Executive Order 13991
Executive Order 13991, officially titled Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing (and also referred to as the 100 Day Masking Challenge)[1] is an executive order signed by U.S. President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021, which requires mask wearing on all Federal Lands and in all Federal Buildings. It also requires social distancing be maintained in federal buildings.[2]
| Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing | |
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| Type | Executive order |
|---|---|
| Executive Order number | 13991 |
| Signed by | Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 |
| Federal Register details | |
| Publication date | 20 January 2021 |
| Summary | |
| Requires mask wearing on all federal lands and in all federal buildings. Additionally requires social distancing be maintained in federal buildings. | |
Overview
The executive order requires individuals to wear face masks and to practice social distancing in all federally-owned properties, and on all Federal Lands nationwide.[1] This was the very first executive order signed by President Biden, and the first out of 15 executive orders signed that day.
References
- Fox, Maggie (20 January 2021). "Biden's first executive order will require masks on federal property". CTV News. CNN Digital. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- "Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing". The White House. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
Further reading
- Wade, Peter (20 January 2021). "Biden's Plan to Address the Pandemic Starts Now". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
External links
The full text of Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing at Wikisource- US Presidential Actions
- Federal Register
- Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing
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