Head of each agency
Executive orders directing the Head of each agency · 5 in G.W. Bush · 35 all terms.
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5 shown · G.W. Bush
Protecting American Taxpayers From Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks
This executive order directs federal agencies to ignore non-statutory earmarks—those found in congressional committee reports, communications from lawmakers, or other non-binding sources—when committing or spending funds. It requires agencies to base funding decisions solely on statutory text and merit-based criteria, and mandates public disclosure of written congressional earmark requests within 30 days of receipt.
Improving Government Program Performance
This executive order mandates that federal agencies set measurable annual and long-term goals for all programs, assign clear responsibilities and resources, and publicly report performance data. It creates agency Performance Improvement Officers and a Performance Improvement Council within OMB to oversee implementation, coordinate across agencies, and maintain a public website on government program performance.
Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
This executive order mandates comprehensive environmental, energy, and transportation management reforms across federal agencies, setting specific reduction targets for energy intensity (3% annually or 30% by FY2015), water consumption (2% annually or 16% by FY2015), and petroleum use (2% annually), while requiring sustainable building practices, renewable energy adoption, and environmentally preferable procurement.
Responsibilities of Federal Departments and Agencies With Respect to Volunteer Community Service
This executive order requires every federal agency to designate a senior-level liaison for volunteer community service within 20 days, charged with promoting employee volunteering, coordinating with the USA Freedom Corps, and submitting annual reports with performance metrics. It revokes a 1992 predecessor order and establishes a reporting structure to measure agency volunteer service activities.
Preserve America
This executive order directs federal agencies to actively preserve and productively use federally owned historic properties, requiring inventory assessments, senior official designations, and triennial progress reports. It promotes public-private partnerships and heritage tourism while integrating historic preservation into agency missions and community economic development.