Environment Directives
Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council
This Presidential order establishes the National Energy Dominance Council within the Executive Office of the President.
The Council, chaired by the Secretary of the Interior, will advise the President on strategies to achieve energy dominance through increased domestic production and reduced reliance on foreign energy sources.
The order aims to drive down inflation, boost economic growth, create jobs, and enhance national security.
The Council is tasked with developing a national energy strategy, recommending policy changes, and coordinating across various federal agencies.
Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission
This Presidential order establishes the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission to address the significant health challenges facing Americans.
The commission will investigate the rising rates of chronic diseases and childhood illnesses, aiming to identify underlying causes and recommend policy changes.
It will focus on improving data transparency and conducting rigorous research to achieve its goals, collaborating across various federal agencies for a comprehensive approach.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Civil Rights
- Energy
- Environment
- Labor
- Infrastructure
- Education
- Technology
- Trade
- Justice
- Housing
- Veterans
- Agriculture
The President submitted numerous nominations for key positions across various federal departments and agencies to the Senate for confirmation.
These nominations span a wide range of portfolios, including Health and Human Services, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Education, Commerce, State, Treasury, Energy, Environmental Protection, and others.
The President also announced a withdrawal of a previously submitted nomination.
Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
President's order mandates the federal government to cease purchasing and providing paper straws, deeming them environmentally and economically inefficient.
The order also encourages nationwide elimination of paper straw use by addressing relevant policies and collaborating with entities that penalize plastic straw use.
This is presented as a response to a perceived irrational campaign against plastic straws in favor of paper options with unanticipated negative side effects.
Gulf of America Day, 2025
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring February 9, 2025, as Gulf of America Day.
This declaration commemorates the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, reflecting the President's desire to restore American pride in its history and the significance of this geographical area.
This proclamation followed Executive Order 14172, which authorized the renaming and encouraged national recognition.
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
This presidential order establishes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to plan the 2026 anniversary celebration.
It also reinstates previous executive orders focused on protecting American monuments and building a National Garden of American Heroes, expanding the latter to include 250 historically significant figures.
The order details the task force's composition, responsibilities, and reporting requirements, while clarifying that it does not create new legal rights or benefits.
Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
This executive order directs federal agencies to take immediate action to address the devastating wildfires in Southern California by providing additional water resources, overriding obstructive state policies and expediting disaster relief efforts.
It also mandates reviews of federal programs impacting water management and disaster preparedness in California, investigates potential misuse of federal funds by Los Angeles, and orders similar expedited disaster relief measures for areas of North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.
Executive Actions in President Trump's First 100 Hours of Second Term
- Healthcare
- Civil Rights
- Economy
- Defense
- Immigration
- Energy
- Environment
- Labor
- Infrastructure
- Homeland
In the initial 100 hours of his second term, President Donald Trump signed numerous executive orders focused on securing the border, removing discriminatory practices, boosting investments, and modifying energy policies.
This marked an unprecedented beginning of his term and included aggressive measures towards border control, ending industry regulations, and encouraging domestic investments.