Establishing a White House Council on Women And Girls
Establishes White House Council to Address Women and Girls' Issues
What it does
Agencies must assist the new Council, provide information, and help develop a Federal interagency plan within 150 days.
Real-world impact
- Creates a federal council to coordinate policy on women and girls' issues.
- Requires agencies to report on and assess programs supporting women and girls.
- Directs the Council to recommend policy changes and submit a plan within 150 days.
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Summary
This order creates a White House Council on Women and Girls to coordinate the federal government's response to issues that disproportionately affect women and girls.
It brings together leaders from major departments and offices, requires agencies to assess and report on their programs for women and girls, and directs the Council to submit a Federal interagency plan with recommendations within 150 days.
The Council will advise the President, conduct outreach with nonprofits and local officials, and suggest policy changes to improve education, health, work, and safety for women and girls.
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