Directives Published July 2025
Presidential directives and executive orders issued by the White House in July 2025.
Summary
- 31st Jul 25 The President revoked Executive Order 13824 and amended Executive Order 13265 to reestablish the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test. View
- 30th Jul 25 The President suspended duty-free *de minimis* treatment for all countries, implementing new duty rates for international postal shipments and superseding previous executive orders. View
- 30th Jul 25 The President submitted eleven nominations to the Senate for confirmation to fill various positions within the executive branch. View
- 30th Jul 25 A 50 percent tariff was imposed on semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivatives, a process for including additional derivatives was established, and domestic sales requirements were implemented to address national security concerns related to copper imports. View
- 30th Jul 25 A national emergency was declared regarding threats from the Brazilian government, and tariffs were imposed on certain Brazilian products. View
- 25th Jul 25 A presidential proclamation was issued designating Made in America Week, from July 20 to July 26, 2025, celebrating American manufacturing and workers. View
- 25th Jul 25 A presidential proclamation declared July 20-26, 2025, as Captive Nations Week, reaffirming support for those living under totalitarian regimes worldwide and emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and self-governance. View
- 24th Jul 25 The executive order directed the development of a plan to preserve non-revenue college sports, regulate athlete compensation, and clarify the student-athlete status. View
- 24th Jul 25 Federal agencies were directed to implement measures to improve public safety relating to homelessness, including restoring civil commitment, realigning funding priorities, and increasing accountability in programs. View
- 23rd Jul 25 The President ordered the establishment of the American AI Exports Program to promote the export of full-stack American AI technology packages, mobilizing federal financing tools and coordinating a unified government strategy for AI deployment. View
- 23rd Jul 25 The President directed multiple federal agencies to expedite the permitting and construction of large-scale AI data center infrastructure projects through financial support, streamlined environmental reviews and utilization of federal lands. View
- 23rd Jul 25 The President issued an executive order requiring unbiased AI in federal procurement, prioritizing truth and accuracy over ideological agendas in large language models. View
- 18th Jul 25 A two-year exemption from new ethylene oxide emissions standards was granted to several facilities to safeguard the supply of sterile medical equipment. View
- 17th Jul 25 A presidential proclamation exempted certain coal-fired power plants from stricter emission standards for two years, citing energy security and technological limitations. View
- 17th Jul 25 A two-year exemption from certain Clean Air Act regulations was granted to specific chemical manufacturing facilities to safeguard national security and economic resilience. View
- 17th Jul 25 A two-year exemption from the Taconite Rule was granted to specific iron ore processing facilities to protect national security and economic interests. View
- 17th Jul 25 A new Schedule G was created in the excepted service for policy-making and policy-advocating positions; existing Civil Service Rules VI were amended to accommodate this change; and specific implementation procedures and restrictions were put into place within the Department of Veterans Affairs. View
- 17th Jul 25 The president sent several nominations to the Senate for various federal positions, including ambassadors, agency heads, and US attorneys. View
- 15th Jul 25 The President sent three judicial nominations to the Senate for confirmation. View
- 9th Jul 25 The president sent four nominations to the Senate for Ambassador positions in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Kazakhstan. View
- 7th Jul 25 The President extended the suspension of tariffs on certain imported goods until August 1, 2025; modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States accordingly. View
- 7th Jul 25 A policy was implemented freezing most Federal civilian hiring within the Executive Branch until October 15, 2025, with exceptions for public safety and national security positions. View
- 7th Jul 25 The President issued an order to end subsidies for unreliable, foreign-controlled energy sources, directing the Treasury and Interior Departments to implement specific actions to that end. View
- 4th Jul 25 The executive order established the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission and directed federal agencies to improve conservation efforts, expand public land access, and reduce bureaucratic delays. View
- 3rd Jul 25 The President increased entrance fees for foreign tourists to US national parks, improved affordability for domestic visitors, and directed agencies to enhance park infrastructure and visitor access. View
- 2nd Jul 25 President Trump proclaimed July 5, 2025, as the 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service, honoring its agents' service and the agency's history. View
- 1st Jul 25 The President sent numerous nominations to the Senate for various federal positions. View
Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets
President Trump issued an executive order addressing homelessness and its impact on public safety.
The order directs federal agencies to prioritize public safety by restoring civil commitment for individuals with mental illness posing risks to themselves or others, and to prioritize enforcement of prohibitions against vagrancy.
It also mandates a realignment of federal funding towards evidence-based programs that address substance abuse, and away from those deemed ineffective. Additional stipulations focus on increased accountability for recipients of federal funding for homeless programs and stricter regulations on housing those suffering from substance abuse or mental illness.
Promoting The Export of the American AI Technology Stack
This Presidential order establishes the American AI Exports Program, a coordinated national effort to promote the global deployment of US-origin AI technologies.
The program will support the development and export of full-stack AI packages, encompassing hardware, software, models, and applications.
It leverages Federal financing tools to incentivize industry-led consortia and promote the export of American AI technologies and standards, aiming to preserve US leadership in the field while strengthening global partnerships.
Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
This presidential order aims to accelerate the development of AI data center infrastructure by significantly streamlining federal permitting processes.
The order directs various federal agencies to provide financial aid, expedite environmental reviews, leverage existing programs like FAST-41, and utilize federal lands for these projects.
It revokes a prior executive order on AI infrastructure and emphasizes a focus on national security and economic competitiveness.
Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government
President Trump issued an executive order mandating that federal agencies procure only unbiased large language models (LLMs) in accordance with two core principles: Truth-seeking, which prioritizes historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity; and Ideological Neutrality, requiring LLMs to be neutral and nonpartisan, avoiding manipulation based on ideological agendas like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
The order directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue implementation guidance within 120 days and requires federal contracts to adhere to these principles, along with provisions for vendor accountability for noncompliance.
Exceptions are allowed for national security uses of LLMs.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Security with Respect to Sterile Medical Equipment
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from new ethylene oxide emissions standards for specific sterilization facilities.
This action is intended to prevent shortages of sterile medical equipment, deemed critical for both civilian and military medical systems.
The proclamation cites the lack of commercially viable technology to comply with the new standards and declares the exemption essential for national security.
The exemption delays implementation of Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) April 2024 rule.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Further Promote American Energy
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from stricter EPA emission standards for several specified coal-fired power plants.
The exemption is justified on grounds of national energy security, grid reliability, and the unavailability of commercially viable technology to meet the stricter standards.
The proclamation cites potential negative economic and national security consequences of immediate compliance with the new rule.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from specific Clean Air Act regulations for listed chemical manufacturing facilities.
The exemption, justified by national security concerns and the unavailability of necessary compliance technologies, aims to protect the domestic chemical industry and reduce reliance on foreign producers.
The proclamation identifies several facilities across multiple states and asserts that the temporary exemption will allow these facilities to continue operation while solutions to comply with the HON Rule are developed.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from the Taconite Rule for specific iron ore processing facilities.
The exemption, based on national security and economic considerations, cites the unavailability of necessary technology for prompt compliance with the rule and concerns over the impact on domestic steel production, critical infrastructure, and supply chain resilience.
The proclamation identifies specific facilities from United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. as beneficiaries of the delay, extending compliance deadlines by two years.