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The order directs federal agencies to implement new policies and procedures for hiring. No vacant federal civilian positions may be filled or created except as provided for in the order or required by law. All hiring must comply with the Merit Hiring Plan issued previously and each agency must establish a Strategic Hiring Committee to approve hires. The order also requires agencies to prepare an Annual Staffing Plan, outlining new career appointments for the upcoming fiscal year. Exceptions to the order include positions in the Executive Office, non-career positions requiring Presidential appointment or Senate confirmation, military personnel of the Armed Forces, and positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.
The order directs the Secretary of War and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to use any available Department of War funds from Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of military personnel salaries and allowances during the ongoing lapse in annual appropriations. The funds to be used should be those that have a logical connection to the pay and allowances of military personnel, as per applicable law. After the appropriations lapse concludes, the order instructs to adjust funding accounts within the Department of War to ensure the continuation of operations and activities as planned before the lapse.
The order proclaims October 14, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. It calls on the American public to assemble in their places of worship to honor Kirk's memory and to pray for the advancement of peace, truth, and justice across the country. The directive also commits to continuing efforts to end political violence.
The order directs federal agencies to support the implementation of the Trump Peace Agreement, aimed at ending conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza. It emphasizes the need for peaceful coexistence, respect for all faith communities, and the dismantling of extremism. The directive also commits to resolving future disputes through diplomacy and negotiation, and to promoting education, opportunity, and mutual respect as foundations for lasting peace.
The proclamation commemorates General Pulaski Memorial Day on October 11, 2025. It recognizes the contributions of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman known as the "Soldier of Liberty" and the "Father of the American Cavalry," to the American Revolution. The proclamation encourages all Americans to remember those who have contributed to the nation's progress.
The proclamation recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and emphasizes the importance of early detection and preventative measures in combating breast cancer. It encourages all Americans to understand their family history and other risk factors, and to implement lifestyle changes that may reduce cancer risk. The proclamation also commits to prioritizing research and medical advancements to accelerate cures.
This proclamation commemorates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus, declaring October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day. It calls upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and directs that the U.S. flag be displayed on all public buildings on this day in honor of Columbus and all who have contributed to building the nation.
This proclamation designates October 9, 2025, as "Leif Erikson Day" to honor the legacy of the Norse Viking explorer and to celebrate Nordic-American heritage. It encourages Americans to commemorate the contributions of Nordic Americans with suitable ceremonies and programs. This follows a joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved by Congress on September 2, 1964, authorizing the President to proclaim October 9 each year as "Leif Erikson Day."
The order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget and the President's National Security and Homeland Security Advisors, to develop a plan for the construction of up to four Arctic Security Cutters. This plan, which is to be completed within 60 days, is aimed at addressing national security risks posed by insufficient Arctic-capable vessels. The order also allows for the temporary construction of these vessels abroad while promoting domestic development of future icebreakers. This authorization will end 4 years from the date of the memorandum unless extended or terminated earlier.
The directive communicates the nomination of Lee Lipton, from Florida, to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines. This nomination has been sent to the Senate for approval.
Fire Prevention Week has been declared, urging households and communities to prioritize fire prevention measures and honor the work of firefighters and first responders. The order also directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to consolidate their wildland fire programs, encourages local wildfire preparedness and response, and mandates the use of new technology for wildfire identification and response. A task force was established to assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster response capabilities, and an Executive Order was signed to expedite recovery efforts in California, including a large-scale wildfire hazardous waste cleanup.
The proclamation designates October 3, 2025, as National Manufacturing Day. It highlights the administration's efforts to restore America's industrial power, including securing over $5 trillion in new private and foreign investments, creating more than 450,000 new jobs, implementing reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations with threatening trade policies, and eliminating regulations that stifle innovation and growth. The administration also passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allows for immediate expensing for new factories and industrial improvements.
The order directs federal agencies to promptly issue necessary authorizations for the establishment of the Ambler Road Project, an initiative of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). This decision follows an appeal made by AIDEA under section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). The specifics of these authorizations are detailed in a separate Statement of Reasons.
The order directs the Secretary of War, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security in Illinois, specifically around federal facilities. It calls for at least 300 members of the Illinois National Guard to be federally deployed to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal Protective Services (FPS), and other U.S. Government personnel, as well as federal property in Illinois. The duration of this federal service is specified to be 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of War.
The order directs federal agencies to make several nominations and appointments. Daniel Bonham is to be Assistant Secretary of Labor, Mark Ditlevson as Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Paul Ferguson as United States Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia. William Hewes III is to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Benjamin Landa as Ambassador to Hungary, and Arvind Raman as Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology. Robert Rotter, Daniel Satterlee, and David St. Pierre are to be United States Marshals for their respective districts. Jennifer Wicks McNamara is to be Ambassador to Vietnam. The nomination of Mark Brnovich as Ambassador to Serbia has been withdrawn.
