March
March 31, 2025
Executive Order | Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market
Directs federal agencies, including the FTC and DOJ, to enforce competition laws, enhance price transparency and ensure compliance with tax and consumer protection laws on ticket pricing, with a report on progress due in 180 days.
March 31, 2025
Executive Order | Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the United States Investment Accelerator
Establishes the United States Investment Accelerator within the Department of Commerce to streamline investments over $1 billion, cut regulatory burdens, enhance access to resources and work with states to boost economic development while ensuring national security.
March 28, 2025
Executive Order | Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful
Creates the DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force to combat crime through interagency cooperation, enforce federal immigration laws, strengthen law enforcement presence and improve public safety, while also launching a beautification initiative to restore monuments, remove graffiti, clean public spaces and address homelessness on federal lands.
March 27, 2025
Executive Order | Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs
Expands national security exclusions from federal labor-management relations laws, exempting various government agencies and subdivisions engaged in intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative or security-related work. It also grants the Secretaries of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation authority to suspend labor-management relations statutes for certain subdivisions when deemed necessary for national security or operational flexibility.
March 27, 2025
Executive Order | Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History
Directs government officials to remove transgender and diversity, equity and inclusion content from Smithsonian exhibits and the National Zoo, prevent funding for programs deemed divisive, and restore historical monuments and sites to emphasize American progress and values.
March 27, 2025
Executive Order | Addressing Risks from WilmerHale
Targets law firm WilmerHale for its diversity, equity and inclusion practices, and notes its association with and praise for Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led Department of Justice investigations into accusations of President Trump’s improper dealings with Russia in the 2016 election. It directs federal agencies to suspend security clearances, review contracts, limit engagements with WilmerHale and restrict hiring of its employees.
March 26, 2025
Imposes a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and certain automobile parts effective April 3, 2025, with specific rules for USMCA-qualified vehicles, enforcement procedures for inaccurate reporting of required percentages of US content, and a process for expanding the tariff scope. The proclamation authorizes relevant agencies to implement and monitor tariff enforcement.
March 25, 2025
Executive Order | Executive Grant of Clemency for Devon Archer
Executive Order pardoning Devon Archer, a former associate of Hunter Biden.
March 25, 2025
Executive Order | Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block
Announces actions against Jenner & Block LLP, a law firm connected to the Department of Justice’s investigation of President Trump related to Russia’s interference with the 2016 presidential election by former FBI Director Robert Mueller. The order directs agencies to suspend Jenner & Block’s employees security clearances, review government contracts, restrict engagement with Jenner employees, and take steps to prevent taxpayer funds from supporting the firm’s activities.
March 25, 2025
Executive Order | Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections
Establishes President Trump’s priorities for election reform, asking they require proof of citizenship for voter registration, ensuring ballots are received by Election Day, improving voter roll accuracy, tightening foreign contribution regulations and strengthening election crime prosecution. The order also grants states (which manage elections) greater access to federal databases that can be used for verification.
March 25, 2025
Executive Order | Protecting America’s Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Strengthens the Treasury Department’s oversight of federal transactions to reduce fraud and improve operational efficiency. It mandates stricter pre-certification of payments, consolidates financial systems and shifts disbursing authority back to the Treasury where possible.
March 25, 2025
Memorandum for the Attorney General, The Director of National Intelligence, and The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency| Immediate Declassification of Materials Related to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation
Declassifies most materials referenced in the January 19, 2021, memorandum on the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation (the precursor FBI investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election prior to the Mueller investigation), except for portions the FBI proposed for redaction and materials protected by court orders or law.
March 25, 2025
Executive Order | Modernizing Payments to and From America’s Bank Account
Mandates the transition of all federal payments and receipts, including Social Security, to electronic formats by September 30, 2025, with limited exceptions for individuals without banking access, emergency payments and national security-related activities. Agencies must implement digital payment systems, support affected individuals and submit compliance and progress reports.
March 24, 2025
Executive Order | Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil
Expanding sanctions on Venezuela in response to the continued national emergency declared in 2015. The order targets the Maduro regime and the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua, imposes a 25% tariff on goods from countries importing Venezuelan oil, and strengthens enforcement measures.
March 24, 2025
Proclamation | Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2025
On the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day, this proclamation calls on Americans to celebrate Greek heritage and democracy on March 25, 2025.
March 22, 2025
Memorandum for the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security | Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Prevents Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Courts
Directs the Attorney General and secretary of Homeland Security to examine attorneys engaged in frivolous litigation against the federal government, enforce disciplinary regulations and review past misconduct to recommend further actions, including the potential revocation of security clearance reassessments and terminations of federal contracts with lawyers and law firms.
March 22, 2025
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies | Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from Specified Individuals
Revokes security clearances and unescorted access to secure government facilities of several individuals, including Joseph R. Biden Jr., Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton.
