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The order directs the Senate to consider the nomination of Jared Isaacman, from Pennsylvania, for the position of Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), following the resignation of Bill Nelson.
The order directs the Senate to consider the following nominations: Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, for the position of Assistant Attorney General, replacing Aaron Reitz; Stevan Pearce, of New Mexico, as Director of the Bureau of Land Management, replacing Tracy Stone-Manning; and Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, as a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026, replacing Annie Caputo.
The order asks the Senate to confirm Michael Selig, from Florida, as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, succeeding Rostin Behnam. Additionally, Selig is nominated to be a Commissioner of the same commission for a term ending on April 13, 2029, replacing Christy Goldsmith Romero whose term has expired. The order also withdraws the nomination of Joel Rayburn, from Oklahoma, for the position of Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs), originally nominated on February 11, 2025, following the resignation of Barbara A. Leaf.
The order directs federal agencies to nominate several individuals to various positions. William J. Crain, Alexander C. Van Hook, and Brian Barber are to be United States District Judges and United States Marshal, respectively, for different districts in Louisiana. Brian Birdwell is nominated as an Assistant Secretary of Defense, John Breslow as an Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, Wesley Brooks as an Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, and Edward Eppler as Chief Financial Officer, Department of Transportation. Several others are nominated for roles as United States Attorneys and Marshals for various districts. The nominations of Jeffrey Bornstein and Kevin O’Farrell have been withdrawn.
The order directs the Senate to consider the nomination of Jennifer Wicks McNamara, from Virginia, for the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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.
The order directs the Senate to consider the nominations of seven individuals for various U.S. Attorney and District Judge positions. Specifically, William Boyle, Erin Creegan, and Zachary Keller are nominated for U.S. Attorney roles in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Louisiana respectively, each for a term of four years. David A. Bragdon, Lindsey Ann Freeman, Matthew E. Orso, and Susan Courtwright Rodriguez are nominated as U.S. District Judges for different districts in North Carolina. Rebecca L. Taibleson is nominated to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
The order directs all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag at half-staff in honor of the 2,977 individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It also invites Governors of the United States and its Territories, as well as interested organizations and individuals, to join in this observance. Young people are encouraged to engage with family, friends, neighbors, military service members, and first responders to discuss their memories of that day and reflect on American citizenship.
The order directs federal agencies to fly the United States flag at half-staff at all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and vessels within the United States and its territories until sunset, September 14, 2025, in respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk. The same directive applies to all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
The order directs the Department of Defense to adopt the secondary name "Department of War," with the Secretary of Defense also bearing the additional title of "Secretary of War." This applies to subordinate officials within the Department as well, who may use corresponding secondary titles. The order also instructs the Secretary of War to recommend actions necessary to permanently change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
The order directs federal agencies to nominate several individuals to various positions. Erwin Antoni is nominated as Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years. Laura DiBella and Robert Harvey are nominated as Federal Maritime Commissioners for terms expiring in 2028 and 2029 respectively. Steven Haines is nominated as an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, George Holding as United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Sriprakash Kothari as an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Ryan McCormack is nominated as Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, Peter Metzger as Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of the Treasury, and Brian David Miller as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for
The order directs the Senate to consider several nominations, including Tammy Bruce to serve as Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations and other UN roles, Brent Christensen as Ambassador to Bangladesh, Sergio Gor as Ambassador to India, Stephanie Hallett as Ambassador to Bahrain, James Holtsnider as Ambassador to Jordan, and William Long as Ambassador to Iceland. Stephen Miran is nominated for a position on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The order also includes nominations for several U.S. District Judges and Associate Judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
The proclamation designates September 1, 2025, as Labor Day, calling for all public officials and people of the United States to honor the contributions and resilience of working Americans with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. It also highlights the administration's efforts to restore the dignity of labor, protect American jobs, and ensure fair trade deals. The proclamation mentions the amassing of hundreds of billions of dollars in tariff revenue and the creation of new jobs at a record pace.
The order directs federal agencies to update policies guiding federal architecture, emphasizing a preference for traditional and classical architecture for applicable federal public buildings. The General Services Administration (GSA) is tasked with ensuring new construction and renovations of federal buildings, including courthouses, agency headquarters, and buildings in the National Capital Region, uplift and beautify public spaces, inspire the human spirit, and command public respect. For buildings in the District of Columbia, classical architecture is designated as the default style. The order also mandates that when buildings diverge from the preferred architecture, they should still convey the dignity and stability of America's system of self-government.
The order directs federal agencies to fly the United States flag at half-staff at all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and vessels in the District of Columbia, across the United States, its territories, and possessions. This directive also applies to all U.S. embassies, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including military facilities and naval vessels. This is to honor the victims of the violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 27, 2025, and it will continue until sunset on August 31, 2025.
The proclamation commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act and reaffirms a commitment to defending Social Security. It mentions recent measures to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in federal programs, which are projected to save billions of dollars annually. The proclamation also highlights a recent bill that has resulted in most seniors who receive Social Security paying no tax on their benefits, which is described as the largest tax break for seniors in the country's history.
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.