Establishment of the White House Rural Council
Headline: Establishes White House Rural Council to Coordinate Federal Support
What it does: Agencies must coordinate through a White House Rural Council to develop recommendations and improve federal investments and engagement in rural communities.
- Improves coordination of federal programs and funding for rural communities.
- Creates a central forum for agencies to advise on rural economic opportunities.
- Department of Agriculture provides funding and administrative support when appropriated.
Summary
This order creates a White House Rural Council to coordinate federal programs and boost economic prosperity and quality of life in rural America. The Council will develop policy recommendations to streamline and leverage federal investments, and it will identify rural opportunities in energy, recreation, and conservation.
The Secretary of Agriculture will chair the Council, which includes many cabinet and White House offices; the Department of Agriculture will provide funding and administrative support within existing appropriations. The Council will work with local stakeholders, such as small businesses, health-care providers, and state and tribal governments.
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