Defense and national security

Executive Order 14131: Amendments to Executive Orders Relating to Certain Certificates and Badges

President: Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Updated presidential authorities for selected military certificates and badges, including eligibility and administrative provisions.

Status: In effect. Is Executive Order 14131 still in effect? Yes. Executive Order 14131 remains in effect. See Federal Register record.

What does Executive Order 14131 do?

Defense and the services had to revise awards administration and, where needed, issue instructions under the amended eligibility terms.

Administration position: The order’s findings and policy rationale were the Biden administration’s positions. This guide distinguishes them from implementation records and judicial rulings.
SignedDecember 20, 2024
Lead officialsDefense Department and military departments
Express timingEffective on signing; administrative implementation followed

Before and after

Before the order

Earlier executive orders governed the affected awards using outdated organizational titles or eligibility language.

After the order

The services applied the amended authorities through their awards systems. No express revocation or direct litigation was located.

Who had to do what

Agency / officeActionTiming / position
Defense and servicesUpdate awards administration and eligibilityFollowing signature
Service secretariesIssue implementing instructions as neededOngoing

What happened next

EO 14131 signed.

Amendments took effect.