment to Executive Order 13010, Critical Infrastructure Protection
    Executive Order 13077 amends Executive Order 13010, to extend the deadline for the report by the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection.
    1998-03-10
    47KB
  • Executive Order 13076: Ordering the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
    Executive Order 13076 determines that it is necessary to augment the active armed forces of the United States for the effective conduct of operations in and around Southwest Asia, and authorizes the Secretary of Defense, and… more
    1998-02-24
    58KB
  • Executive Order 13075: Special Oversight Board for Department of Defense Investigations of Gulf War Chemical and Biological Incidents
    Executive Order 13075 establishes and outlines the functions for a Special Oversight Board for Department of Defense Investigations of Gulf War Chemical and Biological Incidents to provide advice and recommendations based on… more
    1998-02-19
    48KB
  • Executive Order 13074: Amendment to Executive Order 12656
    Executive Order 13074 amends Executive Order 12656 regarding Noncombatant Evacuation Operations. The Order specifies the government responsibility for the deployment and use of military forces for the protection of United S… more
    1998-02-09
    18KB
  • Executive Order 13070: The Intelligence Oversight Board, Amendment to Executive Order 12863
    Executive Order 13070 emphasizes the role of the Intelligence Oversight Board in providing executive branch oversight, and mandates that the Board function as a standing committee of the PFIAB that shall report to the President.
    1997-12-15
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  • Executive Order 13069: Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to UNITA
    Executive Order 13069 was enacted in order to take additional steps with respect to the actions and policies of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA). The Order mandates that all UNITA offices loca… more
    1997-12-12
    48KB
  • Executive Order 13067: Blocking Sudanese Government Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Sudan
    Executive Order 13067 states that the policies and actions of the Government of Sudan, including continued support for international terrorism; ongoing efforts to destabilize neighboring governments; and the prevalence of hu… more
    1997-11-03
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  • Executive Order 13064: Further Amendment to Executive Order 13010, as Amended, Critical Infrastructure Protection
    Executive Order 13064 amends Executive Order 13010 in order to provide for the review of the report by the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection.
    1997-10-11
    46KB
  • Executive Order 13059: Prohibiting Certain Transactions with Respect to Iran
    Executive Order 13059 is designed to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States declared in Executive Order 12957 in response to the actions and poli… more
    1997-08-19
    51KB
  • Executive Order 13052: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices
    Executive Order 13052 extends to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices the privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International Organizations Immunities Act and Article I of the Agreement on State and Local Taxation of Foreign Employees of Public International Organizations.
    1997-06-30
    46KB
  • Executive Order 13049: Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
    Executive Order 13049 designates the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons as a public international organization entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by the International Organizations Immunities Act.
    1997-06-11
    67KB
  • Executive Order 13048: Improving Administrative Management in the Executive Branch
    "Improvement of Government operations is a continuing process that benefits from interagency activities. One group dedicated to such activities is the Presidents Council on Management Improvement (PCMI), established b… more
    1997-06-10
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  • Executive Order 13047: Prohibiting New Investment in Burma
    Executive Order 13047 states that Government of Burma has committed large-scale repression of the democratic opposition in Burma after September 30, 1996, and that the actions and policies of the Government of Burma constitu… more
    1997-05-20
    51KB
  • Executive Order 13046: Further Amendment to Executive Order 12975, Extension of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission
    Executive Order 13046 orders to extend the term of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission.
    1997-05-16
    47KB
  • Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks
    Executive Order 13045 establishes a Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children. The Order also mandates that each Federal agency shall make it a high priority to identify and assess environmental … more
    1997-04-21
    55KB
  • Executive Order 13041: Further Amendment to Executive Order 13010
    By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to add the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and the Assistant to the President and Dire… more
    1997-04-03
    60KB
  • Executive Order 13039: Exclusion of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group From the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program
    Executive Order 13039 states that the Naval Special Warfare Development Group has as a primary function in intelligence, counter-intelligence, investigative, or national security work, and that the provisions of Chapter 71 o… more
    1997-03-11
    48KB
  • Executive Order 13035: Advisory Committee on High-Performance Computing and Communications, Information Technology, and the Next Generation Internet
    This Executive Order establishes an advisory committee on high-performance computing and communications, Information Technology, and the Next Generation Internet and outlines the functions, administration, and general detail… more
    1997-02-11
    62KB
  • Executive Order 13034: Extension of Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
    Executive Order 13034 extends the Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, established in Executive Order 12961 of May 26, 1995. The Committee works to oversee the ongoing investigation being conduct… more
    1997-01-30
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  • Executive Order 13031: Federal Alternative Fueled Vehicle Leadership
    “The purpose of this order is to ensure that the Federal Government exercise leadership in the use of alternative fueled vehicles (AFVs). To that end, each Federal agency shall develop and implement aggressive plans to ful… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1996-12-13
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  • Executive Order 13025: Amendment to Executive Order 13010, the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection
    Brief amendment to Executive Order 13010 to make changes in various sentences in sections one, two, and three.
