Executive Actions Tracker

This EO rescinds various past executive orders and presidential actions. For a complete list of rescinded actions, see the next tab.

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This proclamation states that it is the policy of the United States to demand that parties seeking injunctions against the Federal Government must cover the costs and damages incurred if the Government is ultimately found to have been wrongfully enjoined or restrained and that “Federal courts should hold litigants accountable for their misrepresentations and ill-granted injunctions.” The heads of agencies shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, ensure that their respective agencies properly request under Rule 65(c) that Federal district courts require plaintiffs to post security equal to the Federal Government’s potential costs and damages from a wrongly issued injunction. The scope of this directive covers all lawsuits filed against the Federal Government seeking an injunction where agencies can show expected monetary damages or costs from the requested preliminary relief, unless extraordinary circumstances justify an exception.

This EO directs the Secretary of Education to propose revisions to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury as appropriate, that ensure the definition of “public service” excludes organizations that engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose, including: aiding or abetting violations of Federal immigration laws; supporting terrorism; engaging in violence for the purpose of obstructing or influencing Federal Government policy; child abuse, including “chemical and surgical castration or mutilation of children or the trafficking of children to other States. . .for purposes of emancipation from their lawful parents, in violation of applicable law[;]” aiding and abetting illegal discrimination; or violating State tort laws, including laws against trespassing, disorderly conduct, public nuisance, vandalism, and obstruction of highways.

This EO establishes the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026. Agencies within the Task Force shall each provide a report to the Task Force regarding their respective planning and activities with respect to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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This EO directs various types of review, to include security clearances, contracting, and racial discrimination within Perkins Coie LLP. Specifically, the Director of National Intelligence is directed to take steps to suspend any active security clearances held by individuals at Perkins Coie pending review and review any sensitive government information provided to Perkins Coie and cease such provision. Further, agencies shall disclose any government contracting business done with Perkins Coie and review all current contracts or entities that disclose doing business with Perkins Coie, and take appropriate steps to terminate any contract for which Perkins Coie has been hired to perform any service. Further, the Chair of the EEOC shall review and the AG shall investigate the practices of large law firms for consistency with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including whether large law firms: reserve certain positions for individuals of preferred races; promote individuals on a discriminatory basis; permit client access on a discriminatory basis; or provide access to events, trainings, or travel on a discriminatory basis. Heads of agencies shall provide guidance limiting official access from Federal Government buildings to employees of Perkins Coie when such access would threaten the national security of or otherwise be inconsistent with the interests of the United States and provide guidance limiting Government employees acting in their official capacity from engaging with Perkins Coie employees to ensure consistency with the national security and other interests of the United States. Agency officials shall refrain from hiring employees of Perkins Coie, absent a waiver from the head of the agency.

This EO directs the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an office to administer and maintain control of custodial accounts collectively known as the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” capitalized with all BTC held by the Department of the Treasury that was finally forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings or in satisfaction of any civil money penalty imposed by any executive department or agency (agency) and that is not needed to satisfy requirements under 31 U.S.C. 9705 or released pursuant to subsection (d) of this section (Government BTC) Further, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an office to administer and maintain control of custodial accounts collectively known as the “United States Digital Asset Stockpile,” The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce shall develop strategies for acquiring additional Government BTC.

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This EO further amends Executive Order 14193 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border), as amended by Executive Order 14197 of February 3, 2025 (Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border), to include: Duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321 for otherwise eligible covered articles described in subsection (a) and subsection (b). Further, this duty free de minimis treatment shall not be available for such otherwise eligible covered articles upon notification by the Secretary of Commerce to the President that adequate systems are in place to fully and expeditiously process and collect tariff revenue for covered articles otherwise eligible for de minimis treatment.

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This EO designates English as the official language of the US. Further, EO 13166 of August 11, 2000 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency), is revoked. However, Agency heads are not required to amend, remove, or otherwise stop production of documents, products, or other services prepared or offered in languages other than English. The AG shall remove any policy guidance documents issued pursuant to EO 13166.

This EO directs Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement various policy changes and guidance to increase the production of timber, lumber, paper, bioenergy, and other wood products.

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This EO states that it is the policy of the US to ensure reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply chains of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. Further, the US must explore whether subsidies and foreign government support for foreign timber, lumber, and their derivative products necessitates action under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to evaluate the impact on national security. This EO directs the Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects on the national security of imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. Further, The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other relevant agencies to evaluate the national security risks associated with imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products and submit a report to the President.

