President Trump issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Energy to rescind or amend regulations on water and energy use for various appliances, arguing they make appliances more expensive and less functional.

The memorandum also directs the Secretary to publish a notice clarifying a waiver of federal preemption of state regulations and instructs the preparation of recommendations for Congressional action to rescind relevant sections of law or the Energy Policy Act of 1992 entirely.

The president's directive is justified on the grounds of minimizing unnecessary regulatory burdens on taxpayers.

President Trump issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to prevent the spread of invasive carp into the Great Lakes.

The memorandum prioritizes the completion of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois, demanding expedited land acquisition and permitting processes from the state.

The President also instructed federal agencies to expedite environmental reviews, support infrastructure projects for carp removal and maintenance, and prioritize research and management of invasive species.

President Trump issued an executive order aiming to bolster domestic pharmaceutical production by streamlining relevant regulations.

The order directs the FDA, EPA, and the Army Corps of Engineers to review and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for new and expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

This also includes measures to improve the inspection of foreign pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and coordinate environmental permits.

The goal is to increase both the speed and domestic capacity of pharmaceutical product creation, enhance national security, and improve medicine affordability.

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates May 4-10, 2025, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

The proclamation highlights the devastating consequences of hurricanes, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and family evacuation plans.

Trump calls upon citizens in hurricane-prone areas to take action to protect themselves and their property, and he highlights the role of local officials in disaster response, referencing his support for their involvement in resilience and preparedness efforts.

This executive order establishes a US policy to accelerate responsible development of seabed mineral resources, citing national security and economic interests in securing critical minerals independent of foreign adversaries.

The order directs several federal agencies to streamline permitting processes, increase investment in deep-sea technologies, and engage in international partnerships to develop domestic supply chains and counter China's influence in the sector.

It also mandates reporting on various aspects of seabed mineral resource development, including assessments of environmental impacts, economic feasibility, and international cooperation.

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 19-27, 2025, as National Park Week.

The proclamation emphasizes the importance of national parks as symbols of American greatness, highlighting their historical and natural significance.

It encourages all Americans to visit and learn about these parks, connecting National Park Week to the commemoration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and referencing past presidential actions related to park renaming and the creation of a new monument honoring American patriots.

President Trump issued an executive order to restore American seafood competitiveness.

The order aims to address unfair trade practices, reduce excessive regulations burdening the fishing industry, improve data collection for effective management, and promote the consumption of domestically produced seafood.

Specific actions include reviewing and revising regulations, modernizing data collection, developing a comprehensive seafood trade strategy, addressing unfair trade practices and IUU fishing, and reviewing existing marine national monuments for the possibility of opening to commercial fishing.

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation modifying the regulations of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM).

The proclamation removes the ban on commercial fishing within designated areas, asserting that existing laws adequately protect the monument's resources.

The action aims to benefit American fishermen and the US fishing industry, particularly in territories like American Samoa, by restoring access to previously restricted fishing grounds and lessening their disadvantage against foreign competitors.

The Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior are directed to publish new regulations and implement the amended policy, coordinating with the Secretary of Defense.

The proclamation maintains the freedom of the seas and protection of US Armed Forces activities within the area.