EO 14205
Establishment of the White House Faith Office
Government ReformOther
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Summary
This executive order establishes the White House Faith Office within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate federal support for faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship. The office will work to ensure these organizations can compete fairly for federal funding and will advise the administration on policies affecting religious liberty and faith-based service delivery.
Key Points
- 1Creates a new White House Faith Office housed in the Domestic Policy Council, headed by a Senior Advisor, to lead efforts empowering faith-based and community organizations
- 2Renames the existing White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to White House Faith Office and updates related executive orders from previous administrations
- 3Directs the office to consult with faith leaders and experts on topics including religious liberty, family strengthening, work and self-sufficiency, education, substance abuse recovery, and prisoner reentry
- 4Commits the federal government to ending religious discrimination and ensuring faith-based entities compete on a level playing field for federal grants, contracts, and funding opportunities
- 5Establishes Centers for Faith across federal agencies (Agriculture, Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, and others) to implement faith-related initiatives
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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