EOP
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Executive Office of the President |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
EOP stands for Executive Office of the President, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Collection of offices that directly support the President, including the White House Office, the Office of Management and Budget, the National Security Council, the Council of Economic Advisers and the Office of the US Trade Representative. The White House Chief of Staff oversees its operations.
Example: The EOP staff directory lists more than a dozen separate offices.
Usage notes
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the EOP in 1939 after the Brownlow Committee reported that "the President needs help". Many of its staff work in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the West Wing. Some EOP officials require Senate confirmation, while personal White House aides do not.
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