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This proclamation expands measures intended to increase the supply of affordable ground beef for the period covered by calendar year 2026. It follows an earlier increase of 80,000 metric tons in the in-quota amount for lean beef trimmings from Argentina and responds to reduced domestic cattle production, rising demand, and restrictions on live cattle imports from Mexico related to New World Screwworm concerns.
This proclamation designates Made in America Week, 2026, to celebrate American manufacturing during the week beginning July 20, 2026. It directs federal agencies to prioritize purchasing American-made goods and implement policies that support reshoring and domestic manufacturing, referencing a 20 percent Small Business Tax Deduction, $750 billion in projected economic growth from that deduction, and 100 percent expensing for new factories, equipment, and R&D.
This proclamation declares a temporary authorization for duty-free importation of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco for the period specified in the proclamation to address imminent disruptions in U.S. fertilizer supply. It directs federal agencies involved in trade and customs to permit imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco without collection of duties and to take necessary actions consistent with applicable law to facilitate timely procurement and distribution.
The document is a nomination sent to the Senate. The order directs federal agencies to consider Brian Johnson of Ohio for Senate confirmation to serve as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for a five-year term.
The order directs federal agencies to strengthen customs enforcement by reforming importer of record (IOR) rules and related CBP processes, including requiring IORs to maintain minimum tangible domestic assets or increased bond coverage, to be designated and reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for all formal and informal entries, and to provide additional identification and disclosure data such as anticipated import volumes, year organized, ownership and beneficial ownership, business affiliations, and domestic asset information. It instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise regulations and guidance under specified U.S. Code authorities, prohibit foreign IORs from filing informal entries, and modernize enforcement, compliance, and transparency measures to
The order directs federal agencies to designate up to 400 positions supporting national security–related investment programs as eligible for critical position pay and authorizes the Office of Personnel Management, with OMB consultation, to allocate those positions and approve agency requests. It permits setting basic pay rates up to $400,000, subject to market comparability and national security urgency, and requires OPM oversight and conditions to ensure the pay authority is used only to recruit or retain exceptionally qualified investment, engineering, financial, and legal professionals for critical minerals, advanced materials, and related supply‑chain resilience efforts.
The order directs federal agencies to strengthen customer identification, enhanced due diligence, and risk-based controls at banks and other financial institutions to prevent cross-border illicit finance and money laundering, citing analyses of large-scale laundering and specific vulnerabilities such as low-dollar transfer hubs and over $312 billion laundered through U.S.-based accounts. It also directs agencies to address credit-risk practices by limiting or tightening lending standards for mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, and other consumer credit to inadmissible or removable aliens and to mitigate risks from employer misreporting or use of invalid tax and Social Security numbers.
The order directs federal agencies to make fixed-price, performance-based contracting the default for procurement and to limit use of cost-reimbursement and other non–fixed-price contracts except where legally necessary or justified by risk, complexity, or research and development needs. It requires agencies (including executive departments and independent establishments) to adopt senior-level accountability for exceptions, tie contractor profit to performance where appropriate, and reduce reliance on cost-reimbursement consulting contracts after noting about $120 billion was obligated on such contracts in FY2024.
The order directs federal agencies to establish a federally administered informational website, TrumpIRA.gov, by January 1, 2027 to increase access to high-quality, low-cost individual retirement accounts for workers without employer plans, with a focus on independent contractors, self-employed individuals, and part-time workers. The Secretary of the Treasury must list private financial institutions that offer IRAs under 26 U.S.C. 408 and accept the Federal Saver’s Match under 26 U.S.C. 6433, explain and allow filtering by cost and quality criteria, and provide information on eligibility for up to a $1,000 Federal Saver’s Match.
The order directs federal agencies to develop and implement a comprehensive national response to stabilize college athletics by addressing pay-for-play, eligibility, transfer rules, and the financial arms race in football and basketball that is driving universities into large athletics-related debt, citing specific program debts of $535 million and $437 million for two major programs. It instructs agencies with relevant authority to coordinate rulemaking, enforcement, and use of federal contracting and grant conditions to protect opportunities for women’s and Olympic sports and to prevent diversion of university resources from educational and research missions.
