Foreign Policy Directives

Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects

This presidential memorandum temporarily withdraws all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind energy leasing, pending a review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices.

It also calls for a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of wind projects, including a review of the Lava Ridge Wind Project's Record of Decision.

The Attorney General is authorized to coordinate with any courts concerning ongoing lawsuits involving wind projects.

The various Secretaries of relevant departments within the federal government are tasked with providing reports and analyses to assist in this review.

DECLARING A NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY

President declares a national energy emergency due to inadequate domestic energy supply and infrastructure, jeopardizing national security and economic prosperity.

The executive order directs federal agencies to utilize emergency authorities to increase domestic energy production, expedite infrastructure projects, and streamline permitting processes, especially in the Northeast and West Coast regions.

It also mandates interagency coordination and reporting to expedite approvals under the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act, while considering impacts on environmental protection.

RESTORING THE DEATH PENALTY AND PROTECTING PUBLIC SAFETY

Published: Tue 21st Jan 25

This executive order seeks to restore and strengthen the use of capital punishment in the United States.

It mandates the Attorney General to actively pursue the death penalty for specified crimes, challenge Supreme Court precedents limiting its use, and ensure the availability of necessary resources for executions.

The order also directs the Attorney General to investigate and potentially re-prosecute individuals who previously had their death sentences commuted.

Putting People over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern<br>California

President's memorandum directs the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior to immediately resume a plan to divert more water from Northern California's rivers to Southern California, reversing a prior halt due to a lawsuit.

The plan aims to address water scarcity and mitigate wildfire risks, citing recent devastating wildfires as evidence for the urgency.

The Secretaries are required to report their progress within 90 days.

SECURING OUR BORDERS

This executive order outlines a comprehensive strategy to bolster national border security.

It mandates the construction of physical barriers, increases personnel deployment, implements stricter detention policies, reinstates the Migrant Protection Protocols, and overhauls parole processes.

The order aims to address illegal immigration and related security threats by deterring crossings and facilitating the swift removal of those apprehended.

International cooperation and improved identification technologies are also prioritized.

REALIGNING THE UNITED STATES REFUGEE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM

This executive order temporarily suspends the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) to address concerns about the impact of high migration levels on national resources, security, and community infrastructure.

The order cites recent increases in migration, some necessitating states of emergency declarations.

It directs a 90-day review of USRAP by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and State to determine if and how to resume the program in accordance with newly established priorities.

The order also seeks to increase state and local involvement in refugee resettlement.

UNLEASHING AMERICAN ENERGY

President's executive order, "Unleashing American Energy," aims to boost domestic energy production and reduce reliance on foreign sources.

The order directs federal agencies to review and revise regulations hindering energy exploration and development, particularly targeting oil, natural gas, coal, and critical minerals.

It revokes several previous executive orders focused on climate change and environmental protection and expedites permitting processes for energy projects.

The stated goals are to lower energy costs, create jobs, enhance national security, and restore the nation's economic competitiveness.

CLARIFYING THE MILITARY'S ROLE IN PROTECTING THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF THE UNITED STATES

This executive order directs the US military to prioritize securing the nation's borders.

It declares a national emergency at the southern border due to illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and tasks the Secretary of Defense with revising the Unified Command Plan to assign USNORTHCOM the mission of sealing the borders and maintaining sovereignty.

The order also mandates additions to contingency planning guidance to ensure long-term border security.