In a bold move that reflects the President’s commitment to streamlining government operations, it has been decreed by the authority endowed upon me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States:
Section 1. Objective. The goal of dismantling needless obstacles for Federal employees seeking access to Government data, along with fostering collaboration in data sharing between agencies, is pivotal for cutting through bureaucratic red tape. This initiative aims to boost the Government’s capacity to detect overpayments and combat fraud with newfound efficiency.
Sec. 2. Terminology. (a) The term “Agency” refers to the definition provided in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, with the exception of the Executive Office of the President and its components.
(b) “Agency Head” denotes the highest-ranking official within an agency, such as the Secretary, Administrator, or Director. For agencies with multiple leaders, “Agency Head” refers to the Chairman or an equivalent figure.
Sec. 3. Breaking Down Information Barriers. (a) Agency Heads are directed to take all necessary legal steps to guarantee that Federal officials designated by the President or Agency Heads (or their designees) receive immediate access to all unclassified agency records, data, software systems, and information technology systems — or equivalent datasets when feasible — to advance Administration priorities focused on identifying and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. This includes the authorization and facilitation of both intra- and inter-agency sharing and consolidation of unclassified records.
(b) Within 30 days of this order, Agency Heads must, to the fullest extent allowed by law, revoke or amend any agency guidance that obstructs the sharing of unclassified information as outlined in subsection (a). They are also required to review agency regulations governing unclassified data access, including records systems notices, and submit a report to the Office of Management and Budget within the same 30-day window. This report should catalog those regulations and recommend modifications or eliminations to meet the objectives of this order. Changes made under this directive are exempt from Executive Order 14192.
(c) Upon the immediate execution of this order, Agency Heads shall ensure that the Federal Government has unrestricted access to comprehensive data from all State programs receiving Federal funding, including data generated by those programs but stored in third-party databases when applicable.
(d) Simultaneously, the Secretary of Labor and their designees shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, obtain unfettered access to all unemployment data and related payment records, inclusive of all records currently available to the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General.
(e) This directive supersedes any preceding Executive Orders, rules, or regulations under direct Presidential rulemaking authority that act as barriers to sharing unclassified information as defined herein.
(f) Agency Heads are required to review classified information policies to ascertain whether they lead to unnecessary classifications that exceed what is essential for protecting critical national security interests. Within 45 days from the date of this order, they must submit a report to the Office of Management and Budget that catalogues these policies and recommends necessary modifications or eliminations to achieve the objectives outlined in this order.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This order shall not be interpreted to undermine or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority conferred by law to any executive department or agency, or its head; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget regarding budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) Implementation of this order shall align with applicable law and be contingent upon the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order does not create any enforceable rights or benefits, whether substantive or procedural, against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officials, employees, or agents, or any other individual.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 20, 2025.
