Executive Order 14089: Establishing the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States

President: Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Created an advisory council to recommend ways to deepen US–Africa ties through diaspora engagement in trade, investment, democracy, health, climate, education and culture.

Status: Revoked.

Is Executive Order 14089 still in effect? No. Revoked January 20, 2025; council ended.

What does Executive Order 14089 do?

The council advised through the Secretary of State; State provided administrative support and agencies could consult on its recommendations.

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 13, 2022
Lead officialsState Department and the advisory council
Express timingMembers appointed for two-year terms; periodic recommendations

Before and after

Before the order

Diaspora engagement occurred through diplomacy and civil society without a dedicated presidential advisory council.

After the order

The council was appointed in 2023, met publicly and provided recommendations. EO 14148 revoked EO 14089, ending the council's mandate; State's broader Africa diplomacy continued.

Who had to do what

Agency / officeActionTiming / position
CouncilAdvise the President through the Secretary of StatePeriodic
StateProvide funding and administrative supportOngoing during council term
Federal agenciesConsult on recommendationsAs appropriate

What happened next

EO 14089 signed.

EO 14148 revoked EO 14089.