Executive Order 13509: Establishing a White House Council on Automotive Communities and Workers
President: Barack Obama
Created an interagency council to coordinate federal help for communities and workers affected by automobile-industry restructuring.
Status: Revoked. Is Executive Order 13509 still in effect? No. Executive Order 13509 was revoked. See Federal Register record.
What does Executive Order 13509 do?
EO 13509 formed a White House council chaired by the Labor and Commerce secretaries to align retraining, economic-development, pension, housing and other assistance after the 2008–2009 auto crisis. EO 13578 replaced it with a broader automotive coordination council in 2011; the temporary recovery structure no longer operates.
Before and after
Before the order
Auto restructuring affected workers and local tax bases through many separate federal programs.
After the order
Cabinet agencies coordinated assistance and local engagement through a White House-led body.
Who had to do what
| Agency / office | Action | Timing / position |
|---|---|---|
| Council | Coordinate federal assistance and recommendations | Completed |
| Labor and Commerce | Lead meetings and implementation | Completed |
| Agencies | Use existing programs for affected communities | Program-specific |
What happened next
EO 13509 created the council.
EO 13578 replaced its structure.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
Benefits and grants remained governed by their own statutes, eligibility rules and appropriations; the order created no private entitlement.
Sources by type
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Primary and official sources
Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
- GAO — auto-industry assistance oversight (opens in a new tab) Official record
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