Trump Order Tracker

Cataloging and summarizing executive orders from Donald Trump's second term

IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

1 day ago

The government is stopping risky research that could make germs more dangerous, especially if done in countries where there's little oversight, to protect public health and safety.
They want to make sure any research funded by the government follows strict rules and is carefully watched to prevent accidents or misuse.
New rules will be created to help check and control this kind of research, with clear punishments like losing funding if rules are broken.
They will also keep an eye on risky research done without government money and make sure companies that make synthetic DNA follow safety guidelines.
Research centers must report their risky projects publicly, so everyone knows what's going on, but without giving away secrets that could harm security or inventions.

REGULATORY RELIEF TO PROMOTE DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OFCRITICAL MEDICINES

1 day ago

The government wants to make it easier and faster to build and improve places that make medicines in the U.S. so we don't have to wait 5 to 10 years to make new medicine factories.
Rules and inspections that slow down making medicines at home will be reviewed and fixed to remove unnecessary steps while keeping safety.
There will be more checks and better fees for medicine factories in other countries to make sure they meet standards and to keep track of how often inspections happen.
Different government groups like the FDA, EPA, and Army Corps will work together to speed up permits and approvals needed to build and expand medicine factories.
The goal is to make the U.S. the best place to safely and affordably make important medicines, helping protect the country and patients.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY COMMISSION

5 days ago

The government promises to protect everyone's right to practice their religion freely and without fear of discrimination, honoring the country's long history of religious freedom.
A new group called the Religious Liberty Commission will be created to help watch over religious freedom and suggest ways to keep it strong.
This group will have up to 14 members from different parts of society, including religious leaders and legal experts, who will work together without pay but can get travel expenses covered.
The Commission will look into many topics like the rights of religious leaders, protection against unfair treatment, and parents' rights to choose religious education for their kids.
The Commission will give advice to the government on religious freedom policies and aims to celebrate and protect the peaceful practice of many religions in America.

ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA

5 days ago

The government used to give money to NPR and PBS to help them share news, but now there are lots of different news sources, so giving money to them isn't needed and might make them seem less fair.
People expect that if their taxes help pay for news, that news should be fair and not take sides in politics.
It's been found that NPR and PBS don't always show news in a fair and unbiased way, so the government will stop giving them money.
All government groups are told to stop funding NPR and PBS directly or indirectly, and rules will be changed to make sure this happens by mid-2025.
If NPR or PBS are not following rules about fair treatment of workers, the right government department will check and fix the problem if needed.

ADDRESSING CERTAIN TARIFFS ON IMPORTED ARTICLES

7 days ago

The U.S. has put different tariffs on some products to protect national security and the economy, but when a product has more than one tariff, they shouldn't all add up and make the cost too high.
This new rule explains which tariffs apply when a product is hit by multiple tariffs from five specific policies related to cars, border security, aluminum, and steel.
In general, a product affected by the car tariffs won't get extra tariffs from other categories; products under border security tariffs won't get extra aluminum or steel tariffs; but aluminum and steel tariffs can sometimes stack together if conditions are met.
Other fees and taxes not related to these five tariff groups can still apply on top of these tariffs, so products might have more charges beyond these rules.
Government departments will update their systems and rules by mid-May 2025 to follow this new way of handling overlapping tariffs, and this change will apply to products imported since early March 2025.

ENFORCING COMMONSENSE RULES OF THE ROADFOR AMERICA’S TRUCK DRIVERS

8 days ago

Truck drivers are super important because they keep our economy and communities running by safely delivering goods every day.
Truck drivers must be good at English so they can read traffic signs, talk to safety officers, and understand instructions, which is a basic safety rule.
The government will start making sure that all truck drivers really do meet the English language requirements again to keep roads safer.
The transportation department will check if driver licenses from other places look suspicious and will improve ways to verify that all commercial drivers have real and valid licenses.
Within two months, plans will be made to make working conditions better for truck drivers, helping them have safer and fairer jobs.

PROTECTING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FROM CRIMINAL ALIENS

8 days ago

The Federal Government has the main power when it comes to immigration and keeping the country safe, and some local places are not following these rules, which is a big problem.
Some cities and states, called 'sanctuary jurisdictions,' are letting people stay even if they break immigration rules, and the government will make a list of these places and let them know.
If these sanctuary places keep not following the rules, they might lose some money from the Federal Government, and legal actions could be taken against them to make them follow the laws.
There will be checks to make sure people in sanctuary places don't get Federal benefits if they aren't supposed to, so the rules are enforced fairly.
The government wants to make sure American citizens are treated fairly and not put at a disadvantage compared to people who are not here legally, especially in things like school tuition and legal matters.

