Establishing a White House Office for Special Peace Missions
Headline: Creates White House Office to Lead Special Peace Missions
What it does: Agencies must coordinate with the Special Envoy for Peace Missions to support efforts to end ongoing conflicts abroad.
- Creates a new White House office and a presidentially appointed envoy.
- Directs State, Defense, and other departments to coordinate on peace efforts.
- Implementation depends on available funding and does not change agency powers.
Summary
This executive order establishes the White House Office for Special Peace Missions and a Special Envoy for Peace Missions, appointed by the President, to help end conflicts abroad.
The Envoy will advance efforts to end ongoing foreign conflicts and will work in coordination with the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and other relevant federal departments and agencies.
The order says it will not change agencies' legal authorities, must follow applicable law, and depends on available funding.
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