LEGISLATIVE REPORT X
Hello, White House!
There has been plenty happening on the legislative front throughout August, with a series of Orders introducing changes across the Executive Office of the President, national security, congressional representation, uniform requirements and Group Badges.
Following the Prosecution amendments covered in Legislative Report IX, it is time to catch up on the other legislation that has progressed through the system.
This report covers four recent Orders, including both permanent reforms and temporary measures.
Let's get into it!
Order #295 | 24 August 2026
The Group Badges (VIP) Order 2026 introduces the [WH] Very Important Person badge into the White House's list of universal Group Badges.
The Order amends the Group Badges Act 2025, adding the VIP badge alongside existing universal badges such as the Veteran ID, Presidential Medals, President and Vice President badges, Founder ID and Congressional Gold Medal.
Under the amendment, individuals who have purchased VIP status through the Department of the Treasury are authorised to wear the [WH] Very Important Person badge as a universal badge.
Universal Group Badges are significant because they may be worn by anyone who meets the applicable eligibility requirement and has access to the badge, rather than being restricted by an individual's usual employment or branch badge requirements.
The Order was made under the powers conferred upon the President by Part 7, Section 1(1) of the Group Badges Act 2025.
Overall, the change formally incorporates the Treasury's VIP programme into the White House's statutory badge framework and gives VIP members clear legal authority to display their badge.
Order #287 | 23 August 2026
For anyone looking to change up their White House wardrobe, the Vice President has authorised another temporary break from the usual uniform rules.
The Code of Conduct (Uniform Waiver 2) Order 2026 temporarily waives all uniform requirements established under the Code of Conduct Act 2025.
The waiver began on 23 August 2026 at 23:59 BST and remains in effect until 30 August 2026 at 23:59 BST.
During this period, employees are not required to comply with the usual White House uniform requirements covered by the waiver.
The Vice President exercised the authority granted under Part 3, Section 3(3) of the Code of Conduct Act 2025 to introduce the temporary measure.
Once the waiver expires on 30 August, the normal uniform requirements will automatically resume unless a further Order is issued.
So, for the remainder of the waiver period, enjoy the wardrobe freedom while it lasts!
Order #280 | 17 August 2026
A significant restructuring has taken place within the White House's national security framework.
The Defense (National Security Council & Principals Committee Revision) Order 2026 makes two principal changes to the Defense Act 2025: it adds the National Security Advisor to the National Security Council and establishes a new Principals Committee.
Under the revised National Security Council structure, membership consists of the President as Chair, the Vice President, Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense as Deputy Chair, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Homeland Security and now the National Security Advisor.
The addition formally places the National Security Advisor within the White House's principal national-security decision-making body.
The Order also establishes the Principals Committee, a new body responsible for coordinating national policy, developing strategic recommendations for consideration by the National Security Council and resolving policy issues before they are escalated to the full Council.
The Principals Committee consists of the National Security Advisor as Chair, the Vice President as Deputy Chair, and the Secretaries of Defense, State, Homeland Security and Transportation.
The structure effectively introduces an additional policy-coordination layer beneath the National Security Council, allowing senior officials to examine and develop national-security policy before matters require consideration by the full Council.
The Order was made under the President's powers pursuant to Part 6, Section 1 of the Defense Act 2025.
Overall, the reform strengthens the National Security Advisor's institutional role while creating a dedicated senior committee for coordinating and developing national policy.
Order #256 | 4 August 2026
The Executive (Reform 2) Order 2026 restructures the Executive Office of the President, introducing a revised list of positions and grades within the EOP.
Under the new structure, the Executive Office consists of:
One of the most important features of the reform is the formal inclusion of the National Security Advisor within the Executive Office of the President at the CS-4 level.
The reform also maintains dedicated senior positions for both Public Liaison and Legislative Affairs, ensuring the Executive Office retains specialised officials responsible for public engagement and relations with the Legislative Branch.
Combined with the subsequent Defense Order establishing the National Security Advisor's role on both the National Security Council and Principals Committee, the reform forms part of a broader restructuring of national-security and executive policy coordination.
The Order was made under the authority granted to the President by Part 2, Section 1 of the Executive Act 2025.
Overall, Executive Reform 2 provides a more defined EOP hierarchy while formally incorporating the National Security Advisor into the President's immediate executive structure.
That brings us up to date on this round of legislative activity.
August has brought changes across several areas of White House government: a restructured Executive Office, an expanded national-security apparatus, uniform freedom, and formal recognition for the VIP Group Badge.
And with that, we come to the end of this edition.
Thank you for taking the time to read and for joining me as we explore the legislative life of the White House together. I hope this article gave you a clearer understanding of the subject and perhaps even left you with a few questions or ideas to carry into the conversations happening around Congress.
There will always be another bill to examine, another procedure to explain, and another development worth following — so this is certainly not goodbye for long.
Until the next article, stay informed, stay curious, and keep an eye on Congress.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
Signed,
ICEMAN
Senator of Washington District of Columbia
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