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

Creating Schedule G in the Excepted Service

Published: Thu 17th Jul 25

President Trump issued an executive order creating Schedule G within the excepted service. This addresses what was perceived to be a gap in existing processes to fill policy-making and policy-advocating positions.

The order mandates that individuals appointed to these positions under Schedule G should be aligned with the administration's policies, but political affiliation is not to be a deciding factor.

It formally amends existing Civil Service Rules to include Schedule G, detailing its application and implications for several other existing schedules, and emphasizes improvements to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ operations as justification.

Finally, it outlines implementation procedures and limitations, affirming that the order does not have a legally enforceable impact on existing rights.

Nominations Sent to the Senate

President Biden submitted a series of nominations to the Senate for key positions within various federal agencies.

These nominations include ambassadors to international organizations, United States Attorneys, agency leadership roles such as Chief Agricultural Negotiator and CFO of the Department of Agriculture, members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board, and the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture.

The nominees represent diverse states and bring a range of experience to their respective positions.

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Published: Tue 15th Jul 25

President Biden announced three judicial nominations to the Senate: Joshua Dunlap for the First Circuit Court of Appeals, William Mercer for the District of Montana, and Eric Tung for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

These nominations fill vacancies created by retirements and aim to maintain the efficient functioning of the federal judiciary.

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Published: Wed 9th Jul 25

President Biden submitted four nominations to the Senate for Ambassadorial positions.

The nominees are Nicholas Adams (Malaysia), Eric Meyer (Sri Lanka), Sean O'Neill (Thailand), and Julie Stufft (Kazakhstan).

The Senate confirmation process will determine if these nominations are approved.

Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates

Published: Mon 7th Jul 25

President Trump issued an order extending the temporary suspension of additional tariffs on goods from various foreign trading partners until August 1, 2025.

This action modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), building upon prior executive orders aimed at rectifying trade imbalances and improving alignment with US economic and national security interests.

The extension is based on ongoing discussions with trading partners and recommendations from senior officials.

The order excludes the People's Republic of China, for which a separate tariff suspension remains in place.

Ensuring Accountability and Prioritizing Public Safety in Federal Hiring

President Trump issued a memorandum establishing a policy to govern the hiring of Federal civilian employees within the Executive Branch until October 15, 2025.

The policy generally prohibits filling vacant positions or creating new ones unless otherwise specified in the memorandum or required by law.

Exceptions are made for positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, and public safety, as well as for Presidential appointments and Senate confirmations.

The policy aims to ensure accountability, prioritize public safety, and aligns with the Merit Hiring Plan under Executive Order 14170.

Contracting to circumvent this policy is prohibited.

Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign‑Controlled Energy Sources

This presidential order aims to eliminate government subsidies for wind and solar energy, arguing that they are expensive, unreliable, and create dependence on foreign supply chains.

The order directs the Departments of the Treasury and Interior to take swift action to end these subsidies, implement stricter regulations, and conduct reviews of existing policies.

Reports on these actions are required within 45 days of the order's issuance.

Establishing the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission

This executive order establishes the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission to address the significant deferred maintenance and access issues impacting America's national parks and public lands.

The commission will advise the President on responsible conservation strategies, promoting economic growth alongside environmental stewardship.

The order directs federal land management agencies to prioritize responsible resource management, expand public access for recreation, and cut bureaucratic delays.