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Eliminating the Federal Executive Institute
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14207, which eliminates the Federal Executive Institute. This decision is part of a broader policy to reduce government programs that do not directly benefit the American people or align with national interests. The order directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to take necessary actions to dismantle the Institute, established over 50 years ago to provide leadership training for federal employees. The executive order also revokes previous documents that mandated the existence of the Institute, emphasizing a focus on serving taxpayers and upholding constitutional values.
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Feb 14, 2025
FRImplementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative
Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 11, 2025
Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative
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 06, 2025
FRCareer and Technical Education Month, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month. This proclamation emphasizes the administration's commitment to providing students and workers with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly advancing technological landscape. It highlights the importance of vocational training and education in strengthening the workforce and boosting the economy. The proclamation also reaffirms the administration's focus on investing in high-quality career and technical education to prepare Americans for high-wage careers, particularly in fields like science, technology, and engineering.
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.
Jan 28, 2025
FRDelivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing executive departments and agencies to implement emergency measures aimed at reducing costs for American families. This action seeks to address the high cost of living, which the memorandum attributes to previous regulatory policies. The directive includes efforts to lower housing costs, cut unnecessary healthcare expenses, and remove regulations that increase the cost of home appliances. Additionally, it calls for creating job opportunities and eliminating climate policies deemed to raise food and fuel prices. The Assistant to the President for Economic Policy is tasked with reporting on the progress of these initiatives every 30 days.
Jan 28, 2025
FRHiring Freeze
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum implementing a hiring freeze on Federal civilian employees across the executive branch. This freeze prohibits filling vacant positions or creating new ones as of noon on that date, with exceptions for roles related to immigration enforcement, national security, and public safety. The memorandum allows for exemptions to be granted by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) if necessary. It also mandates that within 90 days, a plan be developed to reduce the federal workforce through efficiency improvements and attrition. The freeze remains in effect for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) until further notice, while contracting outside the federal government to bypass the freeze is prohibited.
Jan 28, 2025
FRRegulatory Freeze Pending Review
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review." This directive orders all executive departments and agencies to halt proposing or issuing new regulations until they are reviewed and approved by a department or agency head appointed by the President. It also mandates the withdrawal of any rules that have been sent to the Office of the Federal Register but not yet published, allowing for their review. Additionally, the memorandum suggests postponing the effective date of any published but not yet effective rules for 60 days to allow for further review and public comment, if necessary. The Office of Management and Budget Director is tasked with overseeing the implementation of this freeze and may exempt rules deemed necessary for emergencies or urgent situations.