March 21, 2025
Executive Order | Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss
Revokes the previous Executive Order 14237 regarding Paul Weiss LLP because of the firm’s acknowledgment of past wrongdoing and new policies.
March 20, 2025
Presidential Memorandum | Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Eliminates Information Silos to Stop Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Directs agencies to eliminate barriers to federal data access and promote inter-agency data sharing to reduce inefficiencies and detect fraud. It mandates agency heads to modify or rescind restrictive policies, ensure government-wide access to unclassified and federally funded program data, and review classified information policies for unnecessary restrictions.
March 20, 2025
Memorandum for the director of the Office of Personnel Management | Strengthening the Suitability and Fitness of the Federal Workforce
Delegates authority to the director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make final suitability determinations and take actions regarding executive branch employees’ post-appointment conduct, including directing their removal if necessary. The director must propose regulations to implement this authority, ensuring agencies comply with OPM’s instructions within five workdays of a final decision.
March 20, 2025
Directs the consolidation of federal procurement for common goods and services under the General Services Administration (GSA). Agencies must submit plans for GSA-led procurement, and the administrator of GSA will develop a comprehensive strategy to centralize purchasing, particularly for information technology contracts, under OMB oversight.
March 20, 2025
Executive Order | Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Immediate Action to Increase American Mineral Production
Reduces regulatory barriers, prioritizes domestic extraction and leverages public and private investment to secure a stable supply chain to revitalize US mineral production. It directs agencies to expedite permits, identify federal lands for mining and establish financial mechanisms to support mineral projects.
March 20, 2025
Orders the closure of the Department of Education to return authority over education to states and local communities, streamline federal education functions and ensure compliance with federal law, particularly regarding funding restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
March 19, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media | Removing Discrimination and Discriminatory Equity Ideology from the Foreign Service
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Removes DEI From the Foreign Service
Eliminates diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility criteria from Foreign Service hiring and promotion. It directs agencies to prevent hiring or promotions based on race or other protected characteristics and to investigate and address any instances of discriminatory practices.
March 19, 2025
Presidential Action | Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Achieves Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
Directs federal agencies to update policies, streamline preparedness operations and develop a National Resilience Strategy, National Risk Register, and revised critical infrastructure guidelines to improve efficiency and accountability while avoiding federal overreach.
March 14, 2025
Presidential Action | Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Rescinds Additional Harmful Biden Executive Actions
Rescinds executive actions from the Biden administration across various directives. Among these 18 executive orders are Biden’s “Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally” memorandum, which directed agencies to adopt policy to promote workers’ rights both domestically and internationally; as well as Biden’s “Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons Around the World” which directed agencies to ensure that their work abroad promoted and protected LGBTQ rights; and Biden’s “Finding of a Severe Energy Supply Interruption” memorandum that committed the US to releasing barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to mitigate the effect of sanctions on Russia.
March 14, 2025
Presidential Action | Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Risks from Paul Weiss
The memo strips lawyers at the firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison’s of security clearances and access to federal buildings. It cites Paul Weiss’ involvement in representing a pro bono case related to January 6th, as well as their former affiliation with Mark Pomerantz who oversaw the investigation of the financial dealings of Trump’s companies at the New York District attorney’s office. The memo ordered a review of and termination of contracts and restriction of government engagement with the firm due to alleged misconduct, discrimination and conflicts of interest.
March 11, 2025
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies | Ensuring the Enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c)
Directs federal agencies to request that courts enforce Rule 65(c), requiring plaintiffs to cover the government’s costs and damages if an injunction is wrongly issued, to deter litigation that interferes with executive policymaking.
March 7, 2025
Presidential Action | Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Directs the secretary of Education to revise the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program to exclude organizations that engage in activities deemed illegal and inciting public disorder. Citing concerns over misuse of taxpayer funds and threats to national security, the administration aims to ensure that PSLF benefits only support legitimate public service roles rather than partisan, activist organizations.
March 7, 2025
Presidential Action | Establishing the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
Establishes the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 to coordinate government efforts in preparing for the event, which coincides with the US’s 250th anniversary. Chaired by the President and housed in the Department of Homeland Security, the task force will oversee planning, security, and logistics for both the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with agencies required to submit progress reports by June 1, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Executive Order | Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile
Establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile to manage government-held Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets obtained through forfeiture. It directs agencies to transfer eligible assets, prohibits the sale of BTC, and requires the Treasury to develop acquisition strategies and provide an evaluation of legal and investment considerations for long-term management.
March 6, 2025
Executive Order | Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border
Adjusts tariffs on Mexican automotive parts to prevent disruptions to the US automotive industry and workforce, exempting certain goods under trade agreements from additional duties. It also reduces the tariff on potash from 25% to 10%, with changes taking effect on March 7, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Executive Order | Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP
Directs federal agencies to suspend security clearances for individuals at Perkins Coie LLP, citing their work with Fusion GPS and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The EO restricts government contracts and access to federal government buildings for members of the firm when national security could be affected, prohibits federal contracting or hiring members of the firm and calls for a review by federal agencies of existing contracts, and an assessment of contracts of firms working with Perkins Coie.
