Social Security Administration
Executive orders directing the Social Security Administration · 4 in G.W. Bush · 15 all terms.
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4 shown · G.W. Bush
Designation of Officers of the Social Security Administration to Act as the Commissioner of Social Security
This memorandum establishes a formal order of succession for the Social Security Administration, specifying which officials will act as Commissioner if both the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner are unable to serve. It supersedes a 2006 memorandum on the same topic and includes standard exceptions and disclaimers about presidential discretion and legal enforceability.
Designation of Officers of the Social Security Administration
This memorandum establishes a formal order of succession for the Social Security Administration, specifying which officials would temporarily assume the Commissioner's duties if both the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner become unavailable. It supersedes a 2002 memorandum on the same topic.
Community-Based Alternatives for Individuals With Disabilities
This executive order directs federal agencies to assist states in implementing the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision, which requires community-based placement for individuals with disabilities when appropriate. It mandates interagency cooperation, policy reviews, and ADA enforcement to reduce unjustified institutionalization.
President's Commission To Strengthen Social Security
This executive order establishes a bipartisan 16-member commission to recommend Social Security reforms, including voluntary personal retirement accounts, while protecting current retirees' benefits. The commission must submit an interim report and a final report by fall 2001, after which it terminates within 30 days.