Directives Published January 2025

Summary

• 31st Jan 25 Prohibited the execution of collective bargaining agreements in the 30 days preceding a presidential transition. View
• 30th Jan 25 Mandated a review of FAA hiring and safety procedures following a deadly plane crash. View
• 29th Jan 25 Strengthened efforts to combat anti-Semitism in the US, particularly on college campuses. View
• 29th Jan 25 Signed the Laken Riley Act into law, requiring detention of aliens charged with theft. View
• 29th Jan 25 Directed the use of the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay for detaining criminal aliens. View
• 29th Jan 25 Established a task force to plan the 250th anniversary celebration and reinstated orders focused on protecting American monuments and building a National Garden of American Heroes. View
• 29th Jan 25 Combated what it deemed radical, anti-American indoctrination in K-12 schools. View
• 29th Jan 25 Aimed to enhance K-12 education by empowering parents to choose schools for their children. View
• 28th Jan 25 Banned federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors. View
• 28th Jan 25 Ordered the reinstatement of military personnel discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. View
• 28th Jan 25 Aimed to eliminate race and sex-based discrimination in the US Armed Forces, abolishing certain DEI programs. View
• 28th Jan 25 Prioritized military readiness and excellence, including updates to Department of Defense medical standards related to gender identity. View
• 28th Jan 25 Directed the creation of a next-generation missile defense shield for the United States. View
• 28th Jan 25 Proclaimed January 27, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. View
• 25th Jan 25 Reinstated the Mexico City Policy, restricting US health aid funding for abortion and involuntary sterilization programs globally. View
• 25th Jan 25 Enforced the Hyde Amendment, prohibiting federal funding for elective abortions. View
• 24th Jan 25 Directed federal agencies to address California wildfires and provide disaster relief, also addressing Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. View
• 24th Jan 25 Established the FEMA Review Council to assess FEMA's performance in disaster response. View
• 24th Jan 25 Implemented numerous executive orders focused on border security, deregulation, investment boosts, and energy policy changes. View
• 23rd Jan 25 Advanced US leadership in AI by revoking directives hindering innovation and establishing bias-free development policies. View
• 23rd Jan 25 Established the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to maintain global leadership in technological innovation. View
• 23rd Jan 25 Mandated the declassification and public release of all records concerning the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr. View
• 23rd Jan 25 Outlined strategies to advance US leadership in digital assets and financial technologies while banning US CBDCs. View
• 23rd Jan 25 Outlined a plan to review and facilitate the Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. View
• 22nd Jan 25 Granted a full pardon to Terence Sutton. View
• 22nd Jan 25 Initiated the process of designating Ansar Allah (Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. View
• 22nd Jan 25 A full and unconditional pardon was granted to Andrew Zabavsky for his convictions in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. View
• 22nd Jan 25 The President transmitted nominations to the Senate for various key Department leadership positions, filling vacancies across several agencies. View
• 22nd Jan 25 This presidential action revoked several executive orders promoting diversity initiatives, directed federal agencies to end discriminatory practices, and mandated compliance with civil rights laws for federal contractors. View
• 22nd Jan 25 The president ordered the immediate end of discriminatory hiring practices at the FAA, mandated a return to merit-based hiring, and initiated a review of personnel in safety-critical roles. View
• 21st Jan 25 The president declared an invasion at the southern border, suspended the entry of certain aliens, imposed restrictions on legal protections for other aliens, and directed actions to repel what was declared as an invasion. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order renamed Mount McKinley and the Gulf of Mexico, reviewed the U.S. Board on Geographic Names' membership, and instructed relevant agencies to update official records. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order declared a national emergency, initiated a process for designating cartels and other organizations as FTOs or SDGTs, and prepared for potential use of the Alien Enemies Act. View
• 21st Jan 25 - An executive order was issued to reform the federal hiring process, focusing on merit and eliminating discriminatory practices, and establishing a plan for improved recruitment and selection. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President issued an executive order ending federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, directing agencies to terminate DEI initiatives, review employment practices, and submit comprehensive reports on the matter. View
• 21st Jan 25 This executive order defined sex as biologically binary, mandated changes to federal policies and practices to reflect this definition, rescinded related previous executive orders, and directed multiple agencies to implement specified actions. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order established the Department of Government Efficiency, reorganized the United States Digital Service, created agency DOGE Teams, and launched a Software Modernization Initiative. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President issued an executive order establishing an "America First" foreign policy and directing the Secretary of State to implement it across the Department of State. View
• 21st Jan 25 This executive order directed multiple federal agencies to implement enhanced vetting procedures for foreign nationals, identify high-risk countries, and evaluate existing immigration and visa programs to improve national security. View
• 21st Jan 25 Federal agencies were directed to expedite Alaskan resource development, reverse previous restrictions, prioritize LNG projects, and review land management decisions. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order revoked previous lenient immigration policies, established stricter enforcement measures, created Homeland Security Task Forces, and aimed to curtail public benefits to undocumented immigrants. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President revoked the U.S. commitment to the OECD Global Tax Deal, instructed relevant officials to notify the OECD, and initiated an investigation into foreign tax policies that negatively impact American companies. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President issued a memorandum reorganizing the National Security Council and its subordinate committees, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and processes for national and homeland security policy development and implementation. View
