Executive Actions Tracker

This EO directs that certain agricultural products be exempted from reciprocal tariffs previously imposed to address national security concerns arising from persistent U.S. goods trade deficits, effective November 13, 2025, with corresponding updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and refund procedures. Relevant officials will continue to monitor the situation and have authority to take further action as necessary, while all departments are directed to implement these changes in accordance with applicable law.

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This EO directs federal agencies to modernize the foster care system through improved technology, data collection, and partnerships, while expanding resources and opportunities for youth transitioning out of foster care. It also seeks to remove barriers for qualified foster and adoptive parents, especially those with sincerely held religious beliefs, and encourages collaboration with faith-based organizations to support families and children in need.

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This EO orders the reduction of additional tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective November 10, 2025, while continuing to monitor China's compliance with these measures. The Secretary of Homeland Security and other officials will oversee implementation, and further action may be taken if China fails to meet its obligations under this agreement.

This EO suspends heightened reciprocal tariffs on imports from China until November 10, 2026. This arrangement is intended to help reduce the U.S. trade deficit, strengthen national security and economic interests, and will be monitored for compliance, with the option for further action should China fail to meet its commitments.

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This proclamation exempts the primary copper smelters identified in Annex I from compliance with the EPA's May 13, 2024 Copper Rule (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Primary Copper Smelting Residual Risk and Technology Review and Primary Copper Smelting Area Source Technology Review) for 2 years beyond each of the Rule's compliance deadlines, invoking section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. During the exemption period, the listed sources remain subject to the emissions standards in effect prior to the Copper Rule. The President determines that the technology required by the Copper Rule is not commercially available and that the exemption is in the national security interests of the United States, citing EO 14220 (Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper).

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This EO freezes most federal civilian hiring except for specified priority roles and requires agencies to establish Strategic Hiring Committees and submit annual staffing plans to ensure efficiency and alignment with administration priorities. It outlines specific exceptions and exemptions, mandates regular reporting, and reaffirms that its provisions will not impair essential services or conflict with applicable law.

Due to a prolonged lapse in congressional appropriations, the President has authorized the Secretary of War and the Director of the OMB to use any available Department of War funds to ensure continued payment of military personnel, safeguarding military readiness and national security. Once the appropriations lapse ends, funding accounts should be adjusted as permitted by law to maintain ongoing Department of War operations and activities in line with pre-lapse expenditure plans.

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The President has directed the phased construction of up to four Arctic Security Cutters in foreign shipyards due to urgent national security needs in the Arctic, while requiring a plan to develop domestic expertise for future icebreaker builds. This is a temporary measure to address capability gaps and does not preclude continued investment in the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base, with authorization expiring in four years unless extended.

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This proclamation creates authorization to mobilize at least 300 members of the Illinois National Guard for up to 60 days to protect federal property and personnel. This order remains in effect until the Governor of Illinois consents to a federally funded mobilization and directs the Secretary of War to coordinate with state and federal officials, ensuring the Guard performs all necessary protective measures to uphold federal law.

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This EO directs federal agencies to harness artificial intelligence to accelerate pediatric cancer research, improve data sharing, and enhance clinical care, prioritizing innovation, investment, and interoperability in health data. It establishes a coordinated effort to use AI-enabled solutions for better diagnostics, treatments, and prevention, while ensuring patient privacy and encouraging public and private sector engagement.

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This proclamation imposes section 232 tariffs on imports of timber, lumber, and derivative wood products, finding they threaten U.S. national security, effective October 14, 2025: 10 percent on softwood timber and lumber, and 25 percent on upholstered wooden products and on kitchen cabinets and vanities, rising to 30 and 50 percent respectively on January 1, 2026 absent trade agreements. Tariffs on United Kingdom products are capped at 10 percent, and European Union and Japan products at 15 percent. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to monitor imports, establish processes for adding products and addressing undervaluation, and report on hardwood imports by October 1, 2026, and directs the Trade Representative to pursue negotiations with foreign trading partners.

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This EO establishes that the United States will consider any armed attack against Qatar as a threat to its own peace and security, committing to take all necessary measures to defend Qatar and restore stability. The order further mandates ongoing joint contingency planning and diplomatic cooperation to guarantee Qatar’s territorial integrity and support its role in mediation and conflict resolution.

