Executive Order October 06, 2025 Doc #2025-19485 Executive Order 14354

Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

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In Simple Terms

The President has decided to keep certain advisory groups running until September 30, 2027. These groups help the government with advice on various issues.

Summary

On September 29, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14354, which extends the operation of certain federal advisory committees until September 30, 2027. These committees, which include the President's Commission on White House Fellowships and the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, among others, provide expert advice on various national issues. The order specifies that the functions of the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for these committees will be carried out by the designated department or agency heads. This action ensures the continued operation and guidance of these advisory bodies in line with established regulations and procedures.

Official Record

Federal Register Published

Signed by the President

September 29, 2025

Published in Federal Register

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October 06, 2025

Document #2025-19485

Analysis & Impact

💡 How This May Affect You

Working families and individuals: Advisory committees may influence policies affecting healthcare, education, and workplace conditions.
Small business owners: Committees like the Veterans Small Business Development Task Force can provide support and resources.
Students and recent graduates: Advisory input on education policies might impact funding and opportunities for higher education.
Retirees and seniors: Health-related committees could affect healthcare policies, potentially impacting Medicare and senior care services.
Different regions (urban, suburban, rural): National Monument Advisory Committees may influence land use and conservation efforts in rural areas.

🏢 Key Stakeholders

Federal advisory committees are primary beneficiaries, extended to continue operations until 2027.
Department of the Interior significantly impacted, overseeing multiple national monument committees.
Office of Personnel Management sees continued role in White House Fellowships advisory.
National Archives and Records Administration manages National Industrial Security and SLTPS committees.
Advocacy groups for veterans and intellectual disabilities benefit from continued advisory support.

📈 What to Expect

Short-term (3–12 months):

Increased public engagement in advisory committee activities.
Initial reassessment of committee objectives and roles.
Enhanced interagency collaboration on advisory topics.

Long-term (1–4 years):

Improved policy recommendations from diverse advisory committees.
Strengthened stakeholder trust in federal advisory processes.
Increased integration of advisory input in policy development.

📚 Historical Context

Similar to Carter's 1977 Executive Order 12024, which continued advisory committees.
Builds on Nixon's 1972 Federal Advisory Committee Act, standardizing committee operations.
Reverses Trump's 2019 Executive Order 13875, which aimed to reduce advisory committees.
Notable for encompassing diverse committees, from national monuments to technology.
Continues trend of using executive orders to manage advisory bodies since Eisenhower.

Affected Agencies

Department of the Interior Department of Health and Human Services National Archives and Records Administration Office of Personnel Management Department of Homeland Security Department of Justice Environmental Protection Agency General Services Administration