STRENGTHENING AND UNLEASHING AMERICA’S LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PURSUE CRIMINALS AND PROTECT INNOCENT CITIZENS

8 days ago

The government wants to make communities safer by supporting and strengthening local police forces to fight crime more effectively.
Law enforcement officers who face unfair legal troubles while doing their job will get help with legal costs and support, including free legal aid from private groups.
Federal resources will be used to share best ways for police to fight crime, improve training, increase police pay, protect officers legally, and improve prison security and crime data collection.
Military and national security resources will be made available to local police to help prevent crime, with plans for how to best use these tools being developed soon.
Officials who stop police from doing their jobs or use unfair policies disguised as "equity" that hurt law enforcement or public safety will face legal action from the government.

STRENGTHENING PROBATIONARY PERIODS IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE

12 days ago

New rules make sure federal employees on probation have to prove they're good workers before they get a permanent job, helping get rid of people who don't do well.
Agencies must actively decide to keep employees after their probation, instead of employees automatically becoming permanent if no action is taken.
The new rules replace old ones that made it too hard to remove employees who don't perform well during probation.
Agencies have to check in with probationary employees before their probation ends to talk about how they're doing and decide if they should stay.
If the agency doesn't confirm that the employee should stay by the end of probation, the employee's job ends automatically, but they can appeal if there was a mistake.

UNLEASHING AMERICA’S OFFSHORE CRITICAL MINERALS AND RESOURCES

12 days ago

The U.S. wants to be the leader in finding and using minerals from the deep ocean floor because these minerals are super important for the economy and national security.
The plan is to speed up how we explore and process these underwater minerals while still protecting the environment and being open about what we're doing.
Several government departments will work together to make it easier for American companies to get licenses and permits to explore and use these seabed minerals.
The U.S. will team up with allies to share knowledge and make sure American companies can compete against countries like China in this important area.
Reports will be made soon to figure out the best places to explore, how to build supply chains, and how to store these critical minerals to keep the country safe and ready.

TRANSPARENCY REGARDING FOREIGN INFLUENCEAT AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES

13 days ago

Many U.S. universities have not been honest about how much money they get from other countries, and sometimes they hide who the money really comes from.
The government wants to make sure everyone knows where foreign money in colleges is coming from to protect American schools and students from foreign influence.
The Department of Education will work hard to make colleges tell the truth about foreign money, including reversing any rules that made it easier to hide this info before.
Schools that don't follow the rules about telling the truth about foreign money might lose their federal funding or face other punishments.
This plan makes sure the government can check and enforce these rules but doesn't create any new legal rights for people or change how other government parts work.

REFORMING ACCREDITATION TO STRENGTHEN HIGHER EDUCATION

13 days ago

A group called accreditors decides which colleges get federal student money, but they've been letting low-quality schools get approved even though many students don't graduate or earn enough after college to pay off their debts.
Some accreditors have been pushing schools to adopt rules about diversity and inclusion that might actually be unfair or against the law, instead of focusing on how well students do in school and after graduation.
Specific groups that judge law and medical schools are making those schools meet diversity goals that may break legal rules, and these practices need to be stopped to make sure schools follow the law.
The government plans to hold accreditors accountable if they don't follow laws, especially if they force schools to discriminate unfairly, and may take away their official status if they don't fix these problems.
The focus will shift to making sure colleges provide good education without unlawful discrimination, encouraging new accreditors to compete, using student success data fairly, and making it easier for schools to switch accreditors if needed.

WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

13 days ago

This sets up a group in the White House to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) do even better in teaching and preparing students for good jobs and leadership roles.
The group will work with government agencies, businesses, and other partners to improve HBCUs' finances, buildings, technology, and student opportunities.
They want to make sure HBCUs get fair chances for federal funding, research money, and support so they can grow and help more students succeed.
A special Board made up of experts and HBCU leaders will give advice to the President on how to help these schools best.
Every year, the group will report back on progress and ideas, and older similar programs are replaced by this new plan to keep things fresh and effective.

PREPARING AMERICANS FOR HIGH-PAYING SKILLED TRADE JOBS OF THE FUTURE

13 days ago

The government wants to help American workers learn new skills to make cool products and use new technology, so they can get good jobs that pay well.
They will look at all the programs that train workers and find ways to make them work better, including combining similar programs and fixing ones that don't help much.
A big report will be made to suggest how to improve training, like using smarter ways to teach and helping workers keep up with new tech like Artificial Intelligence.
They plan to grow programs where people learn jobs by working and training at the same time, aiming to have over a million new apprentices in different industries.
They will also share clear information about how well these training programs work, like how many people get jobs and earn money after finishing.

