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Defense: Presidential Actions and Executive Orders

Presidential actions related to U.S. national defense, the armed forces, military readiness, defense procurement, and the Department of Defense.

Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy

May 01, 2026

Executive Order

Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy Defense Immigration Civil Rights
Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting

Apr 30, 2026

FR
Executive Order

Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting

Government Reform Economy Defense
Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

Apr 27, 2026

Nominations & Appointments

Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

Government Reform Foreign Policy Defense Healthcare
Eligibility of the Board of Peace To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act

Apr 24, 2026

FR
Determination

Eligibility of the Board of Peace To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act

Defense Foreign Policy Trade
Nominations Sent to the Senate

Apr 21, 2026

Nominations & Appointments

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Foreign Policy Defense Healthcare Government Reform
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Development, Manufacturing, and Deployment of Large-Scale Energy and Energy‑Related Infrastructure

Apr 20, 2026

FR
Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Development, Manufacturing, and Deployment of Large-Scale Energy and Energy‑Related Infrastructure

Energy Defense Infrastructure Government Reform
Presidential Determination Concerning the Air Force’s Jet Fighter Training Operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada

Apr 20, 2026

FR
Determination

Presidential Determination Concerning the Air Force’s Jet Fighter Training Operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada

Defense Environment Government Reform
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity

Apr 20, 2026

FR
Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity

Energy Defense Infrastructure Government Reform
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and Supply Chain Capacity

Apr 20, 2026

FR
Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and Supply Chain Capacity

Energy Defense Infrastructure Trade
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Capacity

Apr 20, 2026

FR
Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Capacity

Energy Defense Infrastructure Government Reform
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Natural Gas Transmission, Processing, Storage, and Liquefied Natural Gas Capacity

Apr 20, 2026

FR
Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Natural Gas Transmission, Processing, Storage, and Liquefied Natural Gas Capacity

Energy Defense Infrastructure Foreign Policy
Continuation of the National Emergency and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Russian-Affiliated Vessels to United States Ports

Apr 17, 2026

FR
Notice

Continuation of the National Emergency and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Russian-Affiliated Vessels to United States Ports

Foreign Policy Defense Public Safety
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

Apr 10, 2026

FR
Notice

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

Foreign Policy Defense Public Safety
Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States

Apr 02, 2026

FR
Proclamation

Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States

Trade Healthcare Defense Foreign Policy
Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States

Apr 02, 2026

FR
Proclamation

Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States

Trade Defense Economy Government Reform
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation

Mar 27, 2026

FR
Notice

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation

Foreign Policy Defense Economy Technology
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

Mar 27, 2026

FR
Notice

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

Foreign Policy Defense Civil Rights
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

Mar 27, 2026

FR
Notice

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

Technology Defense Foreign Policy Economy
Preserving America's Game

Mar 25, 2026

FR
Executive Order

Preserving America's Game

Defense Technology Government Reform
Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act

Mar 18, 2026

FR
Executive Order

Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act

Defense Energy Government Reform

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