Establishing a Presidential Advisory Council on Infrastructure

Executive Order 2017-15680
Signed on July 20, 2017
45th Presidency

What it means

Establishes a Presidential Advisory Council on Infrastructure within the Department of Commerce to study and make recommendations on infrastructure projects across various sectors. The 15-member council will prioritize needs, explore funding options, and identify ways to improve public-private partnerships.

Expected impact

  • Creation of strategic recommendations to address America's infrastructure challenges and prioritize projects
  • Development of innovative funding mechanisms to generate infrastructure investment over a 10-year period
  • Potential streamlining of approval processes and procurement methods to accelerate infrastructure development
  • Enhanced opportunities for public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects
  • Support for advanced manufacturing and technological innovation in infrastructure development

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