Executive Actions Tracker

This proclaims May 2025 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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This memorandum approves and directs implementation of the revised 2022 Unified Command Plan requested by the Secretary of Defense on April 22, 2025, and directs the Secretary of Defense to notify Congress on the President's behalf.

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This Executive Order directs a comprehensive reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to streamline licensing, modernize regulations, and promote the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. The order mandates structural and cultural changes at the NRC, including reorganization of staff and revisions to its regulatory framework to align with national energy and security priorities. It imposes fixed licensing deadlines, limits on fee recovery, encourages science-based radiation standards, and accelerates environmental reviews. These reforms aim to expand U.S. nuclear capacity, facilitate innovation, and enhance energy reliability and national security.

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This Executive Order directs an accelerated federal effort to develop and deploy advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support U.S. national security, energy resilience, and global nuclear leadership. It mandates the use of nuclear power at defense and Department of Energy (DOE) sites, facilitates siting and fuel support for privately funded reactors, and strengthens interagency coordination. The order also promotes U.S. nuclear exports through expanded international agreements and financing strategies, and streamlines NEPA compliance. It seeks to enhance the domestic nuclear fuel cycle, ensure a long-term enriched uranium supply, and prioritize security clearances to support rapid deployment.

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This memorandum, addressed to the Secretary of Defense, determines pursuant to section 303(a)(7)(B) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 that action is necessary to increase production capacity of munitions, missiles and associated equipment, and minerals, and that shortfalls in these areas would severely impair national defense capability. It waives the requirements of section 303(a)(2) through (a)(6) of the Act for supply chains associated with munitions, missiles and associated equipment, and critical minerals as defined by 30 U.S.C. 1606(a)(3), as well as uranium, copper, potash, and gold.

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This Executive Order directs federal agencies to adopt rigorous “Gold Standard Science” practices to restore public trust in the integrity of federally funded scientific research. Citing past misuse of scientific data, reproducibility concerns, and politicization of science, the order requires that scientific information used in policy decisions be transparent, reproducible, and objectively evaluated. Within 30 days, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) must issue guidance outlining these standards, after which agencies must update their scientific integrity policies and report implementation actions within 60 days. Agencies are required to disclose influential data and models (with limited exceptions), communicate uncertainty and assumptions clearly, and apply a “weight of scientific evidence” approach in decision-making. Interim policies revert to those in place as of January 19, 2021, and actions taken between January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025, must be reviewed for compliance. Each agency must also establish internal processes to address violations. The order applies to all employees and contractors involved in scientific activities, with limited waivers permitted by OMB and OSTP.

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This Executive Order establishes a comprehensive federal strategy to revitalize the United States’ nuclear energy sector in support of national security, energy independence, and technological leadership. It directs agencies to take actions aimed at strengthening the domestic nuclear fuel cycle, expanding uranium enrichment and conversion capacity, and improving the licensing and deployment of advanced reactors. The order also calls for the development of a long-term spent fuel management policy, repurposing decommissioned assets, and forming public-private agreements to secure nuclear fuel supplies. Additionally, it instructs federal agencies to support the restart and construction of nuclear plants, invest in advanced nuclear technologies, and prioritize nuclear-related workforce development through apprenticeships, education programs, and grant funding. The Department of Energy is tasked with leading many of these initiatives in coordination with other federal agencies, and all actions are to be implemented consistent with applicable law, budgetary requirements, and national security considerations.

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This Executive Order directs the Department of Energy to accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. It seeks to reform internal Department processes, streamline environmental reviews, and reduce regulatory delays that have hindered nuclear innovation. The Order requires the establishment of a pilot program to build at least three advanced reactors outside national laboratories by July 4, 2026, and mandates expedited timelines for application review and approval. It also instructs the Department to revise NEPA compliance procedures and coordinate with other federal offices to implement these reforms, aiming to restore U.S. leadership in nuclear energy innovation.

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This proclaims May 22, 2025, as National Maritime Day, commemorating the 1819 transoceanic voyage of the S.S. Savannah and honoring the United States Merchant Marine.

