Executive Actions Tracker
Executive orders, proclamations and memoranda from Jan 20, 2025 onward, with AI-assisted summaries, tagging and litigation tracking.
- EO 14307Executive OrderJun 6, 2025Unleashing American Drone Dominance
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.
National Security/DefenseGlobal ReachGovernmental – Government ContractsGovernmental – National SecurityLitigationClients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services · AI, Robotics and Quantum · Transportation · Telecom
Active - ProclamationJun 4, 2025Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
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.
Active - ProclamationJun 4, 2025Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University
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.
Active - MemorandumMay 23, 2025Unified Command Plan Change
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.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - EO 14299Executive OrderMay 23, 2025Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security
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.
Clients in Energy and Infrastructure · AI, Robotics and Quantum · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services · Environmental
Active - MemorandumMay 23, 2025Presidential Waiver of Statutory Requirements Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950: Reviving the Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base for Munitions and Minerals
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.
National Security/DefenseGovernmental – National SecurityGovernmental – Government ContractsGlobal ReachClients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services · Energy and Infrastructure
Active - EO 14292Executive OrderMay 5, 2025Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research
This executive order directs various actions to ensure that United States federally funded research benefits American citizens without jeopardizing our Nation’s security, strength, or prosperity. My Administration will balance the prevention of catastrophic consequences with maintaining readiness against biological threats and driving global leadership in biotechnology, biological countermeasures, biosecurity, and health research.
National Security/DefenseGovernmental – Government ContractsGovernmental – National SecurityWhite Collar Defense and InvestigationsClients in Life Sciences · Healthcare
Active - EO 14285Executive OrderApr 24, 2025Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources
This EO aims to strengthen US leadership in seabed mineral exploration and development to address national security and economic challenges related to critical mineral supplies. This initiative involves enhancing domestic capabilities, fostering international partnerships, and streamlining permitting processes while ensuring environmental standards. Key actions include mapping seabed resources, supporting investment in relevant technologies, and collaborating with allies to counter foreign influence, particularly from China. The plan also emphasizes creating a robust domestic supply chain for these minerals to support economic growth and military preparedness.
Clients in Energy and Infrastructure · Environmental · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - MemorandumApr 11, 2025Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions
This EO directs Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Homeland Security to (1) provide for use and jurisdiction for DoD on federal lands; (2) provide for transfer and acceptance of jurisdiction over such Federal lands to enable military activities on military installation and for the designation of the federal lands as National Defense Areas by the Secretary of Defense. Secretary of Interior shall allow DoD use of Roosevelt Reservation not yet transferred/withdrawn.The Secretary of Defense may determine those military activities that are reasonably necessary and appropriate to accomplish the mission assigned in Executive Order 14167 and that are necessary to protect and maintain the security of military installations.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - MemorandumApr 9, 2025Addressing Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship
This EO directs the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and all other relevant agency heads to immediately take all action to suspend any active security clearances held by Christopher Krebs, in addition to individuals at entities associated with Krebs, including SentinelOne pending a review of whether such clearances are consistent with the national interest. Secretary of Homeland Security shall take all appropriate action to review Kreb's activities as a Government employee and submit a report.
Security ClearancesWhite Collar Defense and InvestigationsLitigationGovernmental – National SecurityClients in Digital Infrastructure
Active - EO 14268Executive OrderApr 9, 2025Reforming Foreign Defense Sales To Improve Speed and Accountability
The phased implementation plan directs the Secretaries of State and Defense to promptly execute key actions, including implementing NSPM 10 of 2018, reevaluating missile technology restrictions, and engaging Congress to update notification processes for defense sales. Within 60 days, they will identify priority partners and end-items for arms transfers, ensuring these actions do not impair U.S. readiness and enhance allied burden-sharing. Annually, priority lists and munitions protections will be reviewed to focus on sensitive technologies. Plans to improve transparency and develop an electronic tracking system for defense sales will be submitted within 90 and 120 days, respectively.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - MemorandumApr 9, 2025Addressing Risks Associated with an Egregious Leaker and Disseminator of Falsehoods
This EO directs the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and all other relevant agency heads to immediately take all action to suspend any active security clearances held by Miles Taylor, in addition to individuals at entities associated with Taylor, including the University of Pennsylvania, pending a review of whether such clearances are consistent with the national interest. Secretary of Homeland Security shall take all appropriate action to review Miles Taylor’s activities as a Government employee and submit a report.