• 21st Jan 25 A 90-day pause on US foreign aid was implemented, followed by program reviews and subsequent decisions to continue, modify, or terminate programs based on these reviews. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President temporarily withdrew all Outer Continental Shelf areas from offshore wind leasing, initiated reviews of federal wind leasing and permitting practices, and ordered a review of the Lava Ridge Wind Project. View
• 21st Jan 25 A national energy emergency was declared, federal agencies were directed to use emergency authorities to increase domestic energy production, expedite infrastructure projects, and streamline permitting processes. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President issued a memorandum to restore accountability for Career Senior Executive Service officials by revising performance plans, reassigning personnel, restructuring review boards, and empowering agency heads to remove underperforming or disloyal officials. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President issued a memorandum directing the GSA to propose guidelines for federal building design that emphasize traditional and classical architectural styles and incorporate community input. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order directed the Attorney General to pursue the death penalty more aggressively, overturn legal precedents limiting its scope, and ensure the availability of resources for executions; it also directed investigation and potential re-prosecution of those previously granted commutations of death sentences. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President directed the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior to restart a water diversion plan from Northern to Southern California, prioritizing human needs over environmental concerns, and to report back on progress within 90 days. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order established stricter border security measures, including constructing physical barriers, increasing personnel deployment, resuming the Migrant Protection Protocols, and modifying parole policies to deter illegal immigration. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President issued an executive order clarifying the application of birthright citizenship, specifying conditions under which it would not apply and directing relevant agencies to implement the changes. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, initiated a 90-day review to determine the program's future, and revoked Executive Order 14013. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order directed agencies to review and revise energy regulations, revoked prior climate-focused executive orders, and expedited the permitting process for domestic energy projects. View
• 21st Jan 25 The executive order declared a national emergency at the southern border, assigned USNORTHCOM the mission of border security, and mandated changes to military contingency plans to enhance border protection. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President issued a memorandum ordering the immediate granting of interim TS/SCI security clearances to Executive Office personnel to resolve a backlog, providing access to necessary facilities and technology. View
• 21st Jan 25 A national emergency was declared at the US southern border, authorizing military deployment, border wall construction, and other security measures to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking. View
• 21st Jan 25 Security clearances were revoked from 50 former intelligence officials and John Bolton for election interference and improper disclosure of classified information; a report on further investigation and prevention measures was mandated. View
• 21st Jan 25 The Executive Order reinstated Executive Order 13957 with amendments, revised Civil Service Regulations, established new guidelines for classifying additional positions, and revoked Executive Order 14003. View
• 21st Jan 25 The United States withdrew from the World Health Organization, halted funding, recalled personnel, and initiated a review of the US Global Health Security Strategy. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President issued an executive order temporarily halting the enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act regarding TikTok for 75 days to allow for a security assessment and negotiation of a solution. View
• 21st Jan 25 The President commuted sentences for some and granted full pardons to all others convicted of offenses related to the January 6, 2021, events at the U.S. Capitol, and directed the dismissal of all pending indictments. View
• 20th Jan 25 The executive order directed the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and other climate change agreements, revoked the US International Climate Finance Plan, and initiated reviews of related policies to prioritize US economic interests. View
• 20th Jan 25 The President issued an order to deliver emergency price relief to American families by addressing high costs in housing, healthcare, energy, and employment through regulatory and policy changes. View
• 20th Jan 25 A hiring freeze was implemented across the federal civilian workforce but with several exceptions, and a plan to further reduce the federal workforce was initiated within 90 days. View
• 20th Jan 25 The President issued a memorandum imposing a regulatory freeze, mandating review of pending and existing rules, and establishing a process for agency compliance. View
• 20th Jan 25 A presidential memorandum mandated a return to full-time in-person work for all executive branch employees, with allowance for exemptions. View
• 20th Jan 25 The President issued an executive order to review federal agency activities for political misuse, initiate investigations into potential misconduct, and implement corrective actions to prevent future weaponization of government power. View
• 20th Jan 25 The executive order established a policy to protect free speech, ordered an investigation into past federal censorship, and prohibited the use of federal resources in a manner contrary to this policy. View
• 20th Jan 25 The executive order rescinded numerous executive orders and presidential memoranda from the previous administration, initiated reviews of federal actions related to those orders, and directed agencies to end specified federal policies. View
• 20th Jan 25 The President issued a proclamation ordering the US flag to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day, then returned to half-staff. View
• 20th Jan 25 President Trump appointed chairmen and acting chairmen to various federal agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and others. View
• 20th Jan 25 Acting cabinet secretaries and high-level officials across various federal agencies were appointed. View
• 20th Jan 25 President Trump submitted nominations for numerous sub-cabinet positions across numerous federal agencies. View
• 20th Jan 25 President Trump nominated individuals for various cabinet and cabinet-level positions, initiating the Senate confirmation process. View