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Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors
President Donald J. Trump’s order directs federal agencies to require contractors and subcontractors to agree not to engage in what the order defines as “racially discriminatory DEI activities,” including race-based differences in hiring, promotions, contracting, training, and other workplace programs. It requires these contract clauses to give agencies access to records for compliance checks and warns that violations can lead to contract cancellation, suspension, debarment, and possible False Claims Act action. The order also tells the Office of Management and Budget and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to issue guidance and update federal contracting rules to put these requirements into effect. Trump says the order was issued to promote economy and efficiency in federal contracting by preventing what the administration describes as race-based discrimination and the added costs tied to those practices.
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Nov 20, 2025
FRNational Adoption Month, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
FRSaving College Sports
Jul 23, 2025
FRCreating Schedule G in the Excepted Service
Jul 07, 2025
Ensuring Accountability and Prioritizing Public Safety in Federal Hiring
May 14, 2025
FRFighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations
On May 9, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14294, titled "Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations." This order aims to reduce the regulatory burden on Americans by discouraging the criminal enforcement of federal regulations, particularly those that do not require a guilty state of mind (strict liability offenses). It mandates that federal agencies report all criminal regulatory offenses they enforce, including potential penalties and mental state requirements, and make these reports publicly accessible. The order also requires agencies to clearly define the conduct subject to criminal enforcement in new regulations and encourages civil or administrative enforcement over criminal prosecution where appropriate. This initiative seeks to prevent individuals from being unwittingly criminalized for regulatory violations they are unaware of.
Apr 28, 2025
FRRestoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy
On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14281, titled "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy." The order aims to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability, which it argues undermines merit-based decisions and equal opportunity by requiring consideration of race or sex to avoid legal challenges. The order revokes certain previous regulations and directs federal agencies to deprioritize enforcement of laws that include disparate-impact liability. It mandates the Attorney General and other agency heads to review and potentially amend or repeal existing regulations that impose such liability, ensuring that federal actions align with the principle of treating individuals equally under the law.
Mar 25, 2025
FRStrengthening the Suitability and Fitness of the Federal Workforce
On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to enhance the suitability and fitness of the federal workforce. The memorandum delegates authority to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make final suitability determinations and take actions regarding federal employees based on their conduct after being appointed. It instructs the OPM Director to propose new regulations to amend existing rules, ensuring that agencies comply with OPM's directives within five workdays. This action aims to ensure that federal employees meet established suitability criteria, thereby maintaining a high standard of conduct within the executive branch.
Mar 20, 2025
FRAdditional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14236 on March 14, 2025, which revokes several executive actions from the previous administration. This order builds on a prior order from January 20, 2025, and rescinds additional executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations that were deemed harmful. The actions revoked include those related to public health, national security, human rights, minimum wage for federal contractors, energy supply, and biotechnology, among others. The purpose of these rescissions is to align federal policies with the administration's goal of restoring "common sense" and enhancing the potential of American citizens.
Feb 11, 2025
Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative
President Donald Trump has issued an order to implement the "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative aimed at transforming the Federal bureaucracy to enhance accountability and efficiency. The order mandates a hiring ratio where agencies can hire one new employee for every four that leave, with exceptions for roles related to public safety, immigration enforcement, and law enforcement. Agency heads are required to develop strategic hiring plans in collaboration with designated leaders from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and prepare for potential large-scale reductions in force, prioritizing non-essential functions. Additionally, the order calls for revisions to hiring suitability criteria and the development of agency reorganization plans to identify potential eliminations or consolidations. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce government waste and improve productivity.
Jan 31, 2025
FRRestoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14171, titled "Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce." This order reinstates and amends a previous policy from 2020, now designating certain federal positions as "Schedule Policy/Career." The goal is to enhance accountability among federal employees in policy-influencing roles by making them more directly accountable to the President. The order also revokes a 2021 executive order that protected the federal workforce, aiming to ensure that employees faithfully implement administration policies. Additionally, it directs the Office of Personnel Management to make regulatory changes to support these objectives.
