Establishing The White House Task Force On The 2028 Summer Olympics

The task force centralizes Federal planning for security, border processing, transportation, visas, counterterrorism, and emergency response during an event expected to draw millions of visitors.

What the order does ​

• Establishes a presidential task force housed and funded administratively by the Department of Homeland Security through December 31, 2028.
• Directs participating agencies to coordinate planning, share information, identify barriers, and recommend solutions.
• Requires member agency heads to report their Games-related plans and activities by October 1, 2025.
• Coordinates visa processing and credentialing for foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and media personnel.
• Promotes operational readiness across law enforcement, counterterrorism, transportation, border processing, and emergency response.

Who it affects ​

• Federal agencies responsible for security, transportation, immigration processing, communications, and emergency response.
• State and local governments partnering with Federal planners.
• Foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and media personnel seeking visas and credentials.
• Visitors attending the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.