Economic Empowerment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

What it means

This order establishes a Presidential Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders focused on economic empowerment. It creates a framework to improve AAPI access to economic resources, business opportunities, and workforce development.

Expected impact

• Enhanced economic opportunities for AAPI communities through better access to small business loans, federal procurement contracts, and entrepreneurship resources
• Increased representation of AAPI individuals in leadership positions across public and private sectors
• More focused research and data collection on AAPI populations and businesses to inform policy decisions
• Strengthened economic partnerships between AAPI enterprises and the Asia-Pacific region
• Greater inclusion of U.S. Pacific Island territories in economic development strategies