Active - EO 14269Executive OrderApr 9, 2025Restoring America's Maritime Dominance
This EO establishes a policy to revitalize and rebuild the domestic maritime industries and workforce, enhancing national security and economic prosperity. It mandates the creation of a Maritime Action Plan (MAP) to address legislative, regulatory, and fiscal aspects. Key actions include securing the maritime industrial base, addressing targeting by the PRC, enforcing cargo fees, engaging allies for aligned trade policies, incentivizing investment, launching a Maritime Security Trust Fund, and improving education and training in the maritime sector. The EO also calls for efficiency in procurement, expansion of the U.S. commercial fleet, securing Arctic waterways, and various deregulatory initiatives.
National Security/DefenseGlobal ReachGovernmental – Public Policy and Government AffairsGovernmental – National SecurityCommercial FinanceLabor and EmploymentGovernmental – Government ContractsTaxClients in Transportation · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services · Energy and Infrastructure · Digital Infrastructure
Active - MemorandumApr 7, 2025Review of Proposed United States Steel Corporation Acquisition
This EO directs CFIUS to conduct a review of the acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Purchasers to assist me in determining whether further action in this matter may be appropriate. The review shall specifically consider national security risks. Within 45 days, CFIUS shall submit a recommendation describing whether any measures proposed by the parties are sufficient to mitigate any national security risks identified by CFIUS.
Clients in Energy and Infrastructure · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - EO 14258Executive OrderApr 4, 2025Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
This EO extends the enforcement delay specified in section 2(a) of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok), until June 19, 2025. The Attorney General shall further issue a letter to each provider stating that there has been no violation of the statute and that there is no liability for any conduct that occurred during the above-specified period,
TechEntertainment, Technology and AdvertisingLitigationGovernmental – National SecurityWhite Collar Defense and InvestigationsClients in Media and Technology · Telecom
Active - EO 14251Executive OrderMar 27, 2025Exclusions From Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs
This EO finds certain listed agencies and agency subdivisions to have as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work and, therefore, Chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, cannot be applied to these agencies. This EO also updates Executive Order 12171 of November 19, 1979 to add national security exclusions. Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs are delegated authority under 5 U.S.C. 7103(b)(1) to issue orders suspending the application of section 1-402 or 1-404 of Executive Order 12171, as amended, to any subdivisions of the departments they supervise, thereby bringing such subdivisions under the coverage of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The Secretary of Transportation is delegated authority under section 7103(b) of title 5, United States Code, to issue orders excluding any subdivision of the Department of Transportation from Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute coverage or suspending any provision of that law with respect to any Department of Transportation installation or activity. With respect to employees in agencies or subdivisions thereof that were previously part of a bargaining unit but have been excepted under this order, each applicable agency head shall, upon termination of the applicable collective bargaining agreement: reassign any such employees who performed non-agency business pursuant to section 7131 of title 5 or section 4116 of title 22, United States Code, to performing solely agency business; and terminate agency participation in any pending grievance proceedings under section 7121 of title 5, United States Code, exceptions to arbitral awards under section 7122 of title 5, United States Code, or unfair labor practice proceedings under section 7118 of title 5 or section 4116 of title 22, United States Code, that involve such employees.
Federal EmployeesGovernmental – Public Policy and Government AffairsGovernmental – National SecurityLabor and EmploymentClients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services · Healthcare · Energy and Infrastructure · Transportation
Active5 legal challenges - EO 14246Executive OrderMar 25, 2025Addressing Risks From Jenner & Block
This EO directs a suspension pending review for any active security clearances held by individuals at Jenner & Block and a cessation of any government materials provided. Government contracting agencies shall, to the extent permissible by law, require Government contractors to disclose any business they do with Jenner & Block and whether that business is related to the subject of the Government contract. The heads of all agencies shall review all contracts with Jenner & Block or with entities that disclose doing business with it under subsection and take steps to terminate any contracts. The heads of all agencies shall provide guidance limiting official access from Federal Government buildings to employees of Jenner & Block when such access would threaten the national security of or otherwise be inconsistent with the interests of the United States and guidance limiting Government employees acting in their official capacity from engaging with Jenner & Block employees. Lastly, agency officials shall refrain from hiring employees of Jenner & Block, absent a waiver from the head of the agency, made in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.