The order directs the Secretary of Commerce to adjust imports of timber, lumber, and derivative wood products into the United States, due to their import quantities and circumstances threatening national security. The Secretary of Commerce found that current import circumstances are weakening the domestic wood industry and could impair the ability to meet demands for wood products crucial to national defense and critical infrastructure. The order calls for adopting a plan of action that imposes tariffs to adjust these imports, although specific tariff rates are not mentioned.
The order directs federal agencies to continue certain advisory committees until September 30, 2027. These committees span various departments including the Department of the Interior, Office of Personnel Management, Department of Homeland Security, National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Department of Health and Human Services, Small Business Administration, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Education, and Department of Energy. The functions applicable to these committees under the Federal Advisory Committee Act will be performed by the head of the designated department or agency.
The order directs federal agencies to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for pediatric cancer. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other officials, will focus on accelerating AI-driven solutions at the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI), which receives $50 million in funding annually for 10 years. The order also instructs these agencies to increase investment in pediatric cancer research, encourage private sector use of advanced technologies, and ensure AI innovation is integrated into current work on interoperability for electronic health record and claims data.
The order directs federal agencies to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against external attacks. It requires the United States to consider any armed attack on Qatar as a threat to U.S. peace and security, and mandates the U.S. to take all lawful measures, including diplomatic, economic, and potentially military, to defend U.S. and Qatari interests. The Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence are instructed to maintain joint contingency planning with Qatar, and the Secretary of State is directed to reaffirm this assurance to Qatar and continue partnering with them for conflict resolution and mediation.
The order directs federal agencies, specifically the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, to counter domestic terrorism and organized political violence. The agencies are instructed to develop a law enforcement strategy that investigates all participants in these criminal activities, including their organized structures, networks, funding sources, and preceding actions. The order also mandates a national strategy to investigate and disrupt networks that promote political violence, with the aim of intervening in criminal conspiracies before they result in violent acts.
The order directs the Attorney General and the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia to fully enforce federal laws related to capital punishment. This includes seeking the death penalty in all appropriate cases where the evidence and other relevant information justify a sentence of death. Additionally, these officials are instructed to pursue federal jurisdiction, to the maximum degree practicable, for crimes committed in the District of Columbia that are eligible for the death penalty under federal law.
This proclamation designates the last Sunday in September 2025 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. It calls upon government officials to display the U.S. flag over government buildings and encourages the American public to hold ceremonies expressing the nation's gratitude and respect. This observation is in line with Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936, which established Gold Star Mother's Day.
The order directs federal agencies to implement the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which regulates foreign-controlled applications, specifically TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance Ltd. The Act prohibits entities from distributing, maintaining, or updating these applications within the U.S. territory. However, the order also allows for a "qualified divestiture," which means TikTok can continue to operate if it is no longer controlled by a foreign adversary. A plan has been proposed for TikTok's U.S. operations to be operated by a new U.S.-based joint venture, which will be majority-owned and controlled by U.S. persons.
The order directs federal agencies to designate Antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization". All relevant executive departments and agencies are instructed to utilize their authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any illegal operations conducted by Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa. This includes necessary investigatory and prosecutorial actions against those who fund such operations.
The proclamation recognizes the period from September 15 to October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month, in accordance with Public Law 100-402. It calls on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs, honoring the contributions of Hispanic-American citizens.
The proclamation designates September 19, 2025, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It calls upon federal, state, tribal, and local government officials, as well as private organizations, to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The proclamation also reaffirms a commitment to pursuing full accountability for those captured and missing in action, mentioning the identification of the 100th service member from remains repatriated from North Korea.
The order directs federal agencies to address the misuse of the H-1B non-immigrant visa program, which has been exploited to replace American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor, particularly in IT and STEM fields. It highlights the significant increase in foreign STEM workers from 1.2 million in 2000 to nearly 2.5 million in 2019, largely facilitated by the abuse of the H-1B visa. The order also raises concerns about the impact on American IT workers, with unemployment rates increasing from 1.98% in 2019 to 3.02% in 2025, and reports of American tech companies laying off local workers while hiring thousands of H-1B workers.
The order directs federal agencies to establish the "Gold Card" visa program, which is overseen by the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security. This program allows aliens who make a significant financial gift to the United States to establish eligibility for an immigrant visa using an expedited process. The requisite gift amount is $1 million for an individual donating on their own behalf and $2 million for a corporation or similar entity donating on behalf of an individual. The funds will be used to promote commerce and American industry.
The proclamation designates the week of September 17 through September 23, 2025, as Constitution Week. It calls on teachers, school administrators, and State and local leaders to educate America’s students about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship under the U.S. constitutional order. The proclamation also references previous executive orders aimed at preserving the value of American citizenship, protecting the American flag, and challenging "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" programs in the Federal Government.