Executive Order 13878: White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing
On June 25, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13878 establishing a White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing. The order created an interagency council tasked with identifying and recommending changes to federal regulations, guidance, and policies that increase housing costs or reduce housing supply. The order directed federal agencies to streamline permitting processes and reduce regulatory requirements affecting housing development, though specific outcomes and measurable impacts on housing affordability remain limited based on available public records.