Jan 31, 2025
FREnding Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173 on January 21, 2025, titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity." This order mandates all federal agencies to eliminate any policies or practices that provide race- or sex-based preferences under the guise of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI or DEIA), which are deemed illegal and discriminatory. The order revokes several previous executive actions related to promoting diversity and inclusion and instructs agencies to ensure compliance with civil rights laws. It also directs the private sector to end similar DEI practices and requires a strategic enforcement plan to address illegal discrimination. The order aims to reinforce merit-based opportunities and uphold civil rights protections for all Americans.
Jan 31, 2025
FRFederal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan for the full federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. This action aims to acknowledge the tribe's historical and cultural significance and to enable them to receive full federal benefits. The Secretary is tasked with reviewing legal pathways, including legislative, judicial, or regulatory options, to achieve this recognition. The memorandum emphasizes the U.S. policy to support the Lumbee Tribe's recognition and directs its publication in the Federal Register.
Jan 31, 2025
Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements That Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to limit the ability of outgoing administrations to finalize collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) that could constrain the incoming president's policies. The memorandum specifically targets CBAs made in the 30 days before a new president takes office, prohibiting new contractual obligations, substantive changes to existing agreements, or extensions of current agreements during this period. The purpose is to prevent such agreements from binding a new administration to the previous administration's policies, which the memorandum argues undermines democratic self-governance and the new president's authority. Exceptions are made for CBAs covering law enforcement officers. The memorandum directs agency heads to disapprove any non-compliant agreements that have not yet been approved.
Jan 30, 2025
FRRestoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum titled "Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives." This directive aims to ensure that Senior Executive Service (SES) officials are fully accountable to the President and the American people by serving at the President's pleasure. The memorandum instructs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish new SES performance plans within 30 days. It also calls for agency heads to reassess and realign SES members to better implement the President's agenda, and to reconstitute Executive Resources Boards and Performance Review Boards to ensure high-caliber performance evaluations. The overall goal is to enhance accountability and ensure the executive branch operates efficiently and in alignment with the administration's priorities.
Jan 30, 2025
FRReforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14170, aimed at reforming the federal hiring process to emphasize merit and efficiency. The order mandates the development of a Federal Hiring Plan within 120 days, focusing on recruiting highly skilled individuals committed to American ideals and the Constitution. Key directives include reducing the hiring timeline to under 80 days, enhancing candidate communication, and integrating modern technology into the hiring process. The order also prohibits hiring based on race, sex, or religion and emphasizes the use of technical assessments as per the Chance to Compete Act of 2024. Additionally, it requires agency leaders to actively participate in implementing these new hiring practices.
Jan 29, 2025
FREnding Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14151, which aims to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government. The order directs the Office of Management and Budget, along with the Attorney General and the Office of Personnel Management, to coordinate the termination of DEI-related mandates and activities across federal agencies. It requires agencies to dismantle DEI offices and positions, halt DEI-related initiatives, and report on existing DEI expenditures and activities. The order emphasizes a shift towards rewarding individual merit and skills over DEI considerations in federal employment practices.
Jan 22, 2025
FRMartin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2025
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a proclamation declaring January 20, 2025, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. The proclamation honors Dr. King's legacy as a leader in the civil rights movement and his vision for equality and justice. It encourages Americans to participate in civic, community, and service projects to commemorate Dr. King's contributions and to further his dream of a more just and equal society. The proclamation also suggests visiting MLKDay.gov to find service opportunities nationwide.
Jan 21, 2025
Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity." This order aims to eliminate what it describes as illegal race- and sex-based preferences under diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies within federal agencies and the private sector. It revokes several previous executive actions that promoted diversity and inclusion and mandates that all federal agencies terminate discriminatory practices and enforce civil-rights laws. The order also directs federal agencies to encourage the private sector to end DEI-based discrimination and requires a report with recommendations for further action. The goal is to promote individual merit, excellence, and hard work as the basis for opportunity.
Jan 20, 2025
Restoring Accountability To Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring Accountability To Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce." This order reinstates and amends a previous policy known as Executive Order 13957, originally issued in 2020, which creates a new category of federal employment called "Schedule Policy/Career." The order aims to enhance accountability among federal employees in policy-influencing positions by making it easier to remove those who do not faithfully implement administration policies. It also revokes a prior executive order that protected the federal workforce, emphasizing the President's authority to manage the executive branch effectively.