Civil Rights Directives
National Foster Care Month, 2026
President Donald J. Trump formally proclaims May 2026 as National Foster Care Month, using the occasion to commend foster families, social workers, and advocates for their dedication to children navigating the foster care system.
The proclamation also highlights the Administration's efforts stemming from a November 2025 Executive Order, including the expansion of housing support initiatives like the Melania Trump Fostering Youth to Independence Program, and underscores ongoing commitments to improving efficiency and accountability nationwide.
Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections
This Presidential Action mandates significant steps to ensure that only eligible U.S. citizens participate in Federal elections, asserting the President's duty to enforce election laws and maintain public confidence.
The order directs the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile and transmit State Citizenship Lists—containing verified citizens eligible to vote—to state election officials.
Furthermore, it mandates the Postmaster General to initiate rulemaking within the USPS to require unique, trackable identifiers (like barcodes) on outbound official election mail envelopes for absentee or mail-in ballots, and it directs the Attorney General to prioritize investigations into violations related to issuing ballots to non-citizens.
The action also outlines procedures for data sharing, enforcement, and compliance deadlines.
Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors
This Presidential Action, issued on March 26, 2026, establishes the policy of the United States to promote economy and efficiency in federal contracting by prohibiting racially discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities among federal contractors and subcontractors.
The order defines such activities as disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in employment, contracting, or program participation, and mandates that all federal contracts must include a specific clause requiring contractors to refrain from these practices, furnish necessary information for compliance verification, and face contract suspension or termination for violations.
The action also tasks the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Justice with issuing guidance and pursuing appropriate enforcement actions, including consideration under the False Claims Act.
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2026
This document is a Presidential Proclamation issued by Donald J. Trump declaring March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.
The proclamation commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greek independence from despotism in 1821, drawing parallels between the ancient Greek ideal of self-government and the founding principles of the United States.
It further acknowledges the rich contributions of the Greek American community and reaffirms the strong alliance and shared democratic values between Greece and the U.S.
Women’s History Month, 2026
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation designating March 2026 as Women's History Month, recognizing the diverse and significant achievements of American women throughout the nation's 250-year history.
The proclamation celebrates women in leadership, industry, service, and family roles, while also detailing specific policy actions taken by the administration intended to empower women and families, focusing on economic relief, child-rearing support, and maintaining fair competition in women's sports.
National Black History Month, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation establishes February 2026 as National Black History Month, framing the celebration within the context of the Nation's 250th anniversary of independence.
The action asserts that Black history is an indispensable part of the grand American story, citing numerous historical Black American heroes who fought for liberty and equality.
Furthermore, the President connects this recognition to current efforts, including the National Garden of American Heroes and support for HBCUs, concluding with a call for the nation to observe the month with appropriate activities under the unified belief in American principles.
National School Choice Week, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation designates January 25 through January 31, 2026, as National School Choice Week, asserting the principle that parents, not bureaucrats, have the right to determine their children's education.
The document outlines the administration's efforts to expand school choice, citing the signing of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' to create a nationwide education tax credit program accessible to taxpayers supporting scholarship organizations and expanding 529 account use for K-12 education.
Furthermore, it details executive actions supporting state scholarship programs, directing the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education, and committing to replacing "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" agendas with merit-based instruction.
National Day of Patriotic Devotion, 2026
President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation designating January 20, 2026, as the National Day of Patriotic Devotion, marking the first anniversary of his inauguration and celebrating the administration's achievements in areas including border security, economic revival through deregulation and tax cuts, strengthening the military, and restoring perceived national values and American strength on the world stage.