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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 address rising crime rates in the District of Columbia. It instructs the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia to serve federal purposes, including maintaining law and order, protecting federal property, and ensuring the orderly functioning of the federal government. The Attorney General is delegated the authority to direct the Mayor in these matters. The order cites a 2024 homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents and a vehicle theft rate of 842.4 thefts per 100,000 residents in the District of Columbia.
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 the Secretary of Education to improve the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for better accessibility and efficiency. Additionally, the Secretary is instructed to expand reporting requirements to ensure transparency in higher education admissions, with a new system to be initiated in the 2025-2026 school year. The order also mandates increased accuracy checks and possible remedial action for institutions that fail to submit accurate and timely data.
The order directs federal agencies to prevent financial institutions from denying services based on political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities. The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal member agencies of the Financial Stability Oversight Council are instructed to remove the use of reputation risk or equivalent concepts that could result in such discrimination within 180 days. The SBA is also directed to notify all financial institutions with which it guarantees loans about this directive within 60 days.
The order directs federal agencies to improve oversight and coordination of grantmaking processes. The directive aims to prevent misuse of tax dollars, citing examples of controversial funding allocations and inefficiencies in the grant review process. It calls for streamlining agency grantmaking, enhancing accountability, and ensuring that public funds are used more effectively and in line with American interests. Agencies that have the statutory authority to award, offer, or manage Federal grants are included in this directive.
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.
The order directs federal agencies to address the challenges facing college sports in the United States. It highlights the critical role college sports play in providing scholarships and leadership opportunities to over 500,000 student-athletes, contributing to local economies, and shaping American culture. The order emphasizes the need for a national solution to protect non-revenue sports and maintain the educational and developmental benefits of collegiate athletics, in light of recent litigation that has significantly altered athlete compensation rules and threatened the viability of college sports.
The order directs federal agencies to expedite the permitting process for large-scale data center infrastructure, specifically those projects requiring over 100 megawatts of new load and involving a minimum capital expenditure of $500 million. The order also encourages the use of federally owned land for data center development and instructs the Secretary of Commerce to launch an initiative offering financial support for these projects, potentially including loans, grants, tax incentives, and offtake agreements. It further revokes Executive Order 14141 and mandates efficient environmental reviews to facilitate construction of these projects.
The order directs federal agencies to procure only Large Language Models (LLMs) that prioritize truthfulness, accuracy, and ideological neutrality in their responses to user prompts. The order specifies that these LLMs should not manipulate responses in favor of any ideological dogmas, such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with other administrators, is instructed to issue guidance to agencies on implementing this order within 120 days.
The order directs federal agencies to promote the export of American artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, is to establish the American AI Exports Program within 90 days. The program will support the development and deployment of U.S. full-stack AI export packages. The Secretary of Commerce will also issue a public call for proposals from industry-led consortia, which must include a full-stack AI technology package and comply with all relevant U.S. export control regimes and policies.
The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources, including commercial sterilization facilities, from compliance with the Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review (EtO Rule) for an additional two years. The EtO Rule, which imposes new emissions-control requirements, has been deemed burdensome and potentially disruptive to the supply of sterilized medical equipment. The exemption is based on the determination that the technology to implement the EtO Rule is not commercially viable and that maintaining the supply of sterilized medical equipment is in the national security interests of the United States.
The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources, such as coal-fired power plants, from compliance with stricter emissions standards set by a rule published on May 7, 2024. The exemption, which extends the compliance deadline by two years from July 8, 2027 to July 8, 2029, is based on the determination that the technology to meet the new standards is not commercially viable. The order also asserts that maintaining the current standards is in the national security interests of the United States.
The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain chemical manufacturing facilities from compliance with the New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, known as the HON Rule. The exemption, lasting for a period of 2 years beyond the HON Rule’s relevant compliance dates, applies to specific facilities listed in Annex I of the order. The order cites the lack of commercially viable technology to implement the HON Rule and national security interests as reasons for the exemption.
The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources involved in taconite iron ore processing from compliance with the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Taconite Iron Ore Processing rule for a period of two years. This exemption applies due to the current lack of commercially viable technology necessary to implement and comply with the rule. The facilities affected include those operated by United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., among others.
The order directs federal agencies to eliminate subsidies for energy sources like wind and solar, arguing they distort the market and are unreliable. The Department of the Treasury is instructed to enforce the termination of clean electricity production and investment tax credits for these facilities, as well as implement enhanced Foreign Entity of Concern restrictions. The Department of the Interior is directed to review and revise regulations that provide preferential treatment to wind and solar facilities compared to other energy sources.
The order directs federal agencies to prioritize conservation and outdoor recreation. The National Park Service and the United States Forest Service are instructed to address deferred maintenance, costing $23 billion and $10.8 billion respectively. All federal land management agencies are to promote stewardship of natural resources, expand access to public lands for recreation, and encourage voluntary conservation efforts. The order establishes the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission, chaired by the Secretary of the Interior and including officials from Defense, Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency among others. This Commission will advise on conserving national treasures and natural resources, improving conservation efforts, and expanding access to outdoor recreation opportunities.
