Appendix B - EO 14002

Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2021
Executive Order 14002—Economic Relief Related to the COVID–19 Pandemic
January 22, 2021
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United
States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Background. The pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19)
has led to an economic crisis marked by the closure of small businesses, job loss, food and
housing insecurity, and increased challenges for working families balancing jobs and caregiving
responsibilities. The current economic crisis has affected Americans throughout the Nation, but it
is particularly dire in communities of color. The problems are exacerbated because State and local
governments are being forced to consider steep cuts to critical programs to address revenue
shortfalls the pandemic has caused. In addition, many individuals, families, and small businesses
have had difficulties navigating relief programs with varying eligibility requirements, and some
are not receiving the intended assistance. The economic crisis resulting from the pandemic must
be met by the full resources of the Federal Government.
Sec. 2. Providing Relief to Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses; and to State, Local,
Tribal, and Territorial Governments. (a) All executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall
promptly identify actions they can take within existing authorities to address the current
economic crisis resulting from the pandemic. Agencies should specifically consider actions that
facilitate better use of data and other means to improve access to, reduce unnecessary barriers to,
and improve coordination among programs funded in whole or in part by the Federal
Government.
(b) Agencies should take the actions identified in subsection (a) of this section, as
appropriate and consistent with applicable law, and in doing so should prioritize actions that
provide the greatest relief to individuals, families, and small businesses; and to State, local,
Tribal, and territorial governments.
(c) Independent agencies, as enumerated in 44 U.S.C. 3502(5), are strongly encouraged to
comply with this section.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or
otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head
thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to
budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the
availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or
procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR.
The White House,
January 22, 2021.

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[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., January 26, 2021]
NOTE: This Executive order was published in the Federal Register on January 27.
Categories: Executive Orders : COVID–19 pandemic economic relief.
Subjects: Diseases : Coronavirus, domestic prevention efforts; Economy, national : Strengthening
efforts.
DCPD Number: DCPD202100078.

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