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This EO extends the operation of numerous federal advisory committees, task forces, and councils until September 30, 2027, assigning responsibility for each committee to the relevant department or agency. It also updates previous executive orders and specifies that appointed department heads are to perform functions required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for these committees.

This EO determines that TikTok’s proposed divestiture of its U.S. operations meets the requirements to resolve national security concerns under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. It also directs the Attorney General to pause enforcement of the Act for 120 days to allow the divestiture to be completed, and establishes ongoing federal oversight to ensure compliance and security safeguards.

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The President has directed federal agencies to implement a comprehensive strategy to disrupt and dismantle organized domestic terrorist networks responsible for political violence, including targeted intimidation, doxing, and attacks on federal officers and facilities. This strategy includes increased investigation, prosecution, financial tracking, and potential designation of domestic terrorist organizations, making the prevention of politically motivated terrorism a national law enforcement priority.

This executive order designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. It directs all relevant executive departments and agencies to use their authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle illegal Antifa operations, consistent with applicable law.

This proclamation restricts the entry of aliens as H-1B specialty occupation nonimmigrant workers unless their petitions are accompanied by a $100,000 payment, effective 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 21, 2025, and expiring 12 months later absent extension. The Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt individuals, companies, or industries determined to be in the national interest, and the Secretary of State must verify receipt of payment before approving visa petitions. The Secretaries of State, Labor, and Homeland Security and the Attorney General must jointly recommend within 30 days of the next H-1B lottery whether to extend the restriction, and the Secretaries of Labor and Homeland Security must initiate rulemakings to revise prevailing wage levels and prioritize admission of high-skilled, high-paid aliens.

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This presidential proclamation restricts entry of new H-1B workers unless employers pay a $100,000 fee, imposes stricter compliance measures, and calls for higher prevailing wage levels.

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This EO establishes the "Gold Card" visa program, which allows individuals or corporate sponsors who make a significant unrestricted financial gift to the Department of Commerce ($1 million for individuals, $2 million for corporations) to be eligible for expedited immigrant visas based on exceptional business ability and national benefit. The Secretaries of Commerce, State, and Homeland Security are directed to implement and administer this program within 90 days, including guidelines for application, expedited adjudication, status transfer, and fund usage to promote commerce and American industry.

This EO further extends the delay of enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act against TikTok and similar entities until December 16, 2025, prohibiting the DOJ from taking any action or imposing penalties for noncompliance during this period or for related conduct prior to the order. Additionally, it directs the Attorney General to issue guidance and confirmation of non-liability for affected providers, while asserting the Executive's exclusive authority over enforcement of the Act.

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The President has established a Memphis Safe Task Force composed of federal, state, and local agencies to combat the city's high rates of violent crime through coordinated law enforcement, aggressive prosecution, and increased presence in affected neighborhoods. Additionally, the President has authorized the mobilization of Tennessee National Guard units to support public safety and Task Force operations, with ongoing assessment of whether further executive action is needed to restore law and order in Memphis.

The EO revises tariff exemptions for certain goods in response to ongoing national security and trade deficit concerns, authorizing modifications to tariff schedules and the implementation of trade agreements with aligned foreign partners. It empowers relevant agencies to update duties, monitor trade practices, and negotiate future tariff adjustments to advance U.S. national economic and security interests.

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This EO authorizes the DoD to adopt the secondary title "Department of War" and "Secretary of War" in official and ceremonial contexts. It directs the Secretary of Defense to report on initial implementation and recommend steps for a permanent name change, while clarifying that statutory references and legal authorities remain unchanged pending further legislative action.

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This EO implements a new United States–Japan trade agreement by establishing a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports, with sector-specific exceptions and significant market access openings for American producers, alongside Japan’s commitment to invest $550 billion in the United States. It authorizes the Secretary of Commerce and other relevant officials to adjust, monitor, and enforce these tariff measures and related regulations.

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This EO establishes that classical and traditional architectural styles are the preferred designs for major Federal public buildings, emphasizing their capacity to inspire civic virtue, connect citizens to the nation’s founding ideals, and visually distinguish government properties. It directs GSA to prioritize these styles in planning, design competitions, and selection processes, and requires additional scrutiny and presidential notification when alternative architectural styles are proposed.

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