The order directs federal agencies to increase entry fees for foreign tourists at national parks, while improving affordability for U.S. residents. The Secretary of the Interior is instructed to develop a strategy to increase revenue and improve the recreational experience at national parks. The increased revenue from the higher fees is to be used to improve the infrastructure of, or enhance enjoyment of or access to, America’s Federal recreational areas. The Secretary of the Interior, along with the Secretary of State, is also directed to encourage international tourism to America’s national parks.
The order directs federal agencies to streamline the funding process for energy infrastructure and critical mineral and material projects. This includes sharing information on funding applications and commitments among agencies, particularly with the Chair of the National Energy Dominance Council. The directive also mandates the development of a common application for federal funding opportunities related to these projects within 180 days, allowing applicants to apply simultaneously to multiple federal programs. The goal is to facilitate faster, more strategic investment decisions and reduce duplicative processes.
The order directs the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, to expand and continue to maintain and operate a vehicular and pedestrian crossing at the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry. This includes the construction of six vehicle lanes in a second span adjacent to the existing bridge. The permittee is required to comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations, mitigate any adverse environmental impacts, and obtain all necessary permits and authorizations prior to commencing construction.
The order directs federal agencies to extend the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, specifically as it applies to TikTok, until September 17, 2025. During this period, the Department of Justice is instructed not to enforce the Act or impose any penalties for noncompliance, including for actions related to foreign adversary controlled applications. The Attorney General is tasked with issuing written guidance to implement this directive and to confirm to each provider that no violations of the statute have occurred during the specified period.
The proclamation recognizes June 15, 2025, as Father's Day, in accordance with an existing joint resolution of Congress. It encourages government officials to display the U.S. flag on all government buildings and invites the public to observe Father's Day with appropriate ceremonies. The proclamation also highlights the administration's efforts to preserve the Child Tax Credit, expand school choice, and protect parental rights, among other initiatives.
The order directs the City of Laredo, Texas, to expand and continue to maintain a vehicular border crossing at the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Land Port of Entry. This includes the construction of two new 4-lane spans for commercial traffic parallel to the existing bridge. The city is also required to comply with all federal laws and regulations regarding the construction, maintenance, and operation of the border facilities, and to take measures to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts.
The order directs federal agencies to streamline and improve wildfire prevention and response measures. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are instructed to consolidate their wildland fire programs for efficiency and effectiveness, and to work with other secretaries to strengthen local land management, develop incentives for responsible wildfire prevention, and create a technology roadmap to enhance firefighting capabilities. The Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Energy, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are also directed to consider modifying policies and initiating rulemaking to reduce wildfire risks and promote the use of woody biomass and forest products to reduce fuel loads.
The order directs the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to revoke a previous memorandum from 2023, which proposed breaching four dams on the Lower Snake River, eliminating over 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric generating capacity. The current order also instructs these department heads to withdraw from a related Memorandum of Understanding and rescind a Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Columbia River System Operations. The heads of departments are further directed to develop a new schedule for completing this Environmental Impact Statement.
The order directs Green Corridors, LLC to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial elevated guideway border crossing near Laredo, Texas, at the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. The construction, maintenance, and operation of the border facilities must adhere to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental ones. The permit is also subject to inspection by appropriate federal, state, and local agencies. [Editor's note: Presidential permits are required for the construction of all cross-border infrastructure projects.]
The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Administrators of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to take action to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid. This includes ensuring that Medicaid payment rates are not higher than Medicare rates. The directive comes following a reported rise in State Directed Payments, which quadrupled over the last four years, reaching $110 billion in 2024.
The order directs federal agencies to update regulations and standards to facilitate supersonic flight over land. Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is instructed to repeal the prohibition on overland supersonic flight and establish an interim noise-based certification standard within 180 days. The FAA is also directed to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a standard for supersonic aircraft noise certification within 18 months. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is tasked with coordinating supersonic research and development, and the Secretary of Transportation is directed to engage international organizations to align global supersonic regulatory approaches.
The order directs federal agencies to enhance the security of American airspace from potential threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. A Federal Task Force, led by the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, is established to review and propose solutions to UAS threats. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is instructed to establish a process for restricting drone flights over fixed site facilities and to make national security assessments in coordination with relevant agencies. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed to ensure enforcement of laws against drone operators endangering public safety or violating airspace restrictions.
The order directs federal agencies to amend previous executive orders concerning the nation's cybersecurity. The Secretary of Commerce, through the Director of NIST, is instructed to establish a consortium with industry to develop secure software practices by August 1, 2025, update security and privacy controls for information systems by September 2, 2025, and develop a preliminary update to the Secure Software Development Framework by December 1, 2025. The order also addresses the security of internet traffic and the potential threat of quantum computing to public-key cryptography.