The order directs federal agencies to treat natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure—including gathering and transmission pipelines, compression, processing plants, underground storage, LNG liquefaction, storage and marine load, export facilities, and critical distribution infrastructure—as industrial resources essential to national defense and to use authorities under section 303 of the Defense Production Act to expand those capacities. The memorandum instructs the Secretary of Energy and other relevant agencies to pursue purchases, purchase commitments, financial support, and other actions to overcome financing, long-lead equipment, permitting, and infrastructure bottlenecks so domestic industry can timely provide increased transmission, processing, storage, and export

The order directs federal agencies to accelerate research, review, and patient access for psychedelic drugs (including ibogaine compounds) to treat serious mental illnesses by prioritizing FDA review and creating pathways under the Right to Try Act. It instructs the FDA to issue National Priority Vouchers for qualifying Breakthrough Therapy psychedelic drugs and directs the FDA and DEA to establish handling authorizations and access pathways for eligible patients and treating physicians.

The order directs federal agencies to grant Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. a Presidential permit authorizing operation and maintenance of existing 30‑inch diameter pipeline Border facilities in St. Clair County, Michigan, at the U.S.–Canada boundary for transport of crude oil and petroleum products (including naphtha, LPG, natural gas liquids, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel) but not natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, and to subject those Border facilities to all applicable U.S. laws and regulations while superseding a prior April 28, 1953 permit. The permit limits the Border facilities to the U.S. portion extending to the

The order directs federal agencies to grant a Presidential permit allowing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to operate and maintain existing pipeline border facilities at the U.S.–Canada boundary near Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, for transport of crude oil and petroleum products (excluding natural gas subject to the Natural Gas Act), covering a 36-inch diameter pipeline from the international border to the first mainline shut-off valve or pumping station about 3 miles inside the United States and superseding the prior 2017 permit. The permit requires the Border facilities to remain subject to all applicable laws and regulations, prohibits substantial changes to the facilities or their operation without presidential approval, and is

The order directs federal agencies to grant Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership a Presidential permit to operate and maintain specified existing pipeline border facilities in St. Clair County, Michigan, authorizing transport of crude oil and petroleum products (but not natural gas subject to the Natural Gas Act) across the international boundary and superseding the prior December 12, 1991 permit. The permit defines the Facilities and Border facilities (a 30-inch pipeline extending to the first mainline shut-off valve or pumping station ~0.3 miles inside the U.S.), makes the facilities subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and requires Presidential approval for any substantial changes to location, facilities, or

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.

The order directs federal agencies to compile and transmit “State Citizenship Lists” of confirmed U.S. citizens who will be 18+ and reside in each State, using Federal citizenship, naturalization, SSA, SAVE, and other databases, and to update those lists at least 60 days before regular Federal elections or upon request for special elections. It instructs DHS (through USCIS) in coordination with SSA to establish procedures for individuals to access and correct their records, for States to use unique ballot envelope identifiers like bar codes, and for DOJ to prioritize investigations and prosecutions related to Federal election fraud.

The order directs federal agencies to prohibit federal contractors and their subcontractors from engaging in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities and to include contract clauses requiring contractors to attest they will not support or implement DEI practices that treat employees, applicants, or contracting parties differently based on race or ethnicity. Agencies subject to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act must, to the extent permitted by law, ensure contracts include these prohibitions and related compliance measures covering recruitment, hiring, promotions, contracting, program participation, and resource allocation.

The order directs federal agencies to continue the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council until 10 days after the Council’s report is submitted or until May 29, 2026, whichever comes first. The Secretary of Homeland Security is assigned to perform the President’s functions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for this Council, and the order supersedes prior sections while preserving existing agency and OMB authorities and subject to available appropriations.

The order directs federal agencies to establish a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud to identify and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in federally funded benefit programs administered by States, and to require States to provide enrollee information and implement basic fraud controls to enable Federal verification of eligibility. It instructs agencies to coordinate investigations and take actions against improper payments and program exploitation—citing specific examples and estimates such as Minnesota’s Medicaid and SNAP errors (including nearly $866 million in SNAP spending with about 9 percent error and a nearly $250 million school meals fraud)—and to pursue measures targeting state practices that allow self-certification, expanded eligibility, or refusal to share data.

The order directs federal agencies to amend prior delegations under the Defense Production Act by allowing the Secretary of Energy to exercise, independently of the Secretary of Commerce, any authority delegated under section 203 of Executive Order 13603, and clarifies that agency heads need only recommend action to the President under section 2(a) of Executive Order 14156 when the authority is vested solely in the President and has not been delegated. It specifies that these changes do not alter legal authorities of agencies or the Director of OMB, must be implemented consistent with law and available appropriations, and that the Department of Energy will bear the publication costs.

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 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 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,

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 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 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 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 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 take immediate action to address the slow pace of rebuilding in Los Angeles following devastating wildfires. It criticizes state and local governments for their handling of the disaster and the subsequent recovery process, specifically for delaying or preventing reconstruction by approving only a fraction of the necessary permits. The order also notes that despite the federal government clearing over 2.6 million tons of debris from more than 9,500 properties and approving numerous individual relief claims, the majority of the tens of thousands of homes and businesses destroyed in the wildfires have not yet been rebuilt a year later.

The order directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council to continue its operations until March 25, 2026. The functions of the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that apply to this Council will be performed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, following established regulations, guidelines, and procedures.

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 the establishment of a second emergency board to investigate unresolved disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and several of its employee labor organizations. The labor organizations involved are the Transportation Communications Union, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The second emergency board, comprised of a chair and two other members, will be appointed to investigate and report on these disputes.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize the performance of defense contractors, ensuring they meet the needs of the military in a timely and quality-controlled manner. It restricts defense contractors from issuing dividends or conducting stock buy-backs until they can deliver superior products on time and on budget. The order tasks the Secretary of War with identifying underperforming contractors and working with them to improve their performance, with potential enforcement actions under the Defense Production Act and Federal Acquisition Regulations if necessary.

The order directs HieFo Corporation to divest all interests and rights in the digital chips and related wafer design, fabrication, and processing businesses of Emcore Corporation, citing potential national security threats. The divestment must be completed and verified within 180 calendar days, unless extended by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). During this period, HieFo is prohibited from granting access to the Emcore assets or any non-public technical information to non-HieFo personnel, unless approved by CFIUS.

The order directs federal agencies to increase research into medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD). It highlights the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) support for marijuana's use in treating certain medical conditions and the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) recommendation to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The order also points to the potential of hemp-derived cannabinoids to improve patient symptoms and calls for enhanced research infrastructure to better inform doctors and patients about marijuana and CBD use.

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.