Establishment of the American Technology Council
Executive Order 2017-09083
|Signed on April 29, 2017
45th Presidency
What it means
This order establishes the American Technology Council (ATC) to modernize the federal government's technology and digital services. The council includes the President as chairman, Vice President, and various cabinet members and technology officials who will coordinate federal IT strategy and service delivery.
Expected impact
- Improved digital services for American citizens through better coordination of federal technology initiatives
- More efficient and secure use of information technology across government agencies
- Enhanced collaboration between government technology leaders to implement modern digital solutions
- Creation of a centralized authority for technology decisions, potentially streamlining implementation of IT projects