Executive Orders
Below is a list of Executive Orders made by the President during the current congressional session.
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Celebrating American Greatness With American Motor Racing
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This regulation establishes the "Freedom 250 Grand Prix" in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's 250th birthday, highlighting American INDYCAR racing. The Executive Order directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Transportation to designate a suitable race route within 14 days, ensuring all necessary permits and approvals are expedited, potentially classifying the event as a "special event" under relevant regulations. The Secretary of Transportation is also tasked with using available funds to facilitate the race and, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing the use of unmanned aircraft systems for aerial photography to enhance public enjoyment, provided government facilities are not compromised. Both Secretaries, in coordination with the Mayor of Washington, D.C., will ensure the race course infrastructure is properly maintained. The order also includes general provisions regarding executive authority, budgetary matters, and legal enforceability.
Addressing Addiction Through the Great American Recovery Initiative
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This regulation establishes the White House Great American Recovery Initiative to address the national crisis of addiction, also known as substance use disorder. The initiative, co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery, aims to coordinate federal government responses, increase public awareness of addiction as a treatable disease, and promote recovery. It will involve various executive departments and agencies, including those responsible for justice, education, labor, housing, and veterans affairs, as well as the Director of National Drug Control Policy and heads of health-related agencies. The initiative will recommend steps to align federal programs, set clear objectives, and provide public updates on progress. It will also advise agencies on integrating prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery support, and re-entry services across relevant systems, and direct grants to support these efforts, while consulting with state, tribal, local, community, faith-based, private sector, and philanthropic entities.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba
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This regulation declares a national emergency due to the Government of Cuba's actions, which are deemed an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. These actions include aligning with and supporting hostile countries, terrorist groups, and malign actors, as well as hosting military and intelligence capabilities that threaten the U.S. The regulation also cites Cuba's support for terrorism, destabilization efforts in the Western Hemisphere, human rights violations, and suppression of freedoms as reasons for this declaration. To address this national emergency, the regulation establishes a tariff system where an additional ad valorem duty may be imposed on imports of goods that are products of any foreign country that directly or indirectly sells or provides oil to Cuba. The Secretary of Commerce will determine if a foreign country sells oil to Cuba, and the Secretary of State, in consultation with other officials, will then decide if and to what extent a tariff should be imposed. The President retains the authority to modify the order based on changing circumstances or the actions of affected countries.
Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters
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This regulation aims to expedite the rebuilding of homes and businesses in areas affected by the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon wildfires by addressing perceived failures of state and local governments to manage the disaster and subsequent recovery. It directs federal agencies, specifically the Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA), to consider regulations that would preempt state or local permitting processes that have unduly delayed the use of federal emergency relief funds. These agencies are also to consider replacing such preempted processes with a requirement for builders to self-certify compliance with state and local health and safety standards to a federal designee. Furthermore, the regulation instructs federal agencies to use all available authorities to expedite waivers, permits, and reviews related to rebuilding efforts, ensuring these processes are limited in scope and duration to facilitate recovery while maintaining public safety. It also mandates a review of unspent Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding allocated to California and a federal audit of the state's use of these funds to ensure accountability and effective mitigation of future wildfire impacts. Finally, the regulation calls for legislative proposals to address situations where state or local governments hinder timely disaster recovery.
Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
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This regulation continues the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, which was established by a previous Executive Order, until March 25, 2026. The Secretary of Homeland Security will now be responsible for the functions of the President related to the Federal Advisory Committee Act as they apply to this Council, following established regulations and guidelines. This order is effective as of January 24, 2026.
Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers
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This regulation establishes a policy to prevent large institutional investors from acquiring single-family homes that could otherwise be purchased by families, aiming to preserve homeownership opportunities for American families, particularly first-time homebuyers, who are struggling to compete with these investors due to high inflation and interest rates. The policy directs the Secretary of the Treasury to define "large institutional investor" and "single-family home" within 30 days. Federal agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, and Veterans Affairs, along with the General Services Administration and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, are required to issue guidance within 60 days to prevent the sale or disposition of single-family homes to large institutional investors, while promoting sales to individual owner-occupants through measures like anti-circumvention provisions and first-look policies, with narrowly tailored exceptions for build-to-rent properties. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury will review and consider revising rules related to large institutional investors' acquisition of single-family homes, the Attorney General and FTC will review acquisitions for anti-competitive effects and prioritize antitrust enforcement against coordinated strategies, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development will require disclosure of ownership for single-family home rentals participating in federal housing assistance programs. Finally, a legislative recommendation will be prepared to codify this policy.
Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
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This regulation designates the Board of Peace as a public international organization eligible for specific privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act. This designation, made by the President, does not affect any existing or future rights the Board of Peace may have acquired by law. The order also clarifies that it does not alter the authority of executive departments or agencies, the functions of the Office of Management and Budget, or create new legal rights or benefits for any party against the United States. Implementation will be consistent with applicable law and subject to available funding, with publication costs covered by the Department of State.
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
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This regulation establishes a Second Emergency Board to investigate and report on unresolved disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and several of its employee labor organizations, including the Transportation Communications Union, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This action is taken under section 9A of the Railway Labor Act (RLA), a federal law governing labor relations in the railroad industry, after a previous emergency board's recommendations were not fully accepted. The newly formed Board, composed of a chair and two other members appointed by the President, will investigate the disputes and, within 30 days of receiving final settlement offers from the parties, will select the most reasonable offer and submit a report to the President. During the period from the request for the Board until 60 days after its report, the parties are prohibited from altering the conditions that led to the disputes, unless they mutually agree. The Board will terminate upon submitting its report, and its records will be maintained by the National Mediation Board.
Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People
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This regulation, Executive Order 14373, declares a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held by the United States Government, referred to as "Foreign Government Deposit Funds." These funds are defined as money paid to or held by the U.S. government in Treasury accounts on behalf of Venezuela or its entities, derived from the sale of natural resources or diluents. The order prohibits any attachment, judgment, or other judicial process against these funds, deeming them null and void, and restricts their transfer or withdrawal except as authorized by specific regulations or licenses. The Executive Order asserts that these funds are sovereign property of Venezuela, held by the U.S. in a custodial capacity for public, governmental, or diplomatic purposes, and that any attempt to seize them would harm U.S. national security and foreign policy by interfering with efforts to achieve economic and political stability in Venezuela, combat illegal immigration and narcotics, and protect American interests. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to administer these funds in consultation with other relevant officials and to assert the sovereign immunity of the funds in legal proceedings.
Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting
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This regulation, Executive Order 14372, establishes a new policy to prioritize the warfighter in defense contracting by ensuring that defense contractors focus on timely and quality delivery of military equipment rather than solely on investor returns. The policy prohibits major defense contractors identified as underperforming on their contracts, not investing in production capacity, not prioritizing government contracts, or having insufficient production speed, from engaging in stock buy-backs or issuing dividends. The Secretary of War is tasked with identifying such underperforming contractors, notifying them, and engaging in discussions to resolve issues, potentially allowing for remediation plans. If issues are not resolved, the Secretary can take enforcement actions, including utilizing the Defense Production Act and contract enforcement mechanisms. Future contracts will include provisions prohibiting stock buy-backs and corporate distributions during periods of underperformance and will link executive compensation to performance metrics like on-time delivery and increased production, rather than short-term financial gains. The order also directs consideration of ceasing advocacy efforts for underperforming contractors and potential regulatory changes by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding stock buy-backs for defense contractors.
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order adjusting pay rates for various federal government employees and positions.
This regulation establishes new pay rates and adjustments for multiple federal pay systems and employee categories, including the General Schedule, Foreign Service Schedule, Veterans Health Administration, Senior Executive Service, Executive Schedule, Congressional and Judicial positions, Uniformed Services, and Administrative Law Judges. The order directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to assess potential additional pay increases for federal civilian law enforcement personnel and to implement locality-based comparability payments. The new pay rates will be effective on the first pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2026, with uniformed services pay rates specifically effective January 1, 2026. This order supersedes the previous year's Executive Order on pay adjustments (Executive Order 14132 from December 23, 2024).
Date:
12/23/2025
Ensuring American Space Superiority
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This regulation is an Executive Order establishing a comprehensive space policy for the United States with four main priorities. The policy aims to lead global space exploration by returning Americans to the Moon by 2028, establishing a lunar outpost by 2030, and preparing for Mars exploration. It focuses on securing national and economic security interests in space by developing advanced missile defense technologies and creating a responsive national security space architecture. The order also seeks to grow a commercial space economy by attracting at least $50 billion in investment by 2028 and supporting private sector space initiatives. Additionally, the policy emphasizes developing advanced capabilities like space nuclear power, improving space research and development, and establishing infrastructure and standards to enable future space achievements. The order requires various government agencies to develop implementation plans within specified timeframes, including NASA, the Department of Commerce, and national security agencies, and it supersedes previous space-related executive orders and directives.
Date:
12/23/2025
Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order signed by the President regarding medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) research.
This regulation provides a comprehensive framework for improving medical marijuana and CBD research in the United States. The order directs the Attorney General to expedite rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, recognizing its potential medical uses. It acknowledges that 40 states have medical marijuana programs and that significant medical evidence supports its use in treating conditions like chronic pain, anorexia, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. The regulation calls for developing research methods that utilize real-world evidence, creating guidance on hemp-derived cannabinoid product standards, and establishing a regulatory framework to improve patient and doctor understanding of medical marijuana and CBD. Key federal agencies including HHS, FDA, CMS, and NIH are tasked with developing research models and standards, with a particular focus on understanding long-term health effects, especially in vulnerable populations like adolescents and young adults. The order aims to bridge the current gap between widespread medical marijuana and CBD use and the scientific understanding of their risks and benefits, while ensuring patient safety and appropriate product regulation.
Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025
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This regulation is an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States that provides for the closure of federal government executive departments and agencies on December 24 and 26, 2025, which are the days immediately before and after Christmas Day. The order excuses federal employees from duty on these dates, while allowing agency heads to keep certain offices and installations open for national security, defense, or other public needs. The order ensures that these days will be treated like other federal holidays for the purposes of employee pay and leave, and requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to implement the order. The document includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not impair agency authorities, does not create enforceable rights, and will be implemented consistent with applicable law and available appropriations.
Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation designates illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), treating fentanyl as a serious national security threat due to its extreme lethality and connection to organized criminal networks. The order requires multiple federal agencies to take coordinated actions to combat fentanyl, including the Attorney General pursuing criminal investigations and prosecutions, the Departments of State and Treasury targeting financial assets of fentanyl-related networks, and the Department of War and Homeland Security updating response protocols and identifying threat networks. The order defines "illicit fentanyl" as fentanyl manufactured or distributed illegally under the Controlled Substances Act and "core precursor chemicals" as substances like Piperidone that are used to create fentanyl. The regulation emphasizes the national security implications of fentanyl, noting that just two milligrams can be lethal and that fentanyl production supports criminal and terrorist organizations that threaten domestic and international security.
Protecting American Investors From Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order (EO 14366) addressing proxy advisors in the United States.
This regulation aims to increase oversight of proxy advisory firms, particularly focusing on two foreign-owned companies that control over 90 percent of the proxy advisor market: Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC. The order directs multiple federal agencies to review and potentially revise regulations related to proxy advisors, with specific emphasis on addressing concerns about politicized investment advice and potential conflicts of interest. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is instructed to review rules about proxy advisors and shareholder proposals, enforce anti-fraud provisions, and assess registration requirements. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with investigating potential anticompetitive practices, and the Department of Labor is directed to strengthen fiduciary standards for pension and retirement plans. The regulation specifically targets what it describes as "politically-motivated" investment practices, particularly around "diversity, equity, and inclusion" and "environmental, social, and governance" factors, with the stated goal of prioritizing investor returns and ensuring transparency in proxy advisory services.
Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing a national policy framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This regulation provides a comprehensive federal strategy to address and preempt state-level AI regulations, with the goal of maintaining U.S. leadership in AI technology. The order establishes several key mechanisms: an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge state AI laws that conflict with federal policy, a Commerce Department evaluation of existing state AI laws, restrictions on state funding for jurisdictions with overly burdensome AI regulations, and a process for developing federal reporting and disclosure standards for AI models. The executive order directs various federal agencies to take specific actions within 90 days, including preparing legislative recommendations for a uniform federal AI policy framework. The regulation specifically exempts certain types of state AI laws from preemption, such as those related to child safety, government procurement, and AI infrastructure. The order emphasizes preventing a fragmented regulatory landscape, protecting innovation, and ensuring U.S. technological dominance in AI, while also calling for protections around children, censorship, copyrights, and community safety.
Addressing Security Risks From Price Fixing and Anti-Competitive Behavior in the Food Supply Chain
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President addressing potential security risks in the food supply chain.
This regulation establishes Food Supply Chain Security Task Forces within the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission to investigate potential anti-competitive behavior and foreign control in food-related industries. The task forces are directed to examine whether such practices increase food costs or pose national security threats, with authority to investigate food sectors including meat processing, seed, fertilizer, and equipment. The task forces must provide joint congressional briefings within 180 and 365 days of the order's date, describing their progress without revealing details of ongoing investigations. The Attorney General and FTC Chairman are empowered to take enforcement actions, propose new regulations, and initiate criminal proceedings if evidence of collusion is discovered. The order emphasizes protecting competition and affordability in the food supply chain, with a particular focus on potential risks from foreign-controlled corporations.
Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation establishes a process to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The order requires the Secretary of State and Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence, to submit a joint report within 30 days recommending the designation of Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organizations. Within 45 days after the report, the relevant Secretary must take appropriate action to formally designate these chapters. The order cites specific actions by these chapters that threaten U.S. national security, such as supporting Hamas and conducting attacks against U.S. partners. The policy aims to eliminate the capabilities of these Muslim Brotherhood chapters, deprive them of resources, and end any threat they pose to U.S. nationals or national security. The order also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that it does not create new legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law.
Launching the Genesis Mission
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This regulation establishes the Genesis Mission, a national effort to accelerate scientific discovery and technological innovation using artificial intelligence (AI). The mission will be led by the Department of Energy (DOE) and overseen by the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology. It aims to create an integrated American Science and Security Platform that will provide high-performance computing resources, AI modeling frameworks, computational tools, domain-specific AI models, secure data access, and experimental tools across key scientific domains including advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear energy, quantum science, and semiconductors. The Secretary of Energy will identify at least 20 national science and technology challenges, develop partnerships with external research institutions and private sector partners, and establish mechanisms for collaboration while maintaining strict security protocols. The mission will involve coordinating across federal agencies, launching funding opportunities, creating research fellowship programs, and submitting annual reports on progress, research outcomes, and technological advances. The ultimate goal is to enhance America's technological leadership, strengthen national security, and accelerate scientific breakthroughs through AI-enabled research and innovation.
Date:
11/28/2025
Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order modifying tariffs on goods from Brazil. This regulation modifies an earlier Executive Order 14323 by adjusting tariff rates on certain Brazilian agricultural imports. The President, under the authority of several U.S. legal statutes including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), is modifying the additional 40 percent ad valorem duty rate previously imposed on Brazilian goods. Following discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and recommendations from various officials, the order removes certain agricultural imports from the additional tariff. The modifications will take effect on November 13, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, and apply to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse. The order directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with other government officials, to monitor the situation and take necessary actions to implement the tariff changes, while maintaining the underlying national emergency declaration from the previous executive order.
Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariffs With Respect to Certain Agricultural Products
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This regulation is an executive order that modifies the scope of reciprocal tariffs on certain agricultural products. The order builds upon previous executive orders (14257 and 14346) that established tariffs in response to U.S. goods trade deficits, which were previously declared a national emergency. Specifically, this order updates the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to exclude certain agricultural products from the reciprocal tariff. The modifications will take effect on November 13, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time. The order directs the Secretary of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to monitor the situation, implement the changes, and take necessary actions to effectuate the order. The document also includes provisions for implementing the tariff changes, including potential duty refunds, and maintains the ability to make further modifications as needed while preserving the overall structure of the previous trade-related executive orders.
Fostering the Future for American Children and Families
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This regulation is an executive order focusing on improving the foster care system in the the United States. The States. by document Human Services is directed to take modernize the child welfare system by updating data collection and transparency, regulations promoting technological solutions like predictive analytics, and publishing an annual performance scorecard keyr key outcomes. The order also establishes a "Fostering the Future" initiative to create new educational and employment opportunities for current and former foster care youth, including developing an online platform to help individuals access resources and support services. Additionally, the order aims to increase partnerships for opportunities organizations and address address policies that might inappropropriately prohibit qualified individuals from or foster based on religious beliefs. The executive order seeks to improve foster care outcomes by focusing on data modernization, youth support, and expanding potential caregiver pools, with the ultimate goal of better supporting children in the foster and care system and helping them successfully transition to adulthood.
Modifying Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order modifying duties related to the synthetic opioid supply chain from China. This regulation reduces the additional ad valorem rate of duty on Chinese products from 20% to 10%, effective November 10, 2025, in response to China's commitment to take steps to end the flow of fentanyl to the United States. The order stems from previous executive orders declaring a national emergency regarding synthetic opioids, and it outlines the reduction of tariffs based on China's pledged measures to control chemical exports and stop shipments of designated chemicals to North America. The document provides detailed instructions for implementing the tariff reduction, including modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and establishes ongoing monitoring requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security to track China's compliance with its commitments. The order also includes provisions for potential future actions if China fails to implement its promised measures and provides delegations of authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security to take necessary actions to implement the order.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent With the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People's Republic of China
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This regulation is an executive order modifying reciprocal tariff rates between the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) based on a new economic and trade arrangement. The order suspends heightened tariffs on PRC imports until November 10, 2026, in exchange for several commitments from China, including postponing export controls on rare earth elements, addressing semiconductor industry retaliation, purchasing U.S. agricultural exports, and suspending tariffs on U.S. agricultural products. The order requires ongoing monitoring by the Secretaries of Treasury, Commerce, and the U.S. Trade Representative to track trade conditions and China's compliance with the arrangement. If China fails to implement its commitments, the President reserves the right to modify the order. The executive order maintains a national emergency declaration related to trade deficits and aims to address economic and national security concerns by establishing more reciprocal trade relations with the PRC.
Ensuring Continued Accountability in Federal Hiring
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This regulation establishes comprehensive policies and procedures for federal hiring, implementing strict controls on workforce expansion and filling of vacant positions across executive departments and agencies. The order requires each agency to establish a Strategic Hiring Committee to approve new hires, ensuring alignment with national interests and administrative priorities. Agencies must develop Annual Staffing Plans in coordination with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB), focusing on improving operational efficiency, eliminating unnecessary positions, and prioritizing hiring for critical areas like national security and public safety. The regulation includes several key exceptions, such as positions in the Executive Office of the President, military personnel, and roles related to national security. Agencies must submit quarterly updates on their staffing plans and are prohibited from circumventing the order through external contracting. Within 180 days, OPM and OMB are required to submit a joint report to the President evaluating the order's implementation and potentially recommending modifications.
Decision of the President and Statement of Reasons
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This is a notice, not a policy document. It is a presidential decision approving an appeal by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) for a transportation system called the Ambler Road Project. The document indicates that the President has reviewed the application under section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and is directing federal agencies to issue the necessary authorizations for the project. The decision was made on October 6, 2025, and appears to be an official approval document rather than a detailed policy regulation.
Unlocking Cures for Pediatric Cancer With Artificial Intelligence
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to advance pediatric cancer research and treatment.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive approach to leveraging AI in pediatric cancer research through the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. The order directs federal agencies to develop innovative AI-driven solutions for pediatric cancer by improving data infrastructure, enhancing data analysis of biological systems, and improving clinical trial design. The regulation builds upon the existing Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI), which was established in 2019 with $50 million in annual funding. Key actions include consolidating data from multiple sources, utilizing AI to select clinical trial participants, developing predictive modeling of disease progression and treatment outcomes, and creating new diagnostic and prognostic tools. The order also emphasizes increasing investment in pediatric cancer research, encouraging private sector engagement, and improving data sharing while maintaining patient privacy. The MAHA Commission, in coordination with various federal agencies, will lead efforts to implement these objectives, with a focus on using advanced technologies to unlock potential cures and improve pediatric cancer research and care infrastructure.
Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order that continues the existence of various federal advisory committees until September 30, 2027. The order extends the mandate for 22 different advisory committees across multiple federal departments and agencies, including committees focused on national monuments, presidential councils, and advisory boards related to topics such as sports, fitness, nutrition, veterans' small business development, radiation and worker health, and historically black colleges and universities. The order specifies that the functions of these committees under the Federal Advisory Committee Act will be performed by the head of the designated department or agency, in accordance with regulations established by the Administrator of General Services. The order also includes standard legal provisions ensuring it does not impair existing agency authorities, is subject to available appropriations, and does not create enforceable rights.
Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States regarding the security of Qatar.
This regulation establishes a formal U.S. policy commitment to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of Qatar against external attack. The Executive Order declares that any armed attack on Qatar will be considered a threat to U.S. peace and security, and commits the United States to take diplomatic, economic, and potentially military actions to defend Qatar's interests and restore peace and stability. The order requires the Secretary of War to maintain joint contingency planning with Qatar, directs the Secretary of State to reaffirm this security assurance to Qatar and coordinate with allies, and recognizes Qatar's role as a diplomatic mediator in regional and global conflicts. The document also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Date:
10/06/2025
Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order - regarding the proposed divestiture of TikTok's US operations to address national security concerns.
This regulation provides a framework for resolving national security issues surrounding TikTok by mandating a restructuring of the app's ownership and operations. The order determines that a new joint venture based in the United States, majority-owned by US persons and with ByteDance Ltd. owning less than 20 percent, would constitute a "qualified divestiture" under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The new joint venture will be subject to strict rules protecting American user data, including storing sensitive data in US-based cloud environments, allowing monitoring by US security partners, and requiring retraining of recommendation algorithms. The order instructs the Attorney General not to enforce the Act's prohibitions for 120 days, provides guidance for implementation, and amends a previous 2020 Divestment Order related to ByteDance's acquisition of Musical.ly. The ultimate goal is to allow the approximately 170 million American TikTok users to continue using the platform while mitigating potential national security risks associated with foreign adversary control of the application.