REINSTATING COMMON SENSE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICIES

13 days ago

The government is stopping rules that make schools treat kids differently based on race when deciding punishments, because it made classrooms less safe and let bad behavior go unpunished.
A letter from 2014 said schools could get in trouble if punishments looked unfair by race, even if the behavior was the same, which led to schools not punishing misbehavior properly.
Experts found that letting bad behavior slide to avoid racial punishment differences made schools less safe and hurt learning, so they said teachers should focus on actions, not race stats.
New guidance will be given to schools to make sure punishments are fair and not based on race, and officials will work together to stop racial discrimination in school discipline.
The plan includes checking how past investigations went, making sure taxpayer money doesn't support unfair discipline, and creating model rules that keep schools safe and respect traditional values.

RESTORING EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND MERITOCRACY

13 days ago

The main idea is that everyone should be treated equally under the law based on their individual abilities, not their race or group. There's a rule called 'disparate-impact liability' that says if groups have different outcomes, it might be unfair, even if no one intended to discriminate; this is seen as a problem because it can force people to consider race in decisions. This rule has made it hard for businesses to hire based on skills and merit because they fear lawsuits if results aren't perfectly balanced among races or groups. The government is stopping the use and enforcement of this rule and will work to change or remove related regulations and laws. Officials will review current cases and rules to make sure they follow this new approach, aiming to promote fairness by treating people as individuals without focusing on group characteristics.

ADVANCING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN YOUTH

13 days ago

The government wants to help kids and teachers learn about artificial intelligence (AI) so they can be ready for future jobs and innovations involving AI technology.
A special group made up of leaders from different departments will work together to make plans and promote AI education across the country.
There will be a big competition called the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge to encourage students and teachers to show off their AI skills and come up with creative solutions.
Schools will get help from partnerships between the government and AI experts to create online resources and training programs for both students and teachers to learn AI.
Programs like apprenticeships and grants will be set up to help young people and educators get real-world experience and training in AI-related jobs and skills.

ADVANCING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN YOUTH

13 days ago

The government wants to help students and teachers learn about artificial intelligence (AI) so everyone can be ready for future jobs and inventions.
A special group is created to work on AI education, including leaders from different government departments and experts.
There will be a big AI contest for students and teachers to show what they can do with AI and to encourage learning and teamwork.
Schools will get new resources and training to teach AI, and teachers will be helped to use AI tools better in their classrooms.
Programs will be made to help people, especially young workers, learn AI skills through apprenticeships and special courses, so they can get good jobs in AI-related fields.

RESTORING AMERICAN SEAFOOD COMPETITIVENESS

19 days ago

The United States has a huge ocean area with lots of seafood, but too many rules are making it hard for American fishermen to catch and sell fish efficiently.
Most seafood in the U.S. is imported from other countries, and unfair trade practices are hurting American fishermen and seafood businesses.
The government wants to cut down on unnecessary rules that make fishing harder and more expensive, and is asking fishing groups and experts for ideas to make fishing better and fairer.
There will be a big push to use new technology to track fish better, open up more fishing chances, and promote American seafood so people buy and eat more of it.
Officials will review fishing areas, trade rules, and import checks to stop illegal fishing and unfair competition, making sure American seafood stays safe and competitive.

ENSURING COMMERCIAL, COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS IN FEDERAL CONTRACTS

20 days ago

The government wants to save your tax money by buying things that are already made and work well, instead of making custom stuff that costs more and takes longer.
Agencies should try really hard to buy products and services that are commercially available, even if they need to tweak them a bit to fit their needs.
If an agency plans to buy something custom-made or not commercially available, they need to do research to prove that there isn't a good commercial option and explain why they need the special product.
Senior officials will review all ongoing purchases to check if the agencies can switch to buying commercial products instead of custom ones, and they must report how well they are following these rules every year.
Before approving custom purchases, the government officials will double-check the research and prices to make sure it's really necessary, sometimes asking higher-ups for advice, to keep spending smart and efficient.

RESTORING COMMON SENSE TO FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

21 days ago

The government buys lots of stuff but the rules for buying are super complicated and make things slow and expensive for everyone involved.
These rules, called the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), have grown too big and messy over 40 years, making it hard for businesses to work with the government.
The main goal now is to fix these rules so they're simpler, faster, and only include what's really needed by law or to keep things safe and fair.
Government agencies will work together to clean up their own extra rules to match the new simpler standards and make buying things easier.
Some of the rules will even have an expiration date in 4 years to make sure they are still useful and not just stuck around forever without reason.

LOWERING DRUG PRICES BY ONCE AGAIN PUTTING AMERICANS FIRST

21 days ago

The main goal is to bring back the progress made to lower medicine prices for Americans, which got slowed down by recent actions and laws that didn't work as well as hoped.
The government wants to make sure programs like Medicare help patients get cheaper drugs by improving how prices are negotiated and making things fairer between different types of medicines.
They're planning to test new ways to pay for expensive medicines so seniors can get better deals, and also want to keep an eye on how hospitals buy drugs to avoid extra costs.
There will be efforts to make it easier and safer to import lower-cost medicines from other countries and speed up approval of generic and similar drugs to increase competition and lower prices.
The plan includes making the drug supply chain more open and fair, cracking down on unfair drug company behaviors, and helping health centers provide affordable life-saving medicines like insulin for people who need them most.

ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE THROUGH SECTION 232 ACTIONS ON PROCESSED CRITICAL MINERALS AND DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS

21 days ago

The country needs special minerals that are very important for making things like phones, cars, and defense equipment, but we rely a lot on other countries to get these minerals, which can be risky for our safety and economy.
These minerals go through processing to become useful, and many products we use every day depend on these processed minerals, making it important to have a steady and safe supply.
Some countries that supply these minerals sometimes mess with prices or limit exports, which can hurt our ability to make important products and affect our national security.
Because of these risks, an investigation will check how much we depend on imports of these minerals, where they come from, and how this might affect our economy and defense.
The investigation will look into possible actions like tariffs or policies to encourage making these minerals in the U.S. to reduce risks and protect our economy and security.

RESTORING COMMON SENSE TO FEDERAL OFFICE SPACE MANAGEMENT

21 days ago

The government used to require that federal offices be located mainly in busy downtown areas to help those neighborhoods grow, but this made it hard to find cheaper office spaces.
New rules encouraged using old historic buildings in city centers for government offices, but this also didn't focus on saving money or being efficient.
These old rules are now canceled so that government agencies can pick office spaces that save money and help them do their jobs better.
The General Services Administrator will update government policies and regulations to match these new guidelines about office locations.
This change doesn't affect other government powers or rights, and it will be done following the law and available budget, without creating any new legal rights for anyone.

MAINTAINING ACCEPTABLE WATER PRESSURE IN SHOWERHEADS

27 days ago

The government thinks too many complicated rules are hurting the economy and making life less free, and they're using the example of old detailed rules about what counts as a "showerhead."
They want to get rid of a very long and complicated rule that defines "showerhead" because the dictionary already has a simple definition everyone can understand.
The Energy Secretary is told to officially cancel that showerhead rule within 30 days without needing extra public feedback.
This change won’t affect the budget office’s work or go against any laws, and will only happen if money is available.
This action doesn’t give anyone new legal rights or benefits and doesn’t create any new rules people can sue over.

Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability

27 days ago

The U.S. wants to keep its military super strong by working better with friends and partners around the world through faster and clearer defense sales. It plans to make selling military stuff easier by cutting down on confusing rules and making sure decisions happen together, not separately. The government will team up more with companies to save money and time when sharing military technology with allies. They will pick special friends and important military gear to focus on sharing, making sure it doesn't hurt the U.S. military's readiness. There will be new plans and systems to track and manage all these sales better, keeping technology safe but also making it easier to export to trusted partners.

ZERO-BASED REGULATORY BUDGETING TO UNLEASH AMERICAN ENERGY

27 days ago

Our country's rules for energy are really big and complicated, which can make it hard for new ideas and progress to happen. Some government groups that make rules about energy have to add a special date to their rules that says when the rule will stop being used unless it's reviewed and extended. This helps make sure old rules don't stick around forever and that the rules are checked regularly to see if they still help people. Several important agencies, like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, have to follow this new plan and update their rules accordingly. People will get a chance to say what they think about the rules before any rule is removed or extended, making the process more open and fair.

REDUCING ANTI-COMPETITIVE REGULATORY BARRIERS

27 days ago

The government wants to make sure rules don't give unfair advantages to certain companies or block new businesses from joining the market.
Leaders of different government parts will look at all their rules to find ones that stop competition or make it harder for new companies to enter.
They'll ask the public for ideas about which rules might be unfair and listen to their thoughts before making changes.
After reviewing, they'll suggest which rules to change or remove to help competition and send these ideas to other government offices to include in future plans.
This plan follows the law, doesn't take away any powers from government leaders, and doesn't give anyone special rights or benefits on its own.

RESTORING AMERICA’S MARITIME DOMINANCE

27 days ago

The U.S. wants to rebuild its shipbuilding industry and maritime workforce because other countries like China make ships way cheaper and more, which is bad for America's security and economy.
A big plan will be made with many government agencies to fix and improve shipbuilding, trade, and training for maritime workers within about 7 months.
The government will look into using money, laws, and private investments to grow shipyards, supply chains, ports, and the maritime workforce, making sure investments help the economy and security.
They'll work on stopping unfair trade practices by China in shipbuilding and make sure fees and taxes on shipping are properly collected to protect American businesses.
The plan includes training more shipbuilders and sailors, modernizing maritime schools, making shipbuilding easier and faster, and teaming up with allies to help America build and use more ships for trade and security.