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This EO directs each agency head to build a centralized technological system within the agency to record every payment by the agency with a brief written justification by the employee who approved it. The system shall also include a mechanism for the agency head to pause and rapidly review any payment that does not include a written justification. If possible, the written justifications should be posted publicly. Further, each agency head shall review (1) all existing contracts and grants and terminate or modify those that do not align with this administration’s policies within 30 days and (2) the agency’s contracting policies, procedures, and personnel within 30 days and shall not approve new contracting officer warrants during this time unless deemed necessary. Following this review, agency heads shall issue guidance on signing or modifying contracts and the DOGE Team Lead will write a monthly report on this. Also, a written justification will be required for non-essential travel. As possible, all agency employee credit cards shall be treated as frozen for 30 days, except for those used for disaster relief, natural disaster response, or critical services. Lastly, agencies shall (1) confirm submitted updates regarding real property (7 days), (2) identify all termination rights under current leases (30 days), and (3) submit a plan to OMB for disposition of real-property that is no longer needed (60 days). This order does not apply to the following: law enforcement officers, USCBP and ICE, Uniformed Services, any other grant, contract, component, or real property deemed exempt, and classified information/systems.

This EO states that the Federal Government will promote universal access to clear and accurate healthcare prices. The Secretaries of the Treasury, Labor, and HHS are directed to take all necessary and appropriate action to rapidly implement and enforce the healthcare price transparency regulations issued pursuant to Executive Order 13877 (June 24, 2019, Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First) to require the disclosure of the actual prices of items and services, not estimates, issue updated guidance or proposed regulatory action ensuring pricing information is standardized and easily comparable across hospitals and health plans, and issue guidance or proposed regulatory action updating enforcement policies designed to ensure compliance with the transparent reporting of complete, accurate, and meaningful data within 90 days.

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This EO states that it is the policy of the US to ensure a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic copper supply chain. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to initiate an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects on national security of imports of copper in all forms and assess it based on 19 U.S.C. 1862(d) factors, and other factors as listed by the EO. The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with Secretaries of Defense, Energy, and Interior to evaluate national security risks associated with copper import dependency.

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This memo directs the AG and all other relevant heads of agencies to take steps to suspend any active security clearances held by Peter Koski and all members, partners, and employees of Covington & Burling LLP who assisted former Special Counsel Jack Smith during his time as Special Counsel, pending a review and determination of their roles and responsibilities, if any, in the weaponization of the judicial process. Further, the agencies shall take all necessary actions to terminate any engagement of Covington & Burling LLP and review all current government contracts with the firm.

This memo outlines a variety of policies that will further American investment particularly in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, while safeguarding national security, including the following: The U.S. aims to be a top destination for investment, benefiting from allied and partner contributions; Limitations will be placed on foreign investments in critical sectors unless investors are verifiably independent from adversaries like the PRC; A streamlined process will be created to encourage investments from allies in U.S. advanced technology; Expedited environmental reviews for investments over $1 billion; New rules will prevent PRC-affiliated entities from acquiring critical American businesses and assets; Strengthening CFIUS to restrict adversary investments in strategic sectors and technologies; Encouraging non-controlling foreign investments that do not affect national security; Using legal tools to prevent U.S. investments in the PRC's military-industrial sector; Considering restrictions on U.S. investments in strategic sectors in the PRC; Evaluating the suspension of the 1984 U.S.-PRC Income Tax Convention to encourage domestic investment; Ensuring foreign companies meet auditing standards, reviewing structures limiting investor rights, and upholding fiduciary standards. The agencies are directed to implement the above policy as appropriate.

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Thie EO directs the head of each agency to (1) identify all federally funded programs administered by the agency that currently permits illegal aliens to obtain any cash or non-cash public benefit and take appropriate actions to align such programs with this order and federal law; (2) ensure federal payments to states and localities do not facilitate the subsidization or promotion of illegal immigration (i.e. "sanctuary policies"); (3) enhance eligibility verification systems to ensure benefits exclude any ineligible alien. Director of OMB and DOGE Administrator shall further identify sources of federal funding for illegal aliens and recommend agency actions. Agencies are directed to refer any improper receipt of funds to DOJ and DHS for appropriate action.

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This EO directs the elimination of non-statutory components and functions of the following agencies: the Presidio Trust; the Inter-American Foundation; the United States African Development Foundation; and the United States Institute of Peace. Within 14 days, the head of each of the above agencies shall submit a report to OMB Director confirming compliance with this EO and stating what components are statutorily required and to what extent. Funding to these agencies should be rejected unless compliant with this EO. The Presidential Memorandum of November 13, 1961 (Need for Greater Coordination of Regional and Field Activities of the Government), is revoked. OPM Director shall initiate the process to withdraw regulations 5 CFR 960 (Federal Executive Boards) and 5 CFR 362 (Presidential Management Fellows program). Within 14 days, the applicable heads shall terminate the following agencies: Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid, Academic Research Council and the Credit Union Advisory Council, Community Bank Advisory Council, Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Long COVID, and Health Equity Advisory Committee. Within 30 days, assistants to the President shall submit a list of other government entities that should be terminated as unnecessary.

