Executive Order 13872: Economic Empowerment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
President Trump signed Executive Order 13872 on May 13, 2019, establishing a White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The order created a coordinating council across federal agencies to develop policies and programs addressing economic opportunities, workforce development, and community needs for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The confirmed direct impact includes the establishment of an interagency task force and the requirement for federal agencies to report on initiatives related to this population.