Date:
09/30/2025
The Gold Card
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This regulation establishes a new "Gold Card" immigration visa program that allows foreign individuals or corporations to obtain expedited immigrant visas by making substantial financial gifts to the Department of Commerce. Specifically, an individual can make a $1 million gift to receive an expedited visa, while a corporation can make a $2 million gift on behalf of an individual. The program aims to facilitate entry for immigrants who can demonstrate the ability to benefit the United States economically, with the gifts to be used to promote commerce and American industry. The program requires the Secretaries of Commerce, State, and Homeland Security to establish application processes, administrative fees, and screening procedures within 90 days of the order. Visa applicants will be evaluated based on their financial contribution, with consideration given to their potential business abilities and national benefit, while still maintaining public safety and national security screening protocols.
Date:
09/24/2025
Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations
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This is an executive order, which is a type of policy document issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation establishes an Emergency Board to investigate labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and five labor organizations (Transportation Communications Union, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). The Emergency Board will be composed of three members appointed by the President and will investigate and report on the disputes within 30 days of its creation. During the 120-day period following the Board's creation, no changes can be made to the conditions that led to the disputes, except by mutual agreement of the parties. The Board will terminate upon submission of its report, and its records will be maintained by the National Mediation Board. The order is issued under the Railway Labor Act and is effective from 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 18, 2025.
Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order extending the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act regarding TikTok.
This regulation extends the enforcement delay for the TikTok-related law until December 16, 2025, during which the Department of Justice is instructed to take no action to enforce the Act or impose penalties against any entity for noncompliance. The order directs the Attorney General to issue written guidance implementing this delay, provide letters to providers stating no violation has occurred, and exercise authority to prevent state or private party enforcement. The Executive Order emphasizes the President's exclusive authority to enforce the Act and explicitly states it does not create any new legal rights. The order also specifies that the Department of Justice will bear the publication costs and that the implementation must be consistent with applicable law and available appropriations.
Date:
09/23/2025
Strengthening Efforts To Protect U.S. Nationals From Wrongful Detention Abroad
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This is a policy document: an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States regarding efforts to protect U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad.
This regulation establishes a framework for addressing wrongful detentions of U.S. nationals by foreign countries. The Secretary of State is authorized to designate a foreign country as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention" based on specific criteria, such as engaging in or supporting the unjust detention of U.S. nationals. Once designated, the government can implement various responses, including economic sanctions, travel restrictions, passport limitations, and reducing foreign assistance. The order provides a mechanism for countries to have their designation terminated if they release wrongfully detained individuals, demonstrate policy changes, and provide assurances against future wrongful detentions. The regulation defines key terms like "wrongful detention" and "U.S. national" and includes provisions to apply these standards to non-state entities controlling territory. The order emphasizes that it does not create enforceable legal rights and is subject to existing laws and appropriations.
Restoring the United States Department of War
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This is a policy document: an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States on September 5, 2025, regarding the restoration of the Department of War's name and title. This regulation aims to reintroduce the historical term "Department of War" as a secondary title for the current Department of Defense, allowing officials to use war-related titles in various contexts such as official correspondence, public communications, and ceremonial settings. The order authorizes the Secretary of Defense to also be known as the Secretary of War, and extends this naming convention to subordinate officials. While the legal and statutory references will remain unchanged, the executive order requires the Secretary of War to submit a notification to Congress about the use of the new designation and provide recommendations for permanently changing the department's name. The order emphasizes the historical significance of the Department of War, highlighting its role in major conflicts like the War of 1812 and World Wars I and II, and suggests that the term "War" more strongly communicates national strength and resolve compared to "Defense." The document includes standard provisions ensuring the order does not impair existing legal authorities and is implemented consistent with applicable law.
Date:
09/10/2025
Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements
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This regulation is an executive order that modifies the existing approach to reciprocal tariffs and establishes procedures for implementing trade and security agreements. The order updates the scope of tariff duties globally, introduces a framework for negotiating trade agreements with foreign partners, and provides guidelines for implementing both framework and final trade agreements. The regulation allows for potential tariff reductions to zero percent for specific imports from aligned trading partners, including products that cannot be sufficiently produced in the United States, certain agricultural products, aircraft and aircraft parts, and non-patented pharmaceutical articles. The order is tied to a previously declared national emergency regarding trade deficits and is designed to provide flexibility in addressing trade relationships while maintaining national security interests. The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative are given significant authority to monitor trade conditions, negotiate agreements, and implement tariff modifications in consultation with various government agencies.
Implementing the United States-Japan Agreement
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order implementing a new trade agreement between the United States and Japan.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive new trade framework between the United States and Japan, introducing a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports while providing specific sector-specific treatments for automobiles, aerospace products, pharmaceuticals, and natural resources. The Executive Order creates a reciprocal trade arrangement where Japan will increase purchases of U.S. agricultural and industrial goods, accept U.S. manufactured vehicles without additional testing, and commit to $550 billion in U.S. investments. The tariff structure will adjust existing duty rates to ensure a minimum 15 percent rate for most Japanese products, with exceptions for sectors like aerospace and automobiles. The order allows the Secretary of Commerce to modify tariff schedules, monitor Japan's implementation of commitments, and potentially adjust the agreement if Japan fails to meet its obligations. The regulation aims to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, boost the domestic economy, and address national security concerns through a structured bilateral trade approach.
Date:
09/09/2025
Further Exclusions From the Federal Labor- Management Relations Program
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an executive order (Executive Order 14343) that makes changes to federal labor-management relations exclusions for certain agencies and subdivisions, primarily on national security grounds. The regulation excludes specific units from standard labor-management relations rules, including units in the Bureau of Reclamation with hydropower responsibilities, certain subdivisions of the International Trade Administration, the Patent and Trademark Office, specific units of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (such as the National Weather Service), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the United States Agency for Global Media. The order determines that these agencies or subdivisions have primary functions in intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work, and that standard labor-management relations rules cannot be applied to them without compromising national security. The order also extends a deadline for related exclusionary orders and includes standard severability and general provisions clauses ensuring the order's implementation is consistent with existing law and does not create new legal rights.
Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding federal architecture.
This regulation establishes new guidelines for the design of federal public buildings, emphasizing classical and traditional architectural styles as the preferred approach. The order defines "applicable Federal public buildings" as courthouses, agency headquarters, buildings in the National Capital Region, and projects costing over $50 million. It mandates that federal buildings should inspire, beautify public spaces, and command public respect, with classical architecture being the default style in Washington, D.C. The General Services Administration (GSA) is instructed to update its policies, prioritize architects with experience in classical and traditional design, and create a senior advisor position for architectural design. When proposing non-traditional designs, GSA must undergo a detailed review process, including notifying the President and providing comprehensive justifications. The order also provides detailed definitions of architectural styles like brutalist and classical architecture, and establishes guiding principles that emphasize designs reflecting American government values, regional architectural traditions, and public preferences. The document aims to shift federal architectural design away from modernist and brutalist styles towards more traditional and regionally inspired approaches.
Date:
09/03/2025
Measures To End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law in the District of Columbia
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding bail policies in Washington, D.C.
This regulation addresses measures to end cashless bail in the District of Columbia by directing federal law enforcement and agencies to take actions that restrict the pretrial release of potentially dangerous criminal suspects. The Executive Order requires federal law enforcement agencies to hold arrestees in federal custody to the fullest extent possible, pursue federal charges, and seek pretrial detention when public safety is at risk. The Attorney General is instructed to review Metropolitan Police Department policies and determine whether D.C. continues to prohibit cash bail for serious offenses. If cashless bail policies persist, federal agencies may take actions such as adjusting federal funding, services, or approvals to pressure D.C. to change its approach. The order stems from a declared crime emergency and aims to prevent the release of individuals who are deemed potential threats to public safety, particularly for violent crimes like rape, murder, carjacking, assault, and property offenses such as burglary and vandalism.
Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag
AI Summary:
This document is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order (EO 14341) issued by the President regarding the prosecution of American Flag desecration.
This regulation outlines a comprehensive approach to addressing flag desecration by establishing legal measures to combat and potentially prosecute such actions. The regulation directs the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of criminal and civil laws against flag desecration that violate content-neutral laws, while attempting to respect First Amendment protections. Key provisions include referring potential violations to state or local authorities, vigorously prosecuting law violations related to flag desecration, and empowering the Departments of State, Justice, and Homeland Security to take immigration-related actions against foreign nationals who engage in flag desecration. The Executive Order specifically notes that flag burning may be prosecutable if it is likely to incite imminent lawless action or constitutes "fighting words". The document also includes standard legal provisions about severability, implementation, and clarifies that it does not create enforceable legal rights. The goal is to restore respect for the American flag and prosecute actions that might incite violence or violate existing laws.
Date:
08/28/2025
Additional Measures To Address the Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding crime emergency measures in Washington, D.C.
This regulation establishes comprehensive emergency measures to address crime in the District of Columbia by directing multiple federal agencies to take specific actions. The Executive Order instructs the National Park Service to hire additional Park Police, the U.S. Attorney's Office to hire more prosecutors focusing on violent and property crimes, and creates a federal law enforcement recruitment portal. The Secretary of Defense is required to create specialized National Guard units dedicated to public safety, with potential nationwide deployment capabilities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must investigate housing safety compliance, while the Transportation Secretary will conduct transit safety inspections. The Attorney General is tasked with reviewing and potentially modifying Metropolitan Police Department general orders. The order emphasizes that all actions are subject to legal constraints and availability of appropriations, and does not create enforceable legal rights. The measures are intended to support public safety and order in the nation's capital during what is described as a crime emergency, with potential implications for federal government functioning.
Taking Steps To End Cashless Bail To Protect Americans
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding bail policies.
This regulation aims to discourage jurisdictions from implementing cashless bail policies by creating potential financial consequences. The Executive Order requires the Attorney General to create a list of states and local jurisdictions that have substantially eliminated cash bail for crimes considered threats to public safety. Once identified, these jurisdictions may face suspension or termination of federal funds, grants, and contracts. The order applies to crimes involving violent, sexual, or indecent acts, as well as burglary, looting, and vandalism. The President argues that cashless bail policies endanger public safety by allowing potentially dangerous individuals to be released without financial conditions. The order includes provisions ensuring it will be implemented consistent with existing laws and does not create new legal rights. The Department of Justice will bear the publication costs for this order, which was signed on August 25, 2025.
Improving Our Nation Through Better Design
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing a new national design initiative called "America by Design".
This regulation establishes a new National Design Studio (NDS) within the White House to improve the visual presentation and usability of federal services in both digital and physical spaces. The initiative will create a new Chief Design Officer position responsible for recruiting top creative talent, coordinating with government agencies, and developing innovative design solutions. Agency heads are required to consult with the Chief Design Officer to improve websites and physical sites that significantly impact Americans' daily lives, with an initial deadline of July 4, 2026. The initiative aims to update the United States Web Design System, ensure compliance with existing digital experience laws, and recruit design experts from the private sector to serve in government. The National Design Studio is established as a temporary organization that will operate for three years, with the broader goal of creating more efficient, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing government services and interfaces.
Date:
08/26/2025
Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order aimed at enhancing competition and efficiency in the commercial space industry. It directs multiple federal agencies to streamline regulatory processes for space launches, reentry, and novel space activities. Key provisions include instructing the Department of Transportation to expedite environmental reviews and licensing for launch and reentry operations, reevaluate existing regulations, and create a new senior position focused on innovation in commercial space transportation. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with developing a process for authorizing missions not clearly covered by existing frameworks, and agencies are directed to simplify environmental and administrative reviews for spaceport infrastructure development. The order seeks to reduce regulatory barriers, align review processes across agencies, and ultimately support American leadership and competitiveness in space exploration and commercial space activities by 2030, while maintaining national security considerations.
Ensuring American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience by Filling the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an executive order signed by the President addressing the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR).
This regulation aims to enhance domestic pharmaceutical supply chain resilience by directing the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to develop and implement a strategy for stockpiling Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for critical medicines. The order requires ASPR to identify approximately 26 critical drugs and obtain a 6-month supply of their APIs, with a preference for domestically manufactured ingredients. Within 90 days, ASPR must update its list of essential medicines and create a comprehensive plan to obtain, store, and maintain API supplies, which will include exploring the possibility of establishing a second SAPIR repository within one year. The regulation acknowledges the current low domestic production of APIs (only about 10 percent of API volume for U.S. finished drug products are made in the United States) and seeks to address supply chain vulnerabilities by encouraging domestic API production and creating a strategic reserve of essential pharmaceutical components.
Revocation of Executive Order on Competition
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order by the President of the United States revoking a previous executive order (Executive Order 14036 from July 9, 2021) that had promoted competition in the American economy. The order includes standard legal provisions that clarify it does not impair existing agency authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, does not create enforceable rights, and specifies that the Department of Justice will bear the publication costs. The document simply nullifies the previous executive order on competition without providing any additional substantive details about the revocation's implications or reasoning.
Date:
08/19/2025
Declaring a Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order declaring a crime emergency in Washington, D.C.
This regulation authorizes the federal government to take extraordinary measures to address violent crime in Washington, D.C. by placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal operational control through the Attorney General. The executive order cites extremely high crime rates in the city, including a homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents and the nation's highest vehicle theft rate, which the president argues undermines the functioning of federal government and threatens public safety. Under this order, the Mayor of D.C. must provide Metropolitan Police services for federal purposes as directed by the Attorney General, with the goal of restoring law and order in the nation's capital. The Attorney General is required to monitor the emergency conditions, regularly consult with senior officials, and update the president on the status of the situation. The order allows for federal intervention while preserving standard legal protections, including provisions that the order cannot create new legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People's Republic of China
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order modifying tariff rates related to trade with China.
This regulation extends a suspension of specific tariff rates for goods imported from the People's Republic of China (PRC) until November 10, 2025. The Executive Order continues ongoing discussions between the United States and China about trade reciprocity and economic security concerns. It maintains a previously established 90-day suspension of additional ad valorem duties originally imposed on PRC imports, effectively prolonging negotiations and allowing time for the PRC to address U.S. trade concerns. The order directs various government agencies, including the Departments of Commerce, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade Representative, to implement the suspension and take necessary actions to effectuate the order. The regulation is issued under the authority of several laws, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, and stems from prior Executive Orders addressing trade imbalances and national security considerations with China.
Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order signed by the President on August 7, 2025, regarding access to alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plans.
This regulation aims to expand investment opportunities for retirement plan participants by enabling broader access to alternative assets. The order defines "alternative assets" to include private market investments, real estate interests, digital asset investments, commodities, infrastructure projects, and lifetime income strategies. The Department of Labor is directed to review and potentially rescind existing guidance that limits alternative asset investments in retirement plans, and to develop new rules that help fiduciaries prudently incorporate these investments. The order specifically instructs the Labor Secretary to reexamine current restrictions, clarify fiduciary responsibilities, and propose regulations that balance potential higher expenses against opportunities for greater long-term returns and investment diversification. The Securities and Exchange Commission is also asked to consider ways to facilitate alternative asset access, potentially by revising regulations about investor qualifications. The overall goal is to give more retirement plan participants opportunities similar to those currently available to wealthy investors and institutional pension plans, while maintaining appropriate fiduciary protections.
Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14331) addressing banking practices and financial services access. This regulation aims to prevent "politicized or unlawful debanking," which it defines as financial institutions restricting banking services based on a customer's political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities. The regulation requires federal banking regulators to remove "reputation risk" concepts from their guidance materials, review past debanking practices, and take actions to ensure fair and objective banking services. The Small Business Administration (SBA) must identify and potentially reinstate clients previously denied services through politicized actions, and federal banking regulators must conduct reviews to identify institutions with discriminatory policies. The Treasury Secretary is also tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy to combat debanking activities, including potential legislative or regulatory options. The order emphasizes that banking decisions must be based on individualized, objective, and risk-based analyses, and that no American should be denied financial services because of constitutionally or statutorily protected beliefs, affiliations, or political views.
Date:
08/12/2025
Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing new guidelines and oversight mechanisms for federal grant-making processes.
This regulation creates comprehensive new requirements for federal agencies regarding the awarding and management of discretionary grants. It establishes that each agency must designate a senior appointee to review funding opportunity announcements and grants to ensure they align with national interests and agency priorities. The order mandates that grants must demonstrably advance presidential policy priorities, cannot fund initiatives involving racial discrimination, must respect biological sex, cannot support illegal immigration, and must promote American values. The regulation introduces principles for grant selection, including preferring institutions with lower administrative costs, diversifying grant recipients, and prioritizing research with clear success benchmarks. The order also requires agencies to review and potentially modify existing grant terms to allow easier termination of grants that no longer serve agency or national interests. Additionally, it instructs the Office of Management and Budget to revise guidance to streamline application requirements and limit administrative overhead costs. The overall goal is to increase accountability, reduce wasteful spending, and ensure federal grants more directly serve American interests and produce meaningful results.
Date:
08/12/2025
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States addressing economic measures related to Russia and India.
This regulation imposes a 25% additional ad valorem duty on imports from India due to India's direct or indirect importing of Russian oil, as part of an ongoing national emergency first declared in previous executive orders regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine. The order authorizes the Secretary of State, in consultation with multiple government agencies, to take actions to implement these tariffs, monitor the situation, and recommend further steps if necessary. The tariff will apply to Indian goods entered for consumption 21 days after the order's date, with specific exceptions for goods already in transit. The order provides mechanisms for modification based on changing circumstances, including potential retaliation or significant steps taken by Russia or other countries. It defines "Russian Federation oil" broadly to include crude oil and petroleum products from Russia, regardless of the intermediary, and establishes a process for determining indirect importing. The order includes standard legal provisions ensuring that if any part of the order is found invalid, the rest remains in effect, and that it does not create enforceable rights for private parties.
Establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing a White House Task Force for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
This regulation creates a comprehensive interagency task force to coordinate federal planning and support for the 2028 Summer Olympics. The task force will be chaired by the President and Vice President, and include key cabinet members and senior White House staff from departments like State, Defense, Homeland Security, and others. The task force's primary functions include coordinating federal security and transportation planning, supporting interagency cooperation, identifying and resolving potential barriers to effective federal support, assisting with visa and credentialing processes for international participants, and ensuring operational readiness across law enforcement, counterterrorism, transportation, and emergency response functions. The task force will be administratively housed in the Department of Homeland Security, will submit agency planning reports by October 1, 2025, and will terminate on December 31, 2028, unless specifically extended by the President. The order emphasizes a unified federal approach to supporting and securing the international sporting event.
Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
AI Summary:
This regulation modifies existing tariff rates through an executive order that addresses perceived trade imbalances and national security concerns. The order imposes additional ad valorem duties on goods from certain trading partners, with specific rates detailed in the document's annexes. For European Union goods, the additional duty will be calculated to ensure a minimum 15 percent total duty rate for goods currently under 15 percent, and zero additional duty for goods already at or above 15 percent. Trading partners not listed in the annexes will be subject to a standard 10 percent additional duty. The order includes provisions for preventing transshipment to evade duties, with potential penalties of up to 40 percent additional duty for circumvention attempts. The document also establishes monitoring mechanisms, with the Secretary of Commerce and United States Trade Representative tasked with regularly reviewing the trade situation and recommending further actions if needed. The regulation is part of an ongoing effort to address trade deficits and align international trade practices with U.S. economic and national security interests, building upon a previous emergency declaration in Executive Order 14257.
Date:
08/06/2025
Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an executive order amending previous executive orders related to duties and trade with Canada.
This regulation increases the additional ad valorem duty rate on certain Canadian products from 25% to 35% in response to what the document describes as Canada's inadequate efforts to address drug trafficking and illegal migration. The executive order also establishes new provisions for goods that are transshipped to evade duties, including imposing an additional 40% duty on such goods and requiring the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies to publish a list of countries and facilities involved in circumvention schemes every six months. The order maintains previous provisions from earlier executive orders regarding trade and border security, and authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to take necessary actions to implement the order, including adopting rules and regulations. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2025, and apply to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after that date.
President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test
AI Summary:
This regulation establishes and revitalizes the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test. The executive order addresses the perceived national health crisis, particularly focusing on declining physical fitness among children. The council will consist of up to 30 members appointed by the President, serving two-year terms, and will be led by an Executive Director. The council's key functions include advising the President on strategies to promote youth sports, physical fitness, and nutrition, developing fitness challenges and school-based programs, expanding sports participation opportunities, and addressing health concerns that potentially impact national security and workforce readiness. The order explicitly aims to create a national culture of strength and vitality by engaging public and private sectors, and by promoting the physical, mental, and civic benefits of exercise and good nutrition. The council is initially established for a two-year period and will work to support national health goals, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation declares a national emergency regarding the actions of the Government of Brazil, citing concerns about threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy. The order imposes a 40 percent additional ad valorem duty on certain Brazilian imports, targeting what the President describes as violations of free expression rights, interference with the U.S. economy, and actions by Brazilian officials that allegedly suppress political speech and persecute political opponents. The order specifically mentions Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes as having taken actions that the U.S. government views as undermining democratic principles. The tariff will be applied to Brazilian goods entering the United States, with some exceptions for specific types of products like civil aircraft, energy products, and fertilizers. The order provides mechanisms for potential modification based on Brazil's response, including the possibility of increasing tariffs if Brazil retaliates, or reducing tariffs if Brazil takes steps to address the U.S. government's concerns. The Secretary of State is tasked with monitoring the situation and consulting with other senior officials, with the authority to recommend additional actions if needed.
Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order issued by the President that suspends duty-free de minimis treatment (a tax exemption for low-value imported goods) globally and for specific countries including Canada, Mexico, the People's Republic of China, and Hong Kong. The order establishes new duty collection requirements for international shipments, particularly those sent through the postal network. Specifically, the regulation mandates that most shipments will now be subject to duties, taxes, and fees regardless of value, with international postal shipments having special duty calculation methods. For postal shipments, carriers can choose between two duty assessment methods: an ad valorem (percentage-based) tariff rate or a fixed dollar amount per package based on the country of origin's effective tariff rate. The regulation is part of a series of executive orders addressing national security concerns related to drug trafficking and trade practices, and it will take effect on August 29, 2025. The order applies to goods entered for consumption and aims to ensure that tariffs are not evaded and that all imported goods are properly assessed for duties.
Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order addressing homelessness, mental health, and public safety.