March 6, 2025
Executive Order | Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
Adjusts tariffs on Canadian automotive parts to minimize disruptions to the US automotive industry and workforce, exempting certain goods under trade agreements from additional duties. It also reduces the tariff on potash from 25% to 10%, with changes taking effect on March 7, 2025.
March 5, 2025
Executive Order | Honoring Jocelyn Nungaray
Mandates renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, in honor of murder of Jocelyn Nungaray, the 12-year-old murdered by alleged gang-affiliated illegal immigrants.
March 3, 2025
Executive Order | Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
Amends Executive Order 14195 to increase tariffs on certain Chinese products from 10 percent to 20 percent. (Link to the original EO here).
March 2, 2025
Executive Order | Amendment to Duties to Address the Situation at our Southern Border
Modifies Executive Order 14194, “Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border,” to allow duty-free de minimis treatment for certain covered articles until the secretary of Commerce confirms that systems are in place to efficiently collect applicable tariffs, at which point the exemption will end.
March 2, 2025
Executive Order | Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs across our Northern Border
Modifies Executive Order 14193, “Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border,” by allowing duty-free de minimis treatment for certain covered articles until the secretary of Commerce confirms that systems are in place to efficiently collect applicable tariffs, at which point the exemption will end.
March 1, 2025
Emphasizes the critical role of the domestic wood products industry in national security and economic stability, highlighting vulnerabilities from imported timber and lumber. It directs the secretary of Commerce to investigate the impact of these imports on national security and recommend potential trade measures, such as tariffs or policy reforms, to strengthen the US timber supply chain.
March 1, 2025
Executive Order | Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production
Reduces federal regulations, streamlines permitting processes and expedites forestry projects to boost domestic timber production. It directs federal agencies to implement policies that enhance timber supply, improve wildfire risk management and minimize delays caused by environmental regulations, ensuring greater economic and national security.
March 1, 2025
Executive Order | Designating English as the Official Language of The United States
Designates English as the official language of the United States and revokes Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency.” It does not mandate the elimination of multilingual services, leaving agency heads discretion in their operations.
February
February 26, 2025
Executive Order | Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reins in Government Waste
Mandates increased transparency and accountability in federal spending by requiring agencies to establish centralized systems for tracking payments, justifications for expenditures and approvals for non-essential travel. It also initiates cost-cutting measures such as reviewing and terminating wasteful contracts, freezing most agency credit cards for 30 days and assessing real property leases for possible termination or disposition.
February 25, 2025
Executive Order | Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Make Healthcare Prices Transparent
Reaffirms the government’s commitment to healthcare price transparency, criticizing the last administration for failing to enforce regulations that required hospitals and health plans to disclose pricing information. It directs federal agencies to strengthen enforcement, ensure accurate and standardized price reporting and expand transparency measures to empower patients and reduce healthcare costs.
February 25, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management | Suspension of Security Clearances and Evaluation of Government Contracts
Directs the attorney general and agency heads to suspend security clearances for Peter Koski and Covington & Burling LLP employees who assisted former special counsel Jack Smith, pending a review of their roles in alleged judicial weaponization. He also ordered a review of all government contracts with the firm and instructed agencies to align funding decisions with his administration’s priorities.
February 25, 2025
Executive Order | Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper
Directs the Commerce Department to investigate whether copper imports threaten US national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The investigation will assess supply chain vulnerabilities, foreign market control and the feasibility of increasing domestic copper production, with a report due in 270 days recommending potential trade actions or policy measures.
February 25, 2025
Presidential Action | President Trump Takes Decisive Action to Deliver Relief to Kentucky
Approves a Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky following severe storms and flooding, making federal funding available for affected individuals, businesses and local governments.
February 21, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of National Intelligence, the United States Trade Representative, the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | America First Investment Policy
Outlines a US policy to foster open investment and protect national security, particularly from adversaries like China, by restricting foreign investments in sensitive sectors and fast tracking investment clearance for allies. The memo establishes measures to prevent adversaries from utilizing US capital for their own military purposes. The policy also includes actions to protect US investors and industries and considers suspending tax agreements with adversarial countries to further reduce their influence on the US economy.
February 21, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative, and the Senior Counselor to the President for Trade and Manufacturing | Defending American Companies and Innovators from Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties
Highlights the costs of digital services taxes (DSTs) on US tech companies. The memorandum emphasizes potential actions such as tariffs and investigations to address foreign practices that tax digital services within their borders and ensure American global competitiveness. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of various US agencies to monitor and counteract these foreign measures, with a focus on preserving free speech and economic sovereignty.
