Finance Directives

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.

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.

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.

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.