This proclamation declares March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day. It recognizes farmers, ranchers, and others in the agriculture sector and highlights federal actions to support them, including investments to improve soil health and water quality, efforts to expand markets and supply chain resilience, deregulatory measures to reduce equipment costs, and the provision of over $40 billion in assistance.
The order directs federal agencies to prioritize enforcement and regulatory action against false “Made in America” or similar American-origin product claims and to coordinate on standards and guidance for verifying such claims. The Federal Trade Commission is instructed to prioritize enforcement, consider rulemaking to hold online marketplaces accountable for failing to verify country-of-origin claims, and consult with other agencies while agencies overseeing government contracts must review and remove misrepresented products and refer violators to the Department of Justice.
The order directs federal agencies to increase access to mortgage credit by reducing regulatory burdens that limit community and smaller banks’ participation in mortgage lending and by modernizing origination and closing standards. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is instructed to consider amendments to Regulation Z, ATR/QM rules, TRID timing, caps on QM points and fees for small loans, rescission procedures, and other underwriting and disclosure requirements to tailor rules for banks under $100 billion and support portfolio lending, competition, and lower lending costs.
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 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.
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 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 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 proclamation designates a "National Day of Patriotic Devotion." It does not give specific directives to federal agencies, but it does highlight past actions. These include declaring a national emergency at the southern border, designating cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, resuming border wall construction, reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy, deploying soldiers to the southern border, and executing a large deportation operation. It also mentions regulatory changes aimed at reducing inflation and lowering the cost of living.
The order directs federal agencies to implement measures aimed at preventing large institutional investors from buying single-family homes that could otherwise be purchased by families. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, is tasked with defining "large institutional investor" and "single-family home." Several federal agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs, General Services, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, are instructed to issue guidance to prevent these entities from acquiring such homes and to promote sales to individual owner-occupants. The Secretary of the Treasury is also directed to review and possibly revise rules related to large institutional investors acquiring or holding single-family homes.
The order directs federal agencies to protect the Venezuelan government's deposit funds, held by the U.S. government in designated Treasury accounts, from any judicial processes such as attachment, judgment, decree, lien, execution, garnishment. These funds, derived from the sale of natural resources or diluents to the Venezuelan government, cannot be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in, except as permitted by this order. The order supersedes any previous executive orders that affect these funds.
The order directs federal agencies to prioritize the development and implementation of 6G mobile communications networks, citing their importance to national security, foreign policy, and economic prosperity. Specifically, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information is instructed to study the 7.125-7.4 GHz spectrum frequencies for potential relocation of existing systems and reallocation for commercial use. The Secretary of State is also directed to advance these objectives through diplomatic engagements, including building a coalition of industry and foreign partners.
The order directs federal agencies to increase oversight of proxy advisors, particularly those foreign-owned and influencing large U.S. companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is instructed to review, and potentially revise or rescind, rules and guidelines related to proxy advisors and shareholder proposals, particularly those involving "diversity, equity, and inclusion" and "environmental, social, and governance" policies. The SEC is also directed to enforce anti-fraud provisions, consider requiring registration for certain proxy advisors, and enhance transparency requirements. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is instructed to review state antitrust investigations into proxy advisors for potential federal violations.
The order directs the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a Food Supply Chain Security Task Force within their respective departments. These task forces are tasked with investigating the food-related industries in the United States for anti-competitive behavior and foreign control, and to determine if these factors are increasing the cost of food or posing a threat to national or economic security. The Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission are required to take necessary actions to remedy any anti-competitive behavior discovered, including enforcement actions and proposing new regulatory approaches.
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 order directs federal agencies to implement a trade agreement between the United States and Japan. The agreement establishes a tariff system where the U.S. will apply a 15 percent tariff on most Japanese imports, with specific treatments for certain sectors. Japan, in return, will increase its procurement of U.S. goods, including a 75 percent increase in rice procurements and purchases totaling $8 billion per year in agricultural goods and other products. Additionally, Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S., anticipated to create numerous jobs and expand domestic manufacturing.
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 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 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 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.