Directives Published March 2026

Summary

• 31st Mar 26 * The President directed federal agencies to create and transmit state-specific lists of eligible citizen voters, ordered the USPS to institute tracking requirements for mail-in ballots, and prioritized investigations into election fraud involving ballots sent to non-citizens. View
• 27th Mar 26 * The President directed the heads of DHS and OMB to use existing funds to pay TSA employees who were not receiving pay due to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. View
• 26th Mar 26 * Established a policy prohibiting racially discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities in federal contracts, mandated inclusion of an anti-discrimination clause in all contracts within 30 days, and set forth penalties and implementation timelines for agencies and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council. View
• 24th Mar 26 * Extended the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council until a specified report date or May 29, 2026, and delegated FACA oversight functions to the Secretary of Homeland Security. View
• 24th Mar 26 * Declared March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, encouraging appropriate public observance. View
• 24th Mar 26 * The President proclaimed March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day to honor farmers and highlight administration achievements in supporting the agricultural sector. View
• 20th Mar 26 * Established a policy to prevent official broadcast conflicts between the Army-Navy Game and College Football Playoff games, directing coordination between the Department of Commerce and the FCC to secure an exclusive broadcast window for the military service academy competition. View
• 16th Mar 26 * Established the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, chaired by the Vice President, to enforce stricter verification and anti-fraud controls on state-administered federal benefit programs. View
• 13th Mar 26 * The President amended Executive Order 13603 to grant independent DPA authority to the Secretary of Energy alongside the Secretary of Commerce and clarified the recommendation requirements under Executive Order 14156. View
• 13th Mar 26 * The President directed the FTC to prioritize enforcement against deceptive "Made in America" claims, mandated agencies to review origin claims in government procurement contracts, and encouraged regulations for online marketplace verification of country-of-origin labeling. View
• 13th Mar 26 * Directed federal agencies to review and revise regulations impacting stormwater, wetlands, environmental permitting, energy efficiency, and housing development guidelines to reduce costs and streamline processes supporting residential construction. View
• 13th Mar 26 * Directed federal financial regulators to reduce regulatory burdens on community banks related to mortgage origination, servicing, capital requirements, and appraisals to increase access to affordable mortgage credit. View
• 12th Mar 26 * President Trump declared March 2026 as Women's History Month and detailed policy actions aimed at supporting women, families, and female athletes. View
• 12th Mar 26 * The President submitted one new nomination to the Senate and formally withdrew two prior nominations previously sent to the chamber for confirmation. View
• 11th Mar 26 * A Presidential Memorandum was issued requiring the TVA Board of Directors to adopt policies setting a maximum total annual compensation limit of $500,000 for all TVA employees to ensure fiscal responsibility. View
• 9th Mar 26 The President submitted several nominations to the Senate, including candidates for Secretary of Homeland Security, U.S. Marshals, and diplomatic/State Department positions. View
• 9th Mar 26 The President proclaimed March 9, 2026, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, citing recent release successes and announcing new executive actions to sanction nations wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens. View
• 7th Mar 26 * The President proclaimed a commitment to demolish criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere using all necessary legal authorities and international coordination. View
• 6th Mar 26 * The President directed federal agencies to combat TCOs engaged in cybercrime and fraud by creating an NCC operational cell, proposing a victim restoration fund, and using diplomatic tools against complicit foreign nations. View
• 4th Mar 26 * The President proclaimed that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, accepted by seven technology companies on March 4, 2026, effectuates national policy ensuring data center energy needs do not raise household electricity costs. View
• 4th Mar 26 * The President submitted nominations for Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman and as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to the Senate. View
• 2nd Mar 26 The President submitted a list of new nominations for various federal offices, including judicial appointments and leadership roles in agencies like the Postal Service and State Department, to the Senate for confirmation. View