This EO directs agency heads, in coordination with their DOGE Team Leads and the Director of OMB, to initiate a process to review all regulations subject to their sole or joint jurisdiction for consistency with law and Administration policy. Within 60 days, the agency heads shall submit a list of various classes of identified regulations. The Administrator of OIRA shall consult with the agency heads to develop a Unified Regulatory Agenda that seeks to rescind or modify these regulations as appropriate. Further, agencies shall seek to preserve their enforcement resources by de-prioritizing actions to enforce regulations that are based on anything other than the best reading of the statute or goes beyond constitutional power. Agency heads shall consult with their DOGE Team Leads and Administrator of OIRA on potential new regulations as soon as practicable. This does NOT apply to: military, national security, homeland security, foreign affairs, immigration, executive branch management of its employees, and anything else exempted by Director of OMB.

This EO states that it is the policy of the executive branch to "ensure Presidential supervision and control of the entire executive branch" and all executive agencies (including independent agencies) shall "submit for review all proposed and final significant regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Executive Office of the President before publication in the Federal Register." This does not apply to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or to the Federal Open Market Committee. Definitions for various independent agencies and employees subject to this EO are provided. Director of OMB shall establish performance standards and management objectives for independent agency heads and report their performance and efficiency to the President periodically. Director of OMB shall also review independent regulatory agencies' obligations for consistency with the President's policies regularly and consult with agency chairmen to adjust agency actions as necessary and appropriate to advance the President's policies, which may include prohibiting expending of appropriations on particular activities. Further, the heads of independent regulatory agencies shall each establish a White House Liaison, regularly consult with directors of OMB, White House Domestic Policy, and White House National Economic Council, and submit strategic plans to the Director of OMB for clearance prior to finalization. Lastly, the President and the AG (subject to President's supervision and control) shall provide the authoritative interpretations of law for the executive branch, which is controlling on all executive employees in their official duties.

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This Memo directs the heads of agencies to take appropriate actions to make public (as legal and appropriate) the complete details of every terminated program, cancelled contract, terminated grant, or any other discontinued obligation of federal funds.

This EO directs the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to submit a list of policy recommendations on protecting IVF access and reducing out-of-pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment to the President within 90 days.

Clients in Healthcare · Life Sciences · Insurance

This EO directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidelines to schools (including elementary schools, local educational agencies, State educational agencies, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education) regarding the legal obligations for Covid-19 school mandates. Further, the Secretary of HHS and Education shall create a plan to implement these guidelines, including a list of non-compliant schools and suggested corrective agency action.

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This EO establishes the National Energy Dominance Council, with the Secretary of the Interior as Chair and Secretary of Energy as Vice Chair. This Council shall advise the President on how to best exercise authority to produce more energy in America, advise the President on how to improve the processes for permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, transportation, and export of American energy, provide a recommended National Energy Dominance Strategy to produce more energy, and advise the President on facilitating public-private energy partnerships.

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This EO directs all executive departments and agencies that address health or healthcare to focus on reversing chronic disease, including the following actions: all federally funded health research should use transparency and open-source data and eliminate conflicts of interest; NIH and other federal health research initiatives should prioritize research on chronic illness; agencies should work with farmers to ensure US food is healthy, abundant, and affordable; and agencies should ensure availability of expanded treatment options and flexible insurance coverage for lifestyle changes/disease prevention. Further, the Make America Healthy Again Commission is established with the initial mission to advise the President how to address childhood chronic disease (reports due in 100 days and 180 days).

Clients in Healthcare · Life Sciences · Food and Beverage

This memorandum establishes the "Fair and Reciprocal Plan", under which the Administration will determine the equivalent of a reciprocal tariff for each foreign trading partner by examining tariffs, discriminatory taxes such as value-added taxes, nontariff barriers, exchange-rate practices, and other non-reciprocal arrangements. After the agency reports required by the America First Trade Policy Memorandum are submitted, the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with other officials, must investigate harms from non-reciprocal trade arrangements and report proposed remedies to the President. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must deliver a written assessment of fiscal and information-collection impacts within 180 days of February 13, 2025.

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