President Barack H. Obama: Executive Orders


Through the entirety of Barack Obama's presidency, he has written 235 executive orders. An executive order is a legally bound order from the President. Acting as the head of the Executive Branch, the President directs Federal Administrative Agencies and officials in carrying out congressional laws and policies.
Titles

 Executive Order 13489— Presidential Records (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13490— Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13491— Ensuring Lawful Interrogations (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13492— Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13493— Review of Detention Policy Options (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13494— Economy in Government Contracting (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13495— Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13496— Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13497— Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Regulatory Planning and Review (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13498— AMendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President’s Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13499— Further Amendments to Executive Order 12835, Establishment of the National Economic Council (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13500— Further Amendments to Executive Order 12859, Establishment of the Domestic Policy Council (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13501— Establishing the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13502— Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13503— Establishment of the White House Office of Urban Affairs (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13504— AMending Executive Order 13390 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13505— Removing Barriers to Responsible Scientific Research Involving Human Stem Cells (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13506— Establishing a White House Council on Women and Girls (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13507— Establishment of the White House Office of Health Reform (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13508— Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration, May 12, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13509—Establishing a White House Council on Automotive Communities and Workers June 23, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13511—Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees September 29, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13512—Amending Executive Order 13390 September 29, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13513—Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving October 1, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13514—Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance October 5, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13515—Increasing Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs October 14, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13516—Amending Executive Order 13462 October 28, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13517—Amendments to Executive Orders 13183 and 13494 October 30, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13518—Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government November 9, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13519—Establishment of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force November 17, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13520—Reducing Improper Payments November 20, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13521—Establishing the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues November 24, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13522—Creating Labor-Management Forums to Improve Delivery of Government Services December 9, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13523—Half-Day Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies on Thursday, December 24, 2009 December 11, 2009 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13528—Establishment of the Council of Governors (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13529—Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Individual Ready Reserve Members of the Armed Forces to Active Duty (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13530—President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13531—National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform February 18, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13532—Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13533—Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Defense March 1, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13534—National Export Initiative March 11, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13535—Ensuring Enforcement and Implementation of Abortion Restrictions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act March 24, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13536—Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13537—Interagency Group on Insular Affairs (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13538—Establishing the President's Management Advisory Board (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13539—President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13540—Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13541—Temporary Organization to Facilitate a Strategic Partnership With the Republic of Iraq May 7, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13542—Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture May 13, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13543—National Commission on the Bp Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling May 21, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13544—Establishing the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council June 10, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13545—President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition June 22, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13547—Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes July 19, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13548—Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals With Disabilities July 26, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13549—Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities August 18, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13550—Establishment of Pakistan and Afghanistan Support Office August 18, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13551—Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to North Korea August 30, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13552—2010 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States August 31, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13553—Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuses by the Government of Iran and Taking Certain Other Actions September 28, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13556—Controlled Unclassified Information November 4, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13557—Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice November 4, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13558—Export Enforcement Coordination Center November 9, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13559—Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations November 17, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13560—White House Council for Community Solutions December 14, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13561—Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay December 22, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13562—Recruiting and Hiring Students and Recent Graduates December 27, 2010 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13563—Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review January 18, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13564—Establishment of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness January 31, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13565—Establishment of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Advisory Committees February 8, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13566—Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Libya February 25, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13567—Periodic Review of Individuals Detained at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force March 7, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13568—Extending Provisions of the International Organizations Immunities Act to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo March 8, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13569—Amendments to Executive Orders 12824, 12835, 12859, and 13532, Reestablishment Pursuant to Executive Order 13498, and Revocation of Executive Order 13507 April 5, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13570—Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to North Korea April 18, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13571—Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service April 27, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13572—Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Human Rights Abuses in Syria April 29, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13575—Establishment of the White House Rural Council June 9, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13576—Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and Accountable Government June 13, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13577—Establishment of the Selectusa Initiative June 15, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13578—Coordinating Policies on Automotive Communities and Workers July 6, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13579—Regulation and Independent Regulatory Agencies July 11, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13580—Interagency Working Group on Coordination of Domestic Energy Development and Permitting in Alaska July 12, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13581—Blocking Property of Transnational Criminal Organizations July 24, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13582—Blocking Property of the Government of Syria and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Syria August 17, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13583—Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce August 18, 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13584—Developing an Integrated Strategic Counterterrorism Communications Initiative and Establishing a Temporary Organization to Support Certain Government-Wide Communications Activities Directed Abroad September 9 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13585—Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees September 30 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13586—Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between Certain Railroads Represented by the National Carriers’ Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and Their Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations October 6 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13587—Structural Reforms to Improve the Security of Classified Networks and the Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information October 7 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13588—Reducing Prescription Drug Shortages October 31 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13589—Promoting Efficient Spending November 9 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13590—Authorizing the Imposition of Certain Sanctions With Respect to the Provision of Goods, Services, Technology, or Support for Iran’s Energy and Petrochemical Sectors November 