February 19, 2025
Executive Order | Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
Eliminates agencies and advisory committees deemed non-essential by the administration, and directs the termination or downsizing of various entities, restricts funding for programs deemed unnecessary and mandates a review of additional bureaucratic components for potential elimination. Entities required to “reduce the performance of their statutory functions and associated personnel to the minimum presence required by law include: the Presidio Trust, the Inter-American Foundation, the US African Development Foundation and the US Institute of Peace. Federal boards eliminated are the Presidential Management Fellows Program, the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid, the CFPB Academic Research Council and Credit Union Advisory Council, the FDIC’s Community Bank Advisory Council, HHS’s Advisory Committee on Long COVID and its Health Equity Advisory Committee.
February 19, 2025
Executive Order | Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Regulatory Initiative
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reduces the Federal Bureaucracy
Directs federal agencies to review and rescind regulations deemed unconstitutional, overly burdensome or inconsistent with statutory authority, aiming to reduce federal overreach and restore the separation of powers. It prioritizes eliminating regulations that hinder economic growth, innovation and small businesses while ensuring enforcement actions align strictly with the best interpretation of the law.
February 19, 2025
Executive Order | Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ends Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders
Reaffirms the prohibition of illegal immigrants from receiving taxpayer-funded benefits, citing the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. It directs federal agencies to identify and eliminate programs providing such benefits, enhance eligibility verification systems and ensure federal funds do not promote illegal immigration.
February 18, 2025
Executive Order | Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies
Reinforces Presidential authority over the Executive Branch, mandates all significant regulatory actions be reviewed by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), establishes performance standards for agency heads and requires independent agencies to align with the President’s policies and priorities.
February 18, 2025
Executive Order | Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Expands Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Aims to improve access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) by reducing costs and regulatory barriers, recognizing infertility as a significant challenge for many families. It directs the administration to develop policy recommendations within 90 days to lower out-of-pocket expenses and expand affordable IVF options.
February 18, 2025
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies| Radical Transparency About Wasteful Spending
Orders that executive agencies must publicly disclose details of all terminated programs, contracts and grants to the fullest extent allowed by law.
February 16, 2025
Presidential Declaration | President Donald J. Trump Approves Kentucky Emergency Declaration
Declares an emergency in Kentucky due to severe storms, flooding and landslides, authorizing FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts. FEMA will provide emergency assistance with 75% federal funding, appoints colonel Jeremy Slinker, former Kentucky State Police operations director, to oversee recovery operations.
February 15, 2025
Prohibits the use of discretionary federal funds to support educational institutions that mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person learning, emphasizing parental authority and personal freedom of vaccination. It directs the secretary of Education to issue guidelines and develop a plan to end coercive school mandates, including identifying non-compliant institutions and restricting federal funding accordingly.
February 14, 2025
Executive Order | Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the National Energy Dominance Council
Establishes the National Energy Dominance Council within the Executive Office of the President to enhance US energy production and reduce reliance on foreign imports. The Council, chaired by the secretary of the Interior, will advise the President on increasing energy production, improving regulatory processes, and fostering private sector investment. It will develop a National Energy Dominance Strategy to drive economic growth, create jobs and strengthen national security by utilizing domestic energy resources, streamlining permitting and expanding infrastructure, while coordinating with federal agencies and stakeholders to ensure consistency in energy policies.
February 13, 2025
Memorandum from the President to the Secretaries of the Treasury, Commerce, Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the USTR, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and the Senior Counselor to the President for Trade and Manufacturing | Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” on Trade
Establishes the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” directing federal agencies to investigate non-reciprocal trade practices, tariffs and other barriers imposed by foreign partners and propose remedies to create a more equitable trading system that benefits American workers, businesses and industries.
February 13, 2025
Executive Order | Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the Make America Healthy Again Commission
Establishes the “Make America Healthy Again Commission” to address the growing health crisis in the US. It prioritizes transparency in health research, improved nutrition, reduced reliance on medication and environmental factors contributing to disease, directing federal agencies to develop strategies for reversing these trends and ensuring long-term public health improvements.
February 12, 2025
Executive Order | One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations
Mandates reforms in the Foreign Service, including recruitment, performance evaluation and procedural updates, while granting the Secretary of State discretion in enforcing discipline and making personnel decisions to uphold the President’s foreign policy agenda. The EO directs the secretary to bring the training of the Foreign Service Institute and its manuals in line with the President’s objectives.
February 11, 2025
Executive Order | Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Works to Remake America’s Federal Workforce
Establishes a hiring ratio of one new employee for every four departures (with exceptions for public safety and law enforcement), mandates agency reorganization plans, and prioritizes workforce reductions, particularly in non-essential functions.
February 10, 2025
Executive Order | Adjusting Imports of Steel into The United States
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Section 232 Tariffs
Imposes tariffs and terminates existing agreements with certain countries, while also adjusting tariffs on steel and aluminum derivative articles. It establishes a process for monitoring imports, enforcing compliance and adjusting tariffs based on national security considerations, with an effective date of March 12, 2025.