This regulation provides a comprehensive federal approach to addressing homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse through multiple strategic interventions. The order directs various federal agencies to take actions including expanding civil commitment for individuals with mental illness, enforcing restrictions on urban camping and drug use, prioritizing grant funding for jurisdictions that implement strict public safety measures, and reforming homelessness assistance programs. Key provisions include encouraging civil commitment for individuals who cannot care for themselves, allowing evaluation of homeless individuals for potential civil commitment, redirecting federal resources towards evidence-based treatment programs, and increasing accountability in homelessness assistance programs. The regulation aims to shift from current approaches by emphasizing treatment, public safety, and more stringent program requirements, with a particular focus on addressing mental health issues and substance abuse among homeless populations. The order instructs agencies like the Department of Justice, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation to implement these strategies through various mechanisms including grant priorities, legal actions, technical assistance, and programmatic reforms.
Date:
07/29/2025
Saving College Sports
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding college sports.
This regulation establishes comprehensive policies to preserve and protect collegiate athletics by addressing recent changes in athlete compensation and transfer rules. The order mandates that colleges with higher revenues maintain or expand scholarship opportunities in non-revenue and women's sports, prohibits third-party pay-for-play payments while allowing fair market value endorsements, and requires federal agencies to develop plans to protect collegiate athletic opportunities. Key provisions include requiring athletic departments with over $125 million in revenue to provide more scholarship opportunities in non-revenue sports, clarifying student-athlete status through guidance from the Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board, and establishing legal protections against lawsuits that might undermine collegiate athletics. The order aims to prevent a system where wealthy universities can simply "buy" the best athletes, which could potentially eliminate many non-revenue sports and disrupt the educational and developmental benefits of collegiate athletics. The regulation seeks to maintain the unique American institution of college sports while providing some increased flexibility and benefits for student-athletes.
Date:
07/29/2025
Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
AI Summary:
This is a policy document (an Executive Order) regarding the acceleration of federal permitting for data center infrastructure.
This regulation establishes a framework to expedite the development of large-scale data center and related technology infrastructure projects. It defines "Qualifying Projects" as data center or component projects meeting specific criteria, such as committing at least $500 million in capital expenditures or adding over 100 megawatts of electric load. The order directs multiple federal agencies to support these projects through various mechanisms, including financial support, streamlined environmental reviews, and expedited permitting processes. Key provisions include establishing new categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), using the FAST-41 permitting improvement process, and allowing federal agencies to identify and offer sites on federal lands for these projects. The regulation covers a wide range of infrastructure, including data centers, energy infrastructure, semiconductors, networking equipment, and data storage systems. The order aims to facilitate the rapid development of critical technological infrastructure by reducing regulatory barriers and providing government support, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and related technologies.
Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing principles and guidelines for procurement of AI Large Language Models (LLMs) by federal agencies.
This regulation aims to ensure that federal government-procured AI Large Language Models (LLMs) adhere to principles of truthfulness and ideological neutrality. The order defines two key principles for LLM procurement: Truth-seeking and Ideological Neutrality. Under these principles, LLMs must prioritize historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity while avoiding manipulation of responses through ideological frameworks like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The regulation requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance within 120 days on implementing these principles, and mandates that agency heads include compliance requirements in federal contracts for LLMs. Each agency must also develop procedures to ensure procured LLMs meet the specified principles, which include avoiding distortion of factual information, preventing ideological bias, and maintaining transparency about potential ideological judgments in the AI models. The order applies to executive departments and agencies and provides mechanisms for vendors to demonstrate compliance while protecting sensitive technical details.
Date:
07/28/2025
Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing a national program to promote the export of American AI technologies.
This regulation establishes the American AI Exports Program to support the development and global deployment of comprehensive United States AI technology packages. The program requires industry-led consortia to submit proposals for full-stack AI technology packages that include AI-optimized hardware, data pipelines, AI models, security measures, and specific use case applications. The Department of Commerce will issue a public call for proposals and evaluate them in consultation with other federal agencies. Selected "priority AI export packages" will receive support through federal financing tools and diplomatic resources. The Economic Diplomacy Action Group will coordinate efforts to promote American AI technologies internationally, including developing export strategies, aligning resources, supporting partner countries' regulatory environments, and analyzing market access. The overall goal is to extend U.S. leadership in AI technology and reduce international dependence on AI technologies developed by adversaries, while ensuring compliance with existing export control regulations.
Creating Schedule G in the Excepted Service
AI Summary:
This regulation establishes a new Schedule G in the excepted service for noncareer positions of a policy-making or policy-advocating character that are typically subject to change during a Presidential transition. The executive order amends Civil Service Rule VI to create this new schedule, which will apply to positions that require White House Office of Presidential Personnel approval and are expected to change with a new administration. Specifically, the regulation defines these positions as those of a policy-making or policy-advocating nature that are normally subject to change during a Presidential transition. The order directs the Office of Personnel Management to list these positions in Schedule G and provides guidelines for appointments, including that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should consider candidates as suitable exponents of Presidential policies without taking into account their political affiliation. The regulation also clarifies that standard Civil Service Rules and Regulations will not apply to removals from positions in this new schedule, with the exception of some specific procedural considerations.
Date:
07/23/2025
Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy Sources
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding energy subsidies and tax credits.
This regulation aims to eliminate market subsidies for wind and solar energy sources, which the document characterizes as unreliable and potentially controlled by foreign entities. The order directs the Department of the Treasury to strictly enforce the termination of clean electricity production and investment tax credits for wind and solar facilities within 45 days of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's enactment. The Secretary of the Treasury must issue new guidance to prevent circumvention of these terminations, including restrictions on eligibility and safe harbor provisions. The Secretary of the Interior is also required to review and revise regulations that might provide preferential treatment to wind and solar facilities compared to other energy sources. Both the Treasury and Interior Secretaries must submit reports to the President within 45 days detailing their findings and planned implementation actions. The order emphasizes national security, economic concerns, and reducing taxpayer costs as key motivations for these policy changes.
Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order extending tariff modifications.
This regulation extends a previous executive order's tariff modifications for certain trading partners, temporarily suspending additional ad valorem duties until August 1, 2025. The order modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) by suspending specific tariff headings and subdivisions. This extension follows earlier executive orders addressing trade practices and national security concerns, particularly related to trade deficits. The suspension applies to goods entered for consumption on or after July 9, 2025, and does not alter the separate tariff suspension for the People's Republic of China. The order directs various government agencies, including the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security, to implement the modifications, and includes standard provisions clarifying that the order does not create new legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law.
Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission.
This regulation creates a new commission chaired by the Secretary of the Interior to advise the President on conservation efforts for national lands and resources. The commission will include high-level government officials from various agencies and will focus on responsible conservation, expanding public land access, supporting outdoor recreation, and developing collaborative approaches to environmental management. Key objectives include monitoring conservation efforts, developing policies to recover wildlife populations, improving access to clean water, and expanding recreational opportunities on public lands such as national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. The commission aims to balance conservation goals with economic growth, emphasizing voluntary collaborative efforts over strict regulation. The order establishes the commission's composition, including representatives from departments of Defense, Agriculture, and other key federal agencies, and outlines its advisory role in helping the President develop and implement conservation strategies. The order also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that it does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.
Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14314) issued by the President regarding national parks policy.
This regulation aims to improve national parks by increasing entrance fees for foreign tourists while making parks more affordable and accessible for US residents. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to develop strategies to increase revenue by raising fees for nonresidents, improve park infrastructure using the additional fee revenue, and review existing rules that might restrict recreational access. The order specifically instructs the Secretary to invest in park infrastructure through the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, encourage international tourism, and prioritize American residents' access to national parks. The order also revokes a previous presidential memorandum from 2017 about diversity and inclusion in public lands and includes standard legal provisions ensuring the order will be implemented consistent with existing laws and subject to available funding. The regulation emphasizes preserving national parks for future generations of American families while creating new opportunities for park enjoyment and maintenance.
Establishing a White House Office for Special Peace Missions
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing a new White House office.
This regulation creates a White House Office for Special Peace Missions within the Executive Branch, to be led by a Special Envoy for Peace Missions appointed by the President. The office's primary purpose is to help end conflicts and strife globally, working in coordination with the Department of State, Department of Defense, and other relevant federal agencies. The Executive Order includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not impair existing agency authorities, must be implemented consistent with law and available appropriations, and does not create any new legally enforceable rights. The order is signed by the President on June 30, 2025, and establishes a new mechanism for coordinating diplomatic peace-building efforts across multiple federal departments.
Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order regarding the revocation of sanctions on Syria.
This regulation provides for the comprehensive revocation of multiple previous executive orders related to sanctions against Syria, effective July 1, 2025. The order recognizes changes in the Syrian government under President Ahmed alSharaa and aims to support a stable, unified Syria while maintaining accountability for past human rights abuses. The regulation terminates national emergencies declared in previous executive orders, expands the scope of existing national emergency declarations to hold perpetrators of past regime actions accountable, and provides mechanisms for potential sanctions relief. Key actions include waiving sanctions under the Syria Accountability Act and the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control Act, instructing the Secretary of State to review Syria's terrorism sponsorship designation, and directing various government agencies to take steps towards supporting a more stable Syria. The order maintains provisions to block property and impose sanctions on individuals associated with the former Assad regime who are deemed to threaten regional stability, engage in human rights abuses, or contribute to illicit activities like narcotics trafficking.
Date:
07/03/2025
Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14310) extending the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act regarding TikTok. This regulation further delays the enforcement of the Act until September 17, 2025, during which the Department of Justice is directed to take no action to enforce the Act or impose penalties against any entity for noncompliance. The order instructs the Attorney General to issue written guidance implementing the delay, provide letters to providers stating no violation has occurred, and protect the Executive's exclusive authority to enforce the Act by preventing enforcement attempts by states or private parties. The order emphasizes that no liability will be imposed for any conduct during the specified period, and it maintains standard boilerplate language about not creating new legal rights and being subject to applicable law and appropriations.
Date:
06/24/2025
Implementing the General Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order implementing the General Terms of the United States-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal. The order establishes new trade provisions including a tariff-rate quota of 100,000 automobiles from the United Kingdom at a 10 percent tariff rate, removes certain tariffs on aerospace products from the United Kingdom, and provides for potential future tariff-rate quotas on aluminum and steel articles. The order aims to provide increased market access for American companies in British markets while addressing national security concerns. The regulation creates specific provisions for automotive imports, aerospace products, and potential future quotas for aluminum and steel, with the Secretary of Commerce given authority to implement detailed rules and modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule as needed. The order is linked to previous national emergency declarations and trade proclamations, and includes standard legal provisions ensuring implementation is consistent with existing laws and does not create new legal rights.
Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order focused on improving wildfire prevention and response across the United States. It was issued in response to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and aims to streamline federal wildfire capabilities and empower state and local governments. The order directs multiple federal agencies to take specific actions within designated timeframes, including consolidating wildland fire programs, expanding partnerships and mutual aid capabilities, developing a comprehensive technology roadmap for firefighting, and considering modifications to existing rules that may impede wildfire prevention and response. Key actions include creating technology-driven strategies for wildfire detection and response, promoting forest health and biomass management, reducing fire risks from electrical systems, declassifying historical satellite data to improve prediction models, and developing performance metrics for wildfire response. The order instructs various agencies like the Departments of Interior, Agriculture, Defense, and Environmental Protection Agency to collaborate on these efforts, with the ultimate goal of improving wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and response across the country.
Sustaining Select Efforts To Strengthen the Nation's Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order that amends two previous cybersecurity-related executive orders (14144 and 13694) to strengthen the United States' cybersecurity efforts. The key provisions include establishing new requirements for federal agencies and industry to improve cybersecurity practices, such as developing guidance for secure software development, updating cybersecurity frameworks, preparing for quantum computing threats, and promoting security in artificial intelligence. Specific actions include creating a consortium to develop software development guidance, updating security control publications, preparing for post-quantum cryptography, making cyber defense research datasets more accessible, and incorporating AI software vulnerability management into existing processes. The order emphasizes addressing cyber threats from countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and calls for agencies to align their investments and priorities to reduce cyber risks. The regulation sets various deadlines for different agencies to implement these actions, with most requiring completion by late 2025 and early 2026.
Leading the World in Supersonic Flight
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14304) focused on supersonic flight regulations.
This regulation aims to remove regulatory barriers preventing supersonic flight over land in the United States by directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update existing regulations. The order requires the FAA to repeal current prohibitions on overland supersonic flight within 180 days, issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) within 18 months to establish new noise certification standards for supersonic aircraft, and create a process for periodic review of these standards. Additionally, the order instructs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to coordinate research and development efforts across multiple federal agencies to support supersonic aviation technology, identify research needs, and support testing. The order also calls for international engagement through the International Civil Aviation Organization to seek global alignment on supersonic flight regulations and pursue bilateral aviation safety agreements. The document emphasizes updating outdated regulations to support American innovation in aerospace technology and re-establish U.S. leadership in high-speed aviation.
Date:
06/11/2025
Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order addressing the use and potential threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. The order aims to enhance national airspace sovereignty and security by establishing a Federal Task Force to review and propose solutions to UAS-related risks. Key provisions include directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop new airspace regulations, create online access to flight restrictions, and provide real-time access to drone identification information. The order also instructs the Attorney General and Department of Homeland Security to improve enforcement of drone-related laws, explore integrating counter-UAS responses into terrorism task forces, and develop national training capabilities for counter-UAS operations. The regulation addresses concerns about potential misuse of drones by criminals, terrorists, and foreign actors, including threats to critical infrastructure, mass gatherings, and national security. It outlines specific timelines for various agencies to take actions such as revising advisory guidelines, exploring grant programs for drone detection technologies, and assessing potential legal designations for high-risk facilities.
Date:
06/11/2025
Unleashing American Drone Dominance
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order focused on advancing drone (Unmanned Aircraft Systems or UAS) technology in the United States. It establishes comprehensive policy goals to accelerate drone integration into the national airspace, support domestic drone manufacturing, and promote American leadership in drone technologies. The order directs multiple federal agencies to take specific actions, including the FAA developing rules for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, establishing an Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) pilot program, and creating metrics to assess drone operation safety. It also prioritizes US-manufactured drones in government procurement, aims to streamline export controls for civil drones, and instructs the Department of Defense to prioritize domestic drone technologies. The regulation seeks to reduce reliance on foreign drone technologies, strengthen domestic supply chains, and position the United States as a global leader in drone innovation across commercial, safety, and military applications.
Date:
06/11/2025
Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order reforming the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
This regulation orders comprehensive reforms to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission with the goal of accelerating nuclear energy development in the United States. The order directs the NRC to fundamentally change its approach to regulating nuclear power, including establishing fixed deadlines for license applications, adopting more science-based radiation exposure standards, streamlining regulatory processes, and creating expedited pathways for approving new reactor designs. Key changes include setting maximum timelines of 18 months for new reactor construction approvals and 1 year for existing reactor operating license renewals, reconsidering current radiation exposure models, establishing faster licensing processes for microreactors and modular reactors, and focusing regulatory oversight on credible, realistic risks. The regulation aims to facilitate increased nuclear energy capacity from approximately 100 GW in 2024 to 400 GW by 2050, support technological innovation, and reestablish the United States as a global leader in nuclear energy development. The order requires the NRC to complete a wholesale revision of its regulations and guidance documents within 18 months, working collaboratively with other government agencies to implement these reforms.
Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President concerning nuclear reactor testing and development at the Department of Energy.
This regulation aims to accelerate the development and testing of advanced nuclear reactor technologies in the United States by reforming the testing process at national laboratories and creating new pathways for reactor development. The order directs the Secretary of Energy to expedite review and approval procedures for "qualified test reactors", with the goal of enabling new reactor designs to become operational within two years of application. Key provisions include establishing a pilot program to construct at least three reactors outside national laboratories by July 4, 2026, streamlining environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act, and creating dedicated teams to assist applicants through the approval process. The regulation defines "advanced reactors" as including microreactors, small modular reactors, and Generation III+ and IV reactors, and emphasizes the potential of these technologies for supporting various industries like data centers, manufacturing, healthcare, and hydrogen production. The order is part of a broader effort to revitalize nuclear energy innovation in the United States and reduce regulatory barriers to developing new nuclear technologies.
Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States on May 23, 2025, focused on reinvigorating the nuclear industrial base in the United States. The regulation establishes a comprehensive policy to expedite and promote nuclear energy production, with the goal of providing affordable, reliable, and secure energy while building supply chains to enhance national security and energy independence. The key provisions include directing the Secretary of Energy to develop plans for strengthening the domestic nuclear fuel cycle, such as expanding uranium conversion and enrichment capabilities, establishing programs for plutonium disposal, and creating voluntary agreements with domestic nuclear energy companies. The order also prioritizes funding for nuclear plant restart, uprates, and construction, aiming to achieve 5 gigawatts of power uprates and 10 new large reactor designs under construction by 2030. Additionally, the regulation emphasizes expanding the nuclear energy workforce by promoting nuclear engineering education, apprenticeships, and research opportunities, and directs various federal departments to prioritize nuclear energy-related skills training and career pathways. The order is designed to address the United States' declining nuclear energy capabilities and reestablish its leadership in nuclear technology and infrastructure.
Date:
05/29/2025
Restoring Gold Standard Science
AI Summary:
This regulation (Executive Order 14303) establishes a "Gold Standard Science" framework for federal agencies to improve scientific integrity and restore public trust in scientific research and decision-making. The order requires agencies to conduct scientific activities that are reproducible, transparent, communicative about errors and uncertainties, collaborative, skeptical, structured for falsifiability, subject to unbiased peer review, accepting of negative results, and free from conflicts of interest. It mandates that agencies make scientific data publicly available, transparently acknowledge uncertainties, use a "weight of scientific evidence" approach, and communicate scientific information accurately. The order also requires agency heads to update their scientific integrity policies within 30 days, report on implementation, and ensure that scientific information used in decision-making is rigorous, impartial, and aligned with legal standards. Additionally, it provides interim guidance reverting to pre-January 2021 scientific integrity policies and requires agencies to review and potentially revise actions taken between January 2021 and January 2025 to ensure alignment with the new standards.
Date:
05/29/2025
Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order about deploying advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security purposes.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for accelerating the development and deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies in the United States, with a primary focus on national security applications. The order directs the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy to establish programs for utilizing nuclear energy at military installations and energy facilities, with a specific mandate to operate a nuclear reactor at a domestic military base by September 30, 2028. The regulation requires agencies to expedite site preparation, authorization processes, and fuel availability for advanced nuclear reactor projects. It also includes provisions for managing uranium and plutonium resources, coordinating interagency efforts, and promoting American nuclear technology exports. The order instructs the Secretary of State to pursue at least 20 new international nuclear cooperation agreements and directs various federal agencies to develop strategies for supporting and expanding U.S. nuclear technology capabilities both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the regulation emphasizes prioritizing security clearances and ensuring that all activities comply with environmental, safety, and nonproliferation standards.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With the People's Republic of China
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order modifying tariff rates for imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC). Specifically, the order suspends a portion of the previously imposed ad valorem duties on Chinese imports for 90 days, reducing the additional tariff rate from a higher percentage to 10 percent. The order is part of ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China, aimed at addressing trade reciprocity and national security concerns. The document modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to implement these changes, and also reduces certain specific duties related to postal imports from China. The order provides instructions to various government departments and agencies to implement these tariff modifications, effective May 14, 2025, and includes provisions ensuring the implementation is consistent with existing laws and does not create new legal rights.
Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding prescription drug pricing.
This regulation aims to address what the administration views as unfair drug pricing practices that force American patients to pay significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared to other developed nations. The order directs multiple federal agencies to take specific actions to reduce drug prices, including communicating "most-favored-nation price targets" to pharmaceutical manufacturers within 30 days. If pharmaceutical manufacturers do not make significant progress in lowering prices, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must propose rulemaking to impose most-favored-nation pricing, consider drug importation from countries with lower prices, and potentially support antitrust enforcement actions. The executive order empowers various agencies like the Department of Commerce, Food and Drug Administration, and Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially take actions such as modifying drug approvals, investigating anti-competitive practices, and reviewing pharmaceutical export regulations. The ultimate goal is to ensure Americans pay prices comparable to those in other developed countries, addressing what the order characterizes as a system where Americans subsidize global pharmaceutical research and development through excessive drug prices.
Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - an Executive Order issued by the President addressing the issue of overcriminalization in federal regulations.
This regulation aims to limit criminal enforcement of regulatory offenses by establishing new guidelines for federal agencies. It requires agencies to comprehensively document and review their criminal regulatory offenses, with an emphasis on ensuring that criminal penalties are applied only when there is clear knowledge of wrongdoing. The order mandates that agencies identify all criminal regulatory offenses, publicly report them, and include clear mens rea (mental state) requirements when proposing new rules. Agencies must consider factors like potential harm, defendant's expertise, and awareness when deciding to pursue criminal enforcement. The regulation strongly discourages strict liability offenses, where criminal penalties can be imposed without proving intent, and seeks to make regulatory requirements more transparent and fair. Importantly, the order does not apply to immigration or national security regulations. The ultimate goal is to reduce the risk of unintentionally criminalizing conduct and to ensure that criminal enforcement is proportionate and justifiable.
Increasing Efficiency at the Office of the Federal Register
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14295) focused on improving efficiency at the Office of the Federal Register. The regulation aims to reduce publication delays and streamline the process of publishing regulatory actions. The key provisions include: directing the Archivist of the United States to work with the Government Publishing Office to minimize publication delays, modernize computer systems, and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy; requiring the Archivist to submit reports on average publication times for different document categories; reviewing and adjusting fee schedules for Federal Register publications to ensure they reflect actual publication costs and achieved efficiencies; and mandating follow-up reporting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to track progress. The Executive Order emphasizes reducing administrative burden and costs associated with publishing regulatory documents, with specific timelines for completing various tasks related to publication efficiency.
Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President on May 9, 2025, focused on veterans' services and establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence. This regulation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a comprehensive center in West Los Angeles to address veteran homelessness and improve veteran services. The order requires the VA Secretary to establish a facility capable of housing up to 6,000 homeless veterans by January 1, 2028, and to provide comprehensive support including housing, substance abuse treatment, and pathways to employment. The regulation also mandates steps to improve VA accountability, including investigating previous misconduct, reducing healthcare appointment wait times, and exploring expanded healthcare options like virtual care and weekend appointments. Additionally, the order instructs the VA to develop strategies to improve healthcare delivery, potentially including treatment options at military facilities, and requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to support homeless veterans through voucher programs. The document emphasizes restoring dignity to veterans' services and addressing systemic issues in veteran care, with specific timelines and actionable directives for implementation across various federal agencies.
Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order addressing dangerous gain-of-function research in biological sciences. It aims to improve safety and security by establishing new guidelines for federally funded life science research, both domestically and internationally. The order requires immediate suspension of federal funding for gain-of-function research in countries with inadequate oversight, particularly in "countries of concern" like China. It mandates the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to develop new oversight frameworks, including strengthening independent review, increasing accountability, and defining clear research boundaries. The regulation requires research institutions to report gain-of-function research activities, with provisions for potential funding revocation and research suspension if institutions do not comply. It comprehensively defines "dangerous gain-of-function research" as scientific work that could enhance an infectious agent's pathogenicity, transmissibility, or potential to cause disease, and establishes specific criteria for identifying such research. The order also requires development of strategies to track and limit non-federally funded dangerous research, with potential legislative proposals to address any regulatory gaps.
Regulatory Relief To Promote Domestic Production of Critical Medicines
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order aimed at streamlining and expediting domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing in the United States. The order directs several federal agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Army Corps of Engineers, to review and update their regulations and guidance to reduce barriers to establishing and expanding pharmaceutical production facilities. Key actions include the FDA reviewing its inspection and approval processes to make them more efficient and predictable, improving oversight of foreign manufacturing facilities, and establishing the EPA as the lead agency for environmental permitting of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The order seeks to reduce the time and complexity of building new pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, which currently can take 5 to 10 years, by eliminating duplicative requirements, providing clearer guidance, and coordinating permit reviews. The goal is to enhance the United States' domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and improve national security by reducing reliance on international supply chains.
Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all direct and indirect funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), effectively ending taxpayer subsidization of these media organizations. The order instructs the CPB Board to cancel existing funding and prohibit future financial support to NPR and PBS through its licensees and permittees. Additionally, all federal agencies are required to identify and terminate any funding arrangements with NPR and PBS. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is specifically tasked with determining whether NPR and PBS comply with non-discrimination employment standards, with potential corrective actions if they are found non-compliant. The executive order is based on the premise that the current media landscape offers diverse news options and that taxpayer-funded media should be unbiased, and it provides instructions for implementation while maintaining provisions for legal severability and ensuring the order does not impair existing agency authorities or create new legal rights.
Date:
05/07/2025
Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission.
This regulation creates a Religious Liberty Commission composed of up to 14 members appointed by the President to study and promote religious liberty in the United States. The Commission will produce a comprehensive report examining religious liberty foundations, current threats, and strategies for preserving religious freedom. It will include ex officio members like the Attorney General and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and will also establish three advisory boards: Religious Leaders, Lay Leaders, and Legal Experts. The Commission is set to operate until July 4, 2026 (the 250th anniversary of American Independence), with members serving without compensation but eligible for travel expenses. The Commission's specific focus areas include examining First Amendment rights for religious institutions and individuals, investigating attacks on houses of worship, exploring conscience protections, and advising the White House Faith Office on religious liberty policies. The Department of Justice will provide administrative support, and the Commission aims to identify and address what it perceives as emerging threats to religious liberty in the United States.
Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order addressing immigration enforcement and sanctuary jurisdictions.
This regulation establishes federal guidelines for addressing states and local jurisdictions that are perceived to obstruct federal immigration law enforcement. The order requires the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to publish a list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" that impede immigration law enforcement, and then take specific actions against those jurisdictions. These actions include identifying federal funds to suspend or terminate, pursuing legal remedies to ensure compliance, and developing mechanisms to verify eligibility for federal public benefits. The order also directs the Attorney General to identify and stop state or local laws that potentially favor aliens over American citizens, such as in-state tuition policies or criminal sentencing. The document emphasizes federal supremacy in immigration matters, citing constitutional authorities and expressing concern about national security risks from unchecked immigration. The order provides a framework for federal agencies to enforce immigration laws more strictly and to challenge jurisdictions that do not fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles
AI Summary:
This regulation addresses the application of multiple tariffs on imported articles by establishing a procedure to prevent the cumulative stacking of tariffs from different executive actions. Specifically, the executive order applies to tariffs imposed through various proclamations and orders related to automobiles, border security, aluminum, and steel imports. The regulation sets out rules for determining which tariffs will apply when an article is subject to multiple tariff actions, essentially preventing the total tariff rate from exceeding what is considered necessary to achieve policy goals. For example, if an article is subject to tariffs from the automobile import proclamation, it will not be subject to additional tariffs from border security or aluminum/steel import orders. The order also clarifies that other duties, taxes, and fees can still be applied in addition to these tariff measures. The implementation of this order will be managed by the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and other relevant agencies, with changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to be made by May 16, 2025, and applied retroactively to entries made on or after March 4, 2025.
Date:
05/02/2025
Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement To Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that establishes new guidelines and directives for law enforcement across the United States.
This regulation provides a comprehensive framework for strengthening law enforcement capabilities and addressing perceived challenges in policing. It directs various federal agencies, particularly the Attorney General and Department of Defense, to take specific actions including: providing new best practices and training for state and local law enforcement, expanding legal protections for officers, increasing their pay and benefits, seeking enhanced sentences for crimes against officers, and reviewing existing consent decrees that might impede law enforcement. The order also instructs federal agencies to utilize national security assets to assist local law enforcement, create mechanisms for legal defense of officers, and hold state and local officials accountable for actions that obstruct criminal law enforcement. Additionally, the order mandates the use of Homeland Security Task Forces to coordinate these objectives and emphasizes a goal of enhancing public safety by empowering law enforcement agencies to more aggressively combat crime.
Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America's Truck Drivers
AI Summary:
This is a policy document (an Executive Order).
This regulation requires truck drivers in the United States to demonstrate English language proficiency as a safety requirement for operating commercial motor vehicles. The Executive Order directs the Secretary of Transportation to rescind previous guidance and implement new inspection procedures to enforce English language requirements for commercial drivers. Specifically, the order mandates that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revise out-of-service criteria to place drivers who do not meet English proficiency standards out of service. Additionally, the order calls for a review of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to identify irregularities and improve verification protocols for both domestic and international driving credentials. The regulation aims to enhance roadway safety by ensuring that commercial vehicle operators can read traffic signs, communicate with officials, and understand official instructions in English, which is designated as the national language by a previous executive order.
Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service
AI Summary:
This policy document is an Executive Order that establishes a new Civil Service Rule XI governing probationary and trial periods for federal employees. The regulation fundamentally changes how federal agencies evaluate and finalize the appointments of new employees during their initial probationary period. Under the new rule, agencies must affirmatively determine that an employee's continued employment would benefit the federal service before finalizing their appointment. The rule applies to employees in the competitive service and excepted service (with exceptions for the Senior Executive Service), and requires agencies to evaluate an employee's performance, conduct, alignment with organizational goals, and potential contribution to the efficiency of service. Specifically, within 30 days prior to the end of the probationary period, agencies must certify in writing that an employee's continued employment advances the public interest, or the employee will be automatically separated. The rule also provides guidelines for crediting prior service, computing probationary periods for different types of employees, and establishes a process for agency heads to review and make determinations about employees' continued employment. The order supersedes existing regulations that limited agencies' ability to terminate probationary employees and aims to ensure a more rigorous assessment of new federal workers.
Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order signed by the President regarding offshore critical minerals and resources.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive policy framework for developing and accessing seabed mineral resources in the United States. The order directs multiple federal agencies to expedite processes for exploring, licensing, and developing critical mineral resources found in offshore areas, including the Outer Continental Shelf and international waters. The regulation defines seabed mineral resources broadly to include polymetallic nodules, ferromanganese crusts, sulfides, and other mineral-bearing materials, with a focus on strategic minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, manganese, titanium, and rare earth elements. Key actions include streamlining permitting processes, supporting scientific mapping and technology development, enhancing coordination between federal agencies, establishing global leadership in responsible seabed mineral exploration, creating domestic supply chains for critical minerals, and strengthening partnerships with allies to counter foreign influence in mineral resource development. The order requires various agency reports and plans within 60 days, covering areas such as private sector opportunities, mineral processing capacity, international partnerships, and potential storage and procurement strategies for these critical minerals.
Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States focusing on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) education for American youth. The regulation establishes a comprehensive approach to integrating AI education across various educational levels and workforce development programs. It creates a White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education, which will be responsible for implementing strategies to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans. Key provisions include establishing a Presidential AI Challenge to encourage student and educator achievements, developing public-private partnerships to create K-12 AI educational resources, prioritizing AI training for educators, and expanding AI-related apprenticeship and skills training opportunities. The order directs multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of Education, Labor, and Agriculture, to take specific actions within 90-120 days to support AI education, such as creating guidance for grant funding, developing teacher training programs, and supporting AI skills development for youth. The ultimate goal is to prepare Americans, especially young people, to become skilled participants in an AI-driven future workforce and to maintain the United States' leadership in technological innovation.
Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order aimed at improving workforce development and apprenticeship programs in the United States. The order directs the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Education to conduct a comprehensive review of federal workforce development programs within 90 days, with the goal of aligning these programs more closely with industry needs and emerging job markets. Key aspects include identifying ineffective programs, exploring opportunities to upskill workers, developing alternative credentials beyond traditional 4-year degrees, and creating strategies to support workers in adapting to rapidly changing workplace technologies like Artificial Intelligence. The order also specifically calls for expanding Registered Apprenticeship programs, with a target of reaching over 1 million new active apprentices, and aims to improve transparency and accountability in workforce development programs by tracking performance outcomes such as employment and earnings data. The executive order seeks to streamline and optimize federal investments in workforce development to better support American workers and align with the country's reindustrialization efforts.
Reforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order addressing reforms in higher education accreditation. The order aims to hold accrediting agencies accountable for their practices, particularly focusing on eliminating what the document describes as unlawful discrimination under the guise of "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives. The Secretary of Education is directed to ensure accreditation emphasizes high-quality, high-value academic programs that are free from unlawful discrimination, support intellectual diversity, and prioritize student outcomes. Key actions include resuming recognition of new accreditors to increase competition, mandating data-driven outcome measurements, launching experimental quality assurance pathways, and streamlining the accreditor review process. The order targets specific accrediting bodies in legal and medical education, requiring them to remove standards that the administration considers discriminatory, and provides mechanisms for the Secretary of Education and Attorney General to investigate and potentially terminate recognition of accreditors who do not comply with these directives. The regulation explicitly seeks to refocus accreditation on student success, graduation rates, and post-graduation economic outcomes, rather than what it characterizes as ideological requirements.
Reinstating Commonsense School Discipline Policies
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding school discipline policies.
This regulation aims to address what the document describes as problematic school discipline guidelines that it argues have been based on "discriminatory equity ideology". The order requires the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Attorney General, to issue new guidance to local and state educational agencies about school discipline within 30 days. Key actions include preventing racial discrimination in discipline, analyzing past Title VI discipline investigations, assessing the role of non-profit organizations in discipline policies, and developing model school discipline policies that protect student safety without promoting what the order characterizes as discriminatory practices. The order mandates several specific actions with deadlines, including a comprehensive report to be submitted within 120 days that will inventory discipline-related investigations since 2009 and recommend approaches to school discipline. The regulation explicitly rejects previous federal guidance that it claims incentivized schools to avoid disciplining students to prevent racial disparity statistics, arguing that such approaches compromised classroom safety and student achievement.
Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that addresses disparate-impact liability in civil rights enforcement.
This regulation aims to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability across federal agencies and legal contexts. The order defines disparate-impact liability as a legal standard that considers discrimination to have occurred if outcomes differ among racial, sexual, or other groups, even without explicit discriminatory intent. The executive order instructs federal agencies to deprioritize enforcement of statutes that include disparate-impact liability, requires the Attorney General to initiate actions to repeal or amend regulations containing such liability, and mandates reviews of pending investigations, civil suits, consent judgments, and injunctions that rely on disparate-impact theories. The order requires various agencies, including the Department of Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to assess and modify their existing practices within specific timeframes to align with the goal of eliminating disparate-impact liability. The document emphasizes principles of individual merit, equal opportunity, and colorblind treatment under the law, arguing that disparate-impact liability undermines these principles by forcing consideration of race and potentially hindering merit-based decision-making.
Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence at American Universities
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding transparency of foreign funding in higher education institutions.
This regulation requires the Secretary of Education to robustly enforce disclosure requirements for foreign funding at American universities. The order mandates more comprehensive reporting of foreign funds, including their true sources and purposes, and aims to prevent potential exploitation of educational institutions by foreign entities. Specifically, the Secretary must take steps to reverse previous administrative actions that allowed secrecy about foreign funding, require more detailed disclosures from universities, provide greater public access to information about foreign funding, and hold institutions accountable for non-compliance. The order also ties federal grant funding eligibility to compliance with foreign funding disclosure laws, meaning universities that do not properly report foreign funds may lose federal financial support. The regulation is based on Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and stems from evidence that universities have historically underreported or incompletely disclosed foreign funding sources. The order applies to higher education and research institutions and seeks to protect American educational, cultural, and national security interests by increasing transparency about foreign financial contributions to these institutions.
White House Initiative To Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order establishing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This regulation aims to support and enhance HBCUs by creating a new initiative housed in the Executive Office of the President. The initiative will work with various partners to increase HBCUs' capacity to provide high-quality education, focusing on two primary missions: increasing private sector involvement in strengthening HBCUs and enhancing their capabilities to serve young adults. Key activities include supporting institutional development, improving infrastructure, providing professional development opportunities for students, fostering research partnerships, addressing student success and retention, and promoting affordable degree attainment. The order also establishes a President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs within the Department of Education, which will provide guidance and recommendations. The Executive Director of the Initiative will submit annual progress reports to the President, and the order revokes a previous executive order on the same topic from 2021. The initiative is designed to help HBCUs advance educational excellence, economic opportunity, and national competitiveness by supporting these important educational institutions.
Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order issued by the President regarding seafood policy and competitiveness.
This regulation aims to restore American seafood competitiveness by addressing federal overregulation and unfair trade practices in the seafood industry. The order directs the Secretary of Commerce to take several actions, including suspending or revising burdensome fishing regulations, soliciting public comments on improving fisheries management, modernizing data collection technologies, developing an "America First Seafood Strategy" to promote domestic seafood production, and creating a comprehensive seafood trade strategy. Key provisions include requesting Regional Fishery Management Councils to provide recommendations for reducing regulatory burdens, expanding exempted fishing permit programs, assessing seafood trade practices, reviewing marine national monuments for potential commercial fishing access, and improving seafood import monitoring. The regulation emphasizes reducing regulatory obstacles, supporting domestic fishermen, combating illegal fishing, and increasing the competitiveness of U.S. seafood in global markets.
Date:
04/22/2025
Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding federal contracting practices.
This regulation aims to ensure that federal agencies prioritize commercially available products and services when making procurement decisions, instead of creating custom, government-unique solutions. The order requires agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of all open solicitations for non-commercial products or services, with contracting officers required to provide detailed market research and price analysis justifying any procurement of non-commercial items. Each agency's approval authority must assess these proposed applications for compliance with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA), and recommend ways to advance commercial product procurement where possible. Agencies must submit reports to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) detailing their compliance and progress, and any proposed non-commercial procurement must receive explicit written approval from the agency's approval authority. The order defines key terms such as "agency" and "contracting officer" and provides mechanisms for oversight, while also noting that it does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.
Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order issued by the President regarding national security and critical minerals.
This regulation directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The investigation will assess risks associated with foreign supply chains, including import dependencies, potential supply disruptions, and market manipulation strategies by foreign countries. The investigation must specifically identify U.S. imports of processed critical minerals, analyze foreign sources and associated risks, evaluate global supply chain vulnerabilities, and review the United States' current and potential capabilities for processing critical minerals. The Secretary of Commerce is required to submit a draft interim report within 90 days and a final report with recommendations within 180 days. Potential recommendations may include imposing tariffs, implementing import restrictions, creating policies to incentivize domestic production and processing, and developing safeguards to mitigate national security risks. Critical minerals are defined as those on the USGS Critical Minerals List, including uranium, and processed critical minerals are those that have been converted from ore into oxides, metals, or master alloys. Derivative products include a wide range of goods incorporating these processed minerals, from semiconductor wafers to electric vehicles and advanced defense technologies.
Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order about lowering prescription drug prices.
This regulation aims to reduce prescription drug prices through multiple strategies across federal healthcare programs. The executive order directs various federal agencies to take specific actions within set timeframes, including proposing improvements to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, developing plans to stabilize Medicare Part D premiums, creating mechanisms to better account for drug acquisition costs, promoting competition in drug markets, and increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing. Key focus areas include aligning treatment of small molecule and biological drugs, ensuring more accurate Medicaid drug rebates, accelerating generic drug approvals, streamlining drug importation, improving pharmacy benefit manager fee disclosure, and combating anti-competitive behaviors by pharmaceutical manufacturers. The order seeks to optimize federal health care programs, intellectual property protections, and safety regulations to provide lower-cost prescription drugs to American patients and taxpayers, with specific directives issued to the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, Justice, Commerce, and other federal agencies.
Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management
AI Summary:
This regulation revokes two previous executive orders (EO 12072 from 1978 and EO 13006 from 1996) that previously guided federal office space management by prioritizing central business districts and historic properties. The new executive order aims to provide agencies more flexibility in selecting office spaces based on cost-effectiveness and mission efficiency. The Administrator of General Services is directed to update relevant regulations to align with this new approach. The order specifically allows federal agencies to choose office locations that best support their operational needs, removing previous geographical restrictions. The regulation also includes standard legal provisions ensuring it does not impair existing agency authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, and does not create enforceable legal rights for any party.
Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order issued by the President to reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
This regulation aims to comprehensively reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation, which currently spans over 2,000 pages and is considered excessively complex. The order directs the Administrator of the Office of Federal Public Procurement Policy, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to amend the FAR within 180 days to ensure it contains only provisions required by statute or essential to sound procurement. Key provisions include requiring agencies to designate senior officials to help align with FAR reform, implementing a regulatory sunset provision that would cause non-statutory FAR provisions to expire after four years unless renewed, and promoting more streamlined and efficient government procurement processes. The order specifically calls for removing unnecessary regulations while maintaining the ability to protect economic and national security interests, with the ultimate goal of creating a more agile, effective, and efficient procurement system for the federal government.
Date:
04/18/2025
Addressing Risks From Susman Godfrey
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an executive order issued by the President of the United States addressing actions to be taken regarding the law firm Susman Godfrey LLP. This regulation outlines comprehensive measures to limit Susman Godfrey's interactions with the federal government based on allegations of misconduct. The order requires federal agencies to suspend security clearances for Susman Godfrey employees, review and potentially terminate government contracts with the firm, limit official access and engagement with the firm's employees, and restrict hiring of Susman Godfrey personnel. The executive order cites concerns about the firm's alleged activities, including what it describes as weaponizing the legal system, undermining military effectiveness, and engaging in racial discrimination. The regulation mandates that agencies assess their current contracts with Susman Godfrey within 30 days and take appropriate actions to align with the administration's interests and national security priorities. The order emphasizes that these actions will be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations, and specifically states that it does not create any enforceable legal rights.
Date:
04/15/2025
Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order by the President directing the Secretary of Energy to rescind a previous regulation defining "showerhead" from 2021. The order argues that previous regulations were overly complex, spanning thousands of words to define a simple piece of hardware. Specifically, the Secretary of Energy is instructed to publish a notice in the Federal Register rescinding the previous definition codified at 10 C.F.R. 430.2, with the rescission to take effect 30 days after publication. The order includes standard administrative provisions stating that it does not create new legal rights, must be implemented consistently with existing law, and does not impair the functions of the Office of Management and Budget.
Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States regarding defense acquisition and industrial base modernization.
This regulation aims to comprehensively reform the defense acquisition system to enhance the United States military's capabilities by accelerating procurement processes and revitalizing the defense industrial base. The order requires the Secretary of Defense to develop plans to reform acquisition processes, review internal regulations, and restructure the acquisition workforce within specific timeframes. Key components include expediting acquisitions by prioritizing commercial solutions and innovative acquisition authorities, reducing bureaucratic tasks, centralizing decision-making, and establishing performance evaluation metrics that reward risk-taking and innovation. The order mandates a comprehensive review of major defense acquisition programs, with potential cancellation of programs that are significantly behind schedule, over budget, or misaligned with mission priorities. The regulation also defines several technical terms related to acquisition processes, such as the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, commercial solutions, and Other Transactions Authority, to provide clear guidelines for implementation. The overall goal is to improve the speed, flexibility, and effectiveness of defense procurement to maintain the United States' military technological edge.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order modifying tariff rates in response to international trade tensions, specifically targeting trade with the People's Republic of China (PRC). The order increases the ad valorem duty rate for imports from the PRC from 84% to 125% after the PRC announced an 84% tariff on U.S. goods. Additionally, the order temporarily suspends country-specific tariff rates for over 75 other trading partners, instead imposing a uniform 10% additional ad valorem duty for 90 days. The regulation also increases duties on low-value imports and postal items containing goods from the PRC, raising the ad valorem rate from 90% to 120% and increasing per postal item duties. The order is based on the President's determination that these actions are necessary to address national economic security concerns related to trade deficits and non-reciprocal trade arrangements. The modifications are set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 10, 2025, and will remain in effect for 90 days.
Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding the reduction of anti-competitive regulatory barriers.
This regulation directs federal agencies to review and potentially rescind regulations that limit market competition. The order requires agency heads to examine their existing regulations and identify those that: create monopolies, create barriers to market entry, limit competition between entities, impose unnecessary licensure requirements, burden procurement processes, or otherwise distort free market operations. Within 70 days, agency heads must provide the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman and Attorney General a list of such regulations, recommending whether they should be rescinded or modified. The FTC Chairman will also issue a 40-day public request for information to gather input on anti-competitive regulations. Within 90 days after receiving agency lists, the FTC Chairman will provide the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a consolidated list of regulations that warrant rescission or modification. The OMB Director will then consult with relevant parties to potentially incorporate these proposed changes into the Unified Regulatory Agenda. The order emphasizes eliminating regulations that predetermine economic outcomes and hinder entrepreneurship and innovation.