20 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13591—Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees November 23 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13592—Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Educational Opportunities and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities  December 2 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13593—2011 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States  December 13 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13594—Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay  December 19 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13595—Instituting a National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security  December 19 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13596—Amendments to Executive Orders 12131 and 13539  December 19 2011 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13597—Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness  January 19 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13598—Assignment of Functions Relating to Certain Promotion and Appointment Actions in the Armed Forces  January 27 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13599—Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions  February 5 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13600—Establishing the President’s Global Development Council  February 9 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13601—Establishment of the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center  February 28 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13602—Establishing a White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities  March 15 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13603—National Defense Resources Preparedness  March 16 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13604—Improving Performance of Federal Permitting and Review of Infrastructure Projects  March 22 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13605—Supporting Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Domestic Natural Gas Resources  April 13 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13606—Blocking the Property and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Certain Persons With Respect to Grave Human Rights Abuses by the Governments of Iran and Syria Via Information Technology  April 22 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13607—Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members  April 27 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13608—Prohibiting Certain Transactions With and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Foreign Sanctions Evaders With Respect to Iran and Syria  May 1 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13609—Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation  May 1 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13610—Identifying and Reducing Regulatory Burdens  May 10 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13611—Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen  May 16 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13612—Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture  May 21 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13613—Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Commerce  May 21 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13614—Providing an Order of Succession Within the Environmental Protection Agency  May 21 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13615—Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of Management and Budget  May 21 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13616—Accelerating Broadband Infrastructure Deployment  June 14 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13617—Blocking Property of the Government of the Russian Federation Relating to the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted from Nuclear Weapons  June 25 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13618—Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions  July 6, 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13619—Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stabilization of Burma  July 11, 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13620—Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia  July 20, 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13621—White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans  July 26, 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13622—Authorizing Additional Sanctions With Respect to Iran  July 30, 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13623—Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally  August 10 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13624—Accelerating Investment in Industrial Energy Efficiency  August 30 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13625—Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families  August 31 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13626—Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration  September 10 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13627—Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts  September 25 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13628—Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and Additional Sanctions With Respect to Iran  October 9 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13629—Establishing the White House Homeland Security Partnership Council  October 26 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13630—Establishment of an Interagency Task Force on Commercial Advocacy  December 6 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13631—Reestablishment of Advisory Group  December 7 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13632—Establishing the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force  December 7 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13633—Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Monday, December 24 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13634—Reestablishment of Advisory Commission  December 21 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13635—Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay  December 27 2012 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13636—Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity  February 12 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13637—Administration of Reformed Export Controls  March 8 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13638—Amendments to Executive Order 12777  March 15 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13639—Establishment of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration  March 28 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13640—Continuance of Advisory Council  April 5 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13642—Making Open and Machine Readable the New Default for Government Information  May 9 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13643—2013 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States  May 15 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13644—Amendment to Executive Order 13639  May 21 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13645—Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 and Additional Sanctions With Respect to Iran  June 3 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13646—Establishing the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans  June 25 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13647—Establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs  June 26 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13648—Combating Wildlife Trafficking  July 1 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13649—Accelerating Improvements in Hiv Prevention and Care in the United States Through the Hiv Care Initiative  July 15 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13650—Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security  August 1 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13651—Prohibiting Certain Imports of Burmese Jadeite and Rubies  August 6 2013 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13652—Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13653—Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13654—Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13655—Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13656—Establishment of the Afghanistan and Pakistan Strategic Partnership Office and Amendment to Executive Order 12163 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13657—Changing the Name of the National Security Staff to the National Security Council Staff (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13658—Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13659—Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America'S Businesses (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13660—Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13661—Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13662—Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13663—Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13664—Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to South Sudan (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13665—Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13666—Expanding Eligibility for the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13667—Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13668—Ending Immunities Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Iraqi Property and Interests in Property Pursuant to Executive Order 13303, as Amended (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13669—2014 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13670—Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13671—Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13672—Further Amendments to Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government, and Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13673—Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13674—Revised List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13675—Establishing the President'S Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13676—Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13677—Climate-Resilient International Development (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13678—Conversion Authority for Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13679—Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate a Dispute Between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Its Locomotive Engineers Represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13680—Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Individual Ready Reserve Members of the Armed Forces to Active Duty (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13681—Improving the Security of Consumer Financial Transactions (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13682—Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Friday, December 26, 2014 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13683—Further Amendments to Executive Order 11030, Executive Order 13653, and Executive Order 13673 (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13684—Establishment of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13685—Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to the Crimea Region of Ukraine (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13686—Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13687—Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect to North Korea (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13688—Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13689—Enhancing Coordination of National Efforts in the Arctic (Barack H. Obama)

 Executive Order 13690—Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input (Barack H. Obama)