February 10, 2025
Executive Order | Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security
Restricts the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), arguing that its overuse harms US economic competitiveness and foreign policy interests. It directs the attorney general to halt new FCPA investigations for 180 days, review existing cases and update enforcement guidelines to prioritize national security and economic advantages for American businesses.
February 10, 2025
Executive Order | Eliminating the Federal Executive Institute
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Eliminates the Federal Executive Institute
Mandates the elimination of the Federal Executive Institute, citing its role in expanding the federal bureaucracy without directly benefiting the American people. It directs the Office of Personnel Management to dissolve the institute and revokes prior orders that established or supported its existence.
February 10, 2025
Executive Order | Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ends the Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
Establishes a policy to end the use of paper straws in the US, citing their inefficiency, potential health risks and higher costs compared to plastic straws. It directs federal agencies to cease procuring paper straws, revoke policies that disfavor plastic straws and develop a national strategy to eliminate restrictions on plastic straw use.
February 7, 2025
Executive Order | Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Human Rights Violations in South Africa
Halts US aid to South Africa in response to its Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which allows land seizures from without compensation, and its foreign policy stances against US interests. It also directs the State and Homeland Security Departments to prioritize resettlement of Afrikaner refugees.
February 7, 2025
Executive Order | Establishment of The White House Faith Office
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes White House Faith Office
Establishes the White House Faith Office to support faith-based entities, community organizations and houses of worship in strengthening families, promoting self-sufficiency and protecting religious liberty. It ensures these organizations have equal access to federal funding opportunities, advises on policy changes, coordinates interagency efforts and works to remove barriers to religious participation in government programs.
February 7, 2025
Executive Order | Protecting Second Amendment Rights
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Is Protecting Americans’ Second Amendment Rights
Affirms the Second Amendment as essential to security and liberty and directs the attorney general to review all executive actions, regulations and policies from January 2021 to January 2025 that may have infringed on Americans’ gun rights.
February 6, 2025
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies | Advancing United States Interests When Funding Nongovernmental Organizations
Mandates a review of all federal funding to NGOs, ensuring that future funding aligns with US national interests and administration priorities. It aims to prevent taxpayer dollars from supporting organizations that undermine American security, prosperity and safety.
February 6, 2025
Executive Order | Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias
Creates a Task Force within the Department of Justice to identify and rectify policies, practices, and conduct that target Christians, ensuring enforcement of religious liberty laws and recommending necessary legislative or executive actions.
February 6, 2025
Executive Order | Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
Declares a national emergency in response to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) actions against the US and Israel, which he deems illegitimate and a threat to national security. The order blocks assets and restricts entry into the US for ICC officials involved in investigations or prosecutions of US or allied personnel without their country’s consent, reinforcing the US stance against ICC jurisdiction over non-member states.
February 4, 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Maximum Pressure on Iran
Orders the implementation of a maximum pressure strategy against Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons, counter its regional aggression and disrupt its support for terrorist groups. This includes enforcing strict sanctions, diplomatic isolation, export controls and legal actions targeting Iran’s financial networks, proxies and government assets while ensuring Iran cannot evade sanctions through third-party countries.
February 4, 2025
Orders the withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council, a review of US membership in UNESCO and the cessation of all funding to UNRWA, citing concerns over anti-Semitism, anti-Israel bias and infiltration by terrorist groups. Additionally, the US will conduct a broader review of international organizations, treaties, and conventions to determine whether continued participation aligns with national interests.
February 4, 2025
Executive Order | Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Protects Safety, Fairness, and Dignity in Women’s Sports
Directs the rescission of federal funding from educational programs that allow trans women’s participation in women’s sports, citing fairness, safety and compliance with Title IX. It also mandates enforcement actions, international advocacy and policy revisions to protect female athletes’ opportunities, privacy, and competitive integrity.
February 3, 2025
Executive Order | Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border
Orders a temporary pause on tariffs of up to 25% on Canadian goods until March 4, 2025, in response to Canada’s efforts to combat illegal migration and drug trafficking. The administration will continue monitoring the situation, with the option to reinstate tariffs if Canada’s actions are deemed insufficient.
February 3, 2025
Executive Order | A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Orders Plan for a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund
Orders the development of a sovereign wealth fund to strengthen US financial stability, reduce tax burdens and enhance economic leadership. The Treasury and Commerce Departments must submit a detailed plan within 90 days, outlining funding, investment strategies, and legal considerations.
February 3, 2025
Executive Order | Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border
Temporarily pauses a 25% tariff on Mexican goods until March 4, 2025, in response to Mexico’s efforts to address illegal migration and drug trafficking. The administration will continue assessing the situation, with the option to reinstate tariffs if Mexico’s actions are deemed insufficient.
February 3, 2025
Presidential Action | Career and Technical Education Month, 2025
Proclaims February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month.
