Finance Directives

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.

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.

Next-Generation Missile Defense Shield

This Presidential order directs the creation and implementation of a next-generation missile defense shield for the United States.

It mandates the development of a comprehensive plan within 60 days, including space-based interceptors and non-kinetic capabilities, to counter advanced missile threats.

The order also emphasizes international collaboration on missile defense and ensures that this initiative is consistent with existing laws and budget considerations.

Presidential Action on the Mexico City Policy

Published: Sat 25th Jan 25

This memorandum, dated January 24, 2025, revokes a 2021 directive and reinstates the Mexico City Policy from January 23, 2017.

It directs U.S. health aid efforts globally to ensure taxpayer dollars do not support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs.

Presidential Action on the Hyde Amendment: Revocation of Prior Orders

Published: Sat 25th Jan 25

The President issued an order to enforce the Hyde Amendment, which historically prevents federal funding of elective abortions, revoking several recent executive orders that counteracted this policy.

The directive mandates that no federal taxpayer dollars are used to fund or promote elective abortions, aligning with longstanding agreement.

It outlines that this order will be implemented in accordance with the law and available appropriations.

Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology

The Presidential Executive Order outlines strategies to advance US leadership in the digital asset industry, blockchain technology, and financial technologies.

It emphasizes the need for responsible growth and usage of digital assets while protecting economic freedom and sovereignty.

The document outlines policies supporting open blockchain access, banking service fairness, and regulatory clarity, alongside banning Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the US. It establishes a working group, revokes previous directives on digital assets, and sets tasks and timelines for involved agencies to recommend regulatory adaptations.

On January 22, 2025, the President transmitted a series of nominations to the Senate for key positions across multiple federal agencies.

These nominations include individuals for Under Secretary roles in Agriculture, Deputy Secretary positions in Transportation, Energy, and Veterans Affairs, as well as other senior leadership roles within agencies such as the Small Business Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Treasury, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Interior, and Education.

The purpose is to fill vacancies in various government agencies.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal)

This presidential memorandum rescinds the U.S.'s commitment to the OECD Global Tax Deal, asserting that it infringes on U.S. sovereignty and negatively impacts American businesses.

It directs the Treasury Secretary and other officials to inform the OECD of this decision and to investigate foreign tax policies that disproportionately affect U.S. companies, developing protective measures in response.

The memorandum emphasizes the importance of upholding U.S. economic interests and competitiveness.