Finance Directives
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
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
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.
Nominations Transmitted to the Senate
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.
REEVALUATING AND REALIGNING UNITED STATES FOREIGN AID
This executive order pauses all new US foreign aid disbursements for 90 days to review current programs for efficiency and alignment with US foreign policy.
The order cites concerns that the current system is misaligned with American interests and values.
Following the review period, programs will be either continued, modified, or terminated based on the Secretary of State's recommendations, along with the Office of Management and Budget.
A waiver provision exists for specific programs.
Regulatory Freeze Pending Review
This presidential memorandum institutes a temporary freeze on new federal regulations and initiates a review process for existing and pending rules.
All executive departments and agencies must halt rule-making until appointed heads review and approve them.
Rules already submitted but not published are withdrawn for review, published rules are subject to a 60-day postponement, and the Office of Management and Budget oversees the entire process.
Any actions contradicting this memorandum may be addressed via modification or extension.