About

I created executiveactions.org because, like many people, I felt there was a need to keep track and truly understand the actions of the executive branch. It’s easy to get lost in the noise, headlines, and opinions, but I wanted a way to go straight to the source—to and see executive orders and presidential actions as they are, without the spin but in an easily consumable format. This site is all about making executive actions easy to access and understand by providing clear summaries and engaging visuals (via AI) with all the source information available. When you have the facts, you can make informed decisions—and that’s how real change begins. I hope you enjoy and if you do have any suggestion or feedback or just want to chat, please email me at info@executiveactions.org

Understanding Executive Actions

Executive Orders

Executive orders are official directives issued by the President of the United States to federal agencies and officials. They have the force of law and are published in the Federal Register.

Executive orders are used to manage operations of the executive branch and federal government. They must be consistent with the Constitution and federal laws.

Presidential Memoranda

Presidential memoranda are similar to executive orders but are generally considered less prestigious. They are used to delegate tasks, direct specific actions, or establish policy.

Unlike executive orders, not all memoranda are required to be published in the Federal Register.

Proclamations

Proclamations are formal declarations issued by the President to announce special observances, commemorate events, or recognize groups or individuals.

While they can have legal effect, proclamations are generally ceremonial in nature.

Other Presidential Actions

The President can also issue other types of directives, including:

  • National Security Directives
  • Presidential Determinations
  • Administrative Orders
  • Presidential Notices

The Process

Presidential actions typically follow this process:

  1. The President signs the document
  2. The White House releases the text
  3. The document is sent to the Office of the Federal Register
  4. The Federal Register publishes the document
  5. The document becomes part of the official record