Executive Order 13253

Amendment to Executive Order 13223, Ordering the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty and Delegating Certain Authorities to the Secretary of Defense and the

Ordered by George W. Bush on January 16, 2002

Summary

Amends earlier EO to grant Transportation Secretary authority to activate Coast Guard reserve forces and manage related personnel matters without presidential approval. Permits Defense and Transportation Secretaries to fund additional active-duty personnel beyond appropriated levels as necessary due to national emergency declared after terrorist attacks.

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