Executive Order 14205

Establishment of the White House Faith Office

Signed 2025-02-07 in effect
Religious LibertyGovernment ReformFirst Amendment ↗Separation of powers ↗
Government ReformReligion

Establishes a White House Faith Office to serve as the liaison between the executive branch and faith-based organizations.

Section by Section

What each section does, and how they differ.

Sec. 1 Purpose

Empower faith-based entities and houses of worship to serve families and communities.

Sec. 2 Amendments to Executive Orders

Prior faith-based initiative orders are amended to rename the White House Office as the White House Faith Office.

Sec. 3 Establishment of the White House Faith Office

The White House Faith Office is established in the Domestic Policy Council, headed by a Senior Advisor.

Sec. 4 White House Faith Office Functions

The Office consults with faith leaders, advises on policy, convenes meetings across agencies, and coordinates training on religious liberty.

Sec. 5 Severability

Standard severability clause: if a court strikes any provision, the rest of the order stands.

Sec. 6 General Provisions

Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.