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This proclaims the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day, honoring members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force, and invites Governors and the public to observe the day. It supersedes Proclamation 10762 of May 17, 2024.

This proclaims May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

This proclaims May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

This Executive Order seeks to align U.S. prescription drug prices with those in comparably developed countries by implementing a “most-favored-nation” pricing strategy. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to communicate price targets to pharmaceutical manufacturers within 30 days and to facilitate direct-to-consumer programs offering drugs at the most-favored-nation price. If significant progress is not made, the order authorizes additional actions, including proposed rulemaking, importation certifications, antitrust enforcement, export controls, and potential FDA regulatory reviews. The order also calls on the Department of Commerce and USTR to address international pricing practices that contribute to disproportionately high drug costs for American consumers.

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This Executive Order temporarily modifies certain tariffs imposed on imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including Hong Kong and Macau, under prior Executive Orders related to trade imbalances and national security. Citing progress in trade discussions with the PRC, the President suspends a portion of the previously imposed tariffs for 90 days, lowering the ad valorem duty on specified imports from 34% or higher to 10%. The Order also reduces the tariff on certain low-value imports tied to the synthetic opioid supply chain from 120% to 54%, while maintaining a $100 duty per postal item. The modifications take effect May 14, 2025. Implementation is delegated to relevant agencies in coordination with the White House.

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This proclamation designates May 15, 2025, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 11 through May 17, 2025, as Police Week, calling upon Americans to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and upon Governors of States and Territories to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.

This Executive Order directs federal agencies to reduce reliance on criminal enforcement of regulatory violations, particularly those lacking clear mens rea (intent) requirements. Agencies are instructed to inventory and publicly disclose all criminally enforceable regulations within one year, update this list annually, and strongly discourage prosecution of offenses not included. Agencies must also revise future rulemakings to identify authorizing statutes and clearly state applicable mental state requirements. Within 45 days, each agency must publish guidance outlining factors to consider when referring violations for criminal prosecution. The order favors civil or administrative enforcement over strict liability criminal penalties and excludes immigration and national security-related enforcement from its scope.

This Executive Order directs the Archivist of the United States, through the Office of the Federal Register, to improve the timeliness and cost-efficiency of publishing regulatory actions. It requires the Archivist to collaborate with the Government Publishing Office to modernize systems, reduce publication delays, and reassess the current fee schedule for publishing in the Federal Register. Reports on average publication times and cost adjustments must be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget at multiple intervals, with the goal of streamlining publication processes and aligning fees with actual costs.

This proclaims May 9, 2025, as Military Spouse Day.

This Executive Order directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the National Center for Warrior Independence on the West Los Angeles VA campus to serve homeless veterans. The VA is tasked with developing a plan within 120 days to restore capacity to house up to 6,000 veterans by 2028. The order also requires coordination with other federal agencies to redirect applicable funds, expand housing and care access, and promote veteran self-sufficiency. Additional mandates include expanding healthcare options, conducting a feasibility study for a full-service VA medical center in New Hampshire, and improving overall service delivery through interagency cooperation. Accountability measures are also emphasized, with directives to address past personnel decisions and enhance oversight.

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This proclamation establishes Project Homecoming, directing the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to create processes, including the "CBP Home" application and an airport concierge service, for aliens illegally present in the United States to voluntarily and permanently depart on federally funded flights and to provide each departing alien an "exit bonus". It further directs a nationwide communications campaign notifying such aliens of the departure incentives and the consequences of remaining, and directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, within 60 days, to expand the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement and removal operations force by no less than 20,000 officers through deputizing and contracting with State and local law enforcement, former federal officers, and other personnel.

This proclaims May 11, 2025, as Mother's Day.

This proclaims May 8, 2025, as a day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe.

This proclaims May 2025 as National Foster Care Month.

This proclaims May 4 through May 10, 2025, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

This proclaims May 2025 as National Mental Health Awareness Month.

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