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The order directs federal agencies to reduce regulatory barriers to building homes and to streamline related permitting and program rules to lower construction and ownership costs. It requires the Army (through Civil Works) and EPA to revise stormwater, wetlands, and Clean Water Act permitting requirements; directs Commerce, HUD, Transportation, and the FHFA to consider eliminating rules that constrain residential development (including EDA density guidelines, DOT’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot, HUD’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing, and FHFA chattel lending and low-balance mortgage policies); and instructs Agriculture, HUD, Energy, and FHFA to reform or remove burdensome energy, water-use, and

The nominations document announces that Sarah B. Rogers of New York has been nominated to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media and that withdrawals were sent to the Senate for William Hewes III, nominated to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a seven-year term from October 27, 2024, and for Jeremy Carl, nominated to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organizations). The item provides the dates the original nominations were sent to the Senate (January 13, 2026 for the withdrawn nominations) and specifies the agency assignments and term information for the withdrawn Commissioner nomination.

This proclamation names March 2026 as Women’s History Month and calls on public officials, educators, librarians, and the public to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. It highlights policy actions taken by the administration — including a permanent expansion of the child tax credit, creation of “Trump Accounts,” lower medicine prices through TrumpRx, enforcement of Title IX to exclude men from women’s sports, a 20 percent small business tax deduction, new trade markets for farmers, and elimination of tax on tips and overtime pay — as measures intended to support women, families, and economic opportunity.

The order directs federal agencies to require the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors to place greater weight on federal, state, and local government compensation when conducting its annual compensation survey and, if appropriate and consistent with that survey, adopt a maximum total annual compensation limit of $500,000 for all TVA employees, including the CEO. The memorandum defines total annual compensation to include salary, bonuses, incentives, and other financial compensation, limits Board member pay to statutory minimums, and instructs the Board to consider implementing these policies and certify compliance through the Office of Management and Budget.

The order directs federal agencies to process and consider the listed presidential nominations sent to the Senate for confirmation, including a nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, two U.S. Marshals for specified districts with four-year terms, three ambassadorial nominees to Guatemala, Tanzania, and the OSCE (with rank of Ambassador), and an Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. These nominations were submitted on March 9, 2026, and designate the individual names and offices for Senate advice and consent.

This proclamation declares March 9, 2026, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, recognizing Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained and commemorating the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. It highlights that the administration secured the release of 101 detained Americans in one year, brokered a deal to free hostages from Israel and Gaza, facilitated releases from Venezuela, Afghanistan, Russia, and Belarus, and states that an Executive Order now permits the Secretary of State to designate State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention and impose sanctions, travel restrictions, and inadmissibility on designated foreign nationals.

This proclamation designates the period of March 7, 2026 as the date on which the United States proclaims a commitment to dismantle criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations operating in the Western Hemisphere. The proclamation directs the Secretary of War and other federal agencies to coordinate with allied governments to deprive these groups of territory, financing, and resources, and to train and mobilize partner nation militaries to eliminate cartel control and influence.

The order directs federal agencies to review and strengthen U.S. operational, technical, diplomatic, and regulatory frameworks to combat transnational criminal organizations (TCOs conducting cybercrime and predatory schemes), and to produce an action plan identifying responsible TCOs and proposing measures to prevent, disrupt, investigate, and dismantle them. It instructs the Secretaries of State, Treasury, War, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Office of the National Cyber Director and coordination with the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor, to create an operational cell within the National Coordination Center to coordinate federal efforts — including use of technical capabilities,

The nominations list submits Kevin Warsh to the Senate to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a four-year term and to be a Member of the Board of Governors for a 14-year term beginning February 1, 2026.

This proclamation proclaims March 4, 2026 as the date on which seven leading U.S. hyperscalers and AI companies formally accepted the “Ratepayer Protection Pledge.” It states that those companies will ensure their data-center electricity needs do not raise household electricity costs by building, bringing, or buying new generation resources, paying for all new power-delivery infrastructure upgrades, negotiating and paying separate rates with utilities and state governments, and coordinating with grid operators while investing in local communities.

The order directs federal agencies to consider and evaluate the listed nominees for Senate-confirmed positions, including ambassadors, judges, agency directors, U.S. attorneys, U.S. marshals, and Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, and to process their nominations for Senate advice and consent. Specific nominees include appointments such as Jeffrey Brodsky, William Gallo, and Robert Steffens for USPS Governor terms (expiring in 2029–2032); Adam Cassady as Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy; James O’Neill to be Director of the National Science Foundation for a six-year term; multiple district and circuit court judicial nominees.

The proclamation designates a National Angel Family Day to honor American lives lost due to crimes committed by illegal immigrants. It further emphasizes a commitment to the largest mass-deportation effort in the nation's history to remove criminal illegal aliens, and to stop violence against law enforcement. The document also recalls specific cases of crimes committed by illegal aliens, and reiterates the administration's commitment to prevent such incidents through legislation such as the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention and deportation of illegal alien criminals.

The order directs federal agencies to continue the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This policy applies to shipments sent to the United States through the international postal network that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption. The suspension remains in effect even if additional duties imposed by previous executive orders are invalidated. The Secretary of Commerce has confirmed that systems are now in place to collect certain duties applicable to these shipments.

The order directs federal agencies to cease the additional ad valorem duties that were imposed under several previous executive orders. These duties had been applied to certain imports from specific foreign trading partners, in response to declared national emergencies related to threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economy. The order specifies that these tariffs will no longer be in effect and will cease to be collected as soon as practicable.