    1996-11-13
    58KB
  • Executive Order 13011: Federal Information Technology
    "A Government that works better and costs less requires efficient and effective information systems. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 provide the opportu… more
    1996-07-16
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  • Executive Order 13010: Critical Infrastructure Protection
    Certain national infrastructures are so vital that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the defense or economic security of the United States. These critical infrastructures include telecommuni… more
    1996-07-15
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  • Executive Order 12992: President's Council on Counter-Narcotics
    This executive order establishes the President's Council on Counter-Narcotics. It provides a list of membership, as well as an outline of its functions.
    1996-03-15
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  • Executive Order 12989: Economy and Efficiency in Government Procurement Through Compliance with Certain Immigration and Naturalization Act Provisions
    "This order is designed to promote economy and efficiency in Government procurement. Stability and dependability are important elements of economy and efficiency. A contractor whose work force is less stable will be l… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1996-02-13
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  • Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice Reform
    Executive Order 12988 was enacted to promote the just and efficient resolution of civil claims.
    1996-02-05
    59KB
  • Executive Order 12985: Establishing the Armed Forces Service Medal
    "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including my authority as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1996-01-11
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  • Executive Order 12982: Ordering the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
    "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 121 and 12304 of title 10, United States Code, I hereby determine that it is necessary t… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1995-12-08
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  • Executive Order 12981: Administration of Export Controls
    "The Departments of State, Defense, and Energy, and the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency each shall have the authority to review any export license application submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to th… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1995-12-05
    55KB
  • Executive Order 12978: Blocking Assets and Prohibiting Transactions with Significant Narcotics Traffickers
    "The actions of significant foreign narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia, and the unparalleled violence, corruption, and harm that they cause in the United States and abroad, constitute an unusual and extraordin… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1995-10-21
    62KB
  • Executive Order 12977: Interagency Security Committee
    This Executive Order establishes the Interagency Security Committee as a permanent body to address continuing government-wide security for Federal facilities. The order contains a list of all of the agencies which will hav… more
    1995-10-19
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  • Executive Order 12975: Protection of Human Research Subjects and Creation of National Bioethics Advisory Commission
    "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: (a) Each executive branch department and agency that conducts, supports, o… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1995-10-03
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  • Executive Order 12974: Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
    "This executive order issued by William Clinton is regarding the continuance of certain federal advisory committees."
    1995-09-29
    11KB
  • Executive Order 12969: Federal Acquisition and Community Right-To-Know
    Executive Order 12969 was enacted in order "to promote economy and efficiency in government procurement of supplies and services. Information concerning chemical release and transfer can assist the government to purch… more
    1995-08-08
    54KB
  • Executive Order 12968: Access to Classified Information
    "The national interest requires that certain information be maintained in confidence through a system of classification in order to protect our citizens, our democratic institutions, and our participation within the c… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1995-08-02
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  • Executive Order 12958: Classified National Security Information
    "This order prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information. Our democratic principles require that the American people be informed of the activities of their G… more
    1995-04-17
    203KB
  • Executive Order 12957: Prohibiting Certain Transactions with Respect to the Development of Iranian Petroleum Resources
    This executive order prohibits certain transactions with respect to the development of Iranian petroleum resources. "I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, find that the actions and policies… more
    1995-03-15
    47KB
  • Executive Order 12949: Foreign Intelligence Physical Searches
    This Executive Order amends "sections 302 and 303 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 […] as amended by Public Law 103-359, and in order to provide for the authorization of physical searches for foreign intelligence purposes as set forth in the Act[.]"