February 3, 2025
Presidential Action | American Heart Month, 2025
Proclaims February 2025 as American Heart Month.
February 1, 2025
Executive Order | Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China
Imposes a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports to pressure the Chinese government to take action against illicit drug production and trafficking, warning of further economic measures if China fails to cooperate.
February 1, 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China
Imposes tariffs of up to 25% on Canadian imports, warning of further action unless Canada strengthens enforcement against drug smuggling and illegal migration.
February 1, 2025
Executive Order | Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China
Imposes a 25% tariff on Mexican imports to pressure Mexico into taking stronger action against cartels and border security threats. The tariffs will remain until the US determines that Mexico has sufficiently addressed the crisis, with potential for further escalation if necessary.
January
January 31, 2025
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies | Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements That Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President
Orders that collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) finalized within 30 days of a new administration’s inauguration be disapproved if they create new obligations, make substantive changes or extend existing agreements, except for those covering law enforcement officers. It ensures executive authority remains intact and prevents inefficient or restrictive practices from being imposed without review.
January 31, 2025
Executive Order | Unleashing Prosperity through Deregulation
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Launches Massive 10-to-1 Deregulation Initiative
Reduces regulatory burdens, requiring that for every new regulation introduced, at least 10 existing ones be eliminated. It establishes a strict regulatory budgeting process, ensuring that the total cost of regulations decreases, with oversight from the Office of Management and Budget to maintain financial responsibility and efficiency.
January 30, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of Transportation the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration | Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety
Orders a review of FAA hiring and safety protocols and emphasizes the need for aviation safety and competence. It mandates corrective action, including replacing unqualified personnel, to restore the highest safety standards.
January 29, 2025
Executive Order | Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Forceful and Unprecedented Steps to Combat Anti-Semitism
Reaffirms and strengthens previous efforts to combat anti-Semitism, particularly in response to increased incidents following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. It directs federal agencies to identify and utilize legal tools to hold perpetrators accountable, mandates reporting on campus anti-semitism cases, and emphasizes enforcement of civil rights laws to protect Jewish students.
January 29, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security | Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity
Directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay to full capacity for detaining high-priority criminal aliens and addressing immigration enforcement needs.
January 29, 2025
Executive Order | Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
Establishes a White House task force to plan and organize a grand celebration for the 250th anniversary of American Independence in 2026. It also reinstates previous orders to build the National Garden of American Heroes, protect national monuments from vandalism and coordinate federal efforts to honor American history.
January 29, 2025
Executive Order | Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
Directs federal agencies to combat gender and race theory from being taught in K-12 education, enforce laws protecting parental rights, and withhold federal funding from schools promoting gender ideology or discriminatory equity ideology. It reestablishes the 1776 Commission to promote patriotic education and ensure that federal resources support historical education programs aligned with this vision.
January 29, 2025
Executive Order | Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Expands Educational Opportunities for American Families
Directs federal agencies to explore funding mechanisms, grants and policies that support school choice initiatives, expand opportunities for low-income and military families and improve options for students eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools.
January 28, 2025
Executive Order | Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
Prohibits federal funding, support or promotion of medical interventions aimed at altering a child’s sex, including puberty blockers, hormone treatments and surgeries. It directs federal agencies to rescind policies based on WPATH guidance, restrict TRICARE and federal employee insurance from covering such procedures, and enforce laws against deceptive practices, while also prioritizing legal action to protect children and uphold parental rights.
January 27, 2025
Executive Order | Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
Calls for the reinstatement of service members who were discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, restoring their previous rank, full back pay and benefits. It also permits those who voluntarily separated due to the mandate to rejoin without penalty.
January 27, 2025
Executive Order | Restoring America’s Fighting Force
Eliminates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, prohibiting race and sex-based preferences in the military. It mandates an internal review of past DEI initiatives and restricts the promotion of gender ideology.
January 27, 2025
Executive Order | Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Merit and Lethality to America’s Armed Forces
Prohibits military service for transgender individuals and eliminates gender identity-based pronoun usage. It revokes Executive Order 14004 and reinforces regulations on sex-segregated facilities.
January 27, 2025
Executive Order | The Iron Dome for America
Directs the development and deployment of a next-generation missile defense shield to protect the US from advanced aerial threats, including ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles.
January 24, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the United States for International Development | Revoking the Mexico City Policy
Revokes the 2021 memorandum on Protecting Women’s Health at Home and Abroad, and reinstates the 2017 Mexico City Policy, prohibiting US funds from supporting organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.
January 24, 2025
Executive Order | Enforcing the Hyde Amendment
Reinforces the Hyde Amendment’s policy of prohibiting federal funding for elective abortions. It revokes two prior executive orders permitting such funding and directs the Office of Management and Budget to oversee its implementation.
