Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

9/29/2025

Executive Orders

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Action Summary

Continuation of Advisory Committees: Extends the term of multiple Federal Advisory Committees until September 30, 2027, including committees related to the White House, national security telecommunications, trade and environment policy, health, national monuments, and more.
Designated Oversight: Department or agency heads listed after each committee are responsible for performing the President’s functions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as per established guidelines.
Supersession: Supersedes sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 14109 (September 29, 2023).
Effective Date: Order becomes effective on September 30, 2025.
General Provisions:
- No impairment of statutory authority granted to executive departments or the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
- Implemented in accordance with applicable laws and subject to appropriation availability.
- Does not create enforceable rights or benefits against the United States or its entities.

Risks & Considerations

The continuation of various federal advisory committees, including those related to health, education, and environmental policy, suggests a stable federal advisory structure. However, changes in the focus or funding of these committees could impact Vanderbilt’s research and policy engagement strategies.
The presence of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology indicates ongoing federal interest in these areas. Vanderbilt may need to align its initiatives to leverage potential collaborations or funding opportunities.
Committees related to health, such as the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, may influence public health policies and funding, impacting Vanderbilt’s medical and health-related programs.
The continuation of the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee and the Good Neighbor Environmental Board could affect environmental research funding and policy, relevant to Vanderbilt’s sustainability and environmental science programs.
Vanderbilt should monitor any changes in the advisory committees’ priorities or funding, as these could affect federal support for research and educational initiatives.

Impacted Programs

Vanderbilt’s School of Medicine and related health programs may benefit from continued federal focus on health advisory committees, potentially influencing research funding and policy engagement.
Peabody College could see opportunities for collaboration with the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs, enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The Vanderbilt Institute for Energy and Environment might find opportunities in the environmental advisory committees, aligning research with federal environmental priorities.
Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations should maintain engagement with these advisory committees to ensure alignment with federal priorities and maximize funding opportunities.

Financial Impact

The continuation of these advisory committees suggests stable federal advisory structures, which may provide consistent funding opportunities for research and policy initiatives at Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt may need to adjust its grant application strategies to align with the priorities of these advisory committees, particularly in health, education, and environmental research.
Potential collaborations with federal advisory committees could enhance Vanderbilt’s visibility and influence in shaping national policies, potentially leading to increased funding and partnership opportunities.

Relevance Score: 3 (The order presents moderate risks involving compliance or ethics, with potential impacts on research funding and policy engagement.)

Key Actions

Office of Federal Relations should monitor the activities and outputs of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Engaging with these advisory committees could provide strategic insights and opportunities for collaboration that align with Vanderbilt’s research and diversity goals.
Vanderbilt’s Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program should explore potential partnerships or research opportunities with the Good Neighbor Environmental Board and various National Monument Advisory Committees. These collaborations could enhance Vanderbilt’s environmental research initiatives and community engagement efforts.
Vanderbilt’s Health and Wellness Programs should consider engaging with the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. These engagements could lead to collaborative health initiatives and enhance the university’s public health outreach.

Opportunities

The continuation of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology presents an opportunity for Vanderbilt’s Research Centers to align their projects with national science and technology priorities, potentially increasing access to federal research funding.
The President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities offers an opportunity for Vanderbilt’s Diversity and Inclusion Office to strengthen partnerships and initiatives that support underrepresented groups, enhancing the university’s commitment to diversity.

Relevance Score: 3 (Some adjustments are needed to processes or procedures to align with advisory committee activities and leverage potential collaborations.)

Average Relevance Score: 3.8

Timeline for Implementation

Effective Date: September 30, 2025
Committee Continuance Until: September 30, 2027

Relevance Score: 5

Impacted Government Organizations

Department of the Interior: Multiple advisory committees (Committees for the Preservation of the White House, Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee, Gold Butte National Monument Advisory Committee, Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Advisory Committee, Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints Committee, Chuckwalla National Monument Advisory Committee, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee) fall under its purview.
Office of Personnel Management: Oversees the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.
Department of Homeland Security: Responsible for the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
National Archives and Records Administration: Manages both the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee and the State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector (SLTPS) Policy Advisory Committee.
Office of the United States Trade Representative: Oversees the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee.
Department of Health and Human Services: Hosts the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, and President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
Small Business Administration: Leads the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development.
Department of Justice: Oversees the Religious Liberty Commission.
Department of Agriculture: Manages the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument Advisory Committee.
Environmental Protection Agency: Oversees the Good Neighbor Environmental Board.
Department of Education: Hosts the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Department of Energy: Responsible for the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Relevance Score: 4 (A significant number of distinct Federal Agencies, totaling 12, are impacted by the order.)

Responsible Officials

Department of the Interior – The head of the department is charged with implementing directives for committees such as the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee, Gold Butte National Monument Advisory Committee, Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Advisory Committee, Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument Advisory Committee, and the Chuckwalla National Monument Advisory Committee.
Office of Personnel Management – The head oversees the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.
Department of Homeland Security – The head is responsible for the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
National Archives and Records Administration – The head manages both the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee and the SLTPS Policy Advisory Committee.
Office of the United States Trade Representative – The head directs the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee.
Department of Health and Human Services – The head implements directives for the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
Small Business Administration – The head is tasked with directing the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development.
Department of Justice – The head oversees the Religious Liberty Commission.
Department of Agriculture – The head manages the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument Advisory Committee.
Environmental Protection Agency – The head is responsible for the Good Neighbor Environmental Board.
Department of Education – The head directs the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Department of Energy – The head oversees the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Relevance Score: 4 (Directives affect agency heads, requiring high-level leadership implementation across multiple departments.)