Healthcare Directives
Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
The document formally announces a series of nominations sent by the President to the Senate for their advice and consent, primarily comprising individuals designated for ambassadorships across numerous countries, key domestic roles such as U.S. Attorneys and leadership positions within the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of State, and regulatory bodies like the International Trade Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Additionally, the President formally withdrew one prior nomination for a U.S. Marshal position.
Realigning United States Core Childhood Vaccine Recommendations with Best Practices from Peer, Developed Countries
This Presidential Action directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review and update the United States core childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule based on a prior scientific assessment that compared U.S. recommendations to those of peer developed countries.
The policy prioritizes aligning the schedule with international best practices, ensuring continued cost-free coverage for recommended vaccines, while explicitly committing the Federal Government to protecting religious liberty and parental authority regarding these medical decisions.
Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Economy
- Defense
- Immigration
- Labor
- Homeland
- Education
- Technology
- Justice
This Presidential Action document transmits a list of personnel nominations to the Senate for confirmation across various federal departments, including the Treasury, Homeland Security, State Department, and Labor Department, alongside the formal withdrawal of one prior nomination for a Public Health Service position.
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation officially designates May 2026 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, linking physical health and athletic participation directly to American strength and character.
The document reaffirms commitments to revitalizing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test, supporting youth sports, and taking executive actions to ensure fairness in women's athletics and opportunities in college sports.
The Proclamation concludes by encouraging all Americans to engage in physical activity in observance of the designation and in anticipation of major upcoming international sporting events.
National Foster Care Month, 2026
President Donald J. Trump formally proclaims May 2026 as National Foster Care Month, using the occasion to commend foster families, social workers, and advocates for their dedication to children navigating the foster care system.
The proclamation also highlights the Administration's efforts stemming from a November 2025 Executive Order, including the expansion of housing support initiatives like the Melania Trump Fostering Youth to Independence Program, and underscores ongoing commitments to improving efficiency and accountability nationwide.
Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
This document details presidential actions regarding nominations and withdrawals sent to the Senate for consideration.
It lists eleven individuals nominated for positions including Ambassador to Australia, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Assistant Secretaries across various departments (Health and Human Services, Treasury, State, Commerce), an Inspector General for HUD, and two United States Circuit Judges.
Additionally, the document formally communicates the withdrawal of three previous nominations related to the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Director of the National Park Service.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This document lists several individuals nominated by the President and sent to the Senate for confirmation to various high-level positions within the U.S. government.
The nominations cover roles including the Director of the Peace Corps, Ambassadors, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney, Assistant Secretaries in the Air Force, the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, the Director of the CDC, and an Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs.
Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness
This Presidential Action establishes a policy to accelerate the research, drug approval process, and access to innovative treatments, specifically psychedelic drugs like ibogaine compounds, for Americans suffering from serious mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder and substance abuse disorder, citing persistent high rates of suicide and inadequate results from standard therapies.
The order directs the FDA to prioritize review via National Priority Vouchers, mandates the establishment of access pathways via the Right to Try Act, allocates HHS funding for State partnerships, directs collaboration between HHS, FDA, and VA for data sharing, and requires the Attorney General to expedite rescheduling reviews for compounds that successfully complete Phase 3 clinical trials.