This Presidential Proclamation, issued on February 16, 2026, reserves the date to honor the life, service, and legacy of George Washington, the first President of the United States, particularly in the context of the Nation's 250th anniversary of independence.

The document details Washington's pivotal role in the Revolution, his defense of the rule of law (such as during the Whiskey Rebellion), his precedent-setting tenure as the first President, and his insistence that national virtue stems from faith in the Creator.

Ultimately, the action formally proclaims February 16, 2026, a reserved holiday to show gratitude for Washington's indelible contributions to American sovereignty and freedom.

This document formally announces a list of Presidential Nominations that have been sent to the Senate for confirmation, detailing individuals nominated for various key leadership and representative roles across several federal departments and independent agencies, including the Department of Justice, Department of State, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, the Federal Election Commission, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, often filling seats vacated by resignations or expired terms.

The President modifies existing national emergency trade restrictions imposed by Executive Order 14329 concerning Russia's actions against Ukraine. Based on newly received information and recommendations, the President determines that India has taken significant steps, including committing to cease importing Russian oil and agreeing to expanded defense cooperation, thus warranting the elimination of the 25 percent additional *ad valorem* duty previously placed on imports of articles of India.

This action becomes effective on February 7, 2026, and requires relevant agencies to coordinate modifications to the tariff schedule while establishing monitoring measures to ensure India does not resume Russian oil imports.

This Presidential Action establishes an 'America First Arms Transfer Strategy' to leverage U.S. military equipment sales as a primary tool of foreign policy, explicitly linking arms exports to the expansion of domestic defense production capacity and technological superiority.

The order directs multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of War, State, and Commerce, to create implementation plans within strict deadlines, develop prioritized sales catalogs, streamline administrative processes like Third-Party Transfers, and enhance accountability through a new task force and public performance metrics.

This Presidential Action, issued on February 6, 2026, establishes a policy to protect U.S. welfare and security by enhancing the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to access Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) maintained by Federal criminal justice agencies, specifically the Department of Justice. Furthermore, the action authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to exchange CHRI concerning felony convictions with vetted foreign partners, such as Visa Waiver Program countries, on a reciprocal basis solely for border security and immigration screening purposes, ensuring all exchanges are governed by agreements that safeguard individual privacy.

The document is an Executive Order issued under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address the continuing national emergency posed by the actions and policies of the Government of Iran.

It specifically institutes the authority to impose an additional ad valorem duty (a percentage tax) on imports coming from any foreign country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or acquires goods or services from Iran.

The order outlines specific roles for the Secretaries of Commerce and State in identifying non-compliant countries and recommending the applicable tariff rates, while affirming that existing sanctions related to Iran remain in place.

This document lists a specific nomination sent by the President to the Senate for confirmation: Michael McDonald of the District of Columbia, to serve as Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities for a four-year term, replacing Shelly C. Lowe.

This Presidential Proclamation establishes February 2026 as National Black History Month, framing the celebration within the context of the Nation's 250th anniversary of independence.

The action asserts that Black history is an indispensable part of the grand American story, citing numerous historical Black American heroes who fought for liberty and equality.

Furthermore, the President connects this recognition to current efforts, including the National Garden of American Heroes and support for HBCUs, concluding with a call for the nation to observe the month with appropriate activities under the unified belief in American principles.