Date:
04/15/2025
Reforming Foreign Defense Sales To Improve Speed and Accountability
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President reforming the foreign defense sales system.
This regulation aims to improve the United States' foreign defense sales process by establishing new policies to enhance transparency, streamline decision-making, and strengthen defense cooperation with allies. The key provisions include: creating more efficient processes for transferring military capabilities to partner countries, reducing regulatory barriers in defense sales, increasing government-industry collaboration, and developing more flexible contracting options. The order requires specific actions from the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Commerce, such as developing lists of priority partners and end-items, creating metrics for accountability, and establishing a single electronic tracking system for defense sales export licenses. The regulation defines key terms like "exportability" and "foreign defense sales system" and provides a framework for implementing these changes, with specific timelines for various agencies to submit plans and update existing processes. The order emphasizes the goals of strengthening allied burden-sharing, protecting sensitive technologies, and supporting the United States' defense industrial base.
Restoring America's Maritime Dominance
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an executive order issued by the President aimed at restoring and strengthening the United States' maritime industrial capabilities.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the domestic maritime industry and workforce, addressing national security and economic challenges. The executive order requires multiple federal agencies to develop a Maritime Action Plan (MAP) within 210 days, which includes actions to secure and expand the Maritime Industrial Base, investigate and potentially impose tariffs on foreign maritime sectors, enforce trade fees, engage allies, reduce dependence on adversarial nations, establish a Maritime Security Trust Fund, create shipbuilding financial incentives, develop Maritime Prosperity Zones, expand mariner training and education, modernize the United States Merchant Marine Academy, improve procurement and government efficiency, increase the fleet of U.S.-flagged commercial vessels, secure Arctic waterways, conduct shipbuilding reviews, implement deregulatory initiatives, and manage the inactive reserve fleet. The order emphasizes rebuilding domestic shipbuilding capacity, reducing reliance on countries like China, and creating a more robust and competitive maritime sector through targeted legislative, regulatory, and fiscal measures.
Date:
04/15/2025
Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting To Unleash American Energy
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order establishing a "Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting" process for federal agencies involved in energy and environmental regulation. This regulation requires specified federal agencies, including the EPA, Department of Energy, and others, to implement sunset provisions for their existing and new regulations governing energy production. Under this order, each covered regulation will have a Conditional Sunset Date, initially set at one year after the rule's effective date, with the possibility of extension after a public comment period. Agencies must periodically review their regulations to ensure they serve the public good, and new regulations cannot have a Conditional Sunset Date more than 5 years in the future. The order applies to a wide range of energy and environmental statutes, compelling agencies to systematically re-examine and potentially rescind outdated or ineffective regulations. The goal is to stimulate innovation, reduce regulatory burden, and modernize the regulatory landscape, particularly in the energy sector, by creating a mandatory review process that forces agencies to justify the continued relevance of their existing rules.
Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China
AI Summary:
This regulation amends existing tariffs and duties on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC) in response to trade tensions. Specifically, the Executive Order increases tariff rates from 34% to 84% on certain goods entered for consumption from the PRC, effective April 9, 2025. Additionally, the order increases ad valorem duty rates and postal item duties related to low-value imports. These changes are implemented in direct response to the PRC's announcement of a 34% tariff on U.S. goods, which was itself a reaction to a previous U.S. executive order regulating imports. The order is issued under the authority of several acts, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and is framed as a national security measure addressing trade imbalances. The Secretary of Commerce, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade Representative are directed to implement these changes, consulting with various government agencies and offices.
Protecting American Energy From State Overreach
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding state-level energy regulations.
This regulation provides a framework for the federal government to challenge and potentially halt state laws that the administration believes improperly interfere with energy production and development. The Executive Order directs the Attorney General to identify state laws that burden domestic energy resource development, with a specific focus on laws related to climate change, environmental regulations, and greenhouse gas emissions. The Attorney General is instructed to take legal action to stop the enforcement of state laws deemed unconstitutional, preempted by federal law, or unenforceable. Within 60 days, the Attorney General must submit a report to the President recommending actions to prevent the enforcement of these identified state laws. The order emphasizes the administration's commitment to supporting domestic energy production, particularly for traditional energy sources like oil, natural gas, and coal, and argues that certain state-level regulations threaten national energy security and economic interests. The document specifically calls out laws in states like New York, Vermont, and California as examples of overreach, suggesting these regulations impose undue burdens on energy producers and potentially interfere with interstate commerce.
Date:
04/14/2025
Reinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order.
This regulation aims to reinvigorate and support the domestic coal industry through multiple policy initiatives. It establishes that coal is essential to national and economic security, and orders various federal agencies to take actions to promote coal production, remove regulatory barriers, and expand coal usage. Key provisions include: designating coal as a "mineral" to provide additional benefits, requiring federal agencies to assess and remove impediments to coal mining on federal lands, expediting coal leasing processes, supporting coal exports, reviewing and potentially rescinding policies that discourage coal investment, exploring coal's use in steel production and artificial intelligence data centers, and accelerating coal technology development. The order directs multiple federal departments and agencies to take specific actions within defined timeframes, such as submitting reports, identifying regulatory barriers, and developing action plans to support the coal industry's growth and utilization.
Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order (EO 14262) addressing electric grid reliability and security.
This regulation aims to strengthen the United States electric grid's reliability by authorizing the Secretary of Energy to take specific actions during potential electricity supply interruptions. The order responds to increasing electricity demand from technological advancements like AI data centers and domestic manufacturing. Key provisions include: requiring the Secretary of Energy to develop a uniform methodology for analyzing power system reserve margins within 30 days, establishing a process to identify critical generation resources, creating protocols to prevent generation resources over 50 megawatts from leaving the bulk-power system if doing so would reduce generating capacity, and streamlining the Department of Energy's processes for issuing emergency orders under the Federal Power Act. The order explicitly declares it does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations. The regulation is part of a broader national energy emergency response, seeking to ensure the United States maintains a reliable and secure electric grid capable of supporting technological innovation and economic security.
Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order extending enforcement delay on a law regarding TikTok.
This regulation extends the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act until June 19, 2025. During this period, the Department of Justice is prohibited from taking any enforcement actions or imposing penalties related to the Act, including actions against entities distributing or maintaining foreign adversary controlled applications. The Attorney General is required to issue written guidance implementing this delay, and must provide letters to providers stating no violations occurred during the specified period. The Executive Order emphasizes that only the Attorney General has authority to investigate and enforce the Act, and attempts by states or private parties to do so would be considered an encroachment on executive powers. The order does not create any new legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Date:
04/09/2025
Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14256) addressing duties on low-value imports from China and Hong Kong related to the synthetic opioid supply chain.
This regulation eliminates duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value products (valued at or under $800) imported from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong through the international postal network, effective May 2, 2025. The order requires all such shipments to pay additional duties, with carriers having two options for duty payment: either a 30% ad valorem duty or a flat per-package fee (starting at $25 and increasing to $50 on June 1, 2025). Carriers must report package details to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), obtain an international carrier bond, and use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for entry. The order aims to address concerns about illicit substances being shipped from China by removing the previous duty-free exemption. The Secretary of Commerce is required to submit a report within 90 days assessing the order's impact on American industries, consumers, and supply chains, and potentially recommending further actions such as extending the de minimis ineligibility to packages from Macau.
Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, establishing a new reciprocal tariff policy to address trade imbalances.
This regulation creates a national emergency declaration regarding large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits, and implements a new trade policy imposing a 10 percent additional ad valorem duty on all imports, with country-specific higher rates for certain trading partners. The order aims to rebalance global trade flows by addressing what the document describes as non-reciprocal trade practices, including disparate tariff rates and non-tariff barriers. Key provisions include applying duties that vary based on trading partners, exempting certain goods (like steel, aluminum, and automotive parts), and allowing for potential future modifications based on trading partners' responses. The regulation applies to goods entered for consumption starting April 5, 2025, with additional country-specific rates taking effect on April 9, 2025. The order seeks to protect U.S. manufacturing capacity, national security, and economic interests by creating economic incentives for more balanced international trade relationships, with duties that can be adjusted based on trading partners' actions and the overall impact on U.S. trade deficits and industrial base.
Addressing Risks From WilmerHale
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order signed by the President addressing actions against the law firm WilmerHale.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive set of restrictions and actions targeting WilmerHale, alleging the firm has engaged in activities harmful to national interests. The order requires federal agencies to take several specific steps, including suspending security clearances for WilmerHale employees, reviewing and potentially terminating government contracts with the firm, limiting official access and interactions with WilmerHale employees, and restricting hiring of WilmerHale personnel. Agencies must review and disclose any business relationships with WilmerHale, and contractors must reveal their connections to the firm. The order cites concerns about the firm's alleged partisan representations, potential racial discrimination, and involvement in investigations that the issuing administration views as politically motivated. The document also specifies that these actions must be conducted within legal limits and does not create enforceable legal rights for any party. Agencies are required to submit an assessment of their WilmerHale-related contracts to the Office of Management and Budget within 30 days of the order.
Date:
04/03/2025
Exclusions From Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order that modifies federal labor-management relations programs by excluding certain agencies and subdivisions from coverage under existing labor relations statutes. The order specifically targets agencies and departments with primary functions in intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work, determining that these entities cannot be subject to standard labor-management relations laws without compromising national security. The document lists extensive exclusions across multiple federal departments, including the Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and others, removing their ability to engage in collective bargaining or participate in certain labor-related proceedings. The order also delegates authority to the Secretaries of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation to further exclude or suspend labor relations statute coverage for specific subdivisions, provided they certify that such exclusions are necessary for national security. Additionally, the order requires agency heads to reassign employees previously in bargaining units and terminate pending grievance proceedings for these excluded subdivisions.
Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful
AI Summary:
This is a policy document (an executive order) regarding safety and beautification of Washington, D.C. This regulation establishes a D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force to coordinate federal efforts to improve safety and appearance of the nation's capital. The task force, chaired by the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor, will include representatives from multiple federal agencies and will focus on several key objectives: enhancing public safety through coordinated law enforcement efforts, strictly enforcing immigration and criminal laws, increasing law enforcement presence in key areas, addressing fare evasion, and supporting local police capabilities. Additionally, the regulation requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop a comprehensive beautification program that includes restoring monuments, removing graffiti, ensuring cleanliness of public spaces, and encouraging private sector participation in clean-up efforts. The order also directs the National Park Service to promptly remove homeless encampments and graffiti from federal lands within D.C. The task force will report to the President on safety conditions and may recommend additional executive actions as needed.
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding historical narrative and museums.
This regulation aims to reshape how American history is presented in federal institutions, particularly the Smithsonian museums and national historical parks. The order directs various government officials to remove what the administration considers "ideological" or "divisive" narratives about race, gender, and American history from federal historical sites. Specifically, the Vice President is tasked with working through the Smithsonian Board of Regents to eliminate exhibits and programs that the administration views as undermining traditional interpretations of American history. The Secretary of the Interior is instructed to review and potentially reinstate monuments and markers removed since 2020, ensuring that historical descriptions focus on "the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people." The order also provides guidance for the upcoming American Women's History Museum, stipulating that it should celebrate women's achievements and not recognize transgender individuals. The document emphasizes restoring what it describes as an "objective" and "uplifting" portrayal of American history that highlights the nation's progress and achievements while rejecting narratives that critically examine historical inequities or systemic issues.
Date:
04/03/2025
Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President addressing unfair practices in the live entertainment ticket market. This regulation aims to combat ticket scalping and market manipulation in the entertainment industry by directing multiple federal agencies to take specific actions. The Executive Order instructs the Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce competition laws, rigorously implement the Better Online Tickets Sales Act, and ensure price transparency in ticket sales. The order requires the FTC to evaluate and prevent unfair and deceptive conduct in the secondary ticket market, and directs the Treasury Secretary and Attorney General to ensure ticket scalpers comply with tax and other applicable laws. Within 180 days, the Secretary of the Treasury, Attorney General, and FTC Chairman must submit a joint report detailing their implementation actions and recommending potential regulations or legislation to protect consumers in the live entertainment industry. The order emphasizes protecting consumers and ensuring fair access to entertainment by addressing market distortions caused by scalpers and middlemen who markup ticket prices dramatically.
Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an executive order establishing the United States Investment Accelerator.
This regulation establishes a new office within the Department of Commerce designed to facilitate and accelerate large investments in the United States. The United States Investment Accelerator will help investors navigate government regulatory processes more efficiently, with a focus on investments over $1 billion. The office will work to reduce regulatory barriers, increase access to national resources, facilitate research collaborations with national laboratories, and coordinate with state governments to promote domestic and foreign investment. The Investment Accelerator will be led by an Executive Director and will include staff dedicated to legal, transactional, operational, and support functions. It will also manage the CHIPS Program Office and identify existing legal mechanisms that can assist investors while protecting national security. The executive order emphasizes the goal of modernizing investment processes to enhance economic prosperity and make investing in the United States easier and more attractive.
Addressing Risks From Jenner & Block
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President addressing specific actions to be taken against the law firm Jenner & Block LLP.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive set of restrictions and actions targeting Jenner & Block LLP, based on allegations of inappropriate conduct. The order directs federal agencies to suspend security clearances for Jenner & Block employees, review and potentially terminate government contracts with the firm, limit official interactions with firm employees, and restrict hiring of its personnel. Specifically, the order requires agencies to disclose and review any business relationships with Jenner & Block, cease providing government resources to the firm, and prevent firm employees from accessing federal buildings or engaging with government officials. The order targets the firm's alleged involvement in activities deemed contrary to national interests, including claims of partisan representation, discrimination, and questionable legal practices. The regulation applies to all executive departments and agencies and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and appropriations. The order explicitly notes that it does not create any legally enforceable rights and is intended to protect national security and align with the administration's priorities.
Date:
03/28/2025
Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing a mandate to modernize and digitize federal payments.
This regulation mandates the transition of all federal financial transactions from paper-based to electronic methods by September 30, 2025. The order requires all federal agencies to shift to electronic funds transfers (EFT) for disbursements and receipts, including direct deposits, prepaid cards, digital wallets, and other electronic payment systems. While mandating this broad digital transition, the order allows limited exceptions for individuals without banking access, emergency payments, national security situations, and other circumstances determined by the Treasury Secretary. The regulation aims to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and decrease risks associated with paper-based payments, such as fraud and theft. The Treasury Secretary is tasked with developing a public awareness campaign, supporting agencies' transitions, protecting sensitive information, and working with financial institutions to address access issues for unbanked populations. Agencies must submit compliance plans within 90 days, and the Treasury Secretary must provide an implementation report within 180 days. Importantly, the order explicitly states it is not establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency and does not create enforceable legal rights.
Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order aimed at preserving and protecting the integrity of American elections by implementing stricter voter registration and voting procedures. The order requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, mandates that federal agencies assist states in verifying voter eligibility, and establishes new guidelines for election systems and voting methods. Key provisions include requiring the Election Assistance Commission to modify the national mail voter registration form to include citizenship documentation, directing the Department of Homeland Security to help states verify voter citizenship, and instructing the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of laws preventing non-citizens from voting. The order also addresses ballot receipt deadlines, mandates voter-verifiable paper records for voting systems, and seeks to prevent foreign interference in elections by restricting foreign national contributions and involvement in election infrastructure. Additionally, the regulation requires states to maintain accurate voter registration lists and sets new standards for voting equipment and election security.
Protecting America's Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
AI Summary:
This is a policy document (an Executive Order) addressing financial management and fraud prevention in the federal government.
This regulation establishes new requirements for federal financial transactions and payment verification, with the goal of reducing fraud and improving financial oversight. The order requires the Department of the Treasury to enhance its payment verification processes, mandates agencies to provide more detailed financial information, and seeks to consolidate and standardize federal financial systems. Key provisions include requiring agencies to review their record systems to allow data sharing for fraud prevention, establishing pre-certification criteria for payments (such as verifying fund availability, payee information, and account validity), and directing agencies to consolidate their core financial systems. The order also aims to reduce Non-Treasury Disbursing Offices (NTDOs) by centralizing more payment functions under the Treasury Department. Agencies must submit compliance plans within 90 days, detailing how they will transition disbursing authority, update systems, and verify payment information. The Secretary of the Treasury is required to assess and potentially revoke existing disbursing delegations and develop a plan to centralize payments previously handled by NTDOs. The overall intent is to increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency in federal financial operations while protecting against fraud and improper payments.
Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil
AI Summary:
This is a policy document (Executive Order) that imposes tariffs on countries importing Venezuelan oil. The regulation establishes a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from countries that import Venezuelan oil, directly or indirectly, starting April 2, 2025. The order is justified by citing the Maduro regime's ongoing threats to U.S. national security, including the activities of the Tren de Aragua gang, systematic undermining of democratic institutions, economic mismanagement, and destabilization of the Western Hemisphere. The Secretary of State, in consultation with other government officials, has the authority to determine which countries will be subject to the tariffs. The tariffs will expire one year after the last date of Venezuelan oil imports by a country, or earlier at the discretion of government officials. The order requires periodic reporting on the effectiveness of the tariffs and the conduct of the Maduro regime, with reports due every 180 days. The definition of "Venezuelan oil" includes crude oil and petroleum products extracted, refined, or exported from Venezuela, with "indirect" imports broadly defined to include purchases through intermediaries where the origin can be traced to Venezuela.
Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an executive order.
This regulation addresses actions by the law firm Paul Weiss, revoking a previous executive order and acknowledging the firm's commitment to certain policy changes. The executive order details Paul Weiss's agreement to adopt several new practices, including maintaining political neutrality in client selection and attorney hiring, taking on pro bono matters across the political spectrum, implementing merit-based hiring and promotion practices, and dedicating $40 million equivalent in pro bono legal services during the presidential term to support causes such as veterans' assistance, justice system fairness, and combating antisemitism. The order includes standard legal provisions ensuring it does not impair existing executive department authorities and is implemented consistent with applicable law. The document also explicitly states that it does not create any legally enforceable rights or benefits for any party against the United States government.
Date:
03/26/2025
Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order about consolidating federal procurement processes.
This regulation requires federal agencies to consolidate their procurement of common goods and services under the General Services Administration (GSA) to reduce waste and improve efficiency. The order mandates that within 60 days, agency heads must submit proposals to have GSA conduct domestic procurement for common goods and services. Within 90 days, the GSA Administrator must submit a comprehensive procurement plan to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The order also designates the GSA Administrator as the executive agent for government-wide information technology acquisition contracts, with the authority to rationalize and eliminate contract duplication. The order defines key terms like "common goods and services" and "indefinite delivery contract vehicle" and provides guidelines for implementation, while explicitly stating that it does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.
Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production
AI Summary:
This is a policy document (an Executive Order) issued by the President of the United States on March 20, 2025.
This regulation establishes immediate measures to increase American mineral production by creating a comprehensive framework for expediting domestic mineral extraction and processing. The order defines minerals broadly, including critical minerals, uranium, copper, and other materials, and establishes the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) as a key coordinating body. The regulation requires federal agencies to identify and prioritize mineral production projects, streamline permitting processes, and make federal lands available for mineral development. It directs multiple cabinet-level departments, including Defense, Interior, and Energy, to take specific actions to support domestic mineral production, such as identifying suitable federal lands for leasing, entering into extended use leases with private entities, and facilitating capital investment. The order also provides various mechanisms to accelerate private and public capital investment in mineral production, including waiving certain regulatory requirements, delegating Defense Production Act authorities, and establishing new financing tools through agencies like the Export-Import Bank and the International Development Finance Corporation. The ultimate goal is to reduce reliance on foreign mineral sources and strengthen national and economic security by maximizing domestic mineral production capabilities.
Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities
AI Summary:
This document is an Executive Order, which is a type of policy document issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation aims to close the Department of Education and return educational authority to states and local communities. The order criticizes the current federal education system, citing low student performance and high administrative costs. Key provisions include directing the Secretary of Education to facilitate the department's closure while ensuring uninterrupted services, and mandating that federal education funds comply with federal law and administration policy. The order specifically targets programs labeled as "diversity, equity, and inclusion" and those promoting what it describes as "gender ideology". The document emphasizes returning educational control to states, local communities, and parents, with the stated goal of improving educational outcomes. The order includes standard legal provisions ensuring it does not impair existing executive authorities and is subject to applicable law and appropriations.
Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order.
This regulation aims to eliminate information barriers between federal agencies by mandating comprehensive data sharing practices. It requires agency heads to provide full and prompt access to all unclassified agency records, data, systems, and information technology for identifying and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. Within 30 days, agency heads must rescind guidance that prevents inter- or intra-agency information sharing, review data access regulations, and submit reports to the Office of Management and Budget. The order specifically requires immediate access to comprehensive data from state programs receiving federal funding, with a particular emphasis on unemployment data. Agency heads must also review classified information policies to determine if they unnecessarily restrict information sharing beyond national security needs. The order emphasizes that these actions must be consistent with applicable law and existing appropriations, and does not create new legal rights or benefits.
Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that provides a comprehensive framework for improving national resilience and preparedness across federal, state, and local levels. This regulation establishes a new approach to national security and infrastructure preparedness by empowering state and local governments to take more active roles in risk management and resilience planning. The order requires several key actions, including developing a National Resilience Strategy within 90 days, conducting comprehensive reviews of existing critical infrastructure and national continuity policies within 180 days, and creating a National Risk Register within 240 days. The document directs federal agencies, particularly the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, to streamline preparedness operations, update government policies to reduce complexity, and shift from an "all-hazards" approach to a more targeted, risk-informed strategy. The order emphasizes making infrastructure investments more efficient, reducing taxpayer burdens, and enabling state and local governments to better understand and address their citizens' needs through more localized and precise risk assessment and management.
Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States. This regulation rescinds and revokes multiple executive orders, presidential memoranda, and presidential determinations that were issued during the previous administration. The revoked actions cover a wide range of policy areas, including COVID-19 response, foreign policy, human rights, federal contractor minimum wage, energy supply, biotechnology, defense production, worker rights, tribal nations, apprenticeships, and workforce investments. The executive order emphasizes its intent to "restore common sense to the Federal Government" by removing what it considers to be harmful actions from the previous administration. The document includes standard legal provisions stating that the order does not impair existing legal authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, and does not create enforceable rights for any party.
