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Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions." This order revokes a series of executive actions and memoranda issued during the Biden administration. The rescinded actions cover a range of topics, including COVID-19 response, foreign policy, human rights, minimum wage for federal contractors, energy supply, biotechnology, and labor standards. The purpose of these rescissions is to align with the current administration's policy of restoring what it considers "common sense" to the federal government and unlocking the potential of American citizens. The order specifies that it should be implemented in accordance with existing laws and does not create any enforceable legal rights.
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Feb 04, 2025
National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-2
Jan 24, 2025
The First 100 Hours: Historic Action to Kick off America’s Golden Age
Jan 23, 2025
President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Jan 22, 2025
Nominations Transmitted to the Senate
On January 22, 2025, President Donald Trump transmitted a series of nominations to the Senate for confirmation. These nominations include key positions across various federal departments and agencies. Notable nominees are Michael Boren for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, Steven Bradbury for Deputy Secretary of Transportation, and William Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Each nominee is set to replace a predecessor who has resigned. These nominations are part of the administration's efforts to fill critical roles within the government.
Jan 20, 2025
President Trump Announces Sub-Cabinet Appointments
President Donald Trump has announced a series of sub-cabinet appointments, nominating individuals to fill key roles across various federal departments and agencies. These nominations include Keith Bass as Assistant Secretary of Defense, Jayanta Bhattacharya as Director of the National Institutes of Health, and Frank Bisignano as Commissioner of Social Security, among others. The appointments aim to fill vacancies left by previous officials who have resigned or whose terms have expired. This action is part of the administration's effort to ensure that critical positions within the government are staffed with qualified individuals to maintain effective operations.
Jan 20, 2025
Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order titled "Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements." This directive mandates the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and any related commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, effective immediately. The order emphasizes prioritizing American economic interests and reducing financial commitments to international environmental agreements deemed burdensome to the U.S. economy. It also revokes the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan and requires relevant departments to report on actions taken to rescind policies supporting this plan. The administration aims to ensure that future international energy agreements prioritize economic efficiency and American prosperity.
Jan 20, 2025
Putting People Over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern California
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to resume efforts to redirect water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Southern California. This action aims to address the region's need for a reliable water supply, which has been highlighted by recent destructive wildfires. The memorandum criticizes previous environmental protections for fish species, such as the Delta smelt, which were cited in lawsuits that halted these water infrastructure improvements during Trump's first term. The secretaries are required to report back within 90 days on the progress and provide recommendations for further implementation.
Jan 20, 2025
Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government’s Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum temporarily withdrawing all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind energy leasing. This action halts new or renewed wind energy leases in these areas to address concerns about the impact on marine life, ocean currents, energy costs, and the fishing industry. The memorandum also orders a comprehensive review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices, citing potential legal deficiencies and environmental concerns. The Secretary of the Interior, along with other relevant agencies, is tasked with conducting this review and assessing the environmental and economic impacts of wind projects. Existing leases are not affected, but a review will determine if any changes are necessary.
Jan 20, 2025
Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential
President Donald Trump issued an order to maximize the development of Alaska's natural resources, including energy, minerals, timber, and seafood, to boost economic and national security. The order calls for reversing restrictions from the previous administration that hinder resource development on state and federal lands in Alaska. It directs federal agencies to expedite permitting and leasing processes, prioritize Alaska's liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, and rescind or amend various regulations that are inconsistent with this policy. The order also emphasizes enhancing Alaska's infrastructure and ensuring that federal land management aligns with state interests, particularly concerning hunting, fishing, and subsistence management.