EXECUTIVE ORDER
Establishing the Councils of We the People and the Office of the Homeless Servant Czar
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Purpose.
The United States faces an ongoing national challenge of homelessness affecting veterans, families, and individuals across urban, suburban, and rural communities. Effective response requires coordinated action across Federal agencies, State and local governments, private institutions, faith-based organizations, and community stakeholders.
The purpose of this order is to strengthen national coordination by establishing an advisory framework known as the Councils of We the People and designating a Presidential coordinator, the Homeless Servant Czar, operating through the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH).
This order seeks to improve efficiency, reduce fragmentation of services, and promote pathways toward stability, dignity, and self-sufficiency for affected Americans.
Sec. 2. Policy.
It shall be the policy of the executive branch to:
(a) Treat homelessness as a matter requiring coordinated national leadership;
(b) Align Federal resources to maximize effectiveness and accountability;
(c) Encourage collaboration among public, private, faith-based, and civic institutions;
(d) Support solutions tailored to diverse homeless populations; and
(e) Strengthen cooperation among all levels of government while respecting constitutional authority.
Sec. 3. Establishment of the Homeless Servant Czar.
(a) There is hereby established within the Executive Office of the President the position of Homeless Servant Czar (HSC).
(b) The HSC shall be appointed by the President.
(c) The HSC shall serve as the President’s principal advisor and coordinator on national homelessness strategy.
(d) The HSC shall work in coordination with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness and relevant Federal departments and agencies.
Sec. 4. Duties of the Homeless Servant Czar.
The HSC shall:
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Coordinate Federal interagency efforts addressing homelessness;
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Advise the President on national homelessness policy and implementation;
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Facilitate collaboration among Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners;
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Promote effective utilization of Federal assets, including surplus property authorized under applicable law;
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Prioritize solutions addressing veteran homelessness and at-risk populations;
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Provide periodic reports to the President on progress and recommendations.
Sec. 5. Establishment of the Councils of We the People.
(a) The Councils of We the People (CWP) are hereby established as advisory bodies to the HSC.
(b) The Councils shall provide multidisciplinary expertise and stakeholder input to support coordinated national action.
(c) Each Council shall include members appointed by the HSC in consultation with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
Sec. 6. Core Advisory Councils.
The following Councils are established:
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Military and Veterans Council — advising on veteran homelessness and Federal asset utilization.
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Homeless Populations Council — advising on population-specific strategies.
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Ethno-Racial Demographic Council — advising on culturally informed implementation.
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Spiritual, Religious, and Secular Life Council — advising on faith-based and conscience considerations.
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Legal and Judicial Council — advising on constitutional and statutory compliance.
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Social Services and Advocacy Council — coordinating nonprofit and service-sector engagement.
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Political and Civic Consensus Council — supporting bipartisan cooperation and civic engagement.
Sec. 7. Supporting Operational Councils.
The HSC may establish additional advisory bodies, including:
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Financial and Investment Council
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Governmental Coordination Council
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Law Enforcement Coordination Council
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Community and Neighborhood Council
as necessary to fulfill the purposes of this order.
Sec. 8. Administration.
(a) Executive departments and agencies shall, consistent with applicable law, provide information and assistance requested by the HSC.
(b) The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness shall provide administrative support to the extent permitted by law and available appropriations.
(c) Members of advisory councils shall serve without compensation, except as otherwise permitted by law.
Sec. 9. Reports.
Within 90 days of this order, the HSC shall submit to the President an initial strategic implementation report outlining:
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Coordination priorities;
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Pilot initiatives;
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Federal asset opportunities; and
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Recommended policy actions.
Annual progress reports shall thereafter be submitted.
Sec. 10. General Provisions.
(a) Nothing in this order shall impair or otherwise affect:
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the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency; or
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the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to create, and does not create, any right or benefit enforceable at law by any party against the United States.
THE WHITE HOUSE
President of the United States
Date: _________________________