Addressing Risks From Paul Weiss
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order targeting Paul Weiss law firm.
This regulation establishes comprehensive restrictions and actions against Paul Weiss law firm based on allegations of misconduct. The order directs federal agencies to suspend security clearances for Paul Weiss employees, review and potentially terminate government contracts with the firm, limit official interactions with firm employees, and restrict hiring of Paul Weiss staff. The regulation cites specific concerns including involvement in legal actions against the sitting President, hiring of a former prosecutor accused of unethical conduct, and allegations of racial discrimination. The order requires agencies to review their relationships with Paul Weiss within 30 days and take steps to align with what the document describes as "the interests of the citizens of the United States." The executive order explicitly states that it does not create legally enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and appropriations.
Date:
03/20/2025
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that aims to reduce certain components of the federal bureaucracy.
This regulation directs the elimination or significant reduction of seven specific federal governmental entities: the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the United States Agency for Global Media, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and the Minority Business Development Agency. The heads of these entities are required to submit a report to the Office of Management and Budget within 7 days, confirming compliance and explaining which components are statutorily mandated. The order instructs budget reviewers to reject funding requests that are inconsistent with the directive, while maintaining that the order does not impair existing legal authorities and is subject to applicable law and appropriations availability. The Executive Order explicitly states that it does not create any legally enforceable rights for any party against the United States government.
Establishing the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
AI Summary:
This regulation establishes the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will help coordinate government efforts in preparation for the FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States in 2026. The Task Force will be chaired by the President, with the Vice President serving as Vice Chair, and will include key members from various federal departments and agencies such as the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Defense, and others. The Task Force's primary responsibilities include coordinating planning, organization, and execution of events surrounding the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Each agency within the Task Force is required to submit a planning and activities report by June 1, 2025, and the Task Force will be administratively housed in the Department of Homeland Security, which will provide funding and support. The Task Force is set to terminate on December 31, 2026, unless the President chooses to extend its duration. This executive order emphasizes the significance of the World Cup as a major sporting event coinciding with the United States' 250th anniversary and an opportunity to showcase national pride and promote economic growth and tourism.
Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order by the President modifying the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This regulation aims to restrict eligibility for public service loan forgiveness by excluding organizations that engage in activities deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose". Specifically, the Secretary of Education must revise regulations to exclude organizations involved in activities such as violating immigration laws, supporting terrorism, engaging in child abuse, aiding illegal discrimination, or repeatedly violating state tort laws. The order requires the Secretary of Education to propose amendments to the existing PSLF program regulations that will implement these new restrictions, ensuring that individuals working for organizations with substantial illegal purposes cannot receive loan forgiveness. The Executive Order emphasizes national security concerns and argues that the current PSLF program has been misused and can create perverse incentives that potentially harm national interests. The order explicitly states that it does not create any new legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Date:
03/12/2025
Addressing Risks From Perkins Coie LLP
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President targeting the law firm Perkins Coie LLP.
This regulation establishes comprehensive administrative actions against Perkins Coie LLP based on allegations of misconduct, including suspending security clearances, reviewing and potentially terminating government contracts, investigating racial discrimination practices, and limiting government interactions with the firm. The order directs multiple federal agencies to take specific actions, such as the Attorney General and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reviewing the firm's practices, government contracting agencies requiring disclosure of business with Perkins Coie, and agency heads limiting official access and engagement with Perkins Coie employees. The order cites concerns about the firm's past actions, including allegations of manufacturing false political documents, challenging election laws, and engaging in racial discrimination. The regulation provides detailed instructions for implementing these actions while maintaining that it does not create legally enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Date:
03/11/2025
Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order that amends previous tariff duties related to trade with Canada, specifically focusing on automotive parts and components. The order modifies the tariffs imposed by Executive Order 14193, exempting certain Canadian goods that enter the United States duty-free under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement from additional tariffs. It also reduces the tariff rate on potash from 25% to 10% for goods not covered by the initial exemption. The modifications will take effect on March 7, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time. The executive order emphasizes the importance of the automotive industry to U.S. economic and national security, and aims to minimize disruption to the industry and automotive workers by adjusting tariff rates on Canadian goods.
Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order amending previous trade regulations regarding tariffs on Mexican goods, specifically focusing on the automotive industry. The order modifies duties initially imposed by Executive Order 14194, providing exemptions and reduced tariffs for certain automotive parts and components from Mexico. Specifically, articles entered duty-free under general note 11 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule will not be subject to additional ad valorem duties, and potash will have its additional duty rate reduced from 25% to 10%. The changes will take effect on March 7, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time. The executive order also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that it does not impair existing executive authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, and does not create enforceable rights for any party against the United States.
Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile.
This regulation creates a comprehensive framework for managing government-held digital assets, specifically Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. The order directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish two new custodial accounts: the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the United States Digital Asset Stockpile. These accounts will be capitalized using digital assets obtained through criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will specifically hold Bitcoin, while the Digital Asset Stockpile will contain other digital assets. The order mandates that these assets cannot be sold except under specific circumstances, such as returning assets to crime victims, supporting law enforcement operations, or sharing with state and local law enforcement. Each government agency must conduct an inventory of its digital assets within 30 days and report to the Treasury, and the Secretary of the Treasury must develop strategies for managing these assets responsibly. The order also requires an evaluation of legal and investment considerations for establishing and managing these reserves within 60 days, with the ultimate goal of strategically positioning the United States in the emerging digital asset landscape.
Honoring Jocelyn Nungaray
AI Summary:
This is a policy document (an Executive Order) that renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge" in honor of a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered by two Venezuelan illegal aliens. The regulation directs the Secretary of the Interior to update all procedures and federal references within 30 days to reflect the new name, ensuring that the refuge permanently commemorates Jocelyn Nungaray's memory. The order is to be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations, and it does not create any new legally enforceable rights or benefits. The Executive Order uses the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee) as the legal basis for this renaming action.
Date:
03/10/2025
Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order that amends a previous order regarding tariffs on products from the People's Republic of China (PRC) in response to the ongoing synthetic opioid crisis. Specifically, the order increases the ad valorem tariffs from 10 percent to 20 percent on Chinese products, based on the administration's determination that China has not taken adequate steps to address the illicit drug trade. The executive order is issued under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the National Emergencies Act, and declares the synthetic opioid supply chain as an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy. The order includes standard provisions that it does not impair existing executive department authorities and is to be implemented consistent with applicable law.
Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States addressing national security concerns related to timber and lumber imports.
This regulation establishes a policy to investigate and potentially address national security risks associated with imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. The Executive Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects of these imports on national security. The investigation will assess factors such as domestic production capacity, demand for timber and lumber, foreign supply chains, impact of foreign government subsidies, and potential trade policies. The Secretary must consult with the Secretary of Defense and submit a report within 270 days that includes findings on potential national security threats and recommendations for mitigating these threats, which may include tariffs, export controls, or incentives to increase domestic production. The order defines timber as unprocessed wood and lumber as processed wood that has been milled and cut into boards or planks. The investigation aims to ensure a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply chain for timber, lumber, and their derivative products, recognizing their critical importance to national security, economic strength, and industrial resilience.
Designating English as the Official Language of the United States
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order designating English as the official language of the United States.
This regulation establishes English as the official language of the United States through an executive order signed by the President. The order revokes a previous executive order (13166) related to services for people with limited English proficiency and declares that English will be the sole official language while maintaining that agencies are not required to stop producing documents or services in other languages. The order emphasizes that designating English as the official language will promote national unity, create a shared culture, ensure consistency in government operations, and provide a pathway to civic engagement. The document includes specific definitions of terms like "agency" and "agency head" and includes provisions that the order should be implemented consistent with applicable law and does not create new legal rights. The order explicitly states that it does not require agencies to change their existing services or stop producing materials in languages other than English, and agency heads retain discretion in providing government services.
Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order from the President about expanding timber production in the United States.
This regulation aims to significantly increase domestic timber production by directing multiple federal agencies to take specific actions to streamline forestry and timber-related processes. The order requires the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to issue new guidance within 30 days to facilitate increased timber production, reduce delivery time, and decrease supply uncertainty. It mandates the development of strategies to speed up forestry project approvals, particularly in relation to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and sets a target for the annual amount of timber to be offered for sale from federal lands. The order also instructs agencies to eliminate delays in permitting processes, potentially suspend or revise regulations that burden timber production, and use ESA emergency regulations to support timber production. Key directives include developing strategies to expedite forestry project approvals, creating new categorical exclusions for timber activities, and ensuring prompt review of exemption applications related to timber production. The overall goal is to increase domestic timber production, create jobs, reduce reliance on foreign lumber, and improve forest management practices while balancing environmental considerations.
Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an executive order amending a previous executive order related to duties on goods crossing the northern border of the United States. This regulation modifies the duty-free de minimis treatment for certain covered articles by establishing that such treatment will cease when the Secretary of Commerce notifies the President that adequate systems are in place to process and collect tariff revenues. The amendment specifically changes section 2(h) of Executive Order 14193, which was originally issued on February 1, 2025, and previously amended by Executive Order 14197 on February 3, 2025. The document also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not impair existing executive authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, and does not create enforceable rights for any party. The executive order was signed by the President on March 2, 2025, and filed on March 5, 2025.
Amendment to Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order amending a previous Executive Order related to duties and border situations.
This regulation modifies an existing Executive Order by changing the conditions for duty-free de minimis treatment of certain covered articles at the Southern border. Specifically, the amendment states that duty-free de minimis treatment will be available for eligible covered articles, but this treatment will cease when the Secretary of Commerce notifies the President that adequate systems are in place to fully and expeditiously process and collect tariff revenues for those articles. The document includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not impair existing executive authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, and does not create enforceable rights for any party. The Executive Order was issued by the President on March 2, 2025, and filed on March 5, 2025.
Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative
AI Summary:
This regulation is an executive order establishing new procedures for government spending efficiency across federal agencies. The order requires agency heads to create centralized technological systems to record and justify payments for contracts, grants, and non-essential travel. Agencies must review and potentially terminate or modify existing contracts, focusing on identifying waste, fraud, and abuse, particularly in contracts with educational institutions and foreign entities. Each agency must develop a system to document and potentially publicly post justifications for payments and travel expenses. The order also implements a 30-day credit card freeze for agency employees, with exceptions for critical services, and requires agencies to review and update their real property inventories and lease agreements. The regulation provides detailed definitions of covered contracts, agencies, and exclusions, such as exempting law enforcement, military, and intelligence-related spending. Agency heads are given significant discretion in implementing the order, consulting with their DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) Team Leads, and must complete various review and reporting tasks within specified timeframes.
Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding the national security implications of copper imports.
This regulation directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the national security risks associated with copper imports. The investigation will assess factors including current and projected copper demand in defense, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors, the extent of domestic production capabilities, risks from foreign supply chains, and potential economic impacts. The order specifically requires the Secretary of Commerce to consult with multiple federal agencies and submit a report within 270 days that includes findings on whether copper import dependency threatens national security, recommendations for mitigating such threats (potentially including tariffs or export controls), and policy recommendations for strengthening the United States copper supply chain. The investigation will examine the entire copper supply chain, including raw mined copper, copper concentrates, refined copper, copper alloys, scrap copper, and derivative products. The underlying concern is the United States' increasing dependence on foreign copper sources, particularly with one foreign producer dominating global copper smelting and refining capacity, which the order suggests could pose a potential national security risk.
Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients With Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding healthcare price transparency.
This regulation aims to expand and enforce healthcare price transparency requirements across hospitals and health plans. The Executive Order directs the Secretaries of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to take actions within 90 days to require disclosure of actual prices (not estimates), standardize pricing information to make it comparable across healthcare providers, and update enforcement policies to ensure compliance. The regulation builds on previous efforts from the President's first term to make healthcare pricing more transparent, with the goal of helping patients make more informed healthcare decisions and potentially reducing healthcare costs. The order requires hospitals to display pricing information for shoppable services, health plans to post negotiated rates and prescription drug prices, and create consumer-facing tools for accessing price information. The regulation emphasizes putting patients first by providing clear, accurate, and actionable healthcare pricing information, with potential economic benefits such as estimated savings of up to $80 billion by 2025 and potential cost reductions for employers.
Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order.
This regulation orders a significant reduction in the federal bureaucracy by eliminating or minimizing the functions of several governmental entities and advisory committees. The order specifically targets the Presidio Trust, Inter-American Foundation, United States African Development Foundation, and United States Institute of Peace, directing them to reduce their non-statutory functions and personnel to the legal minimum. The order also terminates specific federal advisory committees within various agencies, such as the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid and the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Long COVID. Additionally, the order directs the termination of the Presidential Management Fellows Program and revokes previous related executive orders. The heads of national security, economic policy, and domestic policy are instructed to identify additional unnecessary governmental entities and advisory committees for potential termination within 30 days. The order emphasizes that its implementation must be consistent with existing laws and available appropriations, and does not create enforceable legal rights for any party.
Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding federal public benefits and immigration.
This regulation aims to prevent taxpayer-funded benefits from being provided to illegal immigrants by requiring each executive department and agency to: identify federal programs that currently permit illegal aliens to obtain public benefits, ensure federal payments do not facilitate or promote illegal immigration, and enhance eligibility verification systems to exclude ineligible aliens. The order references the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), which generally prohibits illegal aliens from obtaining most taxpayer-funded benefits. Within 30 days of the order, the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. DOGE Service must identify additional sources of federal funding for illegal aliens and recommend further agency actions to align federal spending with the order's purposes. Agencies are instructed to refer any improper receipt or use of federal benefits to the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security for appropriate action. The order explicitly states that it does not create any legally enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Date:
02/25/2025
Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Deregulatory Initiative
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order aimed at reducing and reviewing federal regulations. The order instructs agency heads to review and potentially rescind regulations that are deemed unconstitutional, not based on clear statutory authority, impose significant costs, impede national interests, or burden small businesses. Agencies are required to identify such regulations within 60 days and provide a list to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). The order directs agencies to prioritize their enforcement resources, focusing on regulations that represent the "best reading" of underlying statutes and are within constitutional powers. When creating new regulations, agencies must consult with their Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Team Leads and OIRA, considering factors like potential economic impact and constitutional limitations. The order includes definitions of key terms like "agency," "regulation," and "enforcement action," and provides exemptions for military, national security, and immigration-related functions. The regulation emphasizes reducing administrative bureaucracy and restoring what the administration views as proper constitutional governance.
Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14215) issued by the President to increase Presidential oversight and control over independent regulatory agencies.
This regulation establishes new requirements for independent regulatory agencies to be more directly accountable to the President and the executive branch. The key provisions include mandating that all independent regulatory agencies submit proposed and final significant regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review before publication, requiring agency chairmen to consult and coordinate with White House policy councils, establishing a White House Liaison position in each agency, and stipulating that only the President and Attorney General can provide authoritative legal interpretations binding on executive branch employees. The order aims to ensure that independent agencies operate with greater Presidential supervision, arguing that these agencies currently exercise substantial executive authority with minimal oversight. The order specifically exempts certain Federal Reserve monetary policy activities from its requirements and includes detailed definitions of terms like "independent regulatory agency" and agency "heads". Importantly, the order emphasizes that executive branch employees cannot advance legal interpretations that contradict the President or Attorney General's opinions without specific authorization.
Date:
02/24/2025
Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order about expanding access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). This regulation addresses the challenges faced by couples struggling with infertility by directing the government to develop recommendations for making IVF more accessible and affordable. The order recognizes that approximately one in seven couples experience difficulty conceiving and that IVF treatment can cost between $12,000 to $25,000 per cycle. The President is directing the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to submit, within 90 days, a list of policy recommendations aimed at protecting IVF access and reducing out-of-pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment. The document emphasizes the administration's commitment to supporting family formation by easing unnecessary regulatory burdens and making fertility treatments more accessible. The order includes standard legal provisions stating that it does not create enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Date:
02/24/2025
Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing the National Energy Dominance Council.
This regulation creates a new inter-agency council within the Executive Office of the President focused on advancing U.S. energy production and "energy dominance". The council will include high-level representatives from numerous federal departments and agencies, including the Secretaries of Interior, Energy, State, Treasury, Defense, and others. The council's primary functions include advising the President on strategies to increase energy production across all sectors, improve permitting processes, reduce regulatory barriers, raise national awareness about energy issues, and facilitate private sector energy investments. The Secretary of the Interior will chair the council and serve as a standing member of the National Security Council. Within 100 days of the order, the council must provide recommendations on increasing energy production, reviewing critical energy markets, identifying cost-reduction strategies, and consulting with state, local, and tribal governments about expanding energy production. The executive order emphasizes goals of economic growth, job creation, national security, and reducing dependency on foreign energy imports by leveraging domestic energy resources.
Keeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order - addressing COVID-19 vaccine mandates in educational institutions.
This regulation prohibits educational institutions from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of in-person education and prevents federal funds from supporting institutions that maintain such mandates. The order directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidelines about legal obligations related to parental authority, religious freedom, disability accommodations, and equal protection in the context of vaccine requirements. Within 90 days, the Secretary of Education must also develop a comprehensive plan to end coercive COVID-19 school mandates, including identifying non-compliant institutions receiving federal grants and outlining processes for preventing or rescinding federal funding from such institutions. The order defines various educational agency types using existing legal definitions and emphasizes that the policy is based on the low risk of serious COVID-19 illness for children and young adults. The document explicitly states that it does not create any legally enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission.
This regulation establishes a high-level federal commission to address what the document describes as a critical childhood and national health crisis in the United States. The commission, chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will include representatives from multiple federal agencies and will have an initial 180-day mission to study and develop a comprehensive strategy to address chronic diseases, particularly among children. The commission will conduct a detailed assessment of childhood chronic diseases, comparing U.S. health data with international benchmarks, evaluating current government programs, and examining potential contributing factors such as diet, environmental exposures, medical treatments, and lifestyle. Within 100 days, the commission must submit an initial assessment identifying the scope of childhood chronic diseases, and within 180 days, it must provide a strategic plan for restructuring the federal government's approach to addressing these health challenges. The order emphasizes transparency, rigorous scientific research, and eliminating potential conflicts of interest in health research and policy.
One Voice for America's Foreign Relations
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding foreign policy implementation and personnel management within the State Department.
This regulation establishes guidelines for implementing the President's foreign policy through the State Department, focusing on personnel procedures and accountability. It gives the Secretary of State broad authority to reform the Foreign Service and ensure that all employees faithfully implement the President's foreign policy agenda. The order defines key terms related to foreign service personnel and provides the Secretary discretion in taking personnel actions for employees who do not effectively implement policy directives. Specifically, the regulation allows the Secretary to reform recruiting, performance evaluation, and retention standards, and to revise relevant manuals and guidance documents. The order emphasizes that all foreign policy implementation must occur under the President's direction, and failure to do so could result in professional discipline, including potential separation from service. The regulation also includes standard legal provisos that it does not create enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and appropriations.
Date:
02/18/2025
Eliminating the Federal Executive Institute
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order eliminating the Federal Executive Institute.
This regulation provides an official order to eliminate the Federal Executive Institute, which was originally created during President Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. The order directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to take all necessary steps to dissolve the Institute, revokes all prior documents establishing the Institute, and provides that the elimination is to be done in accordance with applicable law and subject to available appropriations. The underlying rationale presented is that the Institute does not directly benefit the American people and represents a bureaucratic program that has not served taxpayers' interests. The order includes standard legal provisions protecting existing executive authority and clarifying that it does not create new legal rights. The elimination is framed as part of a broader policy to responsibly manage government resources and refocus government operations on serving taxpayers and constitutional principles.
Date:
02/14/2025
Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order issued by the President addressing the use of paper straws in federal procurement and operations. The order states that paper straws are problematic due to being nonfunctional, potentially carrying health risks, being more expensive, and often requiring multiple straws to be used. The regulation requires executive departments and agencies to eliminate the procurement of paper straws and stop providing them in agency buildings. Within 45 days, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy must develop a National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws, which will include eliminating policies that disfavor plastic straws, reviewing contract policies with entities that ban plastic straws, and exploring other methods to achieve the order's goals nationwide. The order revokes previous policies that discouraged plastic straw use and emphasizes that it does not create enforceable rights or benefits for any party.
Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement To Further American Economic and National Security
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an executive order (Executive Order 14209) that pauses and modifies enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). This regulation directs the Attorney General to review and temporarily halt new FCPA investigations and enforcement actions for 180 days, with the possibility of a 180-day extension. The order instructs the Attorney General to cease initiating new FCPA investigations except in individual exceptional cases, comprehensively review existing investigations, and develop updated guidelines that prioritize American economic competitiveness and foreign policy interests. The executive order aims to narrow what the administration perceives as overly broad FCPA enforcement, with the goal of preserving presidential foreign affairs authority and supporting American business interests abroad. The order includes provisions for severability, ensuring that if any part of the order is found invalid, the remaining parts will still be in effect, and clarifies that it does not create new legal rights or benefits and must be implemented consistent with existing law.
Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an executive order establishing workforce reduction and efficiency measures across federal agencies.
This regulation provides a comprehensive framework for reducing the size and restructuring the federal workforce. It requires agencies to hire only one new employee for every four who depart, with exceptions for public safety, immigration enforcement, and law enforcement roles. Agency heads must develop data-driven hiring plans in consultation with a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Team Lead, and prepare for potential large-scale reductions in force (RIFs). The order specifically targets elimination of offices and roles not mandated by statute, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management must initiate rulemaking to add new suitability criteria for federal employment, such as compliance with legal obligations and proper use of government resources. Agency heads are also required to submit reports identifying potential agency eliminations or consolidations. The order provides exclusions for military personnel and allows agency heads to exempt positions critical to national security or public safety. Importantly, the order includes a provision for the USDS Administrator to submit a report within 240 days recommending whether the order's provisions should be extended, modified, or terminated.
Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order.
This regulation establishes a Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias within the Department of Justice, aimed at addressing what the document describes as systematic discrimination against Christians in previous government administrations. The task force will include high-ranking officials from multiple federal departments and agencies, and its primary functions include reviewing past government activities for potential anti-Christian policies, recommending steps to revoke or terminate such policies, developing strategies to protect religious liberties, soliciting information from various stakeholders, identifying legal and regulatory deficiencies, and recommending additional presidential or legislative actions. The task force is required to submit multiple reports to the President, beginning with an initial report within 120 days and a summary report within one year. The task force will be active for two years from the date of the order unless the President chooses to extend its duration. The order emphasizes protecting religious freedoms, particularly for Christians, and ensuring that government agencies do not engage in practices that discriminate against or target Christian individuals or groups.
