Executive Actions Tracker

This EO directs federal agencies to take all lawful steps to halt cashless bail policies in Washington, D.C., prioritizing the pretrial detention of criminal suspects who pose a threat to public safety and encouraging federally-supported charges and custody whenever possible. Additionally, it instructs the Attorney General and executive departments to review existing police and judicial practices, and to use available administrative and budgetary actions to press D.C. to restore cash bail for offenders considered dangerous.

This EO directs federal agencies to identify and potentially suspend or terminate federal funding to states and local jurisdictions that have substantially eliminated cash bail for defendants charged with serious crimes. It establishes a policy that federal resources should not support jurisdictions with cashless bail practices, in order to promote public safety and ensure pretrial detention of individuals who pose a risk to society.

This EO directs federal agencies to prioritize enforcement of laws against acts of American Flag desecration that incite violence or violate existing content-neutral statutes, consistent with First Amendment limits. It also authorizes immigration-related penalties for foreign nationals involved in flag desecration and encourages federal coordination with state and local authorities for further action.

This EO directs the Department of Labor and other federal regulators to reevaluate and clarify guidance to allow fiduciaries of 401(k) and other defined-contribution retirement plans to prudently include alternative assets—such as private equity, real estate, and digital assets—in participant investment options.

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This EO directs federal banking regulators to eliminate guidance and practices that enable financial institutions to restrict access to banking services based on a customer's political or religious beliefs, or lawful business activities, instead requiring decisions be based on neutral, risk-based criteria. Further, it mandates remedial actions for past violations, including reinstatement of affected clients, disciplinary measures against institutions engaging in "politicized or unlawful debanking," and development of a comprehensive strategy to prevent such conduct going forward.

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This EO ends the duty-free de minimis exemption provided under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C) for any shipment of articles not covered by 50 U.S.C. 1702(b), regardless of value, country of origin, mode of transportation, or method of entry. Further, all such shipments, except those sent through the international postal network, shall be subject to all applicable duties, taxes, fees, exactions, and charges. International postal shipments not covered by 50 U.S.C. 1702(b) shall be subject to the duty rates described in this order.

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This EO establishes an executive branch policy to preserve and expand women's and non-revenue college sports, setting revenue-based expectations for athletic departments (those above $125 million in 2024-2025 revenue should expand non-revenue scholarships, those above $50 million should maintain them) and declaring third-party pay-for-play payments to collegiate athletes improper. It directs the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, to develop an implementation plan within 30 days; directs the Secretary of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board to clarify the employment status of collegiate athletes; and directs the Attorney General and the FTC Chairman, within 60 days, to review litigation positions and develop a plan to protect collegiate athletics from antitrust and other legal challenges.

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This EO directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to seek reversal of judicial precedents and termination of consent decrees that impede civil commitment of individuals with mental illness, and directs the Attorney General and the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation to assess whether discretionary grant priority may be given to states and municipalities that enforce prohibitions on open illicit drug use, urban camping, loitering, and squatting. It further directs agencies to end support for "housing first" policies, condition homelessness assistance on substance abuse or mental health treatment for participants with such conditions, and review and pursue civil or criminal enforcement against, and freeze assistance to, funding recipients that operate drug injection sites or permit illicit drug use on their property.

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This proclamation exempts certain stationary sources identified in Annex I from the emissions-control requirements of the EPA's HON Rule (New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry, 89 FR 42932) that were promulgated under section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Each HON Rule compliance deadline is extended by 2 years for the listed sources, which remain subject during that period to the standards in effect before the HON Rule. The President determines that compliance technology is not commercially available and that the exemption is in the national security interests of the United States, invoking section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act.

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This proclamation exempts certain coal-fired stationary sources, identified in Annex I, from compliance with the EPA's May 7, 2024 rule amending the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act for a two-year period beginning July 8, 2027, and concluding July 8, 2029. During the exemption period, those sources remain subject to the MATS compliance obligations as they existed before the 2024 rule. The President determines that the emissions-control technology required by the rule is not commercially available and that the exemption is in the national security interests of the United States.

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This Executive Order aims to stabilize and preserve college athletics in the United States by protecting non-revenue and women’s sports, prohibiting third-party pay-for-play arrangements, and clarifying the legal status of student-athletes. It directs federal agencies to use regulatory, funding, enforcement, and litigation tools to ensure fair treatment of athletes and preserve the educational and developmental benefits of collegiate sports. The order also calls for safeguards to ensure the continued contribution of college sports to the development of Olympic athletes.

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This Executive Order further extends the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (Public Law 118-50) as it pertains to TikTok, until September 17, 2025. During this time, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is prohibited from taking enforcement action or imposing penalties under the Act. The order also directs the Attorney General to issue guidance and notifications affirming non-liability for any conduct during the delay period and to defend the Executive Branch’s exclusive enforcement authority under the Act.