Active3 legal challenges - MemorandumMar 22, 2025Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from Specified Individuals
This EO directs agencies to take action to revoke security clearances for the following: Antony Blinken, Jacob Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, Andrew Weissmann, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Cheney, Kamala Harris, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, Alexander Vindman, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and any other member of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s family.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - EO 14241Executive OrderMar 20, 2025Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production
This EO states that it is imperative to national security to facilitate domestic mineral production to the maximum extent possible and directs various agency actions to do so. Further, special requirements are waived pursuant to the national emergency declared in EO 14156, including 50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(1) through (a)(6); 50 U.S.C. 4531(d)(1)(a)(ii), 4332(d)(1)(B), and 4533(a)(1) through (a)(6).
Environment/EnergyLand UseCommercial FinanceCorporateGlobal ReachPrivate EquityGovernmental – National SecurityClients in Energy and Infrastructure · Environmental · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services · Construction
Amended - EO 14239Executive OrderMar 18, 2025Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
This EO aims to give State and local governments and individuals a more active and significant role in national resilience and preparedness, streamline preparedness operations, and update government policies to reduce complexity. This includes establishing a new National Resilience Strategy, National Continuity Policy, National Critical Infrastructure Policy, and National Risk Register. DHS shall also proposed changes to the policies outlining the federal national framework.
Emergency PreparednessGovernmental – Public Policy and Government AffairsGovernmental – National SecurityClients in Energy and Infrastructure · Digital Infrastructure · Environmental
Active - ProclamationMar 15, 2025Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren De Aragua
This Proclamation declares that Tren De Aragua (“TdA”) is perpetrating, attempting, and threatening an invasion or predatory incursion against the territory of the United States and that all Venezuelan citizens 14 years of age or older who are members of TdA, are within the United States, and are not actually naturalized or lawful permanent residents of the United States are liable to be apprehended, restrained, secured, and removed as Alien Enemies. Further, such people are ineligible for the benefits of 50 U.S.C. 22. The AG shall prepare a letter declaring this policy and transmit it to the Chief Justice of the United States, the chief judge of every circuit court of appeals, the chief judge of every district and territorial court of the United States, each Governor of a State and territory of the United States, and the highest-ranking judicial officer of each State and territory of the United States. The “Alien Enemies” described are subject to immediate apprehension, detention, and removal, and further that they shall not be permitted residence in the United States. Pursuant to the Alien Enemies Act, the AG the Secretary of DHS shall apprehend, restrain, secure, and remove every Alien Enemy described in this proclamation. Lastly, the proclamation describes various regulations that should be enacted to enforce this proclamation.
Active5 legal challenges - ProclamationMar 14, 2025Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren de Aragua
This proclamation invokes the Alien Enemies Act (50 U.S.C. 21 et seq.), finding that Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, is perpetrating an invasion or predatory incursion against the United States. It declares that all Venezuelan citizens 14 years of age or older who are members of TdA, are within the United States, and are not naturalized citizens or lawful permanent residents are liable to apprehension, detention, and removal as Alien Enemies, and are ineligible for the benefits of 50 U.S.C. 22. The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security are directed to apprehend, restrain, secure, and remove such Alien Enemies, and property used to perpetrate TdA's hostile activity is subject to seizure and forfeiture. The Attorney General must, within 60 days, publish and transmit a letter declaring this policy to the Chief Justice, chief federal judges, and state governors and judicial officers.
Active - MemorandumMar 14, 2025Revisions to the 2022 Unified Command Plan
This memorandum approves and directs the implementation of the revised 2022 Unified Command Plan and directs the Secretary of Defense to notify Congress on the President's behalf, consistent with 10 U.S.C. 161(b)(2) and 3 U.S.C. 301.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - EO 14230Executive OrderMar 6, 2025Addressing Risks From Perkins Coie LLP
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.
Active6 legal challenges - EO 14220Executive OrderFeb 25, 2025Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper
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.
Clients in Energy and Infrastructure · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
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