Directives Published 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