Executive Order 14374—Establishing a Second Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations
Issued 2026-01-14 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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This executive order creates a second emergency board to investigate labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and certain of its employees who are represented by specific labor organizations. The order follows a previous executive order that established an initial emergency board, but its recommendations weren’t accepted. The new board will investigate these disputes and recommend a settlement based on the Railway Labor Act, which outlines specific procedures for resolving labor issues in the railroad industry.
The board will consist of a chair and two other members appointed by the President, with strict rules to ensure they are not financially involved in any related organizations. The order also sets a timeline for the submission of final settlement offers and requires the parties involved to maintain existing conditions during the board’s investigation.
Finally, once the board completes its work and submits a report to the President, it will be maintained by the National Mediation Board and then terminate. The Department of Transportation will cover the costs associated with publishing this executive order.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
Executive Order 14374 ("Establishing a Second Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations") restructures or establishes federal entities. The President has authority to manage the executive branch under Article II, including creating task forces, councils, and working groups within the White House. However, creating independent agencies with binding regulatory authority, or fundamentally restructuring congressionally created departments, typically requires legislative authorization.
The Reorganization Act historically provided a framework for executive reorganization subject to congressional review. Current reorganization authority is more limited. The constitutionality depends on whether this order creates White House advisory bodies (acceptable) or attempts to restructure agencies in ways that conflict with their enabling statutes (questionable).
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