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This Presidential Memorandum revokes the September 27, 2023, memorandum that prioritized ecological restoration in the Columbia River Basin—specifically efforts to breach dams for fish protection. It directs the withdrawal from the associated litigation MOU, rescinds the 2024 environmental review process, and requires Federal agencies to reassess and report on actions, commitments, and funding tied to the previous administration's policy.

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This Executive Order responds to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires by directing Federal agencies to streamline wildland fire governance, enhance local preparedness and response, modernize prevention tools, and remove regulatory barriers. It prioritizes interagency cooperation, incentivizes local action, promotes innovative technology and land management practices, and calls for performance metrics and regulatory review to improve efficiency and effectiveness in combating wildfires.

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The Executive Order creates a whole‑of‑government push to secure U.S. airspace against malicious or careless drone use. It establishes a National Security Council‑led task force, directs the FAA to speed new flight‑restriction rules and publish open geofencing data, empowers DOJ and DHS to enforce and fund counter‑UAS measures for state and local partners, mandates inter‑agency upgrades to drone‑detection guidance and data‑sharing, and lays groundwork for a national Counter‑UAS training center—all on rapid timelines that prioritize critical infrastructure, mass gatherings, and border security.

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The order launches a government‑wide initiative to make the United States the world leader in commercial drones and advanced air‑mobility (eVTOL) aircraft. It directs the FAA to fast‑track rules for beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) flights, deploy AI to speed waiver approvals, and run a nationwide eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. It also mandates an updated UAS integration roadmap, ramps up test‑range use, tightens supply‑chain security with a Covered Foreign Entity List, accelerates trusted U.S. drone exports, and compels the Defense Department to scale domestic drones for training and combat—all on aggressive deadlines.

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This proclamation, invoking sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the INA, fully suspends the entry of nationals of Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen as immigrants and nonimmigrants, and partially suspends entry of nationals of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela as immigrants and on B-1, B-2, F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas, effective June 9, 2025. It applies only to nationals outside the United States without a valid visa on the effective date, with exceptions for lawful permanent residents, certain dual nationals, diplomatic visa holders, athletes attending major sporting events, certain immediate-family and adoption visas, Afghan Special Immigrant Visas, and national-interest waivers granted by the Attorney General or Secretary of State. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence, must report to the President within 90 days, and every 180 days thereafter, on whether the suspensions should be continued, terminated, modified, or supplemented.

This proclamation suspends the entry of foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on F, M, or J visas to begin study at Harvard University or participate in a Harvard-hosted exchange visitor program, invoking sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; the suspension expires 6 months after June 4, 2025, absent extension. The Secretary of State is directed to consider revoking visas of current Harvard students in F, M, or J status, and the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security may grant national-interest exceptions. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security must jointly recommend within 90 days whether to extend the suspension, and the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security and the Attorney General are directed to consider limiting Harvard's participation in the Student Exchange Visa Program and the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.

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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Directs the CPB Board and all executive departments and agencies to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS.

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The AG shall create a mechanism to provide legal resources and indemnification to law enforcement officers who unjustly incur expenses and liabilities for actions taken during the performance of their official duties to enforce the law (including private pro bono services). AG shall also take action to maximize federal resources to support state and local law enforcement resources. AG and DoD shall increase provisions of excess military and national security assets to state and local law enforcement. AG shall pursue all necessary legal remedies to ensure prosecution of people who obstruct the enforcement of criminal law and engage in civil rights violations, including those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This EO seeks to encourage immigration enforcement in “sanctuary jurisdictions.” Specifically, DOJ and DHS shall publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration enforcement and enforce various consequences for those jurisdictions, including denial of federal funds or legal remedies. This EO also seeks to prevent federal benefits to aliens in “sanctuary jurisdictions.” Lastly, DOJ shall identify and take appropriate action to prevent enforcement of state and local laws that favor aliens over US citizens.

This EO seeks to eliminate the “use of disparate-impact liability in all contexts to the maximum degree possible.” All agencies are directed to deprioritize enforcement of all statutes/regulations to the extent they include disparate-impact liability, including but not limited to 42 U.S.C. 2000e-2, 28 C.F.R.42.104(b)(2)–(3), 28 C.F.R. 42.104(b)(6)(ii), and 28 C.F.R. 42.104(c)(2). The DOJ shall review all statutes and regulations that include disparate-impact provisions. DOJ shall also determine if there are any situations where federal law can preempt state law for disparate-impact laws.

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This EO directs the Secretary of Education to take various actions to prevent “equity” ideology.

This EO seeks to reform accreditation for higher education. Specifically, the Secretary of Education is directed to monitor, investigate, and take appropriate action over higher education accreditation authorities, including those for medical and law schools, that violate federal law, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Further, the Secretary of Education shall take steps to ensure accreditation prioritizes various ideas, including equal treatment and diverse thought.

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