January 24, 2025
Executive Order | Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
Establishes measures to override state policies, expedite federal assistance, and improve housing and preparedness. It ensures compliance with federal funding requirements to address the wildfires in Southern California and the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
January 24, 2025
Executive Order | Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Establishes a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council to evaluate and improve FEMA’s effectiveness, impartiality and focus on disaster response.
January 23, 2025
Executive Order | Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Action to Enhance America’s AI Leadership
Mandates the creation of a comprehensive AI action plan and revises regulations to align with prioritizing economic competitiveness and national security.
January 23, 2025
Executive Order | President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Establishes the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to foster innovation and eliminate bureaucratic barriers. It builds on prior accomplishments like the American AI Initiative and National Quantum Initiative, bringing together top scientists and technologists.
January 23, 2025
Executive Order | Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy
Orders the release of all federal records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plans for declassification and disclosure must be presented within 15 to 45 days.
January 23, 2025
Executive Order | Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
Fact Sheet: Executive Order to Establish United States Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
Promotes responsible growth in the digital asset industry while prohibiting the development or use of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the US. It also revokes prior digital asset policies, establishes a working group to propose a federal regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins and emphasizes protecting innovation, economic freedom and the sovereignty of the US dollar.
January 23, 2025
Memorandum of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina | Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Directs Administration to Advance Lumbee Tribe Recognition
The President has directed the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan within 90 days to secure full federal recognition and benefits for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina through legislative or other legal mechanisms.
January 22, 2025
Grants a full and unconditional pardon to Terence Sutton.
January 22, 2025
Executive Order | Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Re-designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Designates Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a foreign terrorist organization.
January 22, 2025
Grants Andrew Zabavsky an unconditional pardon.
January 21, 2025
Executive Order | Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
Directs federal agencies to revoke DEI-related policies and terminates race-based hiring preferences and encourages the private sector to remove discriminatory DEI practices. Requires each federal agency to identify corporations, nonprofits and foundations who have illegal discrimination or preferences.
January 21, 2025
Executive Order | Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation
Orders the FAA to terminate preferential hiring programs, rescinding previous diversity and inclusion initiatives that prioritized factors like race, sex and disability. It also mandates a review of performance standards for critical safety positions to ensure only highly capable individuals are retained for ensuring air safety and efficiency.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness
Directs the Secretary of Interior to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” and return the name of Denali to Mount McKinley.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14157 | Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
Designates certain international cartels and transnational organizations, such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
January 20, 2025
Mandates a comprehensive overhaul of federal hiring practices, eliminating hiring based on race, sex or religion. It requires the development of a Federal Hiring Plan to improve efficiency, decrease time-to-hire and integrate modern technology into recruitment, with specific metrics to assess the success of these reforms.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14151 | Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing
Directs the termination of all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, policies, and mandates within the federal government, including DEI-related positions and grants, which were implemented under the Biden Administration. It mandates that federal agencies revise employment practices to focus on individual performance and remove DEI considerations.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to The Federal Government
Asserts that biological sex is immutable and must be recognized in all federal policies. It mandates agencies to align their practices with this definition, ensuring sex-based distinctions in areas like healthcare, prisons and workplace rights, and calls for the end of gender identity-based policies and funding.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14158 | Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency”
Renames the US Digital Services Department the Department of Government Efficiency and sets forth its structure.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14150 | America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
Directs the Secretary of State to adopt a policy approach that puts “America and American citizens first.”
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
Increases screening of people applying for a US Visa, with a focus on people coming from areas with identified security risks.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14153 | Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential
Reverses Biden-era restrictions on drilling and extraction in Alaska.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14159 | Protecting the American People Against Invasion
Revokes Biden’s early immigration orders, reinforces Trump policies on border enforcement and asylum, restricts federal funding of sanctuary jurisdictions, increases funds for creating detention centers and establishes a Homeland Security Task Force in every state.
January 20, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury, the US Trade Representative, the Permanent Representative of the US to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development | The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal)
Effectively withdraws the US from the OECD Global Tax Deal, asserting that the previous administration’s commitment is not applicable unless Congress passes it. It also tasks the Secretary of Treasury with identifying other taxes imposed that disproportionally effect and target American companies.
January 20, 2025
National Security Presidential Memorandum 1 | Organization of the National Security Council and Subcommittees
Outlines details on the structure and purpose of the National Security Council.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid
Pauses US foreign development assistance for 90 days, calling for a review of the US’s foreign aid programs. This order gives the Secretary of State discretion to waive the pause on specific programs.
January 20, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency | Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government’s Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects
Temporarily withdraws all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind leasing and directs a comprehensive review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices due to concerns over environmental, economic and legal impacts. It also calls for a review of specific wind projects.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14156 | Declaring a National Energy Emergency
Calls for reducing energy costs by increasing production of oil and natural gas. The order authorizes emergency actions to accelerate energy resource development, infrastructure projects and regulatory processes.
January 20, 2025
Memorandum of the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies | Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives
States that Senior Executive Service officials (SES) are accountable to the President and authorizes federal agency heads to reassign or replace SES members to promote the President’s agenda and accountability.
