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World Autism Awareness Day, 2025
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation designating April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day. The proclamation acknowledges the increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States, affecting 1 in 36 children, and emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention. It highlights the administration's commitment to supporting individuals with autism through research and transparency, as well as the establishment of the Make America Healthy Again Commission to address childhood disorders. The proclamation calls on Americans to educate themselves about autism to improve early diagnosis and support individuals and families affected by the disorder.
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Mar 21, 2025
FRNational Poison Prevention Week, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
FRNational Consumer Protection Week, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
FRExpanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14216 on February 18, 2025, to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for American families facing infertility challenges. The order aims to make IVF treatments more affordable by reducing unnecessary statutory or regulatory burdens. Within 90 days, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy is tasked with submitting policy recommendations to lower out-of-pocket and health plan costs for IVF. This initiative underscores the administration's commitment to supporting family formation by ensuring reliable and affordable access to fertility treatments.
Feb 20, 2025
FRKeeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
On February 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14214, which aims to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools across the United States. The order directs that federal funds should not support educational institutions that require COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person attendance. It emphasizes empowering parents and students with accurate information about COVID-19 risks and allowing them to make their own health decisions. The Secretary of Education is tasked with issuing guidelines on legal obligations related to parental authority and religious freedom, and developing a plan to eliminate coercive vaccine mandates in schools.
Feb 19, 2025
FREstablishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission
President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission. The commission aims to address the critical health challenges facing Americans, particularly the rising rates of chronic diseases and mental health disorders. Chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the commission will focus on understanding and reducing chronic disease rates, with an initial emphasis on childhood health issues. The commission is tasked with studying the causes of these health problems and advising the President on strategies to improve the nation's health. This initiative seeks to promote healthier lifestyles and ensure that the healthcare system focuses on prevention rather than just disease management.
Feb 15, 2025
Keeping Education Accessible and Ending Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
President Donald Trump has issued an order to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, emphasizing that educational access should not be contingent on vaccination status. The order directs that federal funds should not support educational institutions that require COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person attendance. It mandates the Secretary of Education to issue guidelines on respecting parental authority and religious freedom concerning these mandates. Additionally, the Secretary of Education, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, must develop a plan to eliminate coercive mandates, including identifying non-compliant institutions and potentially withdrawing federal funding from them.
Feb 13, 2025
Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission
On February 13, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission. The commission aims to address the critical health challenges facing Americans, particularly the rising rates of chronic diseases and mental health disorders. Chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the commission includes various federal officials and is tasked with studying and advising on the childhood chronic disease crisis. It will focus on identifying contributing factors such as diet, environmental influences, and medical treatments, and will provide recommendations to improve the nation's health outcomes. The commission is expected to deliver an initial assessment and strategy within 180 days to guide policy and strategy changes.
Feb 07, 2025
FRImposing Duties To Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China
On February 1, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14195 to address the synthetic opioid crisis, particularly focusing on the supply chain originating from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The order imposes a 10% ad valorem tariff on all products from the PRC, effective February 4, 2025, as a response to China's failure to curb the export of fentanyl and related chemicals to the United States. This action is justified by the national emergency declared due to the opioid epidemic, which President Trump attributes to the PRC's lack of cooperation in stopping the flow of these substances. The order empowers the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other key officials, to implement and adjust these tariffs and to recommend further actions if necessary.
Feb 06, 2025
FRAmerican Heart Month, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed February 2025 as American Heart Month, emphasizing the ongoing battle against heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. The proclamation highlights advancements in medical science that have improved treatment and prevention of cardiovascular conditions. It calls for Americans to adopt healthier lifestyles by addressing risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking. The proclamation also invites participation in National Wear Red Day on February 7, 2025, to raise awareness and encourage collective efforts to combat heart disease.
Feb 03, 2025
FRReinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14184, which allows for the reinstatement of military service members who were discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The order directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to facilitate the return of these individuals to their previous ranks and ensure they receive full back pay and benefits. Additionally, service members who voluntarily left the military to avoid the vaccine mandate can return without any negative impact on their service status. This action addresses what the President describes as an unfair and unnecessary burden imposed by the previous vaccine mandate.
Feb 03, 2025
FRProtecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
On January 28, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14187, titled "Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation." This order prohibits federal funding and support for medical procedures that attempt to change a child's sex, described in the order as "chemical and surgical mutilation." It directs federal agencies to rescind reliance on guidance from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and mandates a review of best practices for treating children with gender dysphoria. Additionally, it instructs the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies to take steps to end such practices, including altering insurance coverage and enforcing existing laws. The order aims to protect children from what it describes as harmful medical interventions.
Feb 03, 2025
FRThe Mexico City Policy
On January 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which had been revoked in 2021. This policy prohibits U.S. federal funding from supporting organizations that perform or promote abortions as a method of family planning internationally. The memorandum directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to extend this policy to all global health assistance programs, ensuring that U.S. taxpayer dollars do not fund coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs. The Secretary of State is tasked with implementing these directives and publishing the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Feb 01, 2025
Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order imposing a 10 percent tariff on all products from the People's Republic of China (PRC) to address the national emergency caused by the influx of synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, into the United States. This measure is a response to the PRC's failure to curb the export of precursor chemicals used in the production of these opioids, which are contributing to a severe public health crisis. The order expands the scope of a previously declared national emergency and aims to pressure the PRC into taking decisive action against the illegal drug trade. The tariffs will take effect on February 4, 2025, and could be adjusted if the PRC retaliates or if it takes adequate steps to address the crisis.
Feb 01, 2025
Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
President Donald Trump has issued an order imposing additional tariffs on Canadian goods in response to the flow of illicit drugs across the northern border. The order declares a national emergency, expanding a previous emergency declaration, due to the threat posed by drug trafficking organizations and Canada's insufficient cooperation in combating this issue. The action imposes a 25% tariff on most Canadian products and a 10% tariff on energy-related goods, effective February 4, 2025. The tariffs aim to pressure Canada into taking more effective measures against drug smuggling and trafficking. The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with monitoring the situation and advising on further actions if necessary.
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
FREnforcing the Hyde Amendment
On January 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14182, titled "Enforcing the Hyde Amendment." This order reinforces the longstanding policy that prohibits the use of federal funds for elective abortions, aligning with the Hyde Amendment, which has been annually enacted by Congress for nearly five decades. The order revokes two previous executive orders from 2022 that were perceived to support taxpayer funding of elective abortions. To implement this policy, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is tasked with providing guidance to federal departments and agencies. The order emphasizes that it should be executed in accordance with existing laws and budgetary constraints.
Jan 30, 2025
FRDefending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14168, titled "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government." This order mandates the federal government to recognize only two biological sexes, male and female, and requires all federal policies and documents to reflect this definition. It directs federal agencies to enforce sex-based rights and protections, ensuring that terms like "male," "female," "men," and "women" are used according to their biological definitions. The order also calls for the removal of any federal policies or communications that promote gender ideology and prohibits the use of federal funds to support such ideologies. Additionally, it instructs the Attorney General to issue guidance to ensure the protection of sex-based distinctions in federal activities and spaces.