Executive Actions Tracker
Executive orders, proclamations and memoranda from Jan 20, 2025 onward, with AI-assisted summaries, tagging and litigation tracking.
- EO 14306Executive OrderJun 6, 2025Sustaining Select Efforts To Strengthen the Nation's Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144
This order rewrites and tightens Executive Order 14144 on national‑cybersecurity innovation, adds quantum‑resilience and AI‑security mandates, and revises the cyber‑sanctions framework in EO 13694. It sets firm deadlines for NIST, CISA, NSA, OMB and others to update secure‑software and patching standards, publish post‑quantum product lists, make research data sets public, embed AI‑vulnerability management, pilot machine‑readable “rules‑as‑code,” and launch a Federal purchasing rule that requires the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark on IoT products—while instructing OMB to overhaul Federal cyber‑risk guidance within three years.
National Security/DefensePrivacy and CybersecurityGovernmental – National SecurityGovernmental – Government ContractsGlobal ReachClients in Digital Infrastructure · AI, Robotics and Quantum · Telecom · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - EO 14305Executive OrderJun 6, 2025Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty
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.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services · Transportation · Telecom · Sports
Active - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ProclamationFeb 10, 2025Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation increases the section 232 tariff on imports of aluminum articles and derivative aluminum articles from 10 percent to 25 percent ad valorem, effective March 12, 2025. It terminates the alternative arrangements with Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, subjecting imports from those countries to the tariff, and ends the product exclusion process administered by the Secretary of Commerce. It extends the tariff to additional derivative aluminum articles, directs the Secretary to establish a process within 90 days for adding further derivatives, requires importers to report aluminum content to CBP, and prohibits duty drawback.
Clients in Energy and Infrastructure · Construction · Transportation · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - MemorandumFeb 4, 2025National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-2
This EO seeks to impose "maximum pressure" on the Iranian regime to end its nuclear threat. This includes directing the Secretary of Treasury to impose sanctions and update its policies for Iranian terror proxies; the Secretary of State to impose sanctions and lead campaigns to drive Iran's export of oil to zero and isolate Iran from the rest of the world; US Permanent Representative to the UN to work with allies to further this goal; Secretary of Commerce to conduct export control enforcement of military items; and AG to pursue legal steps to disrupt Iran and its terror proxy.
Clients in Energy and Infrastructure · Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - EO 14186Executive OrderJan 27, 2025The Iron Dome for America
This EO prioritizes missile defense for the homeland. Under this EO, the Secretary of Defense shall present an architecture and implementation plan for a next-generation missile defense shield for the US. Further, the US shall continue to cooperate with allies and partners on missile defense to protect allies and US troops abroad.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services · Digital Infrastructure
Active - EO 14184Executive OrderJan 27, 2025Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
This EO creates avenues for reinstatement of military members to be reinstated if they were previously discharged for refusing to comply with Covid-19 vaccination requirements.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - EO 14183Executive OrderJan 27, 2025Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
This EO establishes a policy that the medical, surgical, and mental health constraints associated with gender dysphoria are inconsistent with military readiness standards, and directs the Secretary of Defense to update DoD Instruction 6130.03 within 60 days, issue directives ending identification-based pronoun usage, and within 30 days identify implementation steps and report to the President. It bars service members from using sleeping, changing, or bathing facilities designated for the opposite sex absent extraordinary operational necessity, directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue parallel guidance for the Coast Guard within 30 days of the DoD updates, and implements the revocation of EO 14004 (Enabling All Qualified Americans To Serve Their Country in Uniform) by rescinding inconsistent policies.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active3 legal challenges - EO 14185Executive OrderJan 27, 2025Restoring America's Fighting Force
This EO orders the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland security, as it relates to the Coast Guard, shall abolish every DEI office. Secretary of Defense shall conduct an internal review of any actions taking in pursuit of DEI initiatives. DoD and Armed Forces, including any educational institution under its control, is prohibited from promoting DEI or any listed gender ideology theories.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
Active - EO 14175Executive OrderJan 22, 2025Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
This EO initiates the process of designating the Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
National Security/DefenseGlobal ReachGovernmental – National SecurityWhite Collar Defense and InvestigationsClients in Transportation · Energy and Infrastructure
Active - EO 14161Executive OrderJan 20, 2025Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
The EO implements stricter vetting and screening processes for foreign nationals seeking entry. It also mandates collaboration between the Secretary of State, the AG, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the DNI to identify potential threats and ensure that immigrants do not harbor hostile intentions towards the U.S. The order also requires a review of current regulations to prevent the misuse of visa programs and ensure the proper assimilation of lawful immigrants. Additionally, it directs the evaluation of countries with deficient vetting information to determine the need for admission suspensions.
Active6 legal challenges - EO 14166Executive OrderJan 20, 2025Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok
This EO instructs the Attorney General not to enforce "The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" for 75 days to allow the administration to (1) consult with advisors and federal agencies or departments regarding national security concerns and (2) negotiate an appropriate resolution regarding TikTok (and any other foreign adversary controlled applications).
National Security/DefenseGovernmental – National SecurityLitigationEntertainment, Technology and AdvertisingWhite Collar Defense and InvestigationsClients in Media and Technology · Telecom
Active - EO 14157Executive OrderJan 20, 2025Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
This EO creates a process by which cartels and other organizations will be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
Active - MemorandumJan 20, 2025Organization of the National Security Council and Subcommittees
Memorandum structuring the National Security Committee (NSC). It establishes the NSC as the President's principal means for coordinating national and homeland security policies across departments and agencies. The Principals Committee (PC) and Deputies Committee (DC) serve as senior interagency forums for policy development and decision-making, while Policy Coordination Committees (PCCs) manage policy implementation and integration.
Clients in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
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