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Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14394 on March 13, 2026, aimed at removing regulatory barriers to affordable home construction. The order directs various federal agencies to review and revise regulations related to stormwater, wetlands, and construction permits to reduce costs and streamline processes. It also calls for the elimination of burdensome rules that hinder residential development and housing affordability, particularly for single-family homes. Additionally, the order seeks to promote best practices for state and local governments to enhance housing construction and affordability, and to align federal incentives with Opportunity Zone tax incentives to boost investment in housing. The overall goal is to make housing more affordable for Americans by reducing unnecessary regulatory constraints.
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Oct 06, 2025
FRContinuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
Jun 06, 2025
Leading The World in Supersonic Flight
May 29, 2025
FRReforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy
May 29, 2025
FRRestoring Gold Standard Science
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14303, titled "Restoring Gold Standard Science," on May 23, 2025. This order aims to enhance the integrity and reliability of federally funded scientific research by ensuring it is transparent, rigorous, and free from bias. It mandates that federal agencies adhere to guidelines that promote reproducibility, transparency, and objective communication of scientific data. The order also requires agencies to update their scientific integrity policies and ensure that scientific information used in decision-making is credible and accurately reflects uncertainties. This initiative is intended to rebuild public trust in the scientific processes and decisions made by the federal government.
Apr 22, 2025
FRRestoring American Seafood Competitiveness
On April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14276, titled "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness." This order aims to reduce regulatory burdens on the U.S. seafood industry and combat unfair foreign trade practices that disadvantage American seafood markets. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to evaluate and potentially revise regulations that overly restrict commercial fishing and to develop strategies to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. seafood. The order also calls for a comprehensive seafood trade strategy to improve access to foreign markets and address issues like illegal fishing and forced labor in the seafood supply chain. Additionally, it seeks to modernize data collection and promote domestic seafood production and marketing.
Apr 15, 2025
FRMaintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14264 on April 9, 2025, directing the repeal of a regulation defining "showerhead." The order instructs the Secretary of Energy to rescind the 2021 Energy Conservation Program's definition of "showerhead," which was considered overly complex. The purpose of this action is to reduce regulatory burdens that are seen as unnecessary and to promote personal freedom. The repeal will become effective 30 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.
Apr 15, 2025
FRZero-Based Regulatory Budgeting To Unleash American Energy
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14270 on April 9, 2025, to implement zero-based regulatory budgeting aimed at stimulating American energy innovation. The order mandates that certain federal agencies, including the EPA, Department of Energy, and others, incorporate sunset provisions into their energy-related regulations. These provisions require the agencies to periodically review and potentially rescind outdated regulations unless they are explicitly extended, ensuring that regulations remain relevant and beneficial. The goal is to reduce regulatory burdens that hinder energy production and innovation, thereby promoting economic growth and energy independence.
Apr 14, 2025
FRProtecting American Energy From State Overreach
On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14260, titled "Protecting American Energy From State Overreach." This order directs the Attorney General to identify and challenge state and local laws that are deemed to burden the development and use of domestic energy resources and may be unconstitutional or preempted by federal law. The focus is particularly on laws related to climate change, environmental initiatives, and carbon emissions that could hinder American energy dominance. The order aims to prevent states from imposing regulations that could increase energy costs and undermine national security by interfering with interstate and international energy trade.
Apr 09, 2025
Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy
President Donald Trump issued an order titled "Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy," which mandates certain federal agencies to incorporate sunset provisions into their energy-related regulations. This means that regulations will automatically expire unless they are reviewed and extended, encouraging periodic reassessment to ensure they serve the public good. The order targets agencies like the EPA, Department of Energy, and others involved in energy production, aiming to reduce outdated regulations that hinder innovation. The goal is to stimulate energy sector innovation and economic prosperity by removing regulatory burdens.
Feb 14, 2025
FREnding Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14208, which aims to end the procurement and use of paper straws by the federal government. The order criticizes paper straws for being nonfunctional, potentially harmful, more expensive, and environmentally contradictory when wrapped in plastic. It directs federal agencies to cease purchasing paper straws and to eliminate policies that disfavor plastic straws. Additionally, a National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws will be developed within 45 days to address these goals and ensure compliance across the executive branch.
Jan 31, 2025
FRRestoring Names That Honor American Greatness
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness." This order directs the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to prioritize naming and renaming landmarks to honor notable American figures. Specifically, it mandates the reinstatement of the name "Mount McKinley" for North America's highest peak, reversing a previous change made in 2015. Additionally, the order renames the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," emphasizing its economic and historical significance to the United States. The order also encourages the Department of the Interior to seek public input on further naming opportunities in conjunction with America's upcoming semiquincentennial celebration.
Jan 28, 2025
FRInitial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14148, titled "Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions." This order revokes numerous executive actions from the previous administration, citing them as unpopular, inflationary, illegal, and radical. The order specifically targets policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), border control, and climate regulations, which are described as divisive and burdensome. The directive aims to restore what it terms "common sense" to federal governance and to enhance American prosperity by eliminating these practices. Agency heads are instructed to cease implementing the revoked policies, and further reviews are ordered to identify additional actions for rescission or replacement.