Date:
02/12/2025
Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa
AI Summary:
This regulation provides a comprehensive executive order addressing the United States' response to actions by the Republic of South Africa. The order outlines specific policy measures in response to South Africa's Expropriation Act of 2024, which the document characterizes as enabling government seizure of Afrikaner agricultural property without compensation. The United States will halt foreign aid to South Africa and will not support the South African government's actions. Additionally, the order directs federal agencies to prioritize humanitarian relief for Afrikaners experiencing racial discrimination, specifically by facilitating their potential resettlement through the United States Refugee Admissions Program. The executive departments and agencies are instructed to cease foreign aid to South Africa, with agency heads retaining discretion to permit aid in exceptional circumstances. The order emphasizes that it does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and appropriations.
Protecting Second Amendment Rights
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order - regarding protection of Second Amendment rights.
This regulation directs the Attorney General to comprehensively review actions taken by executive departments and agencies between January 2021 and January 2025 that might potentially infringe on citizens' Second Amendment rights. Within 30 days of the order, the Attorney General must examine existing orders, regulations, guidance, plans, and international agreements to assess potential infringements and develop a proposed plan of action to protect Second Amendment rights. The review will specifically cover Presidential and agency actions, Department of Justice rules about firearms, enforcement policies, White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention reports, ongoing and potential litigation affecting firearms rights, classifications of firearms and ammunition, and the processing of firearms-related applications. The Attorney General will then work with the Domestic Policy Advisor to finalize and implement the plan. The order emphasizes that it does not create legally enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.
Date:
02/12/2025
Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The regulation blocks property and prohibits transactions with persons involved in ICC investigations or prosecutions of U.S. or allied personnel. It declares a national emergency and imposes significant restrictions, including:
This regulation establishes sanctions against the International Criminal Court by blocking property and assets of ICC officials and those who assist in investigations targeting U.S. or allied personnel. The order specifically targets ICC efforts to investigate, arrest, or prosecute American or Israeli military and government personnel, declaring such actions a threat to national security. It prohibits entry into the United States for ICC officials, employees, agents, and their immediate family members. The sanctions apply to any foreign persons directly engaged in ICC efforts against "protected persons" (U.S. or allied personnel) without consent, those providing support to such efforts, or those associated with sanctioned individuals. The order defines "protected persons" as current or former U.S. military personnel, government officials, and similar personnel from U.S. allies who have not consented to ICC jurisdiction. The Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State are authorized to implement these sanctions and report on additional persons to be included under the order's provisions.
Establishment of the White House Faith Office
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This is a policy document (an Executive Order) establishing the White House Faith Office.
This regulation establishes a new White House Faith Office within the Executive Office of the President to support and empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship. The office will be housed in the Domestic Policy Council and led by a Senior Advisor, with functions including consulting with faith and community leaders, making recommendations to the President about policies affecting faith-based organizations, coordinating training and grant opportunities, supporting religious liberty, and working to reduce barriers to participation of faith-based organizations in government programs. The office will focus on areas such as protecting women and children, strengthening families, promoting work and self-sufficiency, defending religious liberty, and supporting various community initiatives. The Executive Order amends several previous executive orders related to faith-based initiatives, replacing references to the previous "White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives" with the new "White House Faith Office" and making other technical changes to existing orders. The document emphasizes the government's commitment to ensuring faith-based organizations can compete fairly for federal funding and participate fully in government-supported programs while protecting religious liberty.
Date:
02/12/2025
Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China
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This policy document is an amendment to an existing Executive Order (EO) from February 1, 2025, which addresses the synthetic opioid supply chain in China. The amendment specifically modifies subsection (g) of section 2 of the original EO, focusing on duty-free de minimis treatment for certain covered articles. Under the new language, the de minimis treatment (which allows for reduced or no tariffs on small shipments) will remain available for eligible articles until the Secretary of Commerce notifies the President that adequate systems are in place to process and collect tariff revenue for these articles. The document also includes standard boilerplate language about the order's implementation, which clarifies that it does not impair existing executive authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, and does not create enforceable legal rights for any party.
Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports
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This is a policy document: an executive order establishing policy regarding transgender athletes participating in women's sports.
This regulation provides comprehensive guidance for preventing transgender women from competing in women's sports across multiple federal agencies and educational institutions. The order directs the Secretary of Education to protect "all-female athletic opportunities" by enforcing Title IX, requiring educational institutions to reserve women's sports categories exclusively for biological females. It instructs the Department of Justice to support enforcement, mandates reviews of federal grants to educational programs, and calls for athletic organizations to develop policies prioritizing female athletes' safety and fairness. The order also extends to international sports diplomacy, with the Secretary of State directed to promote sex-based rather than gender identity-based sports categories, including potentially influencing the International Olympic Committee's standards. The regulation further instructs the Departments of State and Homeland Security to review and potentially restrict entry of transgender athletes seeking to compete in women's sports. The executive order emphasizes biological distinctions between males and females as its foundational principle and aims to prevent what it characterizes as unfair competitive advantages for transgender women in women's sports.
Date:
02/11/2025
A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund
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This is a policy document (an executive order) that outlines a plan for establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund. This regulation directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce to develop a comprehensive plan for creating a sovereign wealth fund within 90 days. The fund's purpose is to maximize national wealth management for the benefit of American citizens, with goals including fiscal sustainability, reducing tax burdens, establishing economic security for future generations, and promoting U.S. economic and strategic leadership internationally. The plan must include recommendations for funding mechanisms, investment strategies, fund structure, and governance model, as well as an evaluation of legal considerations. The executive order specifies that the plan should be jointly submitted to the President and developed in close coordination with the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy. The document also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not impair existing agency authorities and is subject to applicable law and appropriations.
Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation provides a pause on previously announced tariffs against Canada related to concerns about illegal migration and drug trafficking at the northern U.S. border. The Executive Order temporarily suspends additional 25% ad valorem duties and 10% ad valorem duties on energy products that were originally set to take effect on February 4, 2025, now delayed until March 4, 2025. The pause allows the U.S. government, specifically the Secretary of Homeland Security in consultation with other senior officials, to assess Canada's cooperative actions to address illegal migration and drug trafficking. If the situation does not improve, the President reserves the right to immediately implement the previously proposed tariffs. The document also includes standard legal provisions about severability and implementation, emphasizing that the order does not create new legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.
Date:
02/10/2025
Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order addressing border security and trade relations with Mexico.
This regulation provides a pause on implementing additional 25% ad valorem tariffs on Mexican goods originally proposed in a February 1, 2025 Executive Order. The President determined that while Mexico has taken some initial steps to address illegal migration and drug trafficking, more time is needed to assess the effectiveness of these actions. The additional tariffs are temporarily suspended until March 4, 2025, during which time the Secretary of Homeland Security and other officials will continue to evaluate the situation at the southern border. If the illegal migration and drug trafficking crises worsen or Mexico fails to take sufficient steps, the President reserves the right to immediately implement the previously proposed tariffs. The order also includes standard legal provisions about severability and implementation, and clarifies that it does not create any new legal rights or benefits.
Date:
02/10/2025
Withdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order - that details the United States' withdrawal and reduction of funding to certain United Nations organizations.
This regulation withdraws United States participation and funding from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The order directs the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive review of U.S. participation in these organizations and all international intergovernmental organizations within 180 days, evaluating whether they support U.S. interests. Specifically, the regulation mandates that no funds will be used to contribute to UNRWA, directs the withholding of U.S. proportionate share of UN Regular Budget funding for UNHRC, and requires the Secretary to notify UN leadership of these actions. The order also instructs the Secretary to analyze potential anti-Semitism or anti-Israel sentiment within these organizations and provide recommendations about potential further withdrawals from international organizations, conventions, and treaties that might be contrary to U.S. interests.
Imposing Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
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This is a policy document: an Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, addressing the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border. This regulation imposes additional tariffs on Canadian goods in response to what the President characterizes as Canada's insufficient efforts to prevent drug trafficking. Specifically, the order places a 25% ad valorem duty on most Canadian products and a 10% duty on Canadian energy resources, effective February 4, 2025. The tariffs are part of a declared national emergency aimed at combating drug trafficking, particularly the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs across the northern border. The order allows for the tariffs to be removed if the Canadian government takes adequate steps to address the drug crisis, and it authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with other government agencies and recommend additional actions if necessary. The tariffs apply to goods entered for consumption after the specified date, with some exceptions for goods already in transit, and explicitly eliminates duty-free de minimis treatment for the targeted products.
Imposing Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order - imposing new trade duties and addressing border security issues.
This regulation imposes a 25 percent additional ad valorem duty on all products imported from Mexico in response to what the document describes as a national emergency involving illegal migration and drug trafficking. The tariffs will take effect on February 4, 2025, with specific exceptions for goods already in transit. The Executive Order declares that the tariffs are aimed at compelling Mexico to take more aggressive action against drug trafficking organizations, human trafficking, and illegal border crossings. The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to consult with other federal agencies and recommend additional actions if Mexico does not adequately address these issues. The tariffs can be removed if the President determines that Mexico has taken sufficient cooperative steps to alleviate the illegal migration and drug trafficking problems. The order also specifies that goods entering foreign trade zones must be classified under "privileged foreign status" and that no drawback will be available for the imposed duties. The regulation is implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, and it explicitly states that it does not create any legally enforceable rights for any parties.
Imposing Duties To Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump addressing synthetic opioid supply chains from China. This regulation imposes a 10 percent ad valorem duty on all products from the People's Republic of China (PRC) as a response to what the President describes as the PRC's role in facilitating the influx of synthetic opioids into the United States. The order declares a national emergency, expanding the scope of a previous border-related emergency proclamation, and targets the PRC's chemical companies and transnational criminal organizations involved in producing and distributing illicit synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The additional tariffs will take effect on February 4, 2025, with specific conditions for implementation, and can be removed if the PRC is determined to have taken adequate steps to address the opioid crisis. The order authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with other federal agencies, to take necessary actions to implement the tariffs and monitor the situation, and requires regular reporting to Congress about the national emergency.
Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation
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This regulation is an executive order aimed at reducing federal regulations by implementing a "ten-for-one" rule, which requires agencies to identify and eliminate at least ten existing regulations for every new regulation proposed. The order establishes a regulatory budgeting process for fiscal year 2025, directing agencies to ensure that the total incremental cost of new regulations is significantly less than zero. It requires agencies to submit detailed regulatory cost information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), with the OMB Director responsible for providing guidance on implementing the rule, standardizing cost measurements, and determining what qualifies as a new or offsetting regulation. The order broadly defines "regulation" to include various types of agency statements and documents, with some exceptions for military, national security, and organizational regulations. The executive order also mandates that new regulations must be included in the Unified Regulatory Agenda and approved by the OMB Director, with the goal of reducing regulatory burdens on the private sector and promoting economic prosperity.
Date:
02/06/2025
Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
AI Summary:
This is a policy document (an Executive Order) regarding military service standards and gender identity.
This regulation establishes new policy standards for military service focused on maintaining what the document describes as high standards of troop readiness, lethality, and unit cohesion. The policy prohibits individuals with gender dysphoria from serving in the military and requires that service members' pronouns and gender identification align with their biological sex. The order mandates the Secretary of Defense to update existing Department of Defense medical standards instructions within 60 days, issue directives to end "invented pronoun usage", and prevent males and females from sharing sleeping, changing, or bathing facilities that do not match their biological sex. The order also revokes a previous executive order (Executive Order 14004) that had enabled broader military service qualifications. The regulation emphasizes that military service should be reserved for individuals who are mentally and physically fit, and that adopting a gender identity inconsistent with biological sex is incompatible with military service requirements of honesty, discipline, and selflessness.
Date:
02/03/2025
Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order.
This regulation provides a mechanism for reinstating military service members who were discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The order directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to make reinstatement available to all active and reserve members who were discharged for vaccine refusal and who request reinstatement. Reinstated service members will be able to revert to their former rank and receive full back pay, benefits, bonus payments, and compensation. Additionally, service members who voluntarily left or allowed their service to lapse due to the vaccine mandate can return to service without impact to their service status, rank, or pay. The order requires the Secretaries to report on their implementation progress within 60 days and emphasizes that it does not prevent disciplinary action for other conduct under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The document also includes standard legal provisions about severability and implementation, and explicitly states that it does not create enforceable legal rights.
Restoring America's Fighting Force
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation establishes a new policy for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security (specifically the United States Coast Guard) aimed at eliminating race and sex-based preferences in military institutions. The order requires the abolishment of all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and prohibits promoting what the document describes as "divisive concepts" or "gender ideology" within military organizations. The Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security must conduct internal reviews documenting previous DEI initiatives, issue implementation guidance within 30 days, and submit a progress report within 180 days. The order mandates that military educational institutions review their leadership, curriculum, and instructors to ensure alignment with the policy, and requires teaching that America's founding documents represent a positive force in human history. The regulation specifically forbids hiring employees, contractors, or consultants who teach theories deemed un-American or divisive, and emphasizes a commitment to meritocracy and color-blind, sex-neutral practices within the Armed Forces.
Date:
02/03/2025
The Iron Dome for America
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing a new national missile defense policy and implementation plan.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive national missile defense strategy aimed at protecting the United States against advanced aerial threats from peer, near-peer, and rogue adversaries. The policy directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a next-generation missile defense shield with multiple components, including space-based and ground-based interceptors, tracking sensors, and capabilities to defeat missile attacks at various stages (pre-launch, boost phase, and terminal phase). The order requires the development of a reference architecture and implementation plan within 60 days, mandates a review of defense funding for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, and calls for an assessment of strategic missile threats. Additionally, the regulation includes provisions for enhancing missile defense cooperation with allies and partners, with a focus on improving theater missile defenses and sharing defense capabilities. The document emphasizes the evolving complexity of strategic weapons threats and the need for a robust, technologically advanced defensive system to protect the United States homeland.
Date:
02/03/2025
Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that establishes policy regarding medical treatments for minors related to gender transition.
This regulation prohibits federal funding, support, or promotion of medical interventions aimed at changing a child's sex, which the order defines as "chemical and surgical mutilation" for individuals under 19 years old. The order requires various federal agencies to take specific actions, including rescinding policies based on World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) guidance, defunding medical institutions that provide such treatments, and excluding such treatments from federal health insurance programs like TRICARE, FEHB, and PSHB. The Department of Health and Human Services is directed to review existing literature on treating children with gender dysphoria, and the Department of Justice is instructed to prioritize investigations and potential legal actions related to these medical practices. The order also requires agency heads to report on their progress in implementing these directives within 60 days and provides mechanisms for coordination and enforcement across federal agencies.
Additional Measures To Combat Anti-Semitism
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This is a policy document: an Executive Order (EO 14188) addressing measures to combat anti-Semitism, particularly in educational settings. This regulation directs federal agencies to take comprehensive actions against anti-Semitic harassment and violence, especially in response to campus incidents following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. The order requires agency heads to submit reports within 60 days identifying legal authorities to combat anti-Semitism, including an inventory of pending civil rights complaints against higher education institutions. Specific agencies like the Attorney General, Secretary of Education, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with analyzing existing complaints, exploring civil rights enforcement options, and developing recommendations for monitoring and potentially removing foreign students or staff involved in anti-Semitic activities. The order reaffirms a previous 2019 executive order (EO 13899) and emphasizes the government's commitment to protecting Jewish students from discrimination, harassment, and violence. While the order provides detailed instructions for agencies, it explicitly states that it does not create legally enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.
Date:
02/03/2025
Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
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This regulation establishes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday (Task Force 250) to plan and execute a grand celebration for the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026. The President will chair the Task Force, with the Vice President serving as Vice Chair, and it will include various cabinet secretaries, government officials, and heads of cultural institutions. The Task Force is responsible for coordinating planning efforts across executive departments and agencies, working with the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, and developing comprehensive plans for the anniversary celebration. The document also reinstates previous executive orders related to the National Garden of American Heroes and protecting national monuments, with the goal of expanding the garden to include 250 historically significant Americans and preventing vandalism of public monuments. The Task Force will be housed in the Department of Defense and is set to terminate on December 31, 2026, unless extended by the President.
Date:
02/03/2025
Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order detailing a comprehensive strategy to address what the document describes as "radical indoctrination" in K-12 schools. This regulation establishes new guidelines for educational institutions receiving federal funding, focusing on preventing what it terms "discriminatory equity ideology" and promoting "patriotic education". The order requires multiple federal agencies to develop an "Ending Indoctrination Strategy" within 90 days, which includes analyzing and potentially rescinding federal funding for educational programs that the administration considers inappropriate. The regulation also reestablishes the President's Advisory 1776 Commission to promote patriotic education and coordinate activities around the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Key provisions include defining and prohibiting certain types of ideological instruction, protecting parental rights in education, restricting social transition practices for minors in schools, and mandating educational programs about the U.S. Constitution and American history. The order directs various federal departments to monitor and enforce these guidelines, with a particular emphasis on ensuring that schools receiving federal funds comply with specific interpretations of civil rights laws and educational regulations.
Date:
02/03/2025
Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order about expanding educational freedom and opportunity for families.
This regulation provides guidance and directives to multiple federal agencies to support educational choice programs. The Executive Order instructs the Secretaries of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and Interior to take specific actions within 90 days to expand educational options for families. These actions include issuing guidance on using federal funds to support K-12 educational choice initiatives, reviewing discretionary grant programs to prioritize education freedom, exploring ways for low-income and military families to access alternative educational options, and examining funding mechanisms for families of children eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools. The order emphasizes parental choice in education, citing concerns about current public school performance, with statistics showing low proficiency rates in reading and math. The regulation aims to encourage states to provide more educational alternatives and support families in selecting the best educational settings for their children, including private, faith-based, and charter schools.
Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14172) addressing the renaming of geographic locations.
This regulation provides directives for renaming certain geographic features to honor American historical figures and heritage. The key provisions include: directing the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to review and potentially replace its current appointees, reinstating the name "Mount McKinley" for the mountain in Alaska (while keeping the surrounding national park named Denali), and officially renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America". The order requires the Secretary of the Interior to update the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to reflect these changes within 30 days. The document also instructs the Secretary to work with Alaska Native entities to adopt names honoring local history and culture, and allows for potential future renamings of other locations to commemorate American patriots, particularly in preparation for the upcoming semiquincentennial celebration. The order emphasizes celebrating American historical achievements and preserving the legacy of notable American leaders through geographic naming.
Date:
01/31/2025
Revocation of Certain Executive Orders
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This regulation revokes two previous executive orders related to COVID-19 safety protocols and vaccination requirements. Specifically, it eliminates Executive Order 14042, which established COVID safety protocols for federal contractors, and Executive Order 14043, which mandated COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees. The document includes standard legal language clarifying that the revocation does not impair existing agency authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, and does not create new legal rights. The executive order was issued from the White House on January 21, 2025, and filed on January 30, 2025.
Date:
01/31/2025
Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order regarding the potential designation of Ansar Allah (Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This regulation provides a detailed process for evaluating and potentially designating Ansar Allah as a terrorist organization due to their repeated attacks on U.S. naval vessels, commercial shipping in the Red Sea, and civilian infrastructure in the Middle East. The order requires the Secretary of State to submit a report within 30 days recommending the terrorist organization designation, and subsequently take appropriate actions within 15 days. Additionally, the order mandates that USAID review its partners and contractors in Yemen to identify any entities with relationships to Ansar Allah, with the potential to terminate projects, grants, or contracts associated with such entities. The document emphasizes the group's connections to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force and details their aggressive actions against U.S. interests and international maritime trade, positioning this as a national security measure designed to protect American personnel, partners, and global shipping routes.
Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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This regulation is an executive order mandating the declassification and public release of government records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The order requires the Director of National Intelligence and the Attorney General to develop and present plans for full disclosure of these records within specific timeframes: 15 days for Kennedy's assassination records and 45 days for Kennedy and King assassination records. The executive order is based on the principle of government transparency, referencing the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and acknowledging that more than 50 years have passed since these historic events. The order emphasizes the public's right to know and instructs government agencies to review and release records that no longer require continued classification, while maintaining provisions that protect existing legal authorities and ensuring implementation is consistent with applicable law and available appropriations.
Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
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This is a policy document: an executive order issued by the President of the United States regarding artificial intelligence (AI) policy.
This regulation establishes a new U.S. government approach to artificial intelligence by revoking previous AI-related policies and creating a framework for maintaining American leadership in AI technology. The executive order directs key government officials, including the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and the Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, to develop an AI Action Plan within 180 days to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security. The order requires a comprehensive review of existing AI policies from the previous executive order (EO 14110), with instructions for agencies to suspend, revise, or rescind actions that might obstruct the new policy goals. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget is instructed to update relevant memoranda within 60 days to align with the new AI policy approach. The order defines AI using an existing statutory definition and emphasizes the importance of developing AI systems free from ideological bias, with the ultimate goal of solidifying the United States' global leadership in artificial intelligence innovation.
Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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This document is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order establishing a review council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
This regulation creates the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council to conduct a comprehensive assessment of FEMA's disaster response capabilities and performance. The council will consist of up to 20 members, including the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense as co-chairs, and will include experts from various sectors. The council's primary task is to produce a detailed report for the President within 180 days of its first public meeting, examining FEMA's disaster response over the previous four years, comparing its performance with state, local, and private sector responses, and analyzing the historical context and potential reforms for the agency. The council will solicit public comments and expert views, evaluate FEMA's current role in disaster relief, and provide recommendations for improving the agency's effectiveness, impartiality, and alignment with national interests. The council is set to terminate one year from the date of the order unless extended by the President.
Emergency Measures To Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President addressing emergency water resources and disaster response measures in California and North Carolina.
