EXECUTIVE|DISORDER
Executive Order 13235
National Emergency Construction Authority
Ordered by George W. Bush on November 16, 2001
Summary
Invokes emergency construction powers under U.S. law, triggered by a declared national emergency following terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Grants Defense Secretary, and military department heads as designated, authority to undertake emergency construction projects necessary for national security and defense readiness.
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