The order directs federal agencies to impose a temporary import surcharge to address significant international payments problems, such as balance-of-payments deficits and potential depreciation of the U.S. currency. This measure, which is based on section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, is intended to protect the U.S. economy and national security. Certain products will be exempt from the surcharge due to the needs of the U.S. economy.

The order directs federal agencies to ensure an adequate supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, critical to both defense supply chains and agricultural productivity. It highlights the limited domestic production of these resources, with a single producer unable to meet annual needs, resulting in over 6 million kilograms of elemental phosphorus imported annually. The order stresses the national security implications of potential disruptions to these supply chains.

This content is a proclamation in honor of President George Washington's birthday, 2026. It pays tribute to Washington's contributions to the American Revolution, his leadership throughout his presidency, and his unwavering commitment to the principles of law, liberty, and the common good. The proclamation also highlights Washington's belief in the importance of faith and morality in maintaining a successful government.

The Senate has received nominations for several key positions. George Kelesis is nominated as United States Attorney for the District of Nevada, Catherine Dillon as an Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, and William Hague as an Assistant Secretary of the Interior. Kyle Haustveit is nominated as Under Secretary of Energy, Steven Lewis as United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Missouri, and Kevin Lilly as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife. Asel Roberts is nominated as Ambassador to the Republic of Slovenia, Karen Sessions as a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Scott Socha as Director of the National Park Service. Todd Steggerda is nominated as Representative to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, while Ashley St

The order directs the Department of War (DOW), in coordination with the Department of Energy, to prioritize the preservation and strategic use of coal-based energy assets. This includes procuring power from the United States coal generation fleet through long-term Power Purchase Agreements or similar contracts with coal-fired energy production facilities. The primary focus is on projects that enhance grid reliability, on-site fuel security, and mission assurance for defense and intelligence capabilities.

The order directs federal agencies to continue addressing threats posed by the Government of Iran, citing a continued national emergency due to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. It maintains sanctions and property blocking measures previously imposed to apply financial pressure on the Iranian regime and address serious human rights abuses in Iran. The order also indicates that additional measures may be necessary to deal with this national emergency, but does not specify what these might be.

The order directs federal agencies to address the rising cost of beef for American consumers. It responds to challenges such as severe droughts, wildfires, and import restrictions, which have resulted in the U.S. cattle herd shrinking to record lows and beef prices reaching an average of $6.69 per pound in December 2025. Despite these higher prices, U.S. demand for beef remains strong, with a record high of 4.64 billion pounds of beef imported in 2024.

The order directs federal agencies to establish and implement an America First Arms Transfer Strategy. This strategy aims to use arms transfers as a tool of foreign policy and to expand domestic production capacity. The Secretary of War is instructed to use arms sales and transfers to increase production, support domestic reindustrialization, promote innovation, and build supply chain resilience. The strategy also prioritizes arms sales to partners that invest in their own defense, play a critical role in U.S. operations, or contribute to U.S. economic security.

The order directs federal agencies to eliminate the additional 25 percent ad valorem duty on imports from India. This decision comes after India's commitment to stop importing Russian Federation oil and increase its purchase of United States energy products, as well as its pledge to expand defense cooperation with the United States over the next decade. The removal of the tariff is deemed necessary to address the national emergency declared in response to the actions of the Russian Federation.

The order directs federal agencies to enhance national security by focusing on criminal actors, including foreign nationals with criminal histories. It instructs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to safeguard U.S. borders by interdicting illegal persons and goods, and to access criminal history record information (CHRI) from Federal criminal justice agencies. The Attorney General is directed to provide DHS with access to CHRI. The order also allows DHS to exchange CHRI with border security and immigration authorities of trusted foreign governments, including Visa Waiver Program countries, under reciprocal agreements.

The order directs federal agencies to lift restrictions on commercial fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument in the Atlantic Ocean. The decision is based on the conclusion that managed commercial fishing does not pose a risk to the area's objects of historic and scientific interest. The order also highlights that all fish species in the area are already subject to federal protections under existing laws, including the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which ensures long-term sustainability of marine fisheries.

The order directs the Senate to consider the nomination of Michael McDonald, from the District of Columbia, for the role of Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities for a term of four years. He is set to replace Shelly C. Lowe.

The proclamation recognizes February as National Black History Month in 2026, celebrating the contributions of black Americans to the country's history and culture. It emphasizes that black history is an integral part of American history. The proclamation also announces the authorization for the construction of the National Garden of American Heroes, a statuary park that will honor notable Americans, including black figures like Booker T. Washington.

The order directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Transportation to designate a route for an INDYCAR street race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, in Washington, D.C. within 14 days. The route should showcase the city and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's independence. The secretaries are also instructed to expedite all necessary permits and approvals for the event, and ensure that roads, trails, or bridges used for the race are properly maintained.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize addiction treatment and recovery, establishing the White House Great American Recovery Initiative. This initiative will be co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery, with involvement from various other officials such as the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education. The initiative aims to coordinate a national response to addiction that includes the healthcare sector, faith communities, and the private sector.

The order directs federal agencies to address threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba. It identifies the Government of Cuba as an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, citing Cuba's alignment and support for various hostile countries, transnational terrorist groups, and malign actors. The order also highlights Cuba's hosting of Russia's largest overseas signals intelligence facility and its deep intelligence and defense cooperation with the People's Republic of China.