Presidential Executive Order
Strengthening Federal Coordination to Address Homelessness and Establishing Advisory Councils Supporting National Strategy
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.
Homelessness remains a significant national challenge affecting veterans, families, and individuals across the United States. Federal programs addressing homelessness operate across multiple departments and agencies whose efforts benefit from enhanced coordination and informed stakeholder engagement.
The purpose of this order is to improve interagency coordination, strengthen advisory input, and support effective implementation of Federal homelessness policy through the designation of a Presidential coordinator and the establishment of advisory councils operating in support of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH).
Sec. 2. Policy.
It is the policy of the executive branch to:
(a) Promote coordinated Federal action addressing homelessness;
(b) Improve collaboration among Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments;
(c) Encourage participation by private, nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations consistent with applicable law;
(d) Support evidence-informed and population-responsive approaches; and
(e) Enhance accountability and efficiency in the use of Federal resources.
Sec. 3. Designation of the Homeless Servant Czar.
(a) The President shall designate an official within the Executive Office of the President to serve as the Homeless Servant Czar (HSC).
(b) The HSC shall serve as the President’s senior coordinator for Federal homelessness policy implementation and interagency collaboration.
(c) The HSC shall work in coordination with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness and relevant executive departments and agencies.
Sec. 4. Functions of the Homeless Servant Czar.
Consistent with applicable law, the HSC shall:
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Coordinate Federal interagency activities relating to homelessness;
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Advise the President on policy implementation and strategic priorities;
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Facilitate cooperation among governmental and nongovernmental partners;
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Identify opportunities for improved utilization of existing Federal programs and assets;
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Support initiatives addressing veteran homelessness and populations at heightened risk; and
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Provide periodic recommendations to the President.
Sec. 5. Establishment of Advisory Councils.
(a) There are hereby established advisory bodies collectively known as the Councils of We the People (CWP).
(b) The Councils shall provide advice, information, and recommendations to the HSC and, as appropriate, to USICH.
(c) Council members shall be appointed by the HSC in consultation with appropriate executive departments and agencies and shall serve in an advisory capacity only.
Sec. 6. Core Advisory Councils.
The following advisory councils are established:
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Military and Veterans Advisory Council — advising on veteran homelessness and coordination involving Federal facilities and resources.
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Homeless Populations Advisory Council — advising on population-specific needs and program effectiveness.
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Community and Demographic Advisory Council — advising on inclusive and culturally informed policy implementation.
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Faith, Community, and Secular Engagement Advisory Council — advising on partnerships with faith-based and community organizations consistent with law.
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Legal and Judicial Advisory Council — advising on legal considerations and statutory compliance.
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Social Services and Provider Advisory Council — advising on coordination with nonprofit and service-sector partners.
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Civic and Intergovernmental Advisory Council — advising on collaboration across political and governmental jurisdictions.
Sec. 7. Additional Advisory Bodies.
The HSC may establish additional advisory groups as necessary, including those addressing:
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Financial and investment engagement;
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Intergovernmental coordination;
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Public safety collaboration; and
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Community and neighborhood engagement.
Sec. 8. Administration.
(a) Executive departments and agencies shall, consistent with applicable law and subject to available appropriations, provide information and assistance as requested by the HSC.
(b) USICH may provide administrative support to the Councils consistent with its statutory authorities.
(c) Members of advisory councils shall serve without compensation except as permitted by law.
Sec. 9. Reporting.
Within 90 days of designation, the HSC shall submit to the President a strategic coordination report identifying:
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Interagency alignment opportunities;
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Pilot initiatives;
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Opportunities for improved resource utilization; and
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Recommended administrative actions.
Periodic updates shall follow as appropriate.
Sec. 10. General Provisions.
(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to 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 intended only to improve internal management of the executive branch and does not create any right or benefit enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States.
THE WHITE HOUSE
President of the United States
Date: _________________________