MODERNIZING DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS AND SPURRING INNOVATION IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE

27 days ago

The U.S. wants its military to have the best and fastest weapons and tools, so it's changing how it buys and makes these things to be quicker and smarter.
The government plans to speed up buying military stuff, make its defense factories stronger, and encourage workers to try new ideas and take smart risks.
They will review and simplify the buying process to cut out extra steps and make decisions faster, using special rules that help get things done more quickly.
The people who manage buying military equipment will get new training, better ways to measure their work, and support to help them use new buying methods and take risks.
They'll check all big military projects to see if any are too slow, too expensive, or not useful, and might stop ones that aren't working well to focus on better options.

ADDRESSING RISKS FROM SUSMAN GODFREY

27 days ago

A particular law firm called Susman Godfrey LLP is being singled out because it is believed to harm important U.S. interests, including election integrity, military strength, and equality laws.
The government will review and temporarily suspend any security clearances for people at Susman and will stop giving them special government resources until the review is done.
Government contractors must tell if they do business with Susman, and agencies will review and possibly end contracts with Susman to make sure taxpayer money doesn’t support harmful activities.
Access for Susman employees to government buildings and interactions with government workers will be limited to protect national security, and hiring Susman employees will require special approval.
These actions follow laws and other orders, don’t create new legal rights, and will be handled according to the law and available funding.

MODIFYING RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TO REFLECT TRADING PARTNER RETALIATION AND ALIGNMENT

27 days ago

The U.S. is increasing tariffs on goods from China, raising them from 84% to 125%, because China retaliated against previous U.S. tariff actions and to address trade imbalances that hurt U.S. industries.
For over 75 other countries that are cooperating to fix unfair trade practices with the U.S., their higher specific tariffs are suspended for 90 days and replaced with a lower 10% tariff, encouraging better trade relationships.
The U.S. has also raised tariffs on low-value shipments from China to prevent companies from avoiding the higher tariffs by breaking up shipments into smaller parcels.
Various government departments like Commerce, Homeland Security, and Trade are directed to enforce and manage these tariff changes and related rules effectively.
These measures aim to protect U.S. national and economic security by addressing unfair trade practices, and the government will keep adjusting tariffs to respond to other countries' actions.

STRENGTHENING THE RELIABILITY AND SECURITYOF THE UNITED STATES ELECTRIC GRID

28 days ago

The U.S. is seeing a big jump in electricity use because of new tech like AI data centers and more factories, which is stressing the power grid a lot.
Keeping the electricity grid steady and safe is super important for the country, especially as we need more power from all kinds of sources to keep up with demand.
The Energy Secretary will speed up rules and approvals to keep power plants running at full strength during times when the grid might face shortages, to avoid blackouts.
A new system will be made to check how much extra power each region has and figure out which power plants are really important, so they don't shut down or switch fuels if that would reduce the power supply.
This plan respects current laws and budgets, and it doesn't create new legal rights for anyone; it's all about making sure the power grid stays reliable and secure.

PROTECTING AMERICAN ENERGY FROM STATE OVERREACH

28 days ago

The government wants to make it easier to use American energy like oil, gas, coal, and nuclear power by removing unfair rules that make it hard to find and use these resources.
Some states have made laws that punish energy companies or make it very expensive to use energy, which can hurt the whole country by making energy costs go up for everyone.
The government thinks these state laws are unfair because they stop energy from flowing freely and treat out-of-state companies badly, which is against the idea that all states should be treated equally.
The Attorney General will find and stop any state laws or lawsuits that unfairly block energy production or try to tax it too much, especially those related to climate change rules that hurt energy companies.
This plan doesn't change other government powers or create new rights for people, and it will only happen if there is enough money and it follows the law.

Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241

28 days ago

The U.S. wants to use more coal because it's cheap, plentiful, and can help make electricity for new tech like AI data centers while creating good jobs.
The government will help coal mining by removing rules that make it hard, speeding up coal sales on public lands, and encouraging coal exports to help allies and the economy.
Officials will check how much coal is in federal lands and find ways to make mining easier and cheaper, helping keep electricity prices low and the power grid steady.
They'll also review and possibly change rules that stop coal use, so agencies can support coal mining and power plants more easily, including helping finance coal projects.
The government aims to boost new coal technologies and examine how coal can help make steel and power AI centers, making coal a big part of America's energy and industrial future.

AMENDMENT TO RECIPROCAL TARIFFS AND UPDATED DUTIES AS APPLIED TO LOW-VALUE IMPORTS FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

28 days ago

The United States had already put extra taxes on some Chinese imports to fix the big trade problem with China, but China said they would charge high taxes on American goods in return.
Because China is charging 34% tax on American goods, the U.S. is raising its tax on Chinese goods from 34% to a much higher 84% starting April 9, 2025.
To stop people from getting around these taxes by sending small cheap packages from China, the U.S. is also increasing extra taxes on small shipments, raising the tax rate from 30% to 90% and charging more money per package.
Different government departments like Commerce and Homeland Security will work together to make sure these new taxes are put in place and follow the law.
This action doesn't change other government powers or create new legal rights for anyone; it's meant to protect the U.S. economy and national security from unfair trade practices.

Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay

1 month ago

The government is pausing its rules about certain foreign-controlled apps, like TikTok, until June 19, 2025, and won't punish anyone for not following these rules during this pause or before it started.
The Attorney General will send out clear instructions about this pause and will also inform app providers that they haven't broken any rules during this time.
Only the Attorney General has the power to look into or enforce these app rules, and no states or private groups are allowed to try enforcing them on their own.
This pause doesn't change or affect other powers or duties of government departments and officials that are already allowed by law.
This decision is made following the law and budget limits, and it doesn't create any special rights for people to sue or make claims against the government or its employees.

Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits

1 month ago

The U.S. is facing a big problem because it buys way more stuff from other countries than it sells to them, which hurts American factories and jobs. Some countries charge higher taxes on American goods and have tricky rules that make it harder for U.S. products to be sold there, while making their own products cheaper to sell. To fix this, the U.S. is adding extra taxes (tariffs) on many imported goods to encourage fairer trade and help American businesses grow again. This is important for keeping the country safe, making sure we can produce things we need for defense and everyday life without relying too much on other countries. The government will keep checking if these steps work, and if needed, will change the rules to protect American workers and industries better.

Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports

1 month ago

The U.S. is stopping certain low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong from being duty-free because some shipments hide illegal drugs, especially synthetic opioids, which are a big problem in the U.S.
Starting May 2, 2025, small packages valued at $800 or less from China or Hong Kong will have to pay extra taxes (duties) when they enter the U.S., whether they come through regular shipping or the postal system.
Carriers bringing these packages into the U.S. must collect these extra taxes and report shipment details to customs to make sure the rules are followed and the taxes are paid.
There are two ways carriers can calculate the duties: either 30% of the package's value or a set fee ($25 per package until June 1, then $50 after), and carriers must have a bond to guarantee payment of these duties.
Government agencies will monitor the impact of these changes and may recommend expanding these rules to other regions to stop people from trying to avoid these new taxes by shipping from places like Macau.

ESTABLISHING THE UNITED STATES INVESTMENT ACCELERATOR

1 month ago

The United States wants to make it easier and faster for companies to invest and build here by fixing complicated rules that slow things down.
The goal is to help both small and big businesses invest more money in the country to grow the economy.
A new team called the United States Investment Accelerator will be created to help investors with rules, reduce red tape, and work with states to make investing simpler.
This team will also help with big investments over $1 billion, making sure deals are better and working with national labs and government programs.
These changes won't take away powers from any government departments, and the plan will follow current laws and available funding.

COMBATING UNFAIR PRACTICES IN THE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MARKET

1 month ago

The live concert and entertainment industry is really popular in America, but some middlemen are making tickets super expensive by buying lots of them and reselling at huge markups, which hurts fans and artists.
The government wants to stop these middlemen from charging too much and making it hard for fans to see their favorite artists without paying way too much money.
Officials like the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission will make sure rules are followed to keep ticket prices fair and stop shady ticket selling tricks.
They will also make sure ticket sellers are honest about prices and follow tax laws, and work with state officials to enforce these protections.
In six months, these officials will report back on what they've done and suggest any new rules needed to protect people buying concert tickets.

MAKING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL

1 month ago

Washington, D.C. is the special capital city for all Americans and should look beautiful, clean, and be safe for everyone at all times, including on public transportation.
The government wants to keep the city safe by stopping crime, punishing criminals, protecting important monuments, and making the city more attractive and well-kept.
A special group called the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is created, made up of different government agencies, to work together with local officials to keep the city safe and tackle issues like illegal immigration and crime on transit.
They plan to clean up the city by fixing up monuments, removing graffiti, making public spaces nicer, and encouraging private groups to help with cleaning and beautification.
The government will follow the law and available budget while doing all this, and this plan does not create new legal rights for anyone against the government.

ADDRESSING RISKS FROM WILMERHALE

1 month ago

The government is concerned about big law firms, especially WilmerHale, doing things that hurt America's safety, elections, and fairness, and wants to stop them from using taxpayer money or having special government access.
WilmerHale's lawyers might lose their security clearances while officials check if their access is safe for the country, and the government will stop giving them special facilities or services.
Government agencies must find out if contractors work with WilmerHale, and if they do, they might stop contracts to avoid supporting harmful activities linked to the firm.
Officials will limit WilmerHale employees' access to government buildings and discourage hiring from the firm unless it's safe for national security.
This plan respects current laws and agency powers, and doesn't create legal rights for anyone, but aims to protect the country from harmful practices by certain law firms.