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1995-02-09
    43KB
  • Executive Order 12947: Prohibiting Transactions with Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
    Executive Order 12947 was created to block the U.S. holdings of terrorist groups, and their supporters, intent on threatening the Middle East peace process. The Order further prohibited U.S. citizens or inhabitants from ha… more
    1995-01-23
    63KB
  • Executive Order 12938: Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
    "It is the policy of the United States to lead and seek multilaterally coordinated efforts with other countries to control the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering such weapons. Acc… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1994-11-14
    20KB
  • Executive Order 12930: Measures to Restrict the Participation by the United States Persons in Weapons Proliferation Activities
    This executive order declares a national emergency to deal with the threat of the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. "The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State, is… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1994-09-29
    11KB
  • Executive Order 12924: Continuation of Export Control Regulations
    "To the extent permitted by law, the provisions of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, and the provisions for administration of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, shall be carried out un… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1994-08-19
    16KB
  • Executive Order 12919: National Defense Industrial Resources Preparedness
    "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (64 Stat. 798; 50 U.S.C. App. 2061, et seq.), and … more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1994-06-03
    40KB
  • Executive Order 12907: Amending Executive Order No. 12882
    This executive order amends Executive Order No. 12882. It increases the number of members on the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology from 16 to 19.
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1994-04-14
    12KB
  • Executive Order 12906: Coordinating Geographic Data Acquisition and Access: The National Spatial Data Infrastructure
    "Geographic information is critical to promote economic development, improve our stewardship of natural resources, and protect the environment. Modern technology now permits improved acquisition, distribution, and uti… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1994-04-11
    21KB
  • Executive Order 12902: Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation at Federal Facilities
    “Each agency shall develop and implement a program with the intent of reducing energy consumption by 30 percent by the year 2005, based on energy consumption per gross square foot of its buildings in use, to the extent tha… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1994-03-08
    37KB
  • Executive Order 12882: President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology
    This executive order establishes the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology, as well as its functions and administration. "There is established the Presidents Committee of Advisors on Science and … more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-11-23
    15KB
  • Executive Order 12881: Establishment of the National Science and Technology Council
    This executive order establishes the National Science and Technology Council. It outlines the membership, as well as the council's functions.
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-11-23
    16KB
  • Executive Order 12873: Federal Acquisition, Recycling, and Waste Prevention
    “Consistent with the demands of efficiency and cost effectiveness, the head of each Executive agency shall incorporate waste prevention and recycling in the agency’s daily operations and work to increase and expand markets… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-10-20
    36KB
  • Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review
    "With executive order 12866, the Federal Government begins a program to reform and make more efficient the regulatory process. The objectives of this Executive order are to enhance planning and coordination with res… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-10-04
    39KB
  • Executive Order 12870: Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee
    "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Export Enhancement Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–429, 106 Stat. 2186), and section 301 of title… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-09-30
    17KB
  • Executive Order 12863: President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (PFIAB)
    The PFIAB was established by Executive Order (EO) 12863. Their charge is to "assess the quality, quantity and adequacy of intelligence collection, of analysis and estimates, and of counterintelligence and other intelligence activities."
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-09-13
    14KB
  • Executive Order 12859: Establishment of the Domestic Policy Council
    This executive order establishes the Domestic Policy Council. It outlines membership, functions, and administration. The principal functions of the Council are to coordinate the domestic policy-making process; to coordinat… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-08-16
    15KB
  • Executive Order 12856: Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements
    Executive Order 12856 was enacted in order to: “Ensure that all Federal agencies conduct their facility management and acquisition activities so that, to the maximum extent practicable, the quantity of toxic chemicals ente… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-08-03
    32KB
  • Executive Order 12851: Administration of Proliferation Sanctions, Middle East Arms Control, and Related Congressional Reporting Responsibilities
    Executive Order 12851 aims to administer proliferation sanctions for Middle East arms control purposes. Congressional reporting responsibilities are also discussed.
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-06-11
    17KB
  • Executive Order 12843: Procurement Requirements and Policies for Federal Agencies for Ozone-Depleting Substances
    Executive Order 12843 was enacted "in order to reduce the Federal Government's procurement and use of substances that cause stratospheric ozone depletion."
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-04-21
    18KB
  • Executive Order 12845: Requiring Agencies to Purchase Energy Efficient Computer Equipment
    Executive Order 12845 was enacted in order "to ensure the energy efficient operation of the Federal Government's facilities and to encourage the procurement of pollution preventing technologies that will save taxpayer… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-04-21
    14KB
  • Executive Order 12838: Termination and Limitation of Federal Advisory
    "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act ('FACA'), as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), it is hereby ordered a… more
    1993-02-10
    9KB
  • Executive Order 12835: Establishment of the National Economic Council
    "By the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: There is established the National Economic Council. T… more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-01-25
    15KB
  • Executive Order 12834: Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Appointees
    "By the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and sections 3301 and 7301 of title … more
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
    1993-01-20
    26KB
Executive Orders Archive
The HSDL limits its collection of Executive Orders to those that have implications for homeland security policy and strategy. For a full list of Executive Orders, see the National Archives.