Establishment of the White House Faith Office
Headline: Creates White House Faith Office to Support Religious Organizations
What it does: Agencies must assist the new White House Faith Office and designate a Faith Liaison within 90 days if they lack a Center for Faith.
- Helps faith groups find and compete for federal grants and training.
- Agencies must provide support and appoint Faith Liaisons within 90 days.
- Increases federal focus on protecting religious liberty and reducing participation barriers.
Summary
This order creates the White House Faith Office inside the Executive Office of the President to empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to serve families and communities. The Office will sit in the Domestic Policy Council, be led by a Senior Advisor, and work with agency Centers for Faith and other officials.
The Office will advise the President, coordinate training to help faith groups compete for federal grants, promote religious liberty protections, and identify ways to reduce legal and regulatory barriers to participation in government programs.
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