Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council
Establishes White House Gender Policy Council to Advance Gender Equity
What it does
Agencies must designate senior officials to coordinate with the Council and review agency programs for consistency with the Council's Strategy.
Real-world impact
- Agencies must review and change programs inconsistent with the Council's Strategy.
- Semiannual agency reports to the Council and a public annual progress report.
- May lead agencies to suspend, revise, or rescind existing policies and rules.
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Summary
This order creates a White House Gender Policy Council to coordinate federal efforts to advance gender equity and equality across domestic and foreign policy. The Council will work with executive departments, recommend policy changes, evaluate laws and programs, and coordinate a government-wide strategy to address issues like workplace fairness, caregiving, health, education, and gender-based violence.
Federal agencies and the military, nonprofit partners, and international programs are affected. The order aims to expand opportunities and reduce discrimination against women, girls, and underserved communities.
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