RESTORING TRUTH AND SANITY TO AMERICAN HISTORY

1 month ago

The summary wants to stop changing American history to make it seem bad or mean when it really celebrates freedom and progress.
The Smithsonian museums and other historic places should show American history in a way that makes people proud and doesn't push political ideas or cause fights.
The Vice President will help make sure that museums don't spend money on things that break American values or mix up facts about history, especially about women and race.
Independence Hall and other important places will get money to fix and keep them nice, especially by the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
The government will check if any statues or monuments have been wrongly changed to make history look bad and will fix them to show the true story and the greatness of America.

EXCLUSIONS FROM FEDERAL LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS PROGRAMS

1 month ago

Certain government agencies and their parts are mainly focused on secret work like intelligence and national security, so normal labor rules don't apply to them to keep the country safe.
Several departments, including State, Defense, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Justice, Health, Homeland Security, Interior, Energy, Agriculture, Commerce, Environmental Protection, and others, have specific parts that are excluded from regular labor relations rules due to their security roles.
Special rules apply to parts of the government that deal with foreign service, like embassies and international missions, also excluding them from some labor laws for security reasons.
The Secretaries of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation have special powers to decide if some parts of their departments should follow or be exempt from certain labor rules, based on security and operational needs.
When employees in these excluded areas finish their labor agreements, they will be reassigned to only work on official business, and any ongoing labor disputes or grievances will be ended to keep operations secure and smooth.

Executive Grant of Clemency for Devon Archer

1 month ago

This document announces that Donald J. Trump has given a complete pardon to a person named Devon Archer for certain crimes against the United States.
The pardon means Devon Archer no longer has to pay any fines, penalties, or return anything that the court ordered because of these crimes.
The Attorney General is given the power to officially sign the pardon on behalf of the President right away.
The Attorney General will also say that signing this pardon is done because the President told them to do so.
This action was signed and sealed in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025, marking the formal completion of the pardon process.

Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account

1 month ago

The government wants to stop using paper checks and money orders because they cost a lot, are slow, and can get lost or stolen more easily than electronic payments.
Starting September 30, 2025, all federal payments and receipts should be done electronically using methods like direct deposit, prepaid cards, or digital wallets, with some exceptions.
Exceptions will be made for people without access to banks, emergency situations, national security, or other special cases where electronic payments aren't possible.
The Treasury will help agencies switch to digital payments and work with banks and groups to make sure everyone, including those without bank accounts, can get paid electronically.
Agencies must create plans to stop paper payments, report on progress, and protect sensitive information throughout the transition to electronic payments.

Protecting America’s Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

1 month ago

The government handles a huge amount of money every year, but it doesn't have strong enough checks to make sure all payments are correct and safe from fraud.
A lot of money is lost every year due to fraud and mistakes, so the government wants to improve how it tracks and verifies payments to protect taxpayer dollars.
The Treasury Department will take on more responsibility to check payments before they are made, making sure things like payee details and funds availability are correct.
Agencies will need to consolidate and standardize their financial systems to make money management clearer, more efficient, and easier to oversee.
The government plans to reduce the number of separate offices that make payments on their own and bring these tasks under the Treasury’s control for better tracking and security.

PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS

1 month ago

The United States aims to improve election fairness by enforcing stricter rules like requiring proof of citizenship for voting and making sure all votes are counted only if received by Election Day, similar to other countries.
Officials will use government databases and records to check that only eligible voters are registered and to remove those who shouldn't be on voter lists, especially non-citizens.
Voting systems must produce a paper trail so voters can verify their votes, and the government will stop funding states that don't follow these standards to keep elections honest.
Law enforcement will work closely with states to investigate and prosecute illegal voting and election fraud, ensuring that those who break election laws are held accountable.
Foreign interference in U.S. elections is a big concern, so laws preventing foreign money and influence in elections will be strictly enforced to protect the integrity of American voting.

Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block

1 month ago

The government is concerned about a big law firm called Jenner & Block LLP because it believes the firm does things that hurt America, like supporting unfair political fights and discriminating against people based on race.
Jenner's employees who have security clearances will have those clearances paused while the government checks if it's safe for them to keep access to sensitive information.
Government agencies will stop giving special services and money to Jenner and will check contracts to see if they can be ended to avoid funding harmful activities.
Government workers might be limited in how they interact with Jenner employees, especially a person named Andrew Weissmann, to keep the country's secrets and safety protected.
The rules don't stop agencies from using their usual powers, and any actions taken will follow the law and available money, but this doesn’t create any new legal rights for anyone involved.

Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil

1 month ago

The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is causing big problems because they do bad things like kidnapping and are allowed to move into the U.S. more easily because of past policies, with help from the Venezuela government not stopping them.
The Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro is still causing trouble by messing with democracy, stealing money, hurting their people, and making many Venezuelans leave their country, which hurts nearby countries too.
Starting April 2, 2025, countries that buy oil from Venezuela might have to pay a 25% extra tax on goods they send to the U.S., to discourage them from trading Venezuelan oil.
Different U.S. government leaders will decide which countries get this extra tax and make sure the rules are followed, and some old rules that go against this new plan will be changed or stopped.
Officials will check every six months to see if these taxes are working and if the Maduro government is still causing problems, adjusting the plan if needed.

Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss

1 month ago

A big law firm called Paul Weiss did some bad things before, but now they say they're going to change and do better by being fair and helping lots of different people.
Paul Weiss promises to pick clients and hire lawyers without politics, help people from all sides, and base jobs and promotions on skill, not on things like diversity policies.
They also plan to give a lot of free legal help worth $40 million during this time, helping veterans, fairness in court, and fighting against anti-Jewish hate.
Because of these promises, the President canceled a previous action that was about dealing with problems from Paul Weiss, showing trust in their new plans.
This new plan doesn't change other government powers or create new legal rights; it's all about trying to make things fairer and better with this law firm.

Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

1 month ago

The government spends a lot of money on schools, but many children aren't doing well in reading and math, so the current system isn't working as it should.
The plan is to close the central education office and give control back to individual states and local communities to better manage education.
A big part of the education office's job now is handling student loans, but it's not set up like a bank, so this responsibility should be moved to a more suitable place.
Any federal education money given out must follow strict rules and stop programs that promote illegal discrimination or controversial ideas labeled as 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' or related to gender ideology.
This change won't affect other government departments' powers and will happen following the law and available funding, without creating new legal rights for anyone.

Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

1 month ago

The United States has lots of important minerals that help make jobs and cool stuff like electric cars and smartphones, but we're buying too much from other countries, which can be risky for our safety and economy.
Government leaders need to quickly find and approve mining projects that can start right away to get more minerals made here in the U.S.
Some government lands with lots of minerals will be used mainly for mining projects, and agencies will work together to let companies build and operate mines there faster.
The Defense Department and other groups will help connect money and businesses to support new mining projects and speed up getting important minerals from mines to make things.
There are special rules and plans to make sure the process for mining minerals is clear, fast, and helps small businesses, while still following the law and working with lots of government offices.

Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement

1 month ago

The government spends a huge amount of money buying common goods and services, and it's trying to do this more efficiently to save taxpayer money.
There's a special agency called the General Services Administration (GSA) that's supposed to handle these purchases, but right now lots of different parts of the government do it separately, which causes waste.
The plan is to have the GSA take charge of buying common goods and services for most government agencies to avoid duplication and make things smoother.
Officials from different agencies have to propose how the GSA can help them with buying, and GSA will make a big plan for handling these purchases across the government.
The government will keep important rules and authorities in place, and this change won't create new legal rights but aims to make buying goods and services more organized and cost-effective.

Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos

1 month ago

The government wants to make it easier for different departments to share data and work together to find mistakes and fraud, instead of keeping information separate and hard to access.
Leaders of government departments have 30 days to remove rules that stop them from sharing unclassified information and to report on any other rules that might get in the way.
The government should have easy access to data from state programs that get federal money, even if that data is kept by other organizations.
The Labor Department must get full access to all unemployment data and payment records to help with investigations and oversight.
Some old rules or orders that block data sharing are canceled, and leaders must check if classified information is being kept secret more than necessary, reporting back in 45 days.

Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council

2 months ago

America wants to use its natural resources like oil, gas, coal, and minerals to produce more energy and become a world leader in energy, which will help grow jobs and the economy.
A special group called the National Energy Dominance Council is created to help the President make smart decisions about producing and managing energy.
The Council includes leaders from many parts of the government, like Energy, Defense, Agriculture, and others, working together to make energy plans and policies.
The Council will suggest ways to speed up energy projects, cut unnecessary rules, and encourage private companies to invest in energy production.
The Chair of this Council will also be part of the National Security team, showing how important energy is for the country's safety and future.

Unleashing American Energy

3 months ago

The government wants to help America use more of its own energy resources like oil, gas, coal, and minerals to create jobs and make energy cheaper and more reliable for everyone.
They plan to remove or change rules that slow down energy production and make it harder to build things like pipelines and power plants, so energy projects get approved faster.
They are stopping programs and rules that focus on fighting climate change and instead want to focus on energy production and national security, including reducing special support for electric cars and other green technologies.
The government will make sure any decisions about the environment use solid science, but they will stop using certain calculations that they believe unfairly slow down energy projects or hurt the economy.
They want to make America a leader in mining important minerals and will review laws and policies to make mining easier, especially for minerals needed for defense and technology, while also keeping an eye on minerals coming from forced labor or unfair trade practices.