This regulation provides comprehensive emergency measures to address water resource challenges and wildfire recovery in Southern California, primarily focusing on expediting water infrastructure improvements and disaster response. The order directs multiple federal agencies, including the Secretaries of Defense, Interior, Homeland Security, and Commerce, to take immediate actions to ensure adequate water resources in Southern California. Key provisions include overriding existing policies that hinder water delivery, expediting water infrastructure projects, potentially suspending certain environmental regulations, and reviewing federal programs related to water management. The order also includes specific actions to help displaced families in California and North Carolina, such as providing housing relief, expediting waste removal, and clearing roads. The regulation empowers federal agencies to take extraordinary measures to address what it describes as critical infrastructure and disaster response needs, including potentially bypassing state or local policies that are deemed obstructive. The order applies to both California's wildfire response and North Carolina's hurricane recovery efforts.
Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order.
This regulation aims to end what the document describes as illegal discrimination based on race, sex, and other characteristics in federal government operations and the private sector. The order revokes several previous executive orders related to diversity and inclusion, and directs federal agencies to terminate policies, programs, and activities that the document characterizes as discriminatory. Specifically, it requires federal departments to stop promoting diversity, cease affirmative action requirements, and prevent workforce balancing based on protected characteristics. The order mandates that the Attorney General submit a report within 120 days outlining strategies to enforce civil rights laws and discourage what the document terms "illegal DEI practices" in various sectors, including corporations, non-profits, and educational institutions. The document also requires the Attorney General and Secretary of Education to issue guidance to educational institutions regarding compliance with a recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions. The order includes provisions allowing for First Amendment-protected speech and exempting veteran-related employment preferences, and emphasizes protecting individual merit, hard work, and equal opportunity across American institutions.
Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that reinstates and modifies a previous Executive Order (13957) creating a new employment classification called "Schedule Policy/Career" within the federal workforce.
This regulation establishes a new categorization for federal employees in policy-influencing positions with reduced job protections. The order reinstates a previous policy that allows easier removal of federal employees in policy-determining roles, renaming the previous "Schedule F" to "Schedule Policy/Career". Key provisions include requiring federal employees to faithfully implement administration policies, allowing for dismissal if they do not, and giving agency heads more discretion in removing employees in these positions. The order revokes previous protections for federal workers and directs the Office of Personnel Management to amend civil service regulations to support these changes. Employees in these new schedule positions are not required to personally support the current president but must implement administration policies consistent with their constitutional oath. The order aims to increase accountability in the federal workforce, particularly for those in positions that shape and implement policy actions affecting Americans.
Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order about digital financial technology.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for digital asset policy in the United States, focusing on promoting responsible growth of digital technologies while protecting economic interests. The order defines key terms like "digital asset" and "blockchain", establishes a President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, and explicitly prohibits the creation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The regulation aims to support individual and private sector access to blockchain technologies, protect the US dollar's sovereignty, ensure fair banking access, provide regulatory clarity, and protect Americans from potential risks associated with CBDCs. The order revokes a previous executive order and requires agencies to review and potentially modify existing regulations affecting the digital asset sector. Within 180 days, the Working Group must submit a report recommending regulatory and legislative proposals, including a proposed federal regulatory framework for digital assets that addresses market structure, oversight, consumer protection, and risk management.
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order establishing the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). This regulation creates a new advisory council composed of up to 24 members from academia, industry, and government to provide scientific and technological guidance to the President. The council will advise on matters involving science, technology, education, and innovation policy, and will have the ability to solicit information from various stakeholders including research communities, private sectors, universities, and government entities. The PCAST will serve multiple functions, including acting as an advisory committee for high-performance computing and nanotechnology research, and providing advice to the National Science and Technology Council. The council members will serve without compensation but may receive travel expenses, and the Department of Energy will provide administrative support. The PCAST is established for a two-year period, terminating unless extended by the President, and replaces a previous version of the council established by Executive Order 14007. The order emphasizes the importance of maintaining American leadership in scientific and technological innovation, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced biotechnology.
Enforcing the Hyde Amendment
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This regulation is an executive order that reinforces the Hyde Amendment's longstanding prohibition on using federal taxpayer funds for elective abortions. The order specifically revokes two previous executive orders related to abortion funding and directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide guidance to executive departments and agencies on implementing the order's provisions. The executive order emphasizes that federal agencies should not use taxpayer dollars to fund or promote elective abortions, effectively returning to a policy that prevents such funding. The order includes standard legal provisions ensuring it does not impair existing agency authorities and is subject to applicable law and available appropriations. It also explicitly states that it does not create any new legal rights or benefits that could be enforced in court.
Date:
01/31/2025
Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
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This regulation is an executive order focused on enhancing immigration screening and vetting to protect national security. The order directs multiple federal agencies, including the State Department, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Intelligence Community, to implement more stringent screening processes for foreign nationals seeking entry into or already present in the United States. Key provisions include identifying countries with insufficient vetting information, evaluating and adjusting existing immigration regulations, preventing admission of refugees or stateless individuals without rigorous identification verification, and recommending actions to protect against potential security threats. The order aims to ensure that individuals admitted to the United States do not pose risks to national security, public safety, or constitutional principles, and emphasizes the need to screen for potential terrorists, individuals with hostile attitudes toward the United States, or those who might undermine American cultural and constitutional values. The order requires agencies to submit reports, review visa programs, and develop strategies to better identify and prevent potential security risks from foreign nationals.
Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements
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This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order regarding international environmental agreements.
This regulation outlines a policy to prioritize U.S. economic interests in international environmental agreements, primarily focusing on withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and related United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change commitments. The order requires the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to immediately submit formal notifications of withdrawal, cease financial commitments, and revoke the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan. It mandates various government agencies, including the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Commerce, and others, to submit reports detailing actions to rescind climate-related policies. The order emphasizes prioritizing economic efficiency, American prosperity, consumer choice, and fiscal restraint in international energy policy engagements. The document also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not impair existing agency authorities and is subject to applicable law and appropriations availability.
Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety
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This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order.
This regulation restores and expands the federal government's use of capital punishment. The regulation requires the Attorney General to aggressively pursue the death penalty for serious crimes, with special emphasis on murders of law enforcement officers and capital crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. The order directs the Attorney General to ensure states have sufficient execution drugs, seek to overturn Supreme Court precedents limiting capital punishment, and evaluate the conditions of imprisonment for individuals whose federal death sentences were previously commuted. The regulation also instructs federal law enforcement to prioritize public safety and violent crime prosecution, and encourages coordination with state and local law enforcement. The document frames capital punishment as a critical tool for justice and deterrence, and criticizes previous efforts to limit its use. The order applies to both federal and state-level criminal justice systems, with the goal of expanding and protecting the ability to impose capital punishment.
Securing Our Borders
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order regarding border security and immigration enforcement.
This regulation establishes comprehensive policies and actions to secure the United States' southern border, focusing on reducing illegal immigration through multiple strategic approaches. The executive order directs various federal agencies to take specific actions including constructing physical barriers, deploying sufficient personnel along the border, detaining and removing immigrants who enter the country illegally, terminating certain parole programs, and prioritizing prosecution of border-related offenses. Key measures include suspending the "CBP One" application for immigrant entry, resuming the Migrant Protection Protocols, collecting DNA from detained immigrants, and requiring federal departments to provide recommendations for additional border protection strategies. The order emphasizes deterring and preventing illegal entry, detaining immigrants until removal, and establishing operational control of the border through a combination of physical infrastructure, personnel deployment, and legal enforcement mechanisms. The regulation is broad in scope, instructing multiple federal agencies to take coordinated actions to address what it describes as an "unprecedented flood of illegal aliens" into the United States.
Date:
01/30/2025
Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order regarding the application of the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok.
This regulation provides a 75-day pause on enforcement of the Act that would prohibit TikTok's operations in the United States. The Executive Order instructs the Attorney General not to take any action to enforce the Act during this 75-day period, allowing the Biden Administration time to review national security concerns, evaluate potential mitigation measures, and determine an appropriate course of action. The order specifically directs the Department of Justice to take no enforcement actions against entities related to TikTok's distribution, maintenance, or updating during this period, and further instructs the Attorney General to issue guidance and letters stating no violations or liability will be pursued for conduct during this timeframe. The President cites the unique timing of the Act's implementation (one day before his inauguration) as a key reason for seeking this temporary pause, with the goal of protecting national security while avoiding an abrupt shutdown of a platform used by 170 million Americans. The order also asserts the Executive branch's exclusive authority to investigate and enforce the Act, preventing potential enforcement attempts by states or private parties.
Clarifying the Military's Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President regarding the military's role in protecting U.S. territorial integrity.
This regulation provides a comprehensive directive for the U.S. military to prioritize protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the United States, with a specific focus on border security. The order instructs the Secretary of Defense to modify the Unified Command Plan and establish new planning requirements for United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) to seal borders and repel what are characterized as forms of invasion, including unlawful mass migration, narcotics trafficking, human smuggling, and other criminal activities. The regulation declares a National Emergency along the southern border and mandates that USNORTHCOM develop both immediate and ongoing strategies to maintain border security, including conducting continuous assessments of options to protect U.S. sovereign territory. The order emphasizes the President's constitutional role as Commander in Chief and highlights the military's historical responsibility in protecting national boundaries, while also including standard provisions that clarify the order does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.
Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order that establishes definitions and policies regarding sex and gender in federal government operations.
This regulation provides comprehensive guidelines for how the federal government will define and interpret sex and gender, strictly defining sex as a biological binary category. The order mandates that all federal agencies use definitions of "sex", "male", "female", "women", and "men" based on biological reproductive characteristics at conception. It requires government agencies to remove policies, forms, and communications that promote what the order terms "gender ideology", and to ensure that government-issued identification documents accurately reflect biological sex. The order instructs various federal departments to revise policies concerning single-sex spaces like prisons and shelters, prohibits federal funding for gender ideology or medical procedures intended to alter one's appearance to match a different sex, and directs the Attorney General to issue guidance protecting the expression of sex as a binary concept. Additionally, it rescinds several previous executive orders and guidance documents related to gender identity, and requires agencies to report on their implementation of these new directives within 120 days.
Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that details a new policy regarding United States foreign aid.
This regulation orders a comprehensive 90-day pause and review of all United States foreign development assistance programs to ensure they align with current presidential foreign policy objectives. The order requires all government departments and agencies responsible for foreign aid to immediately stop new obligations and disbursements of development assistance funds, pending a thorough review of programmatic efficiency and consistency with United States foreign policy. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will enforce this pause, and department heads must conduct reviews under guidelines from the Secretary of State and in consultation with the OMB Director. Within 90 days, these agencies will determine whether to continue, modify, or cease each foreign assistance program based on review recommendations. The Secretary of State may waive the pause for specific programs and must approve any new foreign assistance programs. The order emphasizes that foreign aid should be fully aligned with the current administration's foreign policy goals and not serve interests contrary to American values or global stability.
Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order (EO 14170) that aims to reform the federal hiring process. The regulation establishes a comprehensive Federal Hiring Plan to improve government recruitment practices. This plan includes specific requirements such as prioritizing candidates committed to government efficiency and constitutional principles, preventing hiring based on race, sex, or religion, implementing alternative assessment methods, reducing time-to-hire to under 80 days, improving candidate communication, integrating modern technology like data analytics, and ensuring agency leadership actively participates in the hiring process. The Order mandates that within 120 days, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy will develop a detailed hiring plan in consultation with key government offices. The Office of Personnel Management is tasked with establishing performance metrics to evaluate these reforms and monitoring progress with federal agencies and stakeholders. The document emphasizes creating a federal workforce focused on merit, practical skills, and dedication to constitutional principles, with the ultimate goal of improving government service and effectiveness.
Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that realigns the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
This regulation suspends the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) due to concerns about migration levels and resource capacity. The order declares that refugee entry would be detrimental to U.S. interests and halts refugee admissions starting January 27, 2025, with a few potential exceptions. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report within 90 days assessing whether resuming refugee admissions would be in the national interest, with subsequent reports every 90 days. The order emphasizes prioritizing public safety, national security, and preserving resources for U.S. citizens. It also directs exploration of ways to give state and local jurisdictions more involvement in refugee placement decisions. The previous executive order on refugee resettlement (Executive Order 14013 from February 4, 2021) is revoked by this new order. Notably, the suspension allows for case-by-case refugee admissions if the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security jointly determine such entry is in the national interest and does not pose a security threat.
Withdrawing the United States From the World Health Organization
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).
This regulation orders the United States' complete withdrawal from the World Health Organization, citing concerns about the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived political influence, and funding inequities. The order directs the Secretary of State to immediately notify the United Nations and WHO leadership of the withdrawal, pauses all U.S. government funds and personnel transfers to the WHO, and halts negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and International Health Regulations amendments. The order revokes previous executive orders related to COVID-19 response and global health engagement, and instructs the National Security Council to establish new directorates to safeguard public health and biosecurity. The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs is tasked with creating new coordination mechanisms, and the Director of the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy is required to review and replace the 2024 U.S. Global Health Security Strategy. The document emphasizes that the withdrawal is due to perceived failures in the WHO's global health management and seeks to redirect U.S. health security efforts through alternative, more "credible and transparent" partners.
Declaring a National Energy Emergency
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order declaring a national energy emergency.
This regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for addressing what the document describes as a critical national energy emergency. The Executive Order directs multiple federal agencies to take extraordinary measures to expedite domestic energy production, infrastructure development, and resource utilization. Key provisions include instructing agency heads to use emergency authorities to facilitate energy resource identification, leasing, production, and transportation, with a particular focus on Federal lands. The order specifically targets energy infrastructure development in the Northeast, West Coast, and Alaska, and provides mechanisms to streamline permitting processes under the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. The regulation broadly defines "energy resources" to include crude oil, natural gas, coal, uranium, biofuels, and critical minerals, and establishes emergency protocols for agencies to rapidly advance energy projects. Agencies are required to provide regular status reports, consult with relevant authorities, and identify potential actions that can be expedited under emergency provisions. The order also mandates a Department of Defense assessment of energy infrastructure vulnerabilities and allows for potential use of construction authorities to address identified gaps in energy infrastructure.
Date:
01/29/2025
Establishing and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency"
AI Summary:
This regulation establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) through an Executive Order. The order renames the United States Digital Service as the United States DOGE Service (USDS), which will be located in the Executive Office of the President. A temporary organization within USDS will be created, led by a USDS Administrator, with a specific 18-month agenda that will terminate on July 4, 2026. Each federal agency will be required to create a DOGE Team of at least four employees, typically including a team lead, an engineer, a human resources specialist, and an attorney. The primary focus of the DOGE Service is to modernize federal technology and software systems, improve inter-agency network operability, ensure data integrity, and facilitate responsible data collection. Agency heads must provide USDS full access to unclassified agency records and systems, while adhering to data protection standards. The order emphasizes that it does not create enforceable legal rights and will be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.
Protecting the American People Against Invasion
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order regarding immigration enforcement.
This regulation provides comprehensive instructions for heightened immigration enforcement across multiple federal agencies. It revokes previous immigration-related executive orders and establishes new policies focused on removing individuals in the United States illegally, prioritizing national security, and creating robust enforcement mechanisms. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the State Department to take specific actions, including establishing nationwide Homeland Security Task Forces, increasing detention facilities, encouraging voluntary departure of undocumented immigrants, implementing stricter visa and entry policies, sharing information between agencies, denying public benefits to illegal aliens, and increasing the number of immigration enforcement agents. The order also includes provisions for addressing what it describes as sanctuary jurisdictions, reviewing funding for organizations serving undocumented immigrants, and ensuring maximum enforcement of immigration laws with an emphasis on protecting public safety and national security.
Date:
01/29/2025
Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order that modifies the interpretation of birthright citizenship in the United States. This regulation changes the circumstances under which a person born in the United States can automatically obtain U.S. citizenship. Specifically, the order restricts automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. when the mother was either unlawfully present or temporarily present on a visa, and the father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The order applies only to persons born in the United States more than 30 days after the order's issuance. It requires federal agencies to update their policies and issue guidance within 30 days to implement these new citizenship restrictions. The order explicitly defines "mother" and "father" as the immediate biological progenitors and includes provisions ensuring that the order does not impair existing agency authorities or create new legal rights. The document grounds its interpretation in the Fourteenth Amendment's language about being "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States and references historical context such as the Dred Scott decision.
Unleashing American Energy
AI Summary:
This regulation establishes a comprehensive policy framework for energy and mineral resource development in the United States. The executive order aims to encourage energy exploration on federal lands and waters, prioritize domestic energy production, and establish the United States as a global energy and mineral leader. It revokes several previous executive orders related to climate change and environmental regulations, and directs federal agencies to review and potentially rescind regulations that burden energy resource development. The order seeks to expedite permitting processes, prioritize cost-effectiveness, and reduce regulatory barriers for energy and mineral projects. Key areas of focus include promoting consumer choice in vehicles and appliances, streamlining environmental impact assessments, supporting domestic mining of critical minerals, and protecting national security through energy and mineral policy. The regulation instructs various federal agencies to take specific actions to implement these policy goals, such as reviewing existing regulations, reassessing public lands, and developing recommendations to enhance American competitiveness in energy and mineral industries.
Date:
01/29/2025
Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an Executive Order (EO 14157) that establishes a process for designating certain international cartels and transnational organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists. This regulation creates a framework for addressing what the document describes as national security threats posed by international cartels and organizations like Tren de Aragua (TdA) and MS-13. The order declares a national emergency and directs multiple federal agencies, including the State Department, Treasury, Justice Department, Homeland Security, and National Intelligence, to take actions within 14 days to recommend designations and prepare operational plans. The order specifically targets organizations operating within and outside the United States that are seen as threatening national security, foreign policy, and the economy, with the stated policy goal of eliminating these organizations' presence and ability to threaten U.S. territory. The Secretary of State is tasked with recommending terrorist organization designations, while the Attorney General and Homeland Security Secretary are to prepare for potential removals of designated individuals. The order includes standard legal provisions ensuring it does not impair existing agency authorities and is implemented consistent with applicable law.
America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order that establishes an "America First" foreign policy directive.
This regulation directs the Secretary of State to modify the Department of State's policies, programs, personnel, and operations to prioritize American interests. The executive order establishes a fundamental principle that U.S. foreign policy should champion core American interests and always place the United States and its citizens first. The document includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not impair existing agency authorities, must be implemented consistent with applicable law, and does not create enforceable legal rights for any party. The order was issued by the President using constitutional and legal presidential authorities, and was filed on January 20, 2025, which appears to be the date of a presidential inauguration.
Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President on January 20, 2025, aimed at ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. This regulation directs federal agencies to terminate all DEI, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), and "environmental justice" programs, offices, and positions within sixty days. The order requires agency heads to provide detailed lists of existing DEI-related positions, contractors, and grantees, and to assess the operational and economic impact of these programs. The regulation mandates that federal employment practices must focus solely on individual performance, skills, and hard work, explicitly prohibiting the consideration of DEI or DEIA factors in employee evaluations or hiring. Agency leaders must work with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and the Attorney General to ensure compliance, with monthly meetings to track progress and report on the costs and prevalence of DEI programs across the federal government.
Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation addresses accountability for former government officials involved in potential election interference and improper disclosure of sensitive governmental information. The order revokes security clearances for 50 named former intelligence officials who signed a letter during the 2020 presidential campaign that the document claims falsely characterized reporting about Hunter Biden's laptop as Russian disinformation. Additionally, the order targets John R. Bolton for publishing a memoir containing sensitive information. The regulation establishes three key policy principles: preventing the Intelligence Community from engaging in partisan politics, prohibiting individuals with security clearances from influencing U.S. elections, and restricting the public disclosure of classified information in memoirs. The Director of National Intelligence is required to review the actions of the named individuals, investigate any additional inappropriate activities, and submit a report with recommendations for preventing future interference within 90 days. The order explicitly states that it does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing laws and available appropriations.
Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order focused on resource development in Alaska.
This regulation provides comprehensive directives to multiple federal agencies for expediting and maximizing resource development in Alaska. The order instructs federal agencies to rescind previous restrictions, reinstate prior policies, and prioritize the development of Alaska's natural resources, including energy, minerals, timber, and seafood. Key actions include reversing previous environmental and land management regulations, facilitating liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, reinstating oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, reviewing land use policies affecting Alaska Native lands, and supporting transportation infrastructure development. The regulation aims to enhance economic opportunities, create jobs, improve national energy security, and support Alaska's resource potential by removing what the document describes as bureaucratic obstacles to resource extraction and development.
Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14147) addressing perceived political weaponization of federal government agencies.
This regulation establishes a process to review and potentially correct actions taken by federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies during the previous administration. The order requires the Attorney General to review civil and criminal enforcement activities from the past four years across various departments, identifying instances where agency conduct may have been improper. Similarly, the Director of National Intelligence must review Intelligence Community activities during the same period. Both are required to prepare reports for the President with recommendations for remedial actions. The order emphasizes document retention compliance and directs that any instances of non-compliance be referred to the Attorney General. The document explicitly states that it does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations. The order's purpose is to examine potential misuse of governmental power, focusing on investigations, prosecutions, and actions against perceived political opponents that the document suggests may have been constitutionally or legally questionable.
Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
AI Summary:
This is a policy document: an executive order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation establishes a policy to protect free speech rights and prohibit federal censorship. It declares that over the previous four years, the government inappropriately suppressed speech under the guise of combating misinformation. The order directs federal departments and agencies to secure citizens' constitutional right to free speech, ensuring no federal resources or personnel can unconstitutionally abridge speech. It mandates that the Attorney General investigate past censorship activities and prepare a report with recommendations for remedial actions. The order explicitly states it does not create legally enforceable rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations. The primary goal is to prevent government interference with constitutionally protected speech and address potential past misconduct related to speech suppression.
Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order (EO 14148) that rescinds numerous previous executive orders and actions from the prior administration.
This regulation systematically revokes over 50 executive orders and presidential memoranda issued between January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025, covering a wide range of policy areas including racial equity, COVID-19 response, immigration, climate change, healthcare, education, and workplace policies. The executive order states its purpose is to restore "common sense" to the federal government by eliminating what it characterizes as "harmful" and "radical" policies from the previous administration. The document requires federal agency heads to immediately stop implementing "unlawful and radical DEI [diversity, equity, and inclusion] ideology" and mandates several review processes. Specifically, the Directors of the Domestic Policy Council and National Economic Council must review and potentially rescind additional orders within 45 days, and the National Security Advisor must review all National Security Memoranda from the previous administration and recommend rescissions. The order includes provisions ensuring it does not impair existing legal authorities and is subject to applicable law and available appropriations.