Finance Directives

Keeping Education Accessible and Ending Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools

This Presidential order aims to prevent the use of federal funds for schools that mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students.

It asserts that the low risk of severe illness for children and young adults makes such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.

The order directs the Secretary of Education to create guidelines regarding parental rights, religious freedom, and equal protection and to develop a plan to end coercive mandates, consistent with applicable law.

This plan includes identifying federal grants and contracts to non-compliant schools and outlining how to prevent future funding to such institutions.

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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.

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Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative

This Presidential Order aims to restructure the federal workforce to enhance efficiency and reduce government size. It mandates a hiring ratio of 1:4 (one new hire for every four departures), requires agencies to develop data-driven hiring plans, authorizes large-scale reductions in force, initiates rulemaking to revise suitability criteria for federal employment, and directs agencies to submit reorganization plans.

Exemptions are allowed for national security and public safety roles, and the order clarifies that it does not create any new legal rights.

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Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations

Published: Wed 5th Feb 25

This presidential order directs the United States to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), cease funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and conduct a comprehensive review of US involvement in all international organizations.

The order cites concerns about these organizations acting against US interests, promoting anti-Semitism, and harboring terrorist elements.

The Secretary of State will lead reviews of UNESCO membership and funding for international organizations, with recommendations for further withdrawals to be submitted to the President within 180 days.

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National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-2

This presidential memorandum directs multiple US agencies to implement a comprehensive strategy of maximum pressure against Iran.

The strategy aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, neutralize its regional aggression, disrupt its support for terrorist groups, and counter its development of weapons capabilities.

It involves imposing and enhancing sanctions, isolating Iran diplomatically, and pursuing legal action against Iranian entities and individuals involved in terrorism and sanctions evasion.

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A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund

Published: Tue 4th Feb 25

This presidential order establishes a policy to maximize the stewardship of national wealth for American citizens by creating a sovereign wealth fund.

The Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce, in coordination with the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, must develop a plan for the fund's establishment within 90 days.

This plan should include funding, investment strategies, structure, governance, and legal considerations.

The order clarifies that it does not create any new legal rights or benefits and is subject to available appropriations.

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Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

This presidential order aims to enhance K-12 education by empowering parents to choose the best schools for their children.

Addressing the shortcomings of the current public education system, the order directs federal agencies to explore using existing funds to support state-based educational choice initiatives, prioritize education freedom in grant programs, and provide guidance on using block grants to expand educational choices for low-income families and military families.

It also mandates a review of funding mechanisms for families of children eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools.

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Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation

This executive order bans federal funding and support for gender-affirming care for minors, defining such care as potentially harmful 'chemical and surgical mutilation.' It directs federal agencies to rescind policies relying on the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) guidance, conduct literature reviews on best practices for children with gender dysphoria, and take steps to prevent these procedures through various means including Medicare/Medicaid, TRICARE, and the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.

The order also instructs the Department of Justice to investigate potential fraud and abuse related to these procedures and to support legislation providing legal recourse for affected children and families.

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