National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month is proclaimed for August 2026. The proclamation encourages families, schools, communities, and religious organizations to focus on evidence-based education and prevention of substance use, particularly among young people, and highlights the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy’s emphasis on prevention. It also cites the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, and the designation of nearly a dozen cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

This proclamation declares Flag Day on June 14, 2026, and National Flag Week surrounding that date to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and to honor the flag as a symbol of the Nation’s history and values. It calls for Americans to observe and respect the flag and notes prior executive actions authorizing penalties and visa or residency revocation for foreign nationals who desecrate the flag, while urging continued protection and reverence for the flag.

This proclamation declares Memorial Day to be observed on May 25, 2026, and proclaims that day as a day of prayer for permanent peace while designating 11:00 a.m. local time as a period for public prayer and urging Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time. It directs Governors and appropriate government officials to have the flag flown at half‑staff on federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels until noon and requests citizens display the flag at half‑staff from their homes during the customary forenoon period.

This proclamation designates Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2026, honoring law enforcement officers who died or were injured in the line of duty and recognizing their families for their sacrifice. It highlights federal actions to support policing, including directing Federal resources to assist local law enforcement in high-crime areas and ending cashless bail within the Federal justice system for offenses posing clear public-safety dangers, and notes the Working Families Tax Cuts Act provision that excludes overtime from taxation.

This proclamation designates May 2 through May 3, 2026, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend and directs that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff at all federal buildings on May 3, 2026, in accordance with Public Law 107-51. It calls for honoring and supporting fallen and active firefighters and emphasizes providing training, equipment, and resources to emergency responders.

This proclamation names May 2026 as National Foster Care Month. It highlights federal support expansions including an executive order on fostering, improved data sharing and accountability across agencies, and a $30 million Melania Trump Fostering Youth to Independence Program investment to support housing stability for youth exiting foster care.

The order directs federal agencies to provide pay and benefits to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown by instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to use funds that have a reasonable and logical nexus to TSA operations to provide compensation and benefits that would have accrued absent the shutdown, consistent with applicable law. It also instructs agencies, once regular TSA funding is restored, to adjust DHS funding accounts as authorized by law to maintain planned operations, and clarifies implementation must follow applicable law and available appropriations.

This proclamation designates the period of March 7, 2026 as the date on which the United States proclaims a commitment to dismantle criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations operating in the Western Hemisphere. The proclamation directs the Secretary of War and other federal agencies to coordinate with allied governments to deprive these groups of territory, financing, and resources, and to train and mobilize partner nation militaries to eliminate cartel control and influence.

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,

The proclamation designates a National Angel Family Day to honor American lives lost due to crimes committed by illegal immigrants. It further emphasizes a commitment to the largest mass-deportation effort in the nation's history to remove criminal illegal aliens, and to stop violence against law enforcement. The document also recalls specific cases of crimes committed by illegal aliens, and reiterates the administration's commitment to prevent such incidents through legislation such as the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention and deportation of illegal alien criminals.

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 the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Transportation to designate a route for an INDYCAR street race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, in Washington, D.C. within 14 days. The route should showcase the city and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's independence. The secretaries are also instructed to expedite all necessary permits and approvals for the event, and ensure that roads, trails, or bridges used for the race are properly maintained.

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 restrict and limit the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States to protect national security and public safety. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence, identified countries with deficient screening and vetting information, leading to a full or partial suspension of admission of nationals from those countries. The U.S. Government is also instructed to engage with these countries on measures to comply with U.S. screening, vetting, immigration, and security requirements.

The order directs federal agencies to treat illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The Attorney General is instructed to pursue investigations and prosecutions into fentanyl trafficking. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury are to take actions against assets and financial institutions involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of illicit fentanyl. The Secretary of War and the Attorney General will assess if the threat of fentanyl warrants the provision of resources from the Department of War to the Department of Justice. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to identify threat networks related to fentanyl smuggling.

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.

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 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 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 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 including the Departments of Treasury, War, Justice, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Homeland Security, the United States Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee to establish a Memphis Safe Task Force. The task force's objective is to end street and violent crime in Memphis through various strategies such as hypervigilant policing, aggressive prosecution, complex investigations, financial enforcement, and large-scale law enforcement presence in troubled neighborhoods. The Task Force will be chaired by an individual appointed by the Attorney General and will coordinate closely with

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 strengthen efforts to protect U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad. The Secretary of State is authorized to designate any foreign country that engages in or supports the wrongful detention of U.S. nationals as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. Upon this designation, the Secretary of State shall review existing authorities to respond to and deter these actions, including imposing sanctions, applying inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act, imposing travel restrictions, restricting foreign assistance, and restricting the export of certain goods.

The proclamation designates August 31 through September 6, 2025, as Overdose Prevention Week. It encourages Americans to participate in activities that raise awareness about the prescription opioid and drug overdose epidemic. The proclamation also references the HALT Fentanyl Act, which classifies fentanyl-related compounds as Schedule I drugs, and the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations as measures taken to combat the drug crisis.

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 order directs federal agencies to take additional measures to address crime in the District of Columbia. The Director of the National Park Service is instructed to hire more United States Park Police members, while the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia is to hire more prosecutors for violent and property crimes. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is to establish an online portal for Americans with relevant backgrounds to apply to federal law enforcement entities. The Secretary of Defense is directed to create a specialized unit within the District of Columbia National Guard for public safety and order, and to ensure each State's National Guard is prepared to assist in civil disturbances. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to investigate non-compliance with crime-prevention and safety requirements.

The order directs federal agencies to take measures to end cashless bail and enforce stricter pretrial detention in the District of Columbia. Relevant federal law enforcement agencies and members of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force are tasked to ensure that arrestees are held in federal custody to the fullest extent permissible under law. The Attorney General is instructed to review Metropolitan Police Department policies that may lead to pretrial release of dangerous suspects and request necessary modifications from the Mayor of D.C. The Attorney General is also directed to determine if D.C. maintains a policy of prohibiting cash bail and coordinate with federal agencies to press for policy changes if this is the case.

The order directs federal agencies to identify and potentially suspend or terminate federal funds to jurisdictions that have largely eliminated cash bail for crimes posing a clear threat to public safety. The Attorney General is tasked with creating a list of such jurisdictions, while the heads of executive departments and agencies, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, are responsible for identifying the funds in question. The aim is to discourage cashless bail policies that may allow individuals posing a societal risk to be released without bail.