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Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14238, aimed at continuing the reduction of the federal bureaucracy. The order mandates the elimination of non-statutory components and functions of several governmental entities, including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the United States Agency for Global Media, and others, to the extent allowed by law. Heads of these entities are required to report compliance and clarify statutory obligations within seven days. The order also instructs the Office of Management and Budget to reject budget requests inconsistent with this directive, ensuring that only legally required functions and personnel are maintained.
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Mar 14, 2025
Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
Feb 25, 2025
FRCommencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
Feb 18, 2025
FROne Voice for America's Foreign Relations
Feb 14, 2025
FREliminating the Federal Executive Institute
Feb 14, 2025
FRLimiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements That Improperly Attempt To Constrain the New President
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum on January 31, 2025, aimed at limiting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) made by the previous administration in its final days. The memorandum declares that CBAs executed within 30 days before a new president's inauguration, which attempt to bind the incoming administration to the predecessor's policies, will not be approved. It specifically prohibits new contractual obligations, substantive changes, or extensions to existing agreements during this period, except for those involving law enforcement officers. The purpose of this action is to ensure that the new administration is not constrained by last-minute agreements that could undermine its authority to manage the executive branch effectively.
Feb 14, 2025
FRImplementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative
On February 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14210 to implement the "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative. This order aims to streamline the federal workforce by reducing its size through efficiency improvements and attrition, mandating that agencies hire no more than one new employee for every four that leave, with exceptions for public safety, immigration enforcement, and law enforcement roles. Agency heads are instructed to develop data-driven hiring plans and prepare for potential large-scale reductions in force, prioritizing non-essential functions. The order also calls for revisions to hiring criteria and requires agencies to report on potential eliminations or consolidations of statutory entities.
Feb 12, 2025
One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations
On February 12, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations," which emphasizes the President's constitutional authority over U.S. foreign policy. The order mandates that all officers and employees involved in implementing foreign policy must do so under the President's direction, with failure to comply being grounds for disciplinary action. It tasks the Secretary of State with reforming the Foreign Service to ensure alignment with the President's foreign policy agenda, including changes in recruitment, performance evaluation, and training. The Secretary is given the discretion to revise or replace existing guidelines to achieve these reforms. The order clarifies that it should be executed in accordance with existing laws and does not create enforceable legal rights.
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.
Feb 06, 2025
FRUnleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation
On January 31, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14192, titled "Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation." This order mandates that for every new regulation introduced by federal agencies, at least ten existing regulations must be identified for elimination. The goal is to reduce the financial burden of compliance with federal regulations, thereby promoting economic growth and improving national competitiveness. The order also establishes a regulatory cap for fiscal year 2025, ensuring that the total cost of new regulations is significantly less than zero, as determined by the Office of Management and Budget. The directive aims to streamline regulatory processes and alleviate unnecessary burdens on the American public.
Feb 03, 2025
FRExpanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families
President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families" to enhance educational choices for families. The order directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidance on using federal funds to support state-based K-12 educational choice initiatives. It also instructs the Secretaries of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and the Interior to review and propose plans for expanding educational options, including private and faith-based schools, for various groups, such as low-income families, military families, and students eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools. The aim is to empower parents in directing their children's education and improve educational outcomes.
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
FRRevocation of Certain Executive Orders
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14174, which revokes two previous executive orders related to COVID-19 safety measures. Specifically, it cancels Executive Order 14042, which mandated COVID safety protocols for federal contractors, and Executive Order 14043, which required federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The order clarifies that it does not alter any legal authority of executive departments or agencies and must be implemented in accordance with existing laws and budgetary constraints. This action does not create any enforceable rights against the United States or its entities.
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 30, 2025
Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct an immediate review of hiring practices and safety protocols at the FAA. This action was prompted by a tragic collision between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The memorandum criticizes past administrations for allegedly compromising safety by prioritizing diversity and inclusion over merit-based hiring. It mandates a return to merit-based recruitment and calls for corrective measures to ensure uncompromised aviation safety. The goal is to restore confidence in aviation safety standards and ensure the highest levels of competence within the FAA.
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.