Civicslog

The order directs federal agencies to revoke Executive Order 14036, which was previously aimed at promoting competition in the American economy. This revocation does not affect the legal authority of executive departments or agencies, nor does it impact the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget related to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. The cost for publishing this order is assigned to the Department of Justice.

The order directs federal agencies to continue the suspension of specific tariff rates on imports from the People's Republic of China until November 10, 2025. The agencies involved include the Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, among others. This decision is based on ongoing discussions with China aimed at addressing non-reciprocal trade arrangements and related national and economic security concerns.

The order directs federal agencies to address rising crime rates in the District of Columbia. It instructs the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia to serve federal purposes, including maintaining law and order, protecting federal property, and ensuring the orderly functioning of the federal government. The Attorney General is delegated the authority to direct the Mayor in these matters. The order cites a 2024 homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents and a vehicle theft rate of 842.4 thefts per 100,000 residents in the District of Columbia.

The order directs the Secretary of Defense to mobilize the District of Columbia National Guard to address the high rate of violent crime in Washington, D.C. The Secretary is also instructed to coordinate with state governors and authorize additional National Guard members for active service as needed. The mobilization and active service will continue until it is determined that law and order have been restored in the District of Columbia.

The order directs federal agencies to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors. The Secretary of Labor is instructed to reexamine past and present guidance regarding a fiduciary's duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 in relation to making alternative assets available to participants. The Secretary is also asked to clarify the Department of Labor's position on alternative assets and the appropriate fiduciary process associated with offering asset allocation funds containing investments in alternative assets. Both these actions are to be completed within 180 days of the order.

The order directs the Secretary of Education to improve the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for better accessibility and efficiency. Additionally, the Secretary is instructed to expand reporting requirements to ensure transparency in higher education admissions, with a new system to be initiated in the 2025-2026 school year. The order also mandates increased accuracy checks and possible remedial action for institutions that fail to submit accurate and timely data.

The order directs federal agencies to prevent financial institutions from denying services based on political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities. The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal member agencies of the Financial Stability Oversight Council are instructed to remove the use of reputation risk or equivalent concepts that could result in such discrimination within 180 days. The SBA is also directed to notify all financial institutions with which it guarantees loans about this directive within 60 days.

The order directs federal agencies to improve oversight and coordination of grantmaking processes. The directive aims to prevent misuse of tax dollars, citing examples of controversial funding allocations and inefficiencies in the grant review process. It calls for streamlining agency grantmaking, enhancing accountability, and ensuring that public funds are used more effectively and in line with American interests. Agencies that have the statutory authority to award, offer, or manage Federal grants are included in this directive.

The order directs federal agencies to impose an additional ad valorem duty of 25 percent on imports from India, specifically targeting articles directly or indirectly linked to the importation of Russian Federation oil. This tariff will apply to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, effective 21 days from the date of the order. The new duty is supplemental to any existing duties, fees, taxes, exactions, and charges, unless they are subject to actions under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

The order directs federal agencies to establish a task force in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics. This task force will be responsible for coordinating federal planning and response related to security, transportation, and entry/exit processes for the Games. The task force will include members such as the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and others. The Department of Homeland Security will provide administrative support and funding for the task force. The task force will exist until December 31, 2028, unless extended.

The order directs federal agencies to increase the additional ad valorem duty rate from 25% to 35% on certain products of Canada, in response to the country's alleged lack of cooperation in stopping the flow of illicit drugs across the northern border. The increased duty rate applies to all articles previously subject to the 25% rate under a prior order. The changes will be effective for goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, from August 1, 2025.

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates based on the status of trade negotiations and the impact of foreign trading partners' tariff rates and non-tariff barriers on U.S. exports. The modifications will apply to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after a specified date. The order also imposes additional ad valorem duties on goods from certain trading partners, replacing previous duties imposed under Executive Order 14257. For goods from the European Union, the additional ad valorem rate is determined by the good's current ad valorem rate under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

The order directs the Senate to consider the nomination of Edward Forst, from Florida, to the position of Administrator of General Services, following the resignation of Robin Carnahan.

The order directs federal agencies to revoke the existing President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and reestablish it under a new title, which includes the reintroduction of the Presidential Fitness Test. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, with the support of the Secretary of Education, is instructed to administer the fitness test. The order also establishes a council consisting of up to 30 members appointed by the President to advise on the progress of the order's provisions and recommend actions to accelerate such progress.

The order directs federal agencies to address perceived threats from the Government of Brazil that are impacting the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. The order cites actions by Brazilian government officials, including interference with the U.S. economy, infringement of free expression rights of U.S. persons, and human rights violations. It also points to the political persecution of a former Brazilian President as contributing to a breakdown in the rule of law in Brazil. The order further accuses certain Brazilian officials of compelling U.S. online platforms to censor content and accounts of U.S. persons, blocking their fundraising capabilities, and changing content moderation policies that may lead to further censorship.

The order directs federal agencies to adjust copper imports due to concerns of national security and economic stability. The Secretary of Commerce has recommended measures including a 30% import duty on semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products, a phased universal tariff on refined copper starting at 15% in 2027 and 30% in 2028, and a domestic sales requirement for copper input materials starting at 25% in 2027. Furthermore, a 25% domestic sales requirement for high-quality copper scrap and export controls for the same are advised.