January 20, 2025
Memorandum for the Administrator of the General Services Administration | Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture
Instructs that federal public buildings should be designed in a classical architectural style.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety
Directs the attorney general to actively pursue the death penalty for certain crimes, ensure sufficient lethal injection drugs for states that permit capital punishment and seek to overrule Supreme Court precedents that limit its use.
January 20, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Interior | Putting People Over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern California
Overrules the environmental protections on wildlife in California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, as it orders that water be redirected to the rest of the state.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Securing Our Borders
Revokes Biden-era immigration policies, reenacting several of Trump’s first term border policies.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14160 | Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
*Blocked by lawsuit filed in US District Court
Orders an end to birthright citizenship. Under this directive, a person must be born to a mother or father who is lawfully a permanent resident or citizen at the time of birth to qualify for citizenship.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program
Suspends the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) due to the challenges of absorbing large numbers of migrants. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to submit a report (which the Secretary of State will consult on) regarding if the program should be resumed every 90 days.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14154 | Unleashing American Energy
Directs agencies to review activities that could burden the development of the US energy resources. It focuses on removing regulatory barriers, promoting energy production on federal lands, revising policies related to critical minerals and improving the permitting process for energy infrastructure.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States
Authorizes the US military to create a plan deploying troops to the southern border.
January 20, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Homeland Security, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the US Trade Representative, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, Senior Counselor to the President for Trade and Manufacturing | America First Trade Policy
Directs select Cabinet heads along with the USTR, assistant to the President for Economic Policy, senior counselor for Trade and Manufacturing and director of OMB to look into trade and tariff policies for countries like China with unfair and unbalanced trade.
January 20, 2025
Directs the White House counsel to provide a list of individuals to be granted interim Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information Security clearance for less than 6 months to address backlogs.
January 20, 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares a National Emergency at the Southern Border
Declares a national emergency at the southern border, calling for military personnel and resources to secure the southern border through physical barriers and other means. It also revokes a previous proclamation and establishes reporting requirements for the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14152 | Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information
Revokes clearance of 50 former intelligence officials, and orders that the intelligence community not engage in partisan politics. It also states that classified information may not be publicly disclosed in memoirs.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce
Reinstates an edited version of an executive order from Trump’s first term and rescinds a Biden executive order. This makes it easier to hire and fire federal civil servants who do not implement federal policies to restore accountability.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14155 | Withdrawing the United States from The World Health Organization
Announces the US’s departure from the World Health Organization. It includes steps to halt US funding and resources to the WHO, recall US personnel, and establish new health and biosecurity mechanisms, while ceasing negotiations on WHO agreements.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok
Delays enforcement of the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” for 75 days, giving the administration time to assess national security concerns related to TikTok and its parent company, and negotiate a resolution without abruptly shutting down the platform.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements
Orders the US to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement and any other international climate agreements that are not in the US’s best interests. It also orders an end to any of the US’s financial commitments to the UN framework convention on climate change and revokes the US international Climate Finance Plan.
January 20, 2025
Presidential Directive | Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Directs agencies to deliver emergency price relief by lowering costs in housing, healthcare, food, fuel and appliances while eliminating harmful regulations and promoting job creation. The assistant to the President for Economic Policy will report on the status of implementation every 30 days
January 20, 2025
Executive Order | Hiring Freeze
Pauses recruiting and hiring of federal civilian employees in the executive branch (with an exception for military and positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, public safety or essential services). The freeze will remain in effect until a workforce reduction plan is submitted to the OMB within 90 days and will persist for the IRS until deemed unnecessary by the treasury secretary.
January 20, 2025
Memorandum to Heads of All Departments and all Federal Agencies | Regulatory Freeze Pending Review
Orders that all executive departments will not propose any rule or directive until the head reviews and approves it, with exceptions for emergencies and urgent circumstances under the oversight of the OMB Director.
January 20, 2025
Memorandum to Heads of All Departments of Agencies | Return to In-Person Work
Orders heads of all departments in the Executive Branch of government to terminate all remote work arrangements, requiring full-time in-person work (with exemptions as deemed necessary).
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14147 | Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government
Directs the attorney general and DNI to investigate the previous administration’s use of federal agencies to target political opponents and mandates corrective actions to ensure accountability and prevent future abuses.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14149 | Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
States that the Biden administration infringed on free speech with their efforts to combat misinformation. Orders the attorney general to investigate actions of the federal government over the past four years, recommend remedial measures, and ensure such violations do not recur.
January 20, 2025
Executive Order 14148 | Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions Presidential Actions
Rescinds 78 of Biden’s executive orders/memorandums. These orders focused primarily on DEI initiatives. It directs agency leaders to end the implementation of these policies, conduct reviews of their impacts and propose replacements aimed at restoring merit-based governance, national security and economic prosperity.