The order notes several nominees to various roles. Thomas Albus is to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, Timothy Dill and Maurice Todd to be Assistant Secretaries of Defense, Andrew Duva to be an Assistant Attorney General, and Daniel Edwards to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. Other appointments include Ho Nieh as a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Michael Payne as Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation at the Department of Defense, and Douglas Troutman as Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency. Thomas Ferguson III, Richard Price, and Darin Smith are to be U.S. Attorneys for different districts.

The order directs federal agencies to suspend duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This means that small, previously duty-free imports from any country will now be subject to customs duties. The decision comes after the Secretary of Commerce confirmed that adequate systems are in place to process and collect these duties. The change is in response to national emergencies declared regarding threats to safety and security, including public health crises linked to illicit drugs.

The order directs the Religious Liberty Commission, the White House Faith Office, and the Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom to collaborate in strengthening America's efforts to defend religious freedom globally. It also designates the third week of July 2025 as "Captive Nations Week," during which Americans are encouraged to support global efforts for liberty, justice, and the rule of law.

The order directs federal agencies to support domestic manufacturing and investment. The Department of Commerce is instructed to facilitate investments exceeding $1 billion through the newly established United States Investment Accelerator. The Federal Trade Commission is directed to enforce against false "Made in the U.S.A." claims. The order also outlines new policies including interest deductions for loans on new American-made vehicles and 100% expensing for new factories, equipment, and machinery.

The order directs federal agencies to address homelessness and related issues in the United States. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is to take steps to encourage civil commitment of individuals with mental illness who pose risks to themselves or the public and are living on the streets. The Attorney General, along with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation, are to prioritize discretionary grants to states and municipalities that enforce prohibitions on drug use, urban camping, and loitering, and that address individuals with mental illness or substance use disorder. The order also directs resources towards assessing homeless individuals arrested for federal crimes, and ensuring detainees with serious mental illness are not released due to lack of forensic bed capacity

The order directs federal agencies to address the challenges facing college sports in the United States. It highlights the critical role college sports play in providing scholarships and leadership opportunities to over 500,000 student-athletes, contributing to local economies, and shaping American culture. The order emphasizes the need for a national solution to protect non-revenue sports and maintain the educational and developmental benefits of collegiate athletics, in light of recent litigation that has significantly altered athlete compensation rules and threatened the viability of college sports.

The order directs federal agencies to expedite the permitting process for large-scale data center infrastructure, specifically those projects requiring over 100 megawatts of new load and involving a minimum capital expenditure of $500 million. The order also encourages the use of federally owned land for data center development and instructs the Secretary of Commerce to launch an initiative offering financial support for these projects, potentially including loans, grants, tax incentives, and offtake agreements. It further revokes Executive Order 14141 and mandates efficient environmental reviews to facilitate construction of these projects.

The order directs federal agencies to procure only Large Language Models (LLMs) that prioritize truthfulness, accuracy, and ideological neutrality in their responses to user prompts. The order specifies that these LLMs should not manipulate responses in favor of any ideological dogmas, such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with other administrators, is instructed to issue guidance to agencies on implementing this order within 120 days.

The order directs federal agencies to promote the export of American artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, is to establish the American AI Exports Program within 90 days. The program will support the development and deployment of U.S. full-stack AI export packages. The Secretary of Commerce will also issue a public call for proposals from industry-led consortia, which must include a full-stack AI technology package and comply with all relevant U.S. export control regimes and policies.

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research arm and will begin firing hundreds of scientists. The Office of Research and Development provides the research that backstops almost all of the agency's policies and regulations. The office had around 1,100 employees at the beginning of the Trump II administration, but more than 300 have already left, having accepted DOGE deferred resignation offers. The department didn't say how many of the remaining 830 employees would ultimately be let go.

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources, including commercial sterilization facilities, from compliance with the Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review (EtO Rule) for an additional two years. The EtO Rule, which imposes new emissions-control requirements, has been deemed burdensome and potentially disruptive to the supply of sterilized medical equipment. The exemption is based on the determination that the technology to implement the EtO Rule is not commercially viable and that maintaining the supply of sterilized medical equipment is in the national security interests of the United States.

The order directs federal agencies to create a new Schedule G in the excepted service for noncareer positions of a policy-making or policy-advocating character. This is to address the gap in the current excepted service schedules, which do not have a category for these types of positions. Appointments to these positions, which are expected to change with Presidential transitions, will now be made under this new Schedule G. The Office of Personnel Management is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations for this order.

The nominations sent to the Senate include Jeffrey Anderson to represent the U.S. on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Jerome Francis Gorgon Jr. as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, among others. Notable nominations also include Paul Hollis as Director of the Mint, David LaCerte as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Dan Negrea as the U.S. Representative on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources, such as coal-fired power plants, from compliance with stricter emissions standards set by a rule published on May 7, 2024. The exemption, which extends the compliance deadline by two years from July 8, 2027 to July 8, 2029, is based on the determination that the technology to meet the new standards is not commercially viable. The order also asserts